Vegan
Chinese
Japanese
Thai
Beer/Wine
Asian
Fusion
Taiwanese
Vietnamese
Restaurant offering Asian small plates, curries, and bao sliders. Daily desserts and cocktails also available. Lunch on Saturdays. Open Mon-Sun 17:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-14:00. Closed Sun-Mon.
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Last update on 27 Nov 2025 by Guest
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Added by bonsaiplantkitchen on 26 Mar 2022
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93 Reviews
First Review by Vittu
Cianhappycow
Points +207
Anniversary treat - Edit
After 2 years we finally made it here. Food was excellent. Yakatori are suspiciously delicious, Miso Aubergine was succulent, G and Ts were tasty. We enjoyed all our dishes and have our eye on “seabass” for our next visit - hopefully it won’t take another 2 years
Read morePros: All the food, Especially Chicken Yakatori, Miso Aubergine
Cons: Hidden step down to toilet
Guest
DuncanGunn
Points +61
Superb food - Edit
Three of us had lunch on a Saturday and had some exquisite food. Certainly not cheap, but the quality of every dish was outstanding. Be warned, most menu items are very spicy. Also, watch your step, the loos are virtually in darkness and I went into a cleaning cupboard by mistake! 😳
Read morePros: Excellent quality food, Nice ambience , Pleasant service
Cons: Dark toilets
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TierneyMurray
Points +267
New favourite place! - Edit
I can’t fault it at all! The servers were friendly and immediately gave us water and house-made crispy chickpeas as we were seated. The vibe of the place was great and the staff all seemed happy and enthusiastic. We thoroughly enjoyed the cocktails and liked the reusable metal straws and cocktail sticks. Everything we ordered was brilliant but the standout dishes for me were the tempura cauliflower in Korean sauce and the bành mí slider. The bill came to around £70 (inc. 12.5% tip) for 2 cocktails + 6 dishes (the amount of food was perfect for the 2 of us and we definitely didn’t leave hungry!), which we thought was very reasonable for the quality of the food and service. I definitely plan to come back and I think Bonsai Plant Kitchen has taken top spot on the list of my favourite restaurants!
Read morePros: Great service , Amazing food, Incredible cocktails
Guest
Ben_90
Points +103
Bonsai bangs - Edit
Cannot fault anything, from the food to the service. Keep doing your thing guys 🫶🏻
Read morePros: Hanoi ‘pork’ spring rolls, Vegetable gyoza w/ Szechuan chilli oil, Cloudy pink lemonade / menabrea 0% lager
Cons: Didn’t want the food to end
Guest
AngelaTack88
Points +72
Lives up to the hype - Edit
One of the best meals I’ve ever had
Read more! Love the sharing plates as you can have a taste of so many dishes! The salad was incredible and shiitake cocktail delicious! Can’t wait to go again and try the dishes we didn’t get to!!
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death3rror
Points +98
Fantastic! - Edit
It’s a quite small Restaurant with a nice ambiente. You can choose between a variety of dishes and everything comes as it‘s ready. The drinks were also really nice! They also have their own beer. Sadly I didn‘t took any photos because we were too busy and blown away by the food. 👌
Read morePros: Nice Drinks, Nice Food
death3rror
Ha! My Girlfriend took some photos 🙃☺️
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VeganMatt1057
Points +24
Fantastic Food - Edit
Easily some of the best Asian cuisine me and my partner have ever had! The skewers in particular were the most realistic vegan meat ever, and the scorched rice was delicious (have never thought of ordering more rice untill now). On top of all this, the service was lovely and cocktails spectacular.
Read moreThe only downside is the price, but considering the whole experience, the price definitely justifies itself.
Pros: Plenty of variety , Super realistic vegan skewers
Cons: On the expensive side
Guest
Mylkman
Points +729
Amazing Food 😎 - Edit
The most amazing Japanese food I’ve ever bad, how do they make corn on the cobb taste so good? Awesome vibes and really cool decor and friendly service, a must visit in Brighton!
Read morePros: Amazing flavours, Good value, Cocktails were amazing!
Guest
AffyWajid
Points +38
The only place to go - Edit
There is nothing like Bonsai Plant Kitchen in Brighton. Incentive Asian cuisine cooked mostly on a Bincho. Food, drink, atmosphere all totally sublime. As for the staff, we go so often Arlo and Dom are now friends. We love them and love Bonsai Plant Kitchen. Cannot recommend this highly enough.
Read morePros: Totally vegan, Sublime food, Sublime drinks
Cons: Nothing
Guest
Centaursaurus
Points +60
Gorgeous Vegan Japanese Tapas! - Edit
The decor, the attentive service but, above all, the outstanding food!
Read morebonsaiplantkitchen
Thank you so much for your lovely review - we hope to see you again soon!!
Read moreAll the best,
Bonsai
Guest
Dancinglemming
Points +790
Who doesn't love this place? - Edit
I loved everything here (perhaps not the bill).
Read morePros: Cocktails and selection of Sake, Atmosphere is great, Small plates are divine
bonsaiplantkitchen
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed! Hope to see you again soon:)
Read moreAll the best,
Bonsai
Guest
Happy_Bart
Points +4474
Punchy flavours! - Edit
Great Asian place! The fish was ridiculous, texture, flavour, batter, salad... My only reservation would be that after eating 8 plates the sweetness coming from all the sauces (ketjap Manis etc.) Is a bit overpowering. It'd ok if you had two small plates... I think it needs less sweetness and even more acidity in a for of pickles, vinegar or lime etc Still, the food was amazing!
Read morePros: Flavour
bonsaiplantkitchen
Hi there,
Read moreThank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it.
All the best,
Bonsai
Guest
Ponzo
Points +474
Bonsai Plant Kitchen - Edit
👍
Read morePros: tasty
Cons: expensive
Guest
Emily.Mallinson
Points +107
Amazing flavours - Edit
SOOO good. Food and cocktails flavours were next level. There’s a specials board that changes up - Mongolian lamb skewers were super tasty, and the chai crème caramel was the best desert I think I’ve ever had. Only con is they are so popular you have to book well in advance for a table at the weekend but so worth it
Read morebonsaiplantkitchen
Emily,
Read moreThank you so much for your kind words, we're so happy you had a great experience. Hope to see you again very soon.
All the best,
Bonsai
Guest
MorganeMnchn
Points +84
A delight - Edit
The place looks great, the staff is really helpful and the food is out of this world. We especially loved the cocktails and "pork" spring rolls. We will definitely go back!
Read morePros: All vegan menu, Tasty food, Lovely staff
Cons: On the expensive side but 100% worth it!
bonsaiplantkitchen
Hey Morgan,
Read moreThank you for lovely feedback, we really appreciate it. We've got a new cocktail menu brewing, be sure to come by to try some of them out!
All the best,
Bonsai
Guest
kellydibbert
Points +492
Plant based, are you sure? - Edit
Corrrrrr. Best PB eats
Read morePros: Umami taste sensation after sensation , Great for "dead animal" eater cynics , Cocktails from heaven
Cons: Not cheap, but worth it
bonsaiplantkitchen
Hi Kelly,
Read moreThats amazing! We're so glad you enjoyed everything! Cant wait to have you back for some more funky cocktails and food!
All the best,
Bonsai
Guest
Kalelle91
Points +60
Trip to Bonsai. - Edit
Absolutely fantastic food. 5⭐️
Read moreStaff are brilliant
Fast service
Good prices for the terrific value
Would come here again & recommend
Pros: 100% plant based - food served fast , Staff are 🤩😎 so helpful, friendly and welcoming, Cocktails are really tasty
bonsaiplantkitchen
Wow! Thanks so much for your amazing review- we're so glad you enjoyed everything, hopefully see you again soon!!
Read moreBest wishes,
Bonsai
Guest
Stephieleigh
Points +457
My new favourite place! - Edit
OH MY. This is my new favourite. Everything looked and tasted fantastic, the staff are lovely and even going to the loo is an experience 🤩 The dish of the day for me (although it is very hard to choose) was the “sea bream” - perfect crispy tempura batter around a pea protein fish fillet wrapped in nori. Good grief, it is alchemy of the highest order. I can’t recommend this place highly enough.
Read morePros: Beautiful, delicious, innovative vegan food, Lovely staff, Great toilets!
bonsaiplantkitchen
Hey Stephie,
Read moreThanks for the amazing review, we can't wait to see you again.
Best wishes
Bonsai
Guest
SamSoares
Points +222
Can I give it 6 stars?? - Edit
There are lots of great vegan restaurants these days, you go in, you have a nice meal in a nice atmosphere, and walk away satisfied. But every now and then, bam!! You go to a new place that gives you ratatouille moments, and you transcend to a very happy place, Bonsai Plant Kitchen is this place! I almost had a tear in my eye by the time the whole meal was done, de-f#£*ing-licious!!
Read morekellydibbert
1000%
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Hey Sam,
Read moreWe love a review like this, can't wait to see you again, thanks for the great review.
Best wishes
Bonsai
Guest
anne1
Points +199
Great! - Edit
We've eaten here twice and we're so lucky that's it's less than five minutes from where we live.
Read moreThe menu is delightful - be aware that food is served 'tapas style' so you won't get your starter, main etc but (at least at the moment) you will get wasabi chickpeas which are amazing!
We ate the special lamb skewers, chicken yakatori, rice and sea bream - the latter being the most incredible thing I've eaten for some time and my other half is a great vegan cook!
These guys are giving the more longstanding veggie/vegan places in Brighton a run for their money and blooming good luck to them!
Interesting cooking, nice people.
Pros: Location , Food, Service
Cons: Location won't work for tourists -if that matters!
bonsaiplantkitchen
Hey Anne,
Read moreThanks for the ongoing support and lovely review, we can't wait to see you again at the restaurant, its locals like you that have kept us going !!!
Best wishes
Bonsai
Guest
leafbandit
Points +20
Super duper - Edit
All-round exceeded expectations, atmosphere was super cool and fun, service was amazing, staff were so nice and helpful. Cocktails were amazing, food was unreal. Couldn’t recommend enough.
Read morePros: Entirely vegan , Nice cocktails , Nice beer
bonsaiplantkitchen
Hey there,
Read moreThanks for the lovely review, can't wait to see you again soon.
Best wishes
Bonsai
Guest
PhilMadge
Points +94
Incredible food - Edit
The food is incredible, I don't have enough superlatives to describe how good it was, you'll just have to try it for yourself!
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Off-the-scale delicious food, Very friendly service, great atmosphere
Cons: Expensive
bonsaiplantkitchen
Hey Phil,
Read moreThanks for lovely review, we look forward to seeing you again soon
Best wishes
Bonsai
Guest
friedrice
Points +1612
Shockingly good - Edit
I didn't have my hopes too high since it hurts even more when Asian food is disappointing, but I was blown away here. The only comment I'll make is that it can get quite spenny here.
Read morebonsaiplantkitchen
Hey there,
Read morethanks for the lovely review can't wait to see you again.
Best wishes
Bonsai
Guest
IevaAnciukevičiūtė
Points +478
The best food we’ve ever had! - Edit
This was up there with the best food we’ve ever tasted! Inventive menu and amazing atmosphere. The deep fried bao bun (yes bao bun!!) with butterscotch sauce and cream was truly incredible. And not to forget the yummy cocktails 🍸 the Ume Sour was honestly one to be remembered! All this considered it is a pricey experience - so more for special occasions but definitely worth it!
Read morePros: All vegan!, Super inventive food , Great atmosphere
bonsaiplantkitchen
Hey,
Read moreThanks for the lovely review, hopefully we will see you again soon.
Thanks
Bonsai
Guest
agrossantos
Points +124
Even my meat eating bf loved it - Edit
It’s such a cute little place with great food!! Loads of options and some really quirky meals like the roasted pineapple!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Great cocktails, Some really interesting food options.
Cons: Maybe a little expensive
bonsaiplantkitchen
Hi there,
Read moreThank you so much for your lovely review!
We're so glad you enjoyed and we hope to see you again soon!
All the best,
Bonsai
Guest
JamesDCollins
Points +23
Up there with the best vegan food in Brighton - Edit
Been here twice and the food is great. Really delicious! Really interesting ways to make vegan twists of traditional dishes/ meat. Some of the best tempura cauliflower I've ever had. Up there with the greatest vegan food you have in Brighton! Will be going back again soon!
Read morePros: All Vegan, Inventive and Delicious, Vibes
Cons: Not the cheapest but reasonable
bonsaiplantkitchen
Hey James,
Read moreGlad you enjoyed the food, were always trying to stay ahead of the game, thanks for the review and looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Best wishes
Bonsai
Guest
RG_Bhajee
Points +152
Amazing - Edit
The food here is absolutely delicious, really inventive and full of interesting flavours.
Read moreTempura cauliflower, mushroom skewers and the “seabream” are all must haves!
I’ve now been three times and I will keep coming back - the food and atmosphere are so much better than other similar places (e.g. Kusaki)
Pros: Delicious food, Great cocktails, Friendly and helpful staff
bonsaiplantkitchen
Hey there,
Read moreThanks for your review, and it makes us very happy that we are your prefered restaurant over Kusaki.
can't wait to see you again soon
Best wishes
Bonsai
Guest
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