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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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102 Reviews
First Review by Vittu
mjb
Points +125
Lovely find in Brighton with flavourful food! - Edit
We met here as a group after a hike and day at the beach. They kindly catered to my food aversion and allowed us to order à la carte with advance orders.
Read moreIt was my first time here and I really enjoyed my laab and tofu skewers. Everyone devoured the food and there were no complaints.
I am looking forward to coming back!
Updated from previous review on 2026-05-31
Pros: Diverse menu , Unique, umami flavours, Restaurant atmosphere
Guest
rosie
Points +557
Set lunch was a bit underwhelming - Edit
Have been before for dinner and it was quite amazing. We popped in for Friday lunch - no one else was there - they do a set lunch which is quite reasonable- but they had dusted everything with a snow storm of really hot chilli flakes - making it fairly inedible. I’m guessing whoever was in the kitchen wasn’t vegan and thought vegan food needs a lot of chilli.. sprinkling chilli on pickles, lettuce, rice and mayo was a bit overkill. Pudding was lovely - chocolate mouse and a rather melted ice cream. It was delicious and very much needed as my head was on fire.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-16
Pros: Pudding was good
Cons: Chilli!!!!
Guest
Dede
Points +596
Lovely meal and atmosphere - Edit
Visited on a trip to Brighton with my daughter. We ordered the tasting menu which we both really enjoyed. Forgot to take pics as it was all so tasty!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-14
Pros: “Chicken” skewer , Mushroom skewer , Rice
Cons: None
Guest
CathyWhitehorne
Points +274
A must visit - Edit
What a great place! Tapas style Asian food. What more could you ask for! We practically had the entire menu, apologies as I can’t remember the names of the items, specials board crispy potatoes, were underwhelming. Spicy tofu was too much for me, but the spicy mushrooms were great. Teriyaki chicken was tasty and moist we ordered a second portion. Mushroom wing type so good another portion ordered. A kimchi salad which was also good. Cauliflower and edamame beans, as always a great choice. The winner was definitely the mushroom!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-05
Pros: Great service, Great atmosphere
Guest
AnnaJepson
Points +84
Best vegan restaurant in Brighton right now - Edit
This is possibly the best vegan meal I've had in Brighton in 8 years of living here. Incredible food. We ordered 7 or 8 small plates between 2 of us, particularly loved the skewers. Had a glass of wine, cocktail and shared a dessert. My partner isn't vegan but was still blown away. Really special restaurant for a nice occasion. I can't wait to go back.
Read morePros: Incredible food, Great vibes, Great cocktails
Guest
PamelaMyles-Hooton
Points +560
Wowser - loved this place! - Edit
We pretty much ordered 80% of the menu! It was all delicious with a couple of specials on too. Great ambience and staff were lovely. Can’t wait to go back when we next visit Brighton!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-25
Pros: 100% vegan, Gorgeous food, Staff great
Cons: None, apart from it being so far away!
Guest
kama1200
Points +732
Wow!!! exceptional !!!! - Edit
I visited with a friend for dinner. We shared 7 dishes between the two of us. Every single dish was delicious and full of unique flavours. We also had spicy margaritas. Exceptional taste, decent value for money.
Read moreI would love to come back to try the rest of the menu next time I'm in Brighton.
Guest
vegansheep
Points +3740
Expensive but nice - Edit
The portions are small but very rich. I was blown away by the special rice, but the other two plates I tried were just okay. I was very impressed by the way they handled my dietary requirements.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-21
Happy_Bart
I was there yesterday 😀
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mjopa
Points +88
Brilliant - Edit
Maybe one of the coolest vegan offerings in Brighton, every dish is excellent and the service is good
Read morePros: Great drinks selection, Calm open kitchen, Sea bream
Cons: Prices add up fast, Bright neon light and mismatched decor
Guest
brimorga
Points +51
Top notch - Edit
We tried many things here and all were well above the norm. Exceptional.
Read morePros: Good service, Tasty, Excellent choice
Guest
beckiw96
Points +261
Beautiful food, lovely atmosphere - Edit
The food here is second to none, everything we ate was beautifully created and presented well. The service was friendly and the atmosphere was lovely. We went on a Wednesday evening in November but the restaurant was still busy, whilst still having a calm vibe.
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Casi
Points +111
Liked it - Edit
Very tasty little dishes. Especially the Skewers were awesome.
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DeanC
Points +185
Top vegan restaurant - Edit
Amazing vegan restaurant offering tasty small plates. One of our favourite restaurants ever!
Read morePros: Tasty food, Friendly staff, Great atmosphere
Guest
Marksson
Points +117
Top quality vegan food - Edit
The food and atmosphere were great. We were intrigued, especially when we managed to book the last remaining table on a Tuesday evening.
Read morePros: "Sea Bass" tempura, Mushroom & chicken skewers, Pear ginger beer mocktail
Cons: Customer service
bonsaiplantkitchen
Hi there,
Read moreThanks so much for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed your meal with us!
We appreciate your feedback on the service and will use it to improve. Hope to welcome you back soon!
All the best from the Bonsai team!
Guest
JolyonJenkins
Points +52
Imaginative and interesting - Edit
It’s not cheap and I don’t think I’d want to eat here every day but it was a great experience - clearly a lot of thought has gone into this menu
Read morebonsaiplantkitchen
Hi Jolyon,
Read moreThank you! We're so happy you enjoyed your time with us. Even if we can't be your every day spot, we hope to see you again!!
All the best,
Bonsai
Guest
LukeTurner
Points +176
yum - Edit
Delicious cocktails and tasting menu. Great to be able to try so many dishes. The textures and flavours of the dishes were fantastic - and the cocktails had brilliant depth to them.
Read morebonsaiplantkitchen
Hi Luke,
Read moreThank you so much!!! We're so glad you enjoyed both the food and the cocktails, feedback like this really means the world to us.
Hopefully we will see you again!
Thanks again,
Bonsai team x
Guest
IzzyElleR
Points +28
Absolutely delicious, what an experience! - Edit
We had the tasting menu with add ons and added the chicken skewers as so many people raved about them.
Read moreIt was all incredible!
The 'sea bream' was a highlight.
Service was great too.
Updated from previous review on 2025-07-21
Pros: Tasting menu, Great atmosphere, Excellent food
bonsaiplantkitchen
Hey Izzy,
Read moreThank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy you enjoyed and the meal lived up to your expectations!!
Looking forward to seeing you again!!
Best wishes,
Bonsai
Guest
daenoochrys
Points +664
Really great food! - Edit
This is a cute place and I enjoyed everything I tried. Definitely my favourite restaurant I went to in Brighton. Service was good and the shaded patio seating was nice.
Read morePros: Food was tasty, Nice service
bonsaiplantkitchen
Hi there!
Read moreWe're so glad you enjoyed your meal at Bonsai - thank you so much for such a lovely review, it means a lot to us!
Look forward to seeing you again!!
All the best from the Bonsai team x
Guest
plantsandmiles565
Points +77
Lovely and tasty! - Edit
This was my favorite vegan meal while in Brighton. The chicken skewers, carrot tar tar, and cauliflower were standouts (plus the chocolate ganache!) Thoughtful, creative menu that feels fresh and updated. I could have eaten loads more of those char grilled “chicken” skewers!
Read morePros: Tasty food, Service, Atmosphere
bonsaiplantkitchen
Thank you for your lovely review - we're so glad you enjoyed your time with us!!
Read moreLooking forward to seeing you again for some more chicken skewers!
All the best,
the Bonsai team!!
Guest
skarbitek
Points +27
Incredible - our fav spot for Japanese food in Brighton! - Edit
Fully plant based restaurant in Brighton with great choice of small plates! We love going here and we always leave satisfied and full! would recommend to anyone who is craving some umami flavours and sweet/salty combo known in Asian cuisine!
Read morebonsaiplantkitchen
Hello!
Read moreThank you for such a lovely review!! We're honoured to be your fav spot in Brighton!!
Looking forward to seeing you guys again soon!!!
All the best from the Bonsai team x
Guest
gearsforqueers
Points +2156
Outstanding creative food - Edit
wow, possibly the best vegan restaurant we have ever been to. Every plate was fantastic, we were obsessed with the tempura sea bream and the pork spring rolls. We ordered way too much, ate it all, and regretted nothing.
Read morebonsaiplantkitchen
Thank you for such lovely feedback, it means a lot to all of us! We're so glad you guys enjoyed!!!
Read moreWe hope to see you guys again soon - all the best from the team here at Bonsai x
Guest
ellerker9
Points +26
Best restaurant in Brighton - Edit
I have been here many times and keep returning, with vegan and non-vegan guests. It’s always superb; delicious food and great service.
Read morebonsaiplantkitchen
Wow!!
Read moreThis is amazing to hear - thank you so much for such kind words and an even bigger thank you for coming back to us!
Looking forward to seeing you again soon!!
All the best,
The team at Bonsai x
Guest
HenryGray
Points +152
Absolutely amazing food - Edit
Restaurant looks and feels great, staff were great and the food blew us away! Small plates made for sharing and everyone on point. Watch out for the specials and get a cocktail to start.
Read moreDirty rice was indeed ridiculously filthy and delicious!
bonsaiplantkitchen
Hey Henry!
Read moreWe're so glad you enjoyed your time at Bonsai! Thank you so much for such a great review, it means a lot to us!
Looking forward to seeing you again soon!!
Best wishes from the team at Bonsai!!
Guest
rafinab
Points +135
Best Asian cuisine I’ve had! - Edit
Exceptional food, small but good selection of cocktails and polite and friendly server. I haven’t stopped thinking about this place since my visit last night. I will eat here whenever I’m visiting Brighton.
Read morePros: Food , Alcohol choice, Atmosphere
Cons: Would like more cocktail options
bonsaiplantkitchen
Hi there,
Read moreThank you so much for such kind words - we're so glad you enjoyed your time with us!
Cocktail selection has, in fact, increased since your last visit - hopefully see you again soon so you can try some more of them out!
All the best,
Bonsai team!
Guest
DeboraPrimo
Points +333
Stylish Asian plant kitchen - Edit
Bonsai is such a stylish location, I loved the all black attire of the staff, the Japanese interieur design.
Read moreThe cocktails are incredibly well prepared, but the food is to die for.
Pros: Tempura cauliflouwers, Must order!!!, Chai cream caramel, another Must order, Kindness and attentiveness of the staff
Cons: Mushroom tempura a bit dry, bit still nice, Constant draft of cold air, A bit pricey but worth it
bonsaiplantkitchen
Hi Debora,
Read moreWow thank you for such a lovely review! This really means a lot to us! We hope to see you again so soon!!
Best wishes,
Team Bonsai x
Guest
Fredapl
Points +32
Excellent food and choices - Edit
Delicious food and great atmosphere
Read morePros: Choice, Quality , Ambience
bonsaiplantkitchen
Hi Fred,
Read moreThank you so much for such a lovely review - hopefully see you again soon!!!
All the best,
Bonsai team
Guest
haGraves
Points +943
So good - must visit for foodies - Edit
Everything was really delicious.
Read moreIt’s quite pricy for what you get, but everything was good and the service was generally good.
Busy restaurant - book to ensure a table.
We didn’t receive one of the dishes we ordered so asked for it to be removed from the bill. Didn’t realise until after paying that it wasn’t removed.
Service charge is added to the bill. Ask to remove if you want to add your own tip - or not tip.
Pros: Food tastes good, Nice venue but small, busy, and loud
Cons: Check your bill so you’re not overcharged, Expensive for portion sizes
bonsaiplantkitchen
Thank you for your feedback and your lovely review.
Read moreWe are constantly aiming to improve our service to ensure everyone has a positive and memorable experience here at Bonsai! Positive feedback such as yours really helps us do so, thank you for that.
We're so sorry for the mistake on your bill, we hope to make it up to you next time you dine with us.
All the best,
team Bonsai x
Guest
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