The Broughton Street branch of Bonsai is the second one in Edinburgh and follows the same theme as the first. Really good quality sushi at a low price. The Bento box is great value at £9.99 and gives you a bowl of Miso Soup, a choice of main course and Japanese rice.
The staff are always really friendly and offer up advice for people who aren't aware of the various types of sushi. It's a shame this restaurant isn't as busy as it should be so please help and support this local trader and keep a good Japanese on Broughton Street.
This is the second Bonsai in Edinburgh, a variation on the winning formula of good food at good prices with a slightly nicer decor.
I think that Bonsai is family run - there's certainly that feel to it, and I recognise several of the staff, who add to the casual atmosphere without being slapdash. They are helpful in suggesting dishes suitable for people with shellfish allergies, which makes it great for a friend who struggles to eat out anywhere other than Italian restaurants.
Food is full of flavour and reasonably priced, I can't honestly comment on how authentic it is, but it tastes great, which is enough for me!
We have been frequenting Bonsai in Newington for years after discovering the joy, and benefits, of Japanese food and have never had a bad experience. Actually we have - when we turned up without booking and the place was full! Our mistake.
All five of us in the family have our favourites ranging from the Sushi to the savoury pancake Okonomiyaki (took me a few visits to pronounce that proficiently). Today we went to the Broughton Street branch for the first time for lunch and I like it. It's larger, lighter and spacious but still very Bonsai with Manga and Hello Kitty decorations dotted about. I recognised some of the staff and they were jolly and courteous as always. The lunch deals, Bento Boxes and loyalty cards make this place great value. The menu is fun to explore and we like to experiment and share though often find we over order.... but can you ever eat too much Japanese food?
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