Revisit: Bonsai Thai + Sushi

Ok, I know I already reviewed this one; however I felt the need to elaborate because a) it was my first entry and b) it's officially my favorite sushi restaurant in Miami.

I recently went here on a Saturday night and its was P-A-C-K-E-D. Suprisingly, we waited about 15 minutes and then we were seated. The reason they had space for us is because Bonsai just expanded, adding a small "lounge room" on the side. This section has black walls with intimate lighting and only offers floor seats. I think this side would be great for a small party and obviously the food would be fantastic! (MiamiBites Launch party anyone?)

Speaking of the food, I'm guilty of doubting Bonsai. As we sat down, I turned and said to my boyfriend, "I really hope they don't take long with the food," and I really meant it. I was very hungry and the servers seemed busy with such a full restaurant. I should have known better because to my delight, our food was actually out extremely fast. We got our salad and appetizer just before I was about to pass out from hunger, finished it, and immediately was hit with our sushi rolls. You can't beat perfectly timed sushi!

Another thing to mention about Bonsai is that even with a packed house, even with to-go service going crazy, they still managed to deliver quality food. We had shrimp shumai to start and those little dumplings were fresh and simple, not overfried, but just right. We also shared chicken fried rice which has ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, and carrots tossed right in.

I can't stress this enough: Bonsai is awesome! Affordable sushi, fresh ingredients, chic decor, and neighborhood friendly service. Just get up and go already!

Address:
14240 SW 8th St
Miami, FL 33184
http://bonsairestaurant.com/


Price Range: $10-12/plate
Some Menu Favorites: Edamame . Shrimp Shumai . Spicy Octopus Salad . Dragon Roll . Crunch Roll . Chicken Fried Rice . Thai Donuts

Sushi for you!

At first, if you hear “Let’s go get sushi on 8th Street,” you might be a little, more like very, hesitant and with good reason. However, Bonsai Thai + Sushi is one of my favorite places to eat and it’s really the ultimate sushi spot. From the concrete ceiling & floors, to the mix-matched cherry blossom paintings across the wall, this place contains a great atmosphere, unbelievably fresh sushi, and outstanding service.

Bonsai is obviously a favorite among those who have discovered it, always rustling with activity-not to worry though, the wait is usually never longer than 5-10 minutes. The sushi bar is armed with at least 3 chefs and can be seen from the entire restaurant. One of those places where you can bring your best friend, your significant other, and believe it or not, your family!

With its contemporary Japanese décor and soundtrack of soft techno, Bonsai feels like it belongs in a chic New York neighborhood, but lucky for us, it chose West Dade as its home.

Address:
14240 SW 8th St
Miami, FL 33184
http://bonsairestaurant.com/

Price Range: $10-12/plate
Some Menu Favorites: Edamame . Spicy Octopus Salad . Crab Croquette . Dragon Roll . Crunch Roll . Thai Donuts