Menu for Bonsai in Upper Arlington, OH
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Closed:11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Cuisines:
Korean Asian Japanese
Korean Asian Japanese
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Features:
Delivery , Non-Contact Delivery
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Dietary:
Vegetarian , Vegan
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Known for:
Vegan options, Cozy, Quick bite, Beer, Healthy options, Small plates, Great tea selection, Vegetarian options, Good for kids, Mask required, Accepts reservations, Fast service, High chairs, Restroom, Seating, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating, Debit cards, Alcohol, Dessert, Dine-in, Dinner, Lunch, Popular Lunch, Good for groups, Solo dining,Read more
Bonsai in Upper Arlington, OH, is a Korean restaurant with an overall average rating of 4.6 stars. Check out what other diners have said about Bonsai. Make sure to visit Bonsai, where they will be open from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Want to call ahead to check how busy the restaurant is or to reserve a table? Call: (614) 389-9551.
Ordering from home? You can order from Bonsai through DoorDash or Uber Eats.
There’s something for everyone at Bonsai, including vegan dietary options.
Other favorable attributes include: quick bite.
Looking for other options with similar menus? Check out Don Tequila Mexican Grill and Light Bulb Asian Cafe.
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Buyer beware - everything has sugar in it, even things you don't expect. We went here for dinner and got tako salad, sashimi bi... bim bap, two sushi rolls and pork bulgogi. The tako salad was first and I expected a little sweetness in the dressing but it wasso overwhelmingly sweet I had a hard time swallowing it. The tako also had a fishy aftertaste. Needless to say I didn't finishthat one. My husband didn't seem to mind it and didn't get a fishy aftertaste but my palate is more sensitive than his. The porkwas so sweet it was literally caramelized. The sushi rolls were also sweet so I didn't eat too much of that. I had a few piecesof plain sashimi from the bi bim bap and they were ok. When the waiter came by and asked how everything was I said I don't knowif it's just me, but everything tastes really sweet. He said the owner tells the chefs to put sugar in everything. I wasastonished. I will not be going back there any time soon because the sugar overwhelmed all the other flavors to the point whereit didn't even taste good ?? ETA regarding the low score for atmosphere: the music was really distracting. It was like theseweird obscure 80s power ballads and love songs I had never heard and all I kept thinking was what IS this music?? I've literallynever heard a restaurant, or anywhere else for that matter, play this kind of music before and there's probably a reason forthat... Read more
First experience was disappointing: I Doordashed two orders of katsudon to work, my favorite Japanese dish and one I also make... at home. I account for delivery time, and to their credit, both bowls were still steaming and piping hot. I expect theshiru(broth) to be soaked into the rice because it is delivered, no problem. The flavor could have been better, seemingslightly weak. The quality control was non-existent. The first bowl had almost no egg, like they were afraid to use it. Thesecond was a normal amount. Where are the onions? I know not everyone puts bamboo shoots in, so that is fine, but ONIONSplease. There could have been a bit more broth, particularly with a weaker flavor. There were no green onions, offsetting anotherwise muted visual appearance with some brightness. No sesame seeds, as displayed in their own photo of the dish. While Idon't expect food to mirror pictures, I DO expect it to include the same ingredients. To give a comparison of this dish, it waslike expecting a Burger King Whopper or Dave's Classic from Wendy's and getting a Rally's Cheese Champ. Underperforming, butthis was actually not the worst part.... No chopsticks. I received forks, like some uncultured amateur. It may seem minor,but my feelings on this are so strong because it changes the experience. Perhaps I am a bit elitist when I say "Who goes toJapanese and uses forks?" but this is Bonsai, not Pete's Teriyaki(actually a real place, good Americanized teriyaki over rice). The very name Bonsai drips so much of culture, patience and attention to detail that if I entered the establishment, I would beexpecting to hear a koto playing, with falling water in the background. Bonsai, named after a refined art that captures bothJapanese spirit and refinement, steeped in harmony, and I GET FORKS. The more I ate, stabbing at my dish, one resentfulimpalement after another, the more I realized how much it upset me. I genuinely hope that everyone has a much bett Read more
There are so few places to get grilled mackerel in Cbus and this is one! Bonsai does not disappoint. They also have a... wiiiidddee range of other items to choose from, spanning both Japan and Korean cuisine. The lady who served me (who I assume isone of the owners?) was great and offered great advice on how to enjoy the food (stirring the dumpling sauce into my ricemmmmm). Every entree seems to come with extra side dishes including kimchi, some sort of spiced cucumber, and another kind ofcold potato dish. They were all delicious and I'm so sad I couldn't finish everything! My bill came to 30 bucks, but that waswith a large beer, an appetizer, 3 tiny side dishes, rice, and of course the grilled mackerel. Please please please try thisplace! We need to keep them in business so I can try more of their food in the future! Haha Read more
Service could have been a bit more prompt especially with the bill, but staff was friendly to children and the food was... excellent. The Seaweed salad and tofu Jim were quite good. We also had the tempura veggies which were good, but when isn?t friedstuff tasty? We had a couple vegetarian sushi rolls which were great as well. Read more
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When is Bonsai open?
Bonsai is open on the following days:
Monday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Sunday: 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM
What forms of payment are accepted at Bonsai?
They accept Debit at Bonsai.
Does Bonsai offer delivery?
Yes, Bonsai offers delivery.
I have eaten at many Korean restaurants and Bonsai is the best I've ever had in Ohio. Great food, good service, charming... restaurant. Read more