reviews, press & awards

BONSAI is a "contemporary little Japanese suburban gem"
alternative media group, july 2008
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FINALIST - Best Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant & Catering NSW
2008 Metropolitan Awards for Excellence

"This breezy sibling to Swell on Bronte's popular beachside cafe strip is a relaxed evening venue offering a parade of contemporary Japanese flavours..."
the (sydney) magazine, february 2008
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"Highly Recommended" - rated 8.3 out of 10
eatability.com.au, january 2008
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"best place to eat on the beach" in Sydney
conde naste traveller, december 2007
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"diners at Bronte restaurant Bonsai were stirred, not shaken, to sit alongside a Bond girl..."
sydney confidential, december 2007
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"This credible contemporary Japanese restaurant is a welcome addition to (the Bronte Beach dining strip... 13/20
simon thomsen, smh good living, august 2007
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"Bonsai is an asset to the Bronte restaurant strip..."
village voice, may 2007
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"Swell thing, Japanese Style"
scott bolles, short black, smh good living, august 2006
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"tantalising menu options - there's so much we want to try"
sunday magazine, december 2006
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