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Bonzai Sushi & Noodle Bar

Japanese Sushi, Vegan Choices

Worth ordering: Sushinamed in 6 reviews

Try vegetable sushi such as inari nigiri, vegetable temaki, or cucumber hosomaki; these were praised by a reviewer.

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Top tips

Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: mixed vegan claims Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Good to know: Ask staff to confirm ingredients and preparation for each dish; reports conflict about vegan assurances and shared cooking surfaces.
  • The small dining room can get busy, and tables are close together; consider this if you need extra space.
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  • Seaweed salad and tofu were enjoyed as vegan choices in one review.

People mention

Cucumber hosomaki, inari nigiri and korean vegetable teppanyaki.

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Also ramen, seaweed salad, teriyaki vegetables and tofu, vegetable sushi roll and vegetable temaki.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, generous portions and fast service.

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Also praised for good value, attentive service and cozy atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Bonzai’s extensive Japanese menu ranges from sushi and bento to teppanyaki, with vegan possibilities among vegetable sushi, tofu dishes, seaweed salad, and vegetable mains. It’s a popular, often busy city-centre spot with generous portions and quick service, though reviews note cramped tables and conflicting experiences around vegan handling and cross-contamination.

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11-13 Carlton St, Nottingham, NG1 1NL, United Kingdom

Opening hours

Monday
12:00–22:45
Tuesday
12:00–22:45
Wednesday
12:00–22:45
Thursday
12:00–22:45
Friday
12:00–22:45
Saturday
12:00–22:45
Sunday
12:00–22:45

the food

3.6 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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3.7 3 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Unclear in places
staff
Basic understanding
protein
tofu

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

Ask about: The menu makes inconsistent vegan claims.

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