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Bonsai Restaurant

185 Main N Rd, Nailsworth SA 5083, Australia

Recommended by 39 people

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185 Main N Rd, Nailsworth SA 5083, Australia

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+61 8 7222 1249
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 8:30 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Bonsai Restaurant

Generous bowls of fragrant phở meet an unexpected nursery retreat at this tranquil Main North Road spot. Inside, the kitchen moves fast—dishes hit tables quickly without cutting corners on depth. The menu spans classic combination beef noodle soup, crisp salt and pepper squid, and a dedicated plant-based lineup featuring mock-pork rolls and vegetarian laksa. Out back, a leafy nursery lets guests wander among hundreds of potted bonsai trees after lunch.

  • Bonsai nursery setting: An on-site garden showcases hundreds of potted specimens for sale alongside workshops and care supplies.
  • Extensive vegan lineup: A broad plant-based menu features mock chicken, mock pork, and dedicated broths for pho and laksa.
  • Fast, hearty Vietnamese classics: Big noodle bowls, crisp salt and pepper squid, and quick turnarounds keep tables buzzing.
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Why Dine at Bonsai Restaurant

Discover why diners choose Bonsai Restaurant for authentic Vietnamese food, plant-based variety, and a unique garden setting.

  • Generous, Flavour-Packed Vietnamese Staples

    Diners enjoy generous, richly flavoured traditional bowls of pho, short wonton soup, and crispy staples served swiftly at accessible price points.

    really varied distinct flavour profiles from all of the meals, very generous portions, lots of wonderfully freshly cooked vegetables

    MJ Leaver

  • Extensive Dedicated Plant-Based & Mock Meat Menu

    An extensive plant-based selection gives vegetarians and vegans access to mock meat variations of cold rolls, pho, laksa, and rice dishes.

    they've got lots of vegetarian options aswell! This includes mock meat, and some amazing soups like Laksa and Spicy Pho!

    Dom

  • Heartfelt Hospitality That Makes You Belong

    Welcoming, personable table service ensures guests feel immediately embraced and comfortable whether dining alone or returning weekly.

    Staff is very friendly that definitely make you feel belong there!

    ThanhThao Do

  • A Tranquil Dining Oasis

    Tucked away with an airy layout and clean surroundings, the restaurant offers an unhurried, serene respite from busy city thoroughfares.

    An almost hidden oasis.

    Kym Pridham

  • Integrated Bonsai Garden & Retail Nursery

    A sprawling on-site nursery lets diners stroll among hundreds of curated bonsai trees, purchase specimens, or join enthusiast workshops.

    selection of bonsai's are some of the best in Adelaide. They also run bonsai workshop and have many products for the bonsai enthusiasts.

    elpat murphy

  • Distinctive Botanical Dining Setting

    Surrounded by vibrant greenery and living miniature trees, guests enjoy a visual botanical backdrop that elevates an everyday meal into a memorable outing.

    lives up to it's name with the many bonsai trees around the place - it is so pretty.

    4chillies

Customer-favourite Vietnamese staples and plant-based specialties

  • Pho

    First off I want to start by saying the pho was incredible! I ordered the combination and it was outstanding.

    Bzz

  • Cold Rolls

    These have to be some of the freshest cold rolls I’ve had in Adelaide.

    David Maddison

  • Salt and Pepper Squid

    Salt and Pepper Squid, Bonsai Spicy Chicken Fried Rice and Mongolian Beef were all elite.

    MJ Leaver

  • Vegan Wrap Your Own Cold Rolls

    Got the vegan wrap your own cold rolls (with mock chicken). SO GOOD! I'm not vegan, but love vegan mock meat.

    Madi Choi

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details that make dining at Bonsai Restaurant memorable

  • On-Site Bonsai Nursery and Workshops

    Diners can explore an extensive backyard nursery featuring hundreds of bonsai trees to view or purchase, alongside enthusiast products and hands-on workshops.

  • Dedicated Vegan Mock-Meat Menu

    Vegan guests and plant-based diners can choose from an expansive mock-meat lineup, including mock chicken cold rolls, mock pork, and plant-based laksa and pho.

  • Wrap-Your-Own Cold Rolls Experience

    Guests can order interactive DIY cold rolls with mock chicken or meat alternatives, providing an engaging hands-on roll-your-own dining experience at the table.

  • Attentive Family and Child Dining Care

    Staff provide tailored accommodations for large intergenerational groups, including patient assistance and personalized meal sorting for fussy young children.

Before you head over

Practical tips on parking, plant-based choices, and exploring the garden grounds.

  • Check nearby street parking

    On-site parking can be tricky to navigate, so look for ample street parking available in the surrounding neighborhood.

  • Explore extensive vegan mock meats

    Plant-based diners can order dedicated mock-meat substitutions across popular dishes like wrap-your-own cold rolls, laksa, and pho.

  • Wander the rear bonsai nursery

    Save time after dining to browse the attached nursery out back, which features hundreds of bonsai specimens for display and sale.

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