- Popular Items
- Pot StickersClassic pan-fried Asian dumplings. Served with soy ginger dip and sesame mustard. Choice of chicken or vegetable.$7.50
- Pad ThaiThailand's most famous dish. Rice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, peanuts, scallions, cilantro, and cabbage. Choice of chicken, beef, shrimp, or salmon.$12.00+
- California MakiChoice of mild or spicy.$7.50
- Crispy Orange ChickenCrispy golden chicken tossed with ginger, scallions, bell peppers, and fresh orange peels stir fried with citrus sauce.$12.00
- Crispy Egg RollsChicken, pork, bamboo shoots and shiitake mushrooms. Served with plum sauce and sesame mustard.$7.50
- Appetizers
- Pot StickersClassic pan-fried Asian dumplings. Served with soy ginger dip and sesame mustard. Choice of chicken or vegetable.$7.50
- Chinese DumplingsSteamed Chinese dumplings with soy ginger dip and sesame mustard. Choice of chicken or vegetable.$7.50+
- Grilled Tofu SataysTender and marinated tofu, grilled and served with peanut sauce and cucumber.$7.50
- Grilled Chicken SataysTender and marinated chicken, grilled and served with peanut sauce and cucumber.$8.50
- Tempura AppetizerCrispy golden shrimp with vegetable tempura served with tempura dipping sauce.$8.50
- Vietnamese Shrimp RollsShrimp, lettuce, peanuts, basil and pho noodles wrapped with rice paper. Served with lemon dipping sauce.$8.50
- Fried TofuFried tofu triangles, accompanied with our sweet & sour sauce and topped with ground peanut.$7.50
- Crispy Egg RollsChicken, pork, bamboo shoots and shiitake mushrooms. Served with plum sauce and sesame mustard.$7.50
- Crab RangoonWonton stuffed with imitation crab, cream cheese, and celery. Served with plum sauce.$7.50
- Chicken Lettuce WrapsStir-fried chicken and celery served with Boston lettuce, bean sprouts, and hoisin sauce.$9.00
- Thai Herb CalamariMarinated in Thai herbs and lightly fried. Served with Thai lemon dipping sauce.$8.50
- Shrimp ShumaiSteamed shrimp shumai topped with sesame oil and cilantro. Served with ginger garlic dipping sauce.$8.50
- Soft Shell Crab AppetizerFried soft shell crab. Served with ponzu sauce and cucumbers.$9.00
- Small Specialties
- Cucumber Salad$5.00
- EdamameBoiled soy beans, lightly salted.$5.00
- House Salad$6.50
- Seaweed SaladMarinated seaweed with sesame seed, tangy flavor.$6.50
- Spicy Peanut NoodlesNoodles tossed with peanut sauce served with cucumber and cilantro.$6.50
- Szechuan Green BeansWrinkled and sweet green beans, red peppers and bamboo shoots stir-fried with spicy Szechuan sauce.$7.50
- Soup
- Miso SoupSoy bean based soup with tofu, seaweed, and scallions.$5.00
- Vietnamese Chicken Pho SoupShredded chicken, rice noodles, herbs, and peppers.$7.50
- Chicken Dumpling Noodle SoupDumplings, egg noodles, bok choy, and scallions topped with sesame oil.$7.50
- Vegetable Dumpling Noodle SoupDumplings, egg noodles, bok choy, and scallions topped with sesame oil.$67.50
- Tom Yum SoupTraditional hot & sour broth, herbs, lemon grass, and lime leaf. Choice of chicken, tofu, or shrimp.$7.50+
- Shrimp Wonton SoupShrimp wontons, bean sprouts, scallions, and sesame oil.$8.50
- Tom Kha SoupLemon grass and Thai herbs in coconut milk broth. Mildly spicy. Choice of chicken or shrimp.$7.50+
- Noodles
- Pad ThaiThailand's most famous dish. Rice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, peanuts, scallions, cilantro, and cabbage. Choice of chicken, beef, shrimp, or salmon.$12.00+
- Kung Pao NoodlesChinese egg noodles, ginger, garlic, peanuts, and blackened chilies with spicy kung pao sauce. Choice of chicken or tofu.$12.00
- Panang Curry Noodles ChickenWide noodles and chicken in peanut coconut curry with peas and fresno peppers.$12.00
- Basil NoodlesWide noodles, shrimp, chicken, grape tomatoes, peppers, water chestnuts and Thai herbs mixed with tasty sauce.$13.00
- Thai Curry Beef NoodlesOur homemade Thai yellow curry tossed with Chinese egg noodles, beef, peanuts, pea pods, and peppers.$13.00
- BBQ Pork Chow FunRoasted pork, wide noodles, bell peppers, bok choy, mushrooms, and bean sprouts.$13.00
- Beef Chow FunWide noodles lightly browned in the wok and tossed with beef, peppers, ginger, and garlic.$13.00
- Garlic Shrimp NoodlesGolden shrimp, fresno peppers, peanuts, ginger, garlic, and scallions with Chinese egg noodles.$14.00
- Pad See EewStir-fried wide noodles with broccoli, egg, and garlic in brown sauce. Choice of shrimp, beef, chicken, or tofu.$12.00+
- Bonsai Noodles SalmonStir fried thin noodles with napa cabbage, egg, and garlic with brown sauce. Topped with salmon teriyaki.$16.00
- Rice
- Kung Pao ChickenChicken, peanut, and garlic stir-fried with baby spinach and blackened chilies with sweet and spicy kung pao sauce.$12.00
- Kung Pao Beef with Green BeansSweet wrinkled green beans, ginger, garlic, and blackened chilies stir fried with spicy kung pao sauce.$13.00
- Kung Pao ShrimpShrimp, peanut, garlic stir fried with snow peas, bell peppers, blackened chilies and spicy kungpao spice.$14.00
- Sesame ChickenCrispy chicken tossed with bell peppers and carrots in sesame tangy sauce, topped with sesame seed.$12.00
- Crispy Orange ChickenCrispy golden chicken tossed with ginger, scallions, bell peppers, and fresh orange peels stir fried with citrus sauce.$12.00
- Chicken Fried RiceWith egg and fresh Asian vegetables.$12.00
- Tofu Fried RiceWith egg and fresh Asian vegetables.$12.00
- Vegetable Fried RiceWith egg and fresh Asian vegetables.$12.00
- BBQ Pork Fried RiceWith egg and fresh Asian vegetables.$13.00
- Beef Fried RiceWith egg and fresh Asian vegetables.$13.00
- Shrimp Fried RiceWith egg and fresh Asian vegetables.$14.00
- Chicken Teriyaki Fried RiceTeriyaki chicken fried rice, egg and fresh Asian vegetable.$12.00
- Thai Hot Basil ChickenThai herb, peanuts, hot peppers, and red onion.$12.00
- Snow Peas Chicken and MushroomSnow peas, water chestnuts, and mushroom stir-fried with light brown sauce.$12.00
- Mongolian BeefTraditional Mongolian beef with mixed mushroom, red onion, bamboo shoots, and scallions in brown sauce.$13.00
- Beef BroccoliBroccoli, mushroom, ginger, and garlic in brown sauce.$13.00
- Cashew ChickenMushroom, pineapple, pea pod, bell pepper, and blackened chilies in sweet tangy sauce.$12.00
- Spicy Szechuan BeefTender beef with bamboo shoot, hot peppers, garlic, and tsao tsing wine in spicy Szechuan sauce.$13.00
- Mild Yellow CurryWith sweet potato and peas. Choice of chicken or tofu.$12.00
- Thai Red CurryHomemade curry with bamboo shoot, bell pepper and basil. Choice of chicken or tofu.$12.00
- Duck Thai Red CurryHomemade curry with duck, tomatoes, bell peppers, pineapple and basil.$14.00
- Mixed VegetablesStir fried mixed vegetables with garlic in light brown sauce. Choice of chicken or tofu.$12.00
- Crunchy Szechuan ShrimpCrispy golden shrimp in spicy Szechuan sauce, hot pepper, and bamboo shoot.$14.00
- Ginger Seafood ComboShrimp and scallop, blackened chilies, ginger, mushroom, and water chestnut in tasty sauce.$16.00
- Seafood CurryShrimp and scallop, pea pod, bell pepper, and ginger in peanut coconut curry.$16.00
- Mu Shu DuckRoasted duck with mushroom, carrot, green onion, bamboo shoot, and egg wrapped in mushu pancake. Served with hoisin sauce.$14.00
- Teriyaki ChickenServed with a side of tempura or steamed vegetables.$12.00
- Teriyaki BeefServed with a side of tempura or steamed vegetables.$13.00
- Teriyaki SalmonServed with a side of tempura or steamed vegetables.$16.00
- Bonsai Bento Box - Chicken TeriyakiServed with three pieces of sushi, California maki, jasmine rice, and miso soup. Choice of chicken teriyaki, salmon teriyaki, beef teriyaki, or shrimp tempura.$19.00
- Bento BoxServed with three pieces of sushi, California maki, jasmine rice, and miso soup. Choice of chicken teriyaki, salmon teriyaki, beef teriyaki, or shrimp tempura.$19.00+
- Salad Entrees
- Bonsai Chicken SaladShredded chicken, romaine, mixed green and crunchy noodles mixed with Asian vinaigrette served with peanut dressing.$12.00
- Grilled Chicken SaladMixed green, romaine, cucumber and crunchy noodles topped with grilled marinated chicken and homemade sauce.$12.00
- Mandarin Steak SaladCabbage, mandarin oranges, and crunchy noodles with tender steak. Served with sesame ginger vinaigrette.$13.00
- Teriyaki Glazed Salmon SaladRomaine and mixed greens, bean sprouts, carrots and crunchy noodles with glazed salmon teriyaki served with wasabi dressing.$15.00
- Crispy Shrimp SaladFried golden shrimp over romaine and mixed greens. Served with honey mustard.$14.00
- Pad Thai Noodle SaladThin noodles, chicken, peanuts mixed with Thai dip dressing over cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts and crunchy noodles.$12.00
- Chinese Chicken SaladShredded chicken over napa cabbage, bean sprouts, crunchy noodles, sesame seed with hoisin sauce.$12.00
- Bonsai Sushi Platters
- Bonsai AThree pieces of tuna sushi and 3 pieces of salmon sushi 3 pieces of tuna maki and 3 pieces of salmon maki.$20.00
- Bonsai BCombination of asparagus maki, shiitake maki, avocado maki and seaweed salad.$20.00
- Bonsai CThree pieces of Hamachi sushi, three pieces of super white tuna sushi and spicy California maki.$20.00
- Chirashi PlatterAssorted fish and Japanese pickle on a bed of sushi rice.$21.00
- Sake Don PlatterAssorted fish and Japanese pickle on a bed of sushi rice.$21.00
- Tekka Don PlatterAssorted fish and Japanese pickle on a bed of sushi rice.$21.00
- Unagi Don PlatterAssorted fish and Japanese pickle on a bed of sushi rice.$21.00
- Sushi PlatterChef's choice of 12 pieces of assorted fish.$21.00
- Sashimi PlatterChef's choice of 12 pieces of assorted fish.$21.00
- Salmon Lovers PlatterTwo pieces of salmon sushi, two pieces of salmon sashimi, one salmon maki, and one salmon salad.$21.00
- Tuna Lovers PlatterTwo pieces of tuna sushi, two pieces of tuna sashimi, one tuna maki and one spicy tuna salad.$21.00
- Sushi for TwoTwo pieces of tai, two pieces of tuna, two pieces of hamachi, and spicy tuna maki.$21.00
- Sushi and Sashimi
- Tamago, Cooked Egg$2.00
- Inari, Tofu$2.00
- Sake, Fresh Salmon$2.50
- Suzuki, Striped Bass$2.50
- Saba, Mackerel$2.50
- Tai, Red Snapper$2.50
- Tako, Octopus$2.50
- Ika, Squid$2.50
- Ebi, Cooked Shrimp$2.50
- MasagoSmelt roe.$2.50
- Kani, Crab$2.50
- Maguro, Fresh Tuna$2.50
- Hamachi, Yellowtail$2.50
- Ikura, Salmon Roe$2.50
- Tobiko, Flying Fish Roe$2.50
- Wasabi Tobiko$2.50
- Black Tobiko$2.50
- Smoked Salmon$3.00
- Spicy Scallop$3.50
- Super White Tuna$3.50
- Unagi, Fresh Water Eel$3.50
- Makimono
- California MakiChoice of mild or spicy.$7.50
- Tekka MakiChoice of mild or spicy.$7.50
- Salmon MakiChoice of mild or spicy.$7.50
- Yellowtail MakiChoice of mild or spicy.$7.50
- Oshinko Maki$7.50
- Spicy Tuna Maki$7.50
- Spicy Salmon & Cucumber Maki$7.50
- Salmon & Avocado Maki$7.50
- Futo Maki$8.50
- Sweet Potato Maki$8.50
- Unagi Maki$10.00
- Kappa Maki$7.50
- Avocado Maki$7.50
- Shiitake Maki$7.50
- Asparagus Maki$7.50
- Vegetable Maki$7.50
- Philly Maki$9.50
- Popular Maki
- Manhattan MakiEbi, cucumber, and avocado with spicy mayo.$12.00
- Sakekawa Fuji MakiFried salmon skin, cucumber, and tempura crumb with spicy mayo.$12.00
- Mexican MakiYellowtail, cucumber, avocado, jalapeno, cilantro, and hot sauce.$12.00
- Spider MakiSoft shell crab, masago, avocado, and cucumber with unagi sauce.$12.00
- Shrimp Tempura MakiShrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, masago, and spicy tuna.$12.00
- Special Philly MakiSmoked salmon and cream cheese topped with avocado tempura crumb.$14.00
- Dragon MakiShrimp tempura topped with unagi and avocado with unagi sauce.$15.00
- Red Dragon MakiSpicy tuna maki topped with tuna, avocado, and spicy mayo.$15.00
- Rainbow MakiCalifornia maki topped with assorted fish.$15.00
- White Dragon MakiShrimp tempura, cucumber, and spicy mayo topped with super white tuna and avocado.$15.00
- Signature Maki
- Shogun MakiSweet potato tempura, cream cheese, unagi sauce, wasabi mayo, green onion, and tempura crumb.$14.00
- Samurai MakiShrimp tempura, avocado, cream cheese, masago, unagi sauce, wasabi mayo, green onion, and tempura crumb.$15.00
- Bonsai Maki (No Seaweed)Avocado and tuna topped with salmon and assorted tobiko. No seaweed.$15.00
- Evanston Maki (No Seaweed)Salmon, crab stick, and masago with spicy mayo. No seaweed.$14.00
- New York MakiSmoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado, and crabstick topped with masago and unagi sauce.$15.00
- Chicago Crunchy MakiTuna, salmon, yellowtail, lettuce, cucumber, avocado, red tobiko and tempura crumb topped with wasabi mayo and unagi sauce.$17.00
- Alaska Night MakiKing crab, scallion, avocado and spicy mayo topped with super white tuna, unagi sauce, and green tobiko.$17.00
- Ruby MakiShrimp tempura and cucumber topped with avocado, salmon, and red tempura crumb.$15.00
- Ocean Breeze MakiEbi, cucumber, and unagi topped with Hamachi and avocado with wasabi mayo sauce.$15.00
- Blossom MakiShrimp tempura topped with tamago, ikura, and spicy mayo.$15.00
- Sunset MakiCrabstick, cucumber, and avocado topped with spicy tuna.$14.00
- Green Turtle MakiUnagi and cucumber topped with ebi, avocado, and green tobiko.$15.00
- Boston MakiShrimp tempura, crab stick, and avocado topped with unagi sauce and spicy mayo.$17.00
- Godfather MakiUnagi, asparagus, green onion, salmon topped with black tobiko and sweet sauce.$18.00
- Las Vegas MakiSoft shell crab, cream cheese, lettuce, spicy mayo topped with unagi and avocado.$18.00
- Kid's Menu
- Kid's The BearsCombination of chicken teriyaki with rice, two chicken pot stickers, steamed broccoli, and fresh fruit.$9.00
- Kid's The BullsCombination of orange chicken, two pieces of chicken satay, steamed broccoli, rice, and fresh fruit.$9.00
- Kid's The CubsCombination of steamed noodles with chicken, egg roll, steamed broccoli, and fresh fruit.$9.00
- Kid's The Black HawksCombination of edamame, California maki, miso soup, and steamed broccoli.$9.00
- Sides
- Steamed Rice$3.00
- Brown Rice$3.00
- Noodles$3.00
- Side of Vegetable$3.00
- Side of Tofu$3.00
- Side of Chicken$3.00
- Side of Beef$3.50
- Side of Shrimp (2 Pcs)$4.00
- Drinks
- Thai Iced Tea$3.00
- Fresh Homemade Ginger Ale$3.00
- SodaCoke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange Fanta or Root Beer.$2.00
- Hot TeaChoice of jasmine tea, japanese green tea, or herbal tea.$2.00
- SmoothiesCoconut, Mango, Honeydew or Green Tea.$3.00
- Iced TeaChoice of regular, raspberry, or sweet green tea.$2.00
- Bubble TeaChoice of honey dew, coconut, mango, or green tea.$3.00
- Lunch Special
These items are not currently available- Lunch Special CombinationYour choice of one appetizer and one entree. includes mis soup and side salad.$11.50
- Lunch Bento Box
These items are not currently available- Lunch Bento BoxCombination of one roll maki and one entree. Includes miso soup and side salad.$12.50
- Sushi Lunch Special
These items are not currently available- Sushi Deluxe LunchFive piece chef's selected sushi with one tuna maki.$14.00
- Sushi Sashimi Combo LunchThree piece of chef's selected sushi, three pieces of chef's selected sashimi, and one roll of California maki.$15.00
- Lunch Roll Set 1California maki and tuna maki.$11.00
- Lunch Roll Set 2Tuna maki and salmon maki.$11.00
- Lunch Roll Set 3Yellowtail maki and unagi maki.$11.00
- Lunch Roll Set 4Avocado maki and sweet potato maki.$11.00
- Lunch Roll Set 5Salmon avocado maki and tuna avocado maki.$11.00
- Lunch Roll Set 6Spicy salmon and spicy shrimp maki.$11.00
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