Bonsai Sushi on the Carnival Sunshine is the perfect place to grab a quick meal or enjoy a romantic dinner together.
There are so many options available at Bonsai Sushi. You can choose to order a quick to-go order or sit down and enjoy the Sushi Ship or any number of other amazing menu items.
Bonsai Sushi on Carnival Cruise Line
I have to confess that I had never tried sushi prior to our dinner at Bonsai Sushi. I wasn't sure what I would eat as a vegetarian and I was a bit scared to walk into a restaurant and look like a deer in headlights trying to order.
Trying sushi on the Carnival Sunshine was the perfect way to try it without having to worry about being embarrassed. The staff is incredibly well trained and can answer all of your questions. When I mentioned I was vegetarian our server pointed me in the right direction for ordering. She asked how spicy I liked things, what I liked and didn't like, and created a meal that was just for me.
After perusing the menu for a while John and I pretty much ordered a bit of everything. We decided if we were going to try sushi we were going to do it right and try everything we could. Plus the prices at Bonsai Sushi are fantastic.
They range from $1.50 to $17 depending on what you are ordering. The $17 is for the sushi boat that easily feeds 2 people with a combination of miso soup, side salad, Bonsai Triple E Roll, California roll, 6 pieces of sushi including 2 tuna, 2 salmon, and 2 shrimp.
They were able to make a vegetarian version of the California roll without the crab.
John had a sample platter with a little bit of everything on it. He tried Ebi, Sake, Maguro, Hamachi, and Wagyu Kakuni.
We also tried the Junami Ginjo, Tyku Sake for $25. Oh my! This is a full-size bottle of Sake! If you order a bottle make sure you get it at the beginning of your meal so you have time to enjoy it. We ended up sharing a bit with some other passengers we knew from our trip.
Bonsai Sushi Menu
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Bonsai Sushi's most popular menu item is the Tempura Roll. Bonsai Sushi is open for lunch and dinner on the Carnival Sunshine. This restaurant is an additional charge but it so worth it!
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Melanie
This looks like an incredible experience. And I'm a huge sushi lover. This would be a perfect place to enjoy a meal and a wonderful way to vacation. Definitely adding this to my list of must dos. Looks like you had a blast!
Tami
One of our favorites things to do as husband and wife is to go out to dinner. I have to admit I am a little squeamish when it comes to seafood. The most I've ever tried is fried or grilled fish.
Michelle Hwee
Wow that is one pretty restaurant! I have been on one carnival ship before but not the sunshine one. I have never gone to the pay dining restaurants but I really want to on my next trip! I love how fresh it looks and so good too! I absolutely love sushi! Thanks for sharing 🙂
MommaDJane
Those prices are amazing! I love sushi and unfortunately haven't eaten it since going gluten-free a year ago. I'm not sure why, I guess for my lack of research to see what is considered GF sushi. I need to check into it after looking at your photos, now I'm craving it. It all looks delicious. I did prepare Edamame last night for dinner.
Donna L. Ward
What a beautiful display of yummy looking foods - I've had sushi and like it - this is the type of foods I enjoy - lite and tasty - better for me - so a win-win all around - thank you for you lovely post
Lorane
I remember the first time I tried Sushi it was overwhelming . The Califirnia Rolls were sooo good . It's always good to try new food ... great Pictures
Cara (
What a wonderful night you had! I love sushi and $17 for a sushi boat for 2 people is actually a great deal! I love the little bonsai trees that decorates the table. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Tamika
My spouse loves sushi and I'm going to see if we can book a trip on this ship. The food looks delicious and I tried the California roll once and it wasn't as bad as I thought. I love how the decor in the restaurant looks as well. I love their soup and soy peas is always my favorite when I go to a restaurant's that has them.
Jeanine
I've never had sushi in my life! It looks great I just haven't ever brought myself to eat it. My husband however loves it and he saw these photos and said it all looks amazing. That's pretty awesome that there was so much variety, it looks like they offer a lot!
Olivia Douglass
This post makes me want to go on a cruise again! I LOVED cruising with Carnival for our honeymoon and would definitely cruise with them again. It looks like you had a fantastic time and had awesome food-- off to book our next cruise! 🙂
Joyful Gifts by Julie
I am not a fish eater at all, but my friend eats sushi at least once a week and she loves it. She says it's expensive though however you highest price was $17 which I think even that is a good price I would love to try the Sake though. I've always wondered what that tasted like. It looks like you had a wonderful time!