Carnival Cruise Line Bonsai Sushi Menu and Prices
Bonsai Sushi is Carnival Cruise Line’s sit-down sushi restaurant, offering an à-la-carte menu of sushi, sashimi, rolls, appetizers, Japanese plates, noodle bowls, desserts, sake, cocktails, beer, and wine. Rather than paying one fixed specialty dining price, guests can build their meal by ordering individual items from the menu.
The prices are relatively approachable for a cruise ship specialty restaurant, particularly if you only want a roll or a few pieces of sushi. The menu photographed here includes individual sushi and sashimi for $2.50 per piece, rolls starting at $9, appetizers starting at $3, and larger Japanese plates generally ranging from $7 to $12.
For more Carnival information, CruisePrism readers can also explore our Carnival Dining Menus, Carnival Drink Lists, and Carnival Onboard Guides for more information about restaurants, schedules and onboard activities.
Bonsai Sushi Cocktails
Bonsai Sushi has its own selection of cocktails designed around Japanese and Asian-inspired ingredients. The cocktails shown on this menu are priced at $12.50 each.
The cocktail menu includes:
- Sake Sangria – sake, Triple Sec, pineapple juice and sparkling wine
- Tokyo Sangria – sake, Chinola passionfruit liqueur, pineapple and orange juice, and Sprite
- Lucky Cat – Skyy Vodka, Blue Curaçao, Peach Schnapps, orange and fresh lime juice
- Geisha – Stoli Citrus Vodka, pomegranate, agave nectar and fresh lime juice
- Sake Blossom – cloudy sake, guava nectar, lemon juice and Prosecco
- Bonsai Mule – sake, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, lychee syrup, lemonade, lemon juice and ginger beer
The menu also lists Sake Spritz drinks for $8.25, with Oishii Mango Yuzu and Oishii Lychee Lemon varieties shown.
Sake, Japanese Beer and Wine
For passengers who prefer traditional sake with their sushi, Bonsai Sushi offers several styles at different price points.
The sake selections shown include:
- Junmai Gekkeikan Traditional – $8 carafe or $15.50 for 750 ml
- Junmai Nigori Oishii Cloudy – $13 carafe or $25 for 750 ml
- Junmai Ginjo Pure Bloom (sweet) – $25 for 300 ml
Japanese beer is represented by Asahi Beer, with a 500 ml serving priced at $8.75.
The photographed wine menu also includes selections by the glass or bottle, including Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, and Rosé. For example, Torresella Pinot Grigio is $12.50 per glass or $42 per bottle, while Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay is $13 per glass or $44 per bottle.
Bonsai Sushi Appetizers
The food menu begins with several small appetizers that can work as starters or additions to a larger sushi meal.
Appetizers include:
- Miso Soup – $3.50
- Green Salad – $3
- Kakuni – $5
- Edamame – $3
The Kakuni consists of slow-braised beef short ribs with caramelized onion and teriyaki sauce, giving diners a meat-based option before moving into the sushi selections.
Yakitori Skewers
Bonsai Sushi also offers yakitori-style grilled meat on kushi skewers for $3.50 each.
Choices include:
- Gyuniku – beef
- Chikin – chicken
- Butaniku – pork
These can be useful additions for anyone sharing a meal with someone who wants to visit Bonsai Sushi but is not particularly interested in raw fish.
Sushi and Sashimi
Traditional sushi and sashimi are priced individually, making it easy to order a few pieces alongside a roll or Japanese plate.
Each selection is $2.50 per piece, with diners able to choose either sushi or sashimi.
The available seafood shown on the menu includes:
- Ebi – shrimp
- Sake – salmon
- Maguro – yellowfin tuna
- Hamachi – amberjack
Salmon, tuna, and hamachi are marked with Carnival’s public health advisory regarding the consumption of raw or undercooked seafood.
At $2.50 per piece, passengers can easily customize an order instead of committing to a large platter.
Bonsai Sushi Rolls and Prices
The roll menu keeps things relatively simple, with four primary choices shown.
For $9 per roll, the menu offers:
- California Roll – crab, avocado, cucumber, sesame and tobiko mayo
- Spicy Tuna – spicy tuna, tempura flakes, asparagus, tobiko, Yukon Gold potato straws and spicy mayo
For $10 per roll, choices include:
- Bang Bang Bonsai Roll – salmon, cucumber, spicy tobiko, crab, shrimp and wasabi mustard
- Tempura Roll – fried shrimp, cucumber, tenka, yuzu mayo, avocado and Bonsai Sushi sauce
The Bang Bang Bonsai Roll combines several different types of seafood, while the Tempura Roll offers a cooked shrimp option for passengers who would rather avoid raw fish.
Bonsai Sushi Bento Box and Ship for 2
The Chef Specials provide an easy way to order a combination of different menu items without selecting everything individually.
The Bento Box is $17 and includes:
- Side salad
- California Roll
- Three pieces of sushi: tuna, salmon and shrimp
For two people, the Ship for 2 is $34 and includes:
- Side salad
- Bang Bang Bonsai Roll
- California Roll
- Six pieces of sushi: two tuna, two salmon and two shrimp
The Ship for 2 is essentially the menu’s larger sharing option and provides a mixture of rolls and traditional sushi.
Japanese Plates
Bonsai Sushi goes well beyond sushi rolls. The Izakaya section offers several Japanese-inspired plates, including seafood, chicken, pork, and beef.
The photographed menu shows:
- Chirashizushi – $12
- Shrimp Tempura – $8
- Miso Salmon – $9
- Rock Shrimp – $8
- Chicken Kara-age – $7
- Buta Kakuni – $10
- Teriyaki Filet Mignon – $10
- Gyuniku Yaki – $10
The Chirashizushi combines sashimi — salmon, hamachi, tuna and shrimp — with avocado and salmon roe over a sushi rice bowl.
The Shrimp Tempura comes with dipping sauce and tempura vegetables, while Miso Salmon is paired with crispy rice cakes, wasabi and edamame.
For something other than seafood, Chicken Kara-age is served with tonkatsu sauce, pickled onion and tomato. Buta Kakuni features braised pork belly with mashed yuca and bok choy.
The beef selections include Teriyaki Filet Mignon with kabocha, peas, green garlic and sweet potato chips, as well as Gyuniku Yaki with grilled steak, sesame ginger sauce, sautéed mushrooms and tempura broccoli.
This section makes Bonsai Sushi much more flexible than its name might suggest. Someone who does not eat sushi can still put together a substantial meal here.
Bonsai Sushi Noodle Bowls
Noodle bowls are priced at $8 each and start with dashi broth and fresh vegetables.
Guests first choose their noodle:
- Ramen
- Udon
Then choose a main selection:
- Beef
- Chicken
- Mushrooms
The menu also allows guests to add an egg or tempura vegetables, with the tempura vegetable addition priced at $3.
The build-your-own format makes the noodle bowls one of the simpler options on the menu and another good choice for diners who are not interested in sushi or sashimi.
Bonsai Sushi Desserts
Desserts are priced at $3 each.
The menu offers:
- Tempura Green Tea Ice Cream
- Yuzu Custard – yuzu custard with konbu rice and sesame biscuit
With most of the food menu individually priced, adding dessert does not substantially increase the overall cost of the meal.
How Much Does Bonsai Sushi Cost?
Bonsai Sushi is an additional-cost Carnival restaurant, but it operates differently from specialty restaurants that charge a single fixed price per person.
Based on the photographed menu, food prices include:
- Appetizers – $3 to $5
- Yakitori – $3.50 each
- Sushi and sashimi – $2.50 per piece
- Sushi rolls – $9 to $10
- Bento Box – $17
- Ship for 2 – $34
- Japanese plates – generally $7 to $12
- Noodle bowls – $8
- Desserts – $3
Carnival currently states that a 20% service charge is added to à-la-carte Bonsai Sushi selections. Beverages ordered through bar service are separate.
Because everything is ordered individually, the final price depends heavily on how much you order. Someone stopping in for one roll will spend considerably less than a couple ordering appetizers, multiple rolls, sushi, drinks, and dessert.
Which Carnival Ships Have Bonsai Sushi?
Carnival currently lists Bonsai Sushi on the following ships:
- Carnival Breeze
- Carnival Celebration
- Carnival Dream
- Carnival Firenze
- Carnival Horizon
- Carnival Jubilee
- Carnival Legend
- Carnival Panorama
- Carnival Pride
- Carnival Radiance
- Carnival Spirit
- Carnival Sunrise
- Carnival Sunshine
- Carnival Venezia
- Carnival Vista
- Mardi Gras
Carnival identifies Bonsai Sushi as a full-service restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Availability and operating hours can vary by sailing, so passengers should check the Carnival Hub app and the daily schedule once onboard.
Bonsai Sushi vs. Bonsai Teppanyaki
Bonsai Sushi and Bonsai Teppanyaki are separate Carnival dining experiences.
Bonsai Sushi is the à-la-carte restaurant covered in this menu, where guests order sushi, sashimi, rolls, Japanese plates, noodles, sake, and other individual items.
Bonsai Teppanyaki is an interactive dining experience centered around a chef preparing food at a shared teppanyaki table. It uses a different menu and pricing structure.
Passengers planning their Carnival dining should make sure they are looking at the correct venue when checking menus, prices, or reservations.
Carnival Bonsai Sushi FAQ
Is Bonsai Sushi free on Carnival?
No. Bonsai Sushi is an additional-cost restaurant with à-la-carte pricing. You pay according to the items you order.
How much are sushi rolls at Bonsai Sushi?
On the photographed menu, California and Spicy Tuna rolls cost $9 each. The Bang Bang Bonsai Roll and Tempura Roll cost $10 each.
How much is sushi and sashimi?
The photographed menu prices sushi and sashimi at $2.50 per piece. Choices include shrimp, salmon, yellowfin tuna, and amberjack.
Does Bonsai Sushi have cooked food?
Yes. There are numerous cooked options, including yakitori, shrimp tempura, miso salmon, rock shrimp, Chicken Kara-age, braised pork belly, filet mignon, grilled steak, ramen, and udon.
Is there anything for someone who doesn’t eat raw fish?
Yes. Bonsai Sushi has several cooked seafood, chicken, pork, beef, noodle, and vegetarian-friendly selections. There are also cooked rolls such as the Tempura Roll.
How much is the Bonsai Sushi Ship for 2?
The Ship for 2 is $34 on this menu. It includes a side salad, Bang Bang Bonsai Roll, California Roll, and six pieces of sushi.
Does Bonsai Sushi have ramen?
Yes. The menu offers $8 noodle bowls with a choice of ramen or udon and beef, chicken, or mushrooms.
Does Bonsai Sushi serve alcohol?
Yes. The photographed menu includes specialty cocktails, sake, Japanese beer, and wine.
Is there a service charge?
Carnival currently states that a 20% service charge is added to Bonsai Sushi à-la-carte selections.
Final Thoughts
Carnival Cruise Line’s Bonsai Sushi menu is broader than the restaurant’s name initially suggests. Sushi and sashimi remain at the center of the experience, but the menu also includes appetizers, yakitori, sushi rolls, combination meals, Japanese plates, ramen, udon, desserts, sake, cocktails, beer, and wine.
The à-la-carte format also gives passengers control over how much they spend. You can stop in for a $9 or $10 sushi roll, build a larger meal from several small plates, or order the $34 Ship for 2 to sample multiple items.
For passengers researching Carnival Cruise Line restaurant menus and specialty dining prices before their cruise, Bonsai Sushi is particularly useful for groups with different tastes because there are plenty of choices beyond raw seafood.
