Bonsai Teppanyaki

[lsw0224]

Is Bonsai Teppanyaki ok for kids? I'll be on the Mardi Gras later this year and want to do Bonsai Teppanyaki for lunch during a port day. If the kids club is closed I'll have my 6 and 11 yr old children.  

[nwcruiselover]

Kids are allowed to go to Bonsai Teppanyaki and as far as I know they pay full price.  It would probably be fine for the 11 year old, but the 6 year old might be a little young for the Teppanyaki experience IMHO.

[Colorado Beach Bum]

Took our 8 & 10 yr old grandkids and they absolutely loved the food and experience.  

[vwrestler171]

As long as they behave, there shouldn't be an issue.  That being said it does take a longer time for the meal, but the "entertainment" is worth it for us.  

[cruise_gal21]

Never been on a ship with this before. Is it basically Hibachi? Thanks 

[vwrestler171]

1 hour ago, cruise_gal21 said:

Never been on a ship with this before. Is it basically Hibachi? Thanks 

That is exactly what it is.

[lsw0224]

Thanks. We do this at home so the kids will be fine. It's been a while since I cruised and only used the kids club maybe twice. But I do believe they are closed during port days

[JeanieTheMom]

We went on Horizon in February. The chef was funnier than anyone in the comedy club. I think the kids would love it! But I agree it does take a long time. And they serve a lot of food, probably way too much for a 6 year old.

[nycny]

I agree with the above posters but strongly recommend that if you want to go you book in advance through the planner.  There are no lunch reservations available for our cruise and we are almost 200 days out.  Booking now will require payment using either a credit card or cruise credits just FYI

[Colorado Cruzer]

If you have been to a great teppanyaki you will not be happy with Carnival's version. The food was very bland, sauces provided had very little flavor as well and the dessert tray was just funky.  We had pizza after....lol 

 

I know taste is subjective but I will never spend on that again.

 

[teknoge3k]

I though the filet and shrimp was really good!

[ninjacat123]

My mom and I had BT on MG and it was AOK! (See what I did there😄) I thought it was as good as any Benihana style restaurant I've been to and the chef was funny and sang songs.  We all sang Carpenter songs with him!  Fun experience!  I agree, too much food for me so a 6 year old might only finish a little bit but if cost isn't a factor, do it! Also, go to Big Chicken and Emeril's.  Yummy food!! Have fun on MG!!

[Colorado Beach Bum]

3 hours ago, Colorado Cruzer said:

If you have been to a great teppanyaki you will not be happy with Carnival's version. The food was very bland, sauces provided had very little flavor as well and the dessert tray was just funky.  We had pizza after....lol 

 

I know taste is subjective but I will never spend on that again.

 

Interesting.  Our experience is complete opposite.  We’ve had amazing meals, much better than any land based teppanyaki. 

[3smithboys]

We just did a b2b on the MG. We loved Bonsai Teppanyaki so much that we went twice (once each cruise.) It is a lot of food, but it was so much fun! 

[jerseygirlinAZ]

We just did BT on the Mardi Gras and loved it!  Didn't take our 7-year old, but she's still pretty picky.