All good things indeed come to an end. Bonsai Japanese Steakhouse on Lakeland Drive announced on Facebook it will close.
After 30+ unforgettable years, we are hanging up our chef hats and turning off the grills. In the early ‘90s, we were just two naïve dreamers armed with secondhand restaurant equipment, an entrepreneurial spirit, a hope and a prayer. We had no idea of the wonderful future ahead of us. From those humble beginnings came a family—literally. Nearly every member of the Truong family and our extended relatives has worked behind the scenes at Bonsai, making it truly a family business. And all of you, our customers, became part of that family too. We’ve celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, proms, proposals, and countless moments together. We’ve watched your kids grow up. You’ve watched ours do the same.
Tan came to America with the shirt on his back and hope for a better life. Together, we built something beautiful, something that gave back tenfold. Bonsai made it possible to reunite with family from Vietnam. It gave us roots. It gave us stories. It gave us lifelong friends. And now, with eight grandkids (and counting), it’s time for a new chapter. This goodbye is bittersweet. We are eternally grateful to every employee and customer who has been part of our journey. It has truly been our honor to serve you and our community since 1993. From every dynamite roll to the last grain of rice on the floor, it’s been the joy of a lifetime, along with plenty of blood, sweat, and happy tears! Thank you for being part of this American dream. Bonsai’s Jackson location will officially close its doors early May 2025. Until then, come see us. Say hi. Bring your stories and your appetite. Let’s make a few more memories before we close the doors one last time. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you,�Tan and Cheryl Truong
***Although our Jackson location is closing, Bonsai II in Clinton will remain open. Please visit us there for your Bonsai fried rice, sushi, sauce, and soup addictions. Got a favorite Bonsai memory? Drop it in the comments—we’d love to relive it with you.
Kingfish note: Do not despair as the former home of the Lakeland Ballet will not be vacant for long. The word on the street is a long-time Jackson institution will move into the building soon after Bonsai's final days. Readers will heartily approve of the new tenant.
19 comments:
Always a good meal and great people. What a way to live. Enjoy your time. And I’m curious as to what’s next to go there.
Didn’t Danny’s used to be there? Are they moving back, KF?
Glad they still have a location in Clinton. I've only been to the one on Lakeland. Enjoyed the food and the folks who worked there. Really cool place.
I always think of Bonsai when craving stir fried food! Will definitely make a visit before closing.
The BEST scallops on Earth!! We hate to see you go! Please come to Brandon.
Does anybody know what business is going to be in the old Luby's Cafeteria that is being remodeled on I55 north?
The HOPE Economic Empowerment Center (aka Hope Credit Union)
Damn! Some folks got money to burn.
A Hwy 80 establishment finally making the move?
When you say “Lakeland Ballet” is that code for “Strip Club”?
No, you sicko. It is a ballet studio for little girls
Um, someone should tell 9:51
Hahaha, kingfish... yeah, someone should give 9:51 a heads up that essentially that property went from selling fish to selling fish.
Any chance that Mr. Bob is going to move Crechale's into the soon to be vacant space? That would be a great thing...
If half these posts were accurate, the place would not be closing.
I remember eating the lunch buffet when Bonsai was at the first location (before moving to the strip club) - then sleeping through Prof Jackson’s CIVPRO.. Good times.
Actually, when it was Zoli’s during the disco craze of the late 70’s, members of the Ballet Mississippi company had a second gig performing disco routines. As you would expect, they were talented dancers in several styles.
Lakeland Ballet. . . That's hilarious. ("Wait, is that a form of dancing?" From The Replacements.)
4:22 - That would be great.
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