Back to where Sashimi & Sake had previously been great....\n\nFor a change, this time round, I tried the Wakame Soup for starter as I had not done so in the past. I loved the combination of Sesame Seed and Seaweed, it made for a most appetising soup indeed. \n\nFor my main course I went for my usual dish, Assorted Sashimi, as, I wanted to see how it compared to Bonsai in West Richmond St. It was better, but, sadly, not by much. The portion was smaller than my previous visits here and it was presented on a different style of plate (to mask the smaller portion perhaps?). The quality of the Sashimi left a lot to be desired. There were 2 pieces of Scallop (1 big one cut in half), 2 very small (nano?) Prawns, 2 pieces of fish I didn't recognise. These were served with Radish Noodles, dressing and Wasabi. The Wasabi was not fresh and also, there was no slivers of pickled Ginger to cleanse the palate as there has been on previous visits. The Sashimi clearly was not fresh (I've had it straight off of the boat, so I should know), and sadly none of it rang my bell.\n\nThe Chicken Yakitori and plain, boiled rice was jolly tasty and just oozed with flavor. The presentation was, way better than the Sashimi.\n\nThis was all washed down with a half bottle of the house Sake, a sake that's exceptionally balanced between sweet and dry.\n\nWith the one exception of the ever effervescent waitress Michelle, this was markedly so downhill from my previous visit here just a short while back that I would have to think twice before returning to Bonsai as opposed to going elsewhere. \n\nProceed with caution, if you do go, ask for Michelle to serve you.\n\nI'm sure there's Japanese restaurants a plenty out there and Bonsai need to pull their socks up before it's all too late.