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We have eaten at Bonsai Bistro on both our trips to Coeur D'Alene.
I am particularly drawn by the exterior architecture of the building which is concrete, glass, and wood in a semi-Japanese contemporary style.
On the first trip, it was very crowded and we sat upstairs at the windows with nice views of the Lake and parkway across the street.
On our second trip, it was virtually empty and we sat downstairs on the "island" surrounded by the koi pond.
They also have a nice sunken patio area outside the lower level and open to the sky above but not the lake views.
I also have a partiality for tempura and sushi.
My tempura was fresh, crisp, and well prepared... as was Lynn's salmon.
The koi pond is a bit touristy, but, all in all, we enjoyed both meals.

TRAVEL: 2009, 2015 -


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Contemporary concrete and glass exterior, Bonsai Bistro, Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, 2015.



Patio area, Bonsai Bistro, Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, 2009.



Sushi bar at ground level rear, Bonsai Bistro, Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, 2009.



Upstairs dining with views of the lake, Bonsai Bistro, Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, 2009.



Downstairs dining area with koi pond and sunken patio beyond, Bonsai Bistro, Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, 2015.



Koi pond, Bonsai Bistro, Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, 2015.



Salmon entree, Bonsai Bistro, Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, 2015.



Vegetable tempura with extra prawns, Bonsai Bistro, Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, 2015.



Spider roll, Bonsai Bistro, Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, 2015.




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