‘Incredibly difficult’: Popular Northbridge eatery The Bonsai Restaurant closing for good after 17 years

Key points

• A popular Japanese restaurant in Perth's Northbridge has closed permanently after 17 years. The owners of The Bonsai Restaurant and Cafe Lounge announced the immediate closure on social media last week.
• They blamed ongoing economic pressures, rising operating costs and long-term disruption from construction and redevelopment on Roe Street.
• Regular customers have expressed sadness at the news on social media, with several recalling celebrations held at the venue.