This only merits 2 stars because of the context. It's a chinese restaurant in a small town in the…read moreUK, so it's setting the bar low from the start. We went for their all-you-can-eat menu. The appetizers were passable - although it's hard to go wrong with satay skewers. The duck was OK, a little dry maybe but it was tasty and came with plenty of fresh spring onions and cucumber. The main courses, however, were almost universally unpleasant. The sauces tasted like the worst kind of supermarket sauces and the MSG hangover that night was the worst I'd had in years. If you've ever eaten decent chinese food, do yourself a favour. Don't go to the Parasol.

Ive also eaten a few times at Parasol, being the only chinese 'Eat In' restaurant in Abingdon. The…read morefood is of good quality, but as the previous review suggests, nothing to get overly excited about or stand out from the crowd. I found the prices a little ambitious, taking into account the food is not the best, but I assume due to very little competition they can charge what they like. Small seating area, and on majority of occasions I have eaten there it has been quiet if not empty. The time we have gone in and its empty, everyone jumps up, and starts rushing around and they press play on their CD player to get the chinese music playing. quite funny. A fair 3 stars out of 5, as I feel they should take more pride in their food and service and not be so content on lack of competition.

had a lovely meal here on valentines day and have ordered several take aways since. The restuarant…read moreis really lovely inside and the waiting area is seperate from the take away. The food is excellent quality and there is a huge range of dishes to try.

Great food. Reasonably priced. The atmosphere is great and the staff make you feel very welcome!read more

My parents are new to the area and we thought we'd try a local Chinese restaurant for takeout. I am…read moreso glad we tried Pagoda. It was a leap of faith as there weren't any Yelp reviews to help guide us. I am so happy to report that the service was excellent from the moment I called and placed the order. A friendly voice efficiently took my order, confirmed it and said it would be ready in 15 minutes. Exactly 15 minutes later I arrived to a warm smile and friendly welcome. The food was packaged up in an excellent Asian-inspired cardboard carrier. The aroma from the box was intoxicating for the short journey back home. The food was immaculately prepared and was delicious. We probably ordered too much, but absolutely nothing was left at the end! Fantastic job, Pagoda! Thank you.

We are big fans of the "all you can eat buffet" on Sundays. The selection is amazing - just about…read moreevery lovely Chinese starter you can think of; piles of salt and pepper prawns, ribs, wan tons etc etc. Also help yourself to crispy duck pancakes with all the trimmings. Then there's a good selection of all the favourite main courses with rice and noodles. You can go up as many times as you want and really pig out! Then, if you've room, there's also a nice range of desserts including their amazing toffee banana and apple. This is a great place to bring kids, even fussy eaters as there's always something they'll like (even if it's just a pile of ribs followed by jelly!)

OH, i LOVE this place!…read more I esp reccommend the buffets, on a sunday and monday (mon are a bit quieter). The food is outstanding. I cant even describe how good it is! They do take out too. We are regulars ;o) Take the kids with us, they are very child friendly. Prices are reasonable, staff lovely. Once you have been - you cant keep yourself away x

Absolutly georgeous, the best chinese i've had in a long while. the food had good flavour and they…read moreused quality ingredients. only a few tables about enough for 20 people so booking is a must well worth it.

Best Chinese food in Oxford! This is my #1 recommendation for anyone looking for good Chinese food…read morearound here :) The staff is always friendly and helpful. Everything in the restaurant is clean and organized. The menu is authentic, affordable, and extensive. They specialize in dishes from the Northern region of China. The food can be on the spicier side, but SO DELICIOUS! Everything is usually prepared within 10 minutes or so from placing the order. PS They are cash only. However, there is an ATM right in front of the restaurant.

Good food for its price, although there's often a wait. Pretty authentic, and a good place to get…read morevarious Chinese dishes. My friends enjoy the spicy dishes, and they're often able to make them a bit more mild. Was really happy to find 麻辣香鍋 and 拔絲地瓜 in Oxford, and they tasted really good! Note that they only accept cash though.

My family and I are Hong Kong Chinese and have been loyal customers at Taipan since its opening…read morealmost 20 years ago. The food is authentic and has beaten many of the Chinese restaurants I'd been to in London that were rated highly. Might've recalled only a few instances where the quality fell short, but they were odd and far in between over the two decades, I shrugged it off to probably temporary changes in management. The quality has been on large consistent. The service is also great. Never had a problem with the staff and they'd always been welcoming. Most days it seems quite quiet. The weekends at lunch and dinner hour is normally bustling.

The best Chinese restaurant in Milton Keynes and certainly the most authentic…read more The dim sum is absolutely delicious and the chef is spot-on. Their à la carte dishes are really nice and the menu is great, and they have a good range of Cantonese as well as Hokkien dishes. Without a word of a lie or exaggeration this is the best Chinese restaurant in Milton Keynes and the fact that 90% of the customers there are Chinese attests to that.

A friend of mine was lovely enough to take me here and I loved it straight away. The owners are…read morewonderfully friendly people and all of the staff give such a personal service that even someone like myself who was not from the area was remembered when I returned five months later. The crispy lamb is the best thing on the menu in my opinion. I could eat that and that alone and still be happy. That being said, everything on the menu is beautiful. It can get very busy so make sure to book!

This place is above the Tesco Metro in Cholsey. Gorgeous…read morefood, the buffets they do are fantastic. Staff are excellent. Service is super quick. They are great at catering for groups and couples alike. I highly recommend this place. I heard on the grapevine that it may be getting refurb'd too. Keep you posted after my next visit ;o)

This is my first time to use Golden Circle and I'm very impressed with their food and speedy…read moreservice. Delivery only took 45 minutes, on a Friday night, and their food is exceptional. Golden Circle also has a four star rating, which speaks for itself. Thanks very much Golden Circle, see you all soon.

I nealry always get my chinese takeaway from here. It can be quite a wait at weeksend if you want…read moreit delivered as they do get busy. Have never had a bad mean from there and their chicken curry is just heaven. What I like is that they use good quality meat which always makes such a difference. The staff are always polite and helpful. Just writing this review has made me want to order a takeway from them tonight!

Koi is seemingly new (no reviews) and is not street level, so I was rolling the dice when I decided…read moreto lunch there. But after heading downstairs, I found a big dining room half-filled with happy Asians, so that was good news. The staff were very friendly and quick. In terms of food, they have a bunch of lunch specials, plus a regular dinner/fancier menu. Though listed by some as a Chinese eatery, the menu has a variety of pan Asian dishes. I went with a simple 4.95 beef and mushrooms with rice, which was nice. There were groups around me ordering a lot more food, family style, and seemingly enjoying their meals. I'm by no means an expert on dining in Oxford, but this place seems to be a decent choice. Don't be afraid!

We called for their pre-theatre menu before visiting the New Theatre opposite…read more For £12.80 per head we got prawn crackers, a drink, starter and a main meal. The selection of dishes was small, but everything was well cooked and tasty. Staff were friendly and the food was good, worth a visit.