Super fun. Lots of good Chinese and Indian food. It says that it's Thai food too, but all they…read morereally had was curry and noodles in the Thai food section so I wouldn't come here just for Thai. However, the buffet was very orderly with an excellent selection of Indian and Chinese food. The lamb curry from the Indian counter was especially delicious. At first I was worried it might not live up to expectations. But ended up being delicious. I definitely would go here again!

Smart restaurant, opposite the Tesco metro in Cowley Road. Buffet style, with dishes from 3 regions…read moreto choose from. Friendly efficient service, good quality, hot and well presented food.

We came in for lunch after visiting Oxford and had a mixed experience. Service was friendly, but…read moreslow. To eat I got their gochujang chicken bowl. It was a new menu item. While the chicken had good flavor, it seemed to be a chicken cutlet from a package, perhaps frozen. It was very soft and almost spongy in texture. There was tons of rice and veggies in the bowl, which were good. The Korean drunken egg that came with the meal was cold. I'm not sure if that's how it's supposed to be served, but it was off putting. Overall, it was pretty good, but the quality wasn't there for a sit down meal. I'd probably pick another lunch destination next time.

All the casual vibes, plentiful and inventive Thai and SE Asian eats, and the mocktails were just…read moreok (too watery and sugary). Not every dish we had was epic. I didn't enjoy the Pad Thai, but really enjoyed the spiced noodles. This spot is also kid-friendly, offers quick service, and is a viable option if you're in the hood.

The "Trip Advisor" stickers were the first clue. The menu of "Pan-Asian Street Food", "dishes from…read morethe street stalls of far East Asia", was the second. The third clue was the location, somewhat off the beaten path in Oxford. What were these clues leading up to? The fact that I'd love this restaurant. When I returned that evening the first question asked was whether I had reservations. My heart dropped a beat admitting that I did not and then returned to normal when they brought me upstairs in an already full restaurant to seat me at a delightful 2-person table overlooking the street below. I faced inward though, wanting to observe everything that others were ordering. I sampled only edamame (£4.2), Beef Bulgogi Bibimbap (£10.5), Thai Green Curry (with tofu, £12.8), and a Boba drink but this was the type of place - in every regard - that I'd have liked to sample the entire menu. Perhaps you won't require as many clues as me to give PAN PAN a try. Perhaps this 5-star recommendation will be enough. I highly recommend this spot. (Note: Reasonable 10% service fee is automatically added to your bill).

Despite an attentive service, the food does deliver a very average plate. The korean chicken is…read moremildly terrifying when accompanied by the garlic mayo sauce (tough meat, overly sweet sauce we'd like on the side). Noodles seem to be the only dish deserving some attention. Ambiance is nice and family oriented as well as younger crowd... Washrooms could use some TLC

Quality/Quantity - Simple menu done well and very…read moreaffordable, see my many pictures of the menu. Some pre-made choices, but the best is to order at the self service kiosk. Menu options are: Sushi & Salad, Noodle Bowls, Rice Bowls, Soups, Snacks, Appetizers, Dessert, cold or hot drinks. They do not give large quantities, but that is part of the reason it is affordable, so buy two if needed. They are even in grocery stores now. Atmosphere - Medium size fast casual Japanese restaurant. Two stories at this location. Open 7 days a week, see websites or Yelp for specific hours. Service - Self service kiosk, fairly quick service. Price - Very reasonable, inexpensive; especially for tourist areas. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1997 with your 80+ locations.

Not bad but not great…read more The food is fairly fresh but not a lot of fish options. I'm on travel so I can't judge what's available in the area but it was decent. It's good for college town food where Asian inspired options are few and far in between. The salmon is definitely the highlight and I guess not getting utensils for delivery was a bit odd.

Background: One rarely walks down a back alley in a strange city to find a spanking new enterprise…read moreby a Michelin-starred chef. But our sharp-eyed friend spied a "now open" sign on the unimposing entrance to MVH Oxford on North Parade Street. Telling us she had been tracking the renovations for over 4 months, she immediately went inside, startling the staff setting up for the evening. But, as a neighborhood resident, she quickly established rapport and secured a reservation for that evening. It is so new it doesn't have a web site yet, but some pre-dinner research search piqued our interest: the proprietor is Michael Von Hrushka who earned his Michelin Star in a previous venture as the chef-owner of the well-known Birdcage restaurant in London some years ago. MVH Oxford is a small space and the interior has a modest contemporary look, with clean lines, white walls, and well-spaced tables. It is clear that no attempt is being made to dazzle diners with the surrounding ambience, just a comfortable space that intends to concentrate on fine dining at a fair price. We were about to find out if the goal would be met. To be fair, even with a highly credentialed owner, a new restaurant open for only two weeks can be a bumpy experience. So we were prepared to cut them some slack. The menu is fixed price (two-course at £24 and three-course at £29), gives a wide range of selections, and has a pan-Asian fusion theme. Since I'm not a trained food critic, I can't use phrases like "subtle, well balanced flavors that mingle on the palette," I can only tell you what we ate and whether we liked it. Things got rolling quickly as our waiter brought each of us a complimentary demitasse of "chestnut cappuccino," a creamy froth of a soup with tiny mushrooms and a chestnut infusion. It was a big hit with all of us. As a group of four, we opted to pay the small added charge for a pair of "selected 4 starters for two people." This meant the chef would select them, so we would be rolling the dice at the get-go. We elected Mike, our little group's most knowledgeable wine expert, to choose the wine for the evening. He decided a good test of the establishment would be to order the house red. A bottle of Cotes de Gascogne (£17) was brought to the table and won his approval. The starters soon appeared and were impressive in portion size as well as appearance. The chef's choices were fresh spring rolls with a small vessel of very hot chili sauce on the side; mussels in a very subtle coconut milk broth; a warm risotto featuring a flavorful goat cheese; and a moderately spicy beef and vegetable stir fry. The four selections provided a well-considered combination despite their diversity. We were quite happy with the entire set. The following main course descriptions are quoted from the menu. Mike ordered the Stir-fried Hungarian Chilli Pig with artisan butter spaetzle. Laurel opted for the Seared creedy duck supreme, fricassee of Girolle and cherries with summer truffle and Madeira jus. My wife chose the Roast rump of Noke Farm lamb with parmentier potatoes, wilted spinach, shallot confit, and red wine jus. I went for baked sea bass Mike really liked the Chilli pig, but said it was a bit heavy for his taste. Laurel described the duck as perfectly cooked and imaginatively flavored. My wife, who knows her lamb, said that it had a wonderful flavor and a perfectly prepared accompanying sauce. I would say the fish was perfectly cooked, but the flavors were a little bland. All of the dishes were attractively presented. Given the generous portions, we decided against going for the desserts, but the list did look tempting. In summary, we saw none of the signs of a new operation struggling to get its footing. The service was smooth, efficient, and friendly. Our waiter was a consummate professional who knows his craft. My five-star rating here takes into account that the operation is in its infancy, the prices are quite reasonable for what is delivered, and my confidence that greater things are in store for those who are lucky enough to live nearby.

I went to the Hrushka Restaurant following the previous reviewer's advice and in general terms…read morewould agree with everything he says. All the food and drink I had was excellent. Unlike the other reviewer, I am indeed one of 'those who are lucky enough to live nearby' - the first time I ate in this room must have been about fifty years ago. The décor has been completely revised in the way the previous review describes and is extremely plain and attractive. The table layout is not much changed with the bench seats along the east wall remaining as before. And didn't I recognise the welcoming menu holder at the door? Two menus were offered, one by the chef / owner Michael von Hruschka himself and one by another chef, from which it was possible to pick and mix at the prices described in the other review. I had Ravioli and Lamb, from the nearby village of Noke - both were beautifully cooked with flavoured sauces and fastidiously served. The house white was fine. From the name of the restaurant which means pear I had anticipated that a pear dessert would be offered and it was indeed the item heading the list - in this case sliced and seeped in a juice from green limes. As this was my first visit I thought I should have the desert named from the restaurant. I thought I also detected aniseed or fennel but the waiter assured that this was not so - in any case it was an excellent dessert. I also had a good sweet dessert wine and a pot of strong Assam tea, the tea properly left to distill to the correct intensity. Two unordered extras were served gratis - a chickpea and ginger drink at the start of the meal and two squashy rich chocolate cubes at the end. Maybe at the end of the meal my palate was confused with slightly too many flavours or spices having touched it but this was the result of my own choice of dishes - I will be visiting again and can choose differently next time - the menu certainly gave plenty of opportunity. The staff were welcoming and helpful throughout the meal, and service was extremely prompt. The only negative point I would make concerns the music from overhead speakers. The room is fairly small and it is important to ensure that the volume is not so loud as to be disturbing rather than comforting. The menu covers suggested that the music would be C.P.E.Bach's Solfeggio but unfortunately this was not what was played - it sounded like some commercialised pseudo eastern Mediterranean confection which it is difficult to imagine appealing to anyone and didn't fit with the restaurant's international theme at all. It was frankly pretty dreadful and if the food had not been so good as to take the mind away from it could have had a negative effect on the experience. I hope the next time I visit they may serve without music or will have brought back the Solfeggio!

We made a special trip to Oxford to try this restaurant and we were not disappointed. The…read morerestaurant was cute-iful with picnic tables and lovely lighting. The menu seems to be split into an Asian fusion (Thai/Chinese/Korean) and English bistro. That night we were craving some heat, so we went the Asian fusion route. The calamari salad was interesting and caught your tongue on fire. It was a wonderful warmth that included the cool of the salad and the fiery peppers. The main was another fire that made you enjoy your tongue's third degree burns. It was a beef stir fry with a great sauce - can't remember the name! For dessert we decided to pick out the least recognizable option. This ended up being a baked tamarillo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamarillo). I really enjoyed this interesting fruit. It had a slight saltiness that was evened out with the cream. It was my first tamarillo, how fun! Go, go now and make a fun trip out to Oxford with this as a lure.

A chinese and japanese restaurant, which may set alarm bells ringing in terms of food quality, but…read moreis actually pretty good. They have Sushi at a reasonable price and offer a nice variety of fish including sweet shrimp and fatty tuna. There is a specials menu offering more authentic food, and the main menu offers some of the standard fare you expect plus some slightly more interesting dishes. In general the food is well prepared and the service is efficient, although portions are not massive. It is a bit pricier than some other quick chinese eats (e.g. Cafe Sojo and Rice Box), but it feels slightly more refined there (although still very cafe like).

We visited this restaurant as it has been years since we had a Dosa, and we fancied a change from…read morethe usual indian. We were a bit confused as to why a nepalese restaurant would have Dosa on the menu, as it is a bit like going to a Devonshire cream tea cafe for Haggis, but whatever. So I ordered, starter Gobi Manchuria, main Khadeko Kukura, plus we shared a Vegetable Dosa. I thought all of them were extremely tasty and different from the usual curry experience. To top it all the house red wine was wonderful. The seating is padded and very comfortable, the service first rate. The heating took a bit of time to kick in as it was only 17:30 and we were the first to arrive after opening, so it was a true Everest experience to start with. I will be a regular future visitor to this excellent restaurant. It does have its own website, so I have updated the info. The menu seems to cover all nepalese and indian cuisine.

This restaurant was previously known as Trichy Dosa, and the website is yet to be updated. We…read morevisited this restaurant based on the reviews given here: http://www.dailyinfo.co.uk/reviews/venue/1883/Trichy_Dosa As massive fan of South Indian food, I was really looking forward to the Dosa, based on the rave reviews! On arrival, I first realised, they had changed the name, and clearly everything was new, but upon closer inspection of the menu, could see clearly the same people as the menu was literally exactly the same word for word. I didnt understand why it was considered a Nepalese restaurant as Dosa's and Idly, really is not a nepalese cuisine. But hey, I assumed they must have a south indian or well trained chef for this. Once sat down, we ordered a variety of varients of dishes of dosa. Seating layout and ambience was good, service with a smile. Sadly, The food was well below par. The dosa's were very thick and bitter. which clearly means the batter had not been prepared well in advance, and the chef did not have the correct technique to create the think, crispy dosa. The Chilli Paneer was poor to say the least, and the Chilli Chicken was well tasted like chicken in a spicy watery tomato sauce, with a dash of chilli powder. Asked for a chilled litre bottle of still water, got a 750ml bottle of warm water. It dawned on my that I was about to pay close to £30 for a meal that would have cost me no more than £15 in Chenai Dosa, and was trying to hold back the anger. The waiter continued to ask, is everything ok, and I stated, yes, its just ok. At the end I asked where the dosa chef is from, he rambled on, and then clearly new that I knew what it should taste like, and said he is in training. Okay! So everything read on Dailyinfo must either be from people who know nothing about Dosa's, or simply they themselves have created loads of accounts, and written reviews for themselves. Will never return! When will restaurants realise the quality of the food is what is the best seller, We go to some pretty crappy cafe style places, that are not the most relaxing, but the food is so damn awesome and good value, the places are always so busy. I will be suprised if this business lasts more than 6 months, with the competition on Cowley Road. Good luck though!