Thursday night, staying at the harbor hotel for a cruise tomorrow. Stopped in just before 9, though…read morethe hours state they are open until 11, the kitchen closed at 9. The staff were so very gracious and got our order in no problem. We started with hot green tea and water - beautiful presentation and it hit the spot! We shared the Imperial Duck and chicken & prawn pad Thai. The duck was crispy and moist, fresh veggies, hot pancakes and flavorful sauce - perfect! They split the pad Thai into 2 bowls for us, very helpful! I loved the infusion of veggies that brought crunch to each bite and the juicy lime! We would definitely eat here again!

Very nice and very good Nice and tropical decorations…read more Friendly staff and good food. Right on the marina

A surprisingly stylish restaurant in the heart of rural Kent. Looking very new and spotlessly clean…read morewhen we visited, the welcome at 1ThirtySix was warm and the service impeccable. Despite claiming to be a fusion of Japanese, Thai and Chinese cuisine I think it was 80% Japanese, as were the staff. Not being hugely adventurous we had teriyaki chicken and sweet tangy lamb, which were excellent (could have been served hotter, my wife said). The desserts were good too my chocolate volcano was wonderful, just like the choccy pudding my old mum used to make (a tad pricey though at £4.95). A few minor gripes: our plates were whipped away as soon as we put down our knives & forks. They weren't doing it to hurry us despite being Saturday night they weren't that busy; it was just the staff's enthusiasm but it made us a trifle uncomfortable. The menus were largely in dark type on a black background all but impossible to read in the subdued lighting. And the 10% added to the bill for service is a habit that I thought had died out. I prefer to decide for myself how much of a tip I want to leave, and make sure it goes to the right person. As an aside: why don't foreign restaurants get a native English speaker to proof-read their menus? Some of the errors can be hilarious!

Lin's Thai Cafe is a diner style authentic Thai restaurant that serves traditional english…read morefavorites (chippy and bangers). Stumbled here on a Sunday afternoon after finding Tang's (to be reviewed soon) was closed until dinner hours. Quick summary: Food: Thai - 4 out of 5 for authenticity and flavor. English breakfasts and chippy meet the standard and is offered to cater to the less adventurous. Of the 4 dishes we tried, the Pad Thai stood out as the dish of the day, made with the right balance of tamarind and garlic; we ordered two portions to start and an additional third after my family devoured the first two. Springs rolls were crunchy, even with the chili sauce it was served with. Ambiance: Simple diner style. Ask to prop the door open for ventilation. Although I don't mind, coriander, garlic and curry can be sometimes overwhelming. This place does not have a liquor license, but it is BYOB so hop on two doors down and pick up a Hoegarden Heff to tame the spice. Customer Service: A bit of a language barrier, so keep your special orders to yourself. I requested to add beef to a particular menu choice and ended up with a completely separate beef dish. Price is fair - for a family of six we all left very satisfied for a mere 40 quid.

Great food always- lovely staff and discounts to be found. If you like it spicy or if you want it…read moretame- both can be found. Never had such great soup- would get it every day if I could. Plus- they have a tardis!!

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.

Guo Has only just opened so its early days yet. The style of the restaurant is minimalist - bare…read morewhite walls and dark wood tables and benches. It doesn't scream upmarket but is modern, comfortable and was certainly nice and warm on a chilly autumn day. The menu isn't extensive and by the looks of it is trying to emulate that of Wagamama with a range of noodle, rice and soup noodle dishes. Unfortunately the menu doesn't have the variety of Wagamama and I think could do with a little more excitement. Having said our party of three chose stir fried chicken & noodles (udon only - no choice of ramen), spicy beef noodle (also udon) and a chicken noodle soup (choice of udon or ramen). The portion sizes were decent. The person having the spicy beef noodles was very impressed. My stir fried chicken was ok bit would have benefitted from the option of added spice. The noodle soup was less than impressive. It lacked seasoning and tasted rather earthy. Service was friendly and reasonably efficient. On a Friday lunchtime there was only one chef and one waitress. Lee were first in and therefore our good arrived in good time. As it got busier a request for a top up of hot water for our tea was forgotten but we had pretty much finished by then and weren't that bothered. I have seen more than one waitress there on an evening so I think as it's not a big place they would easily cope with a busy night. Overall I liked the place and I hope it does well. One thing I feel needs to change are the prices. They are way too high for what the place is. My stir fired chicken noodles were the best part of £9. That is a) pricey for a lunch dish and b) very pricey for a plate of noodles. Although tasty they were not nine pounds tasty! There was a single lunchtime special which was stir fried prawns and noodles for £5.99 which is much more acceptable price. But that was the only special and not much use if you were a veggie or not into seafood. I think in general Guo need to knock off £2-£2.50 off their current prices to make them more palatable. £8-9 is knocking on the door of Wagamama. But where Wagamama exudes style, quality and an exciting menu Guo does not quite match it. The spartan, bare bones decor and and the rather limited menu of Guo hints more at a (over priced) budget outfit. Guo needs to either up the menu range or knock some money off their prices if they are to become a popular and established business in Dorking. I really hope they go onto great things as I think theirs is a good concept. I would definitely recommend trying Guo and make your own mind up.

Sadly when I checked on this location the shop windows were covered with newspaper sheets,…read moreand searched on the name with the on line directory , no sign of this establishment still trading.

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.

Incredible Pan Asian cuisine. Had the chance to speak to the owner and really enjoyed hearing the…read morestory of the place. Service and decor was on point.

From the owner: gamma gamma celebrates the flavour and colour of asia and beyond, giving you a unique tapas…read moreexperience, complimented by cocktails that are just a bit special. the ingredients are all responsibly sourced too, with many gluten and dairy free options.

Although the staff were very helpful and welcoming, the food itself was disappointing. If you are…read morewanting a quick cheap buffet then it is fine, but not sure if we will be returning.

Just wanted to add a note that the hygiene rating is now 4 !…read moreI haven't been, but we have friends who rate So Asia very highly. Just wanted to point out that the two low reviews below are outdated and inaccurate.

This Resteraunt is in a great location. Easy to find using the postcode and sat nav. Easy parking…read moreand more to the rear of the property as well. The inside transforms you to the East. Very well laid out and looks fairly new too. Lots of statues wood carvings etc. Even a few ponds and a mini bridge. The lighting level is low and really sets the scene. The pay one price and eat what you like is better than most in so much there is a large choice and the food is delivered to your table The food taste was great and although the food didn't always come out at the same time it was worth it The waiters try to double up portions and are quite strict what they will or will not do and at times can be quite rude. In fact they are a riot and very rude Drinks are extra. Good selection We ate as a large family group on a Sunday lunch time It was a good Resteraunt as far as the decor and food choice and quality was concerned. The big down side was the staff. Abrupt. No interpersonal skills. No interaction. My recommendation would be either change the staff or go self serve I wouldn't return

First time at this restaurant. Did not know beforehand that it was a fixed price, all-you-can-eat…read morestyle restaurant. The decor is charming and the food is very tasty. The restaurant has set menus if you don't want to have to think for yourself and you are happy to let the restaurant choose the meal for you. If you want to entertain a small group of friends, this would be an excellent venue. You will not leave this restaurant feeling hungry.

The restuarant says it does a mix of Asian Fusion food and this is what intially attracted me to…read moreit. When we go out to eat we normally argue over Indian or Chinese food so this was perfect as it has both!! Situated above the new Buddha Bar which used to be Natraj indian Restuarant, in the Beford place area. The decor inside is very modern and upmarket and looks really nice, it has a nice atmosphere and the service is good. On the two occasions we have been be have opted for the buffet which is half indian and half chinese. On both occasions the food has been wondeful. Both sets of food have obviously been cooked by someone who knows what they are doing and there is a good range. Chinese wise i remember there being - Steamed rice, fried rice, chow mein, sweet and sour chicken, beef in black bean sauce, pekinf duck, another main dish, spring rolls, prawn toasts, prawn crackers and a few other bits. Indian - Pilau rice, onion bahji, pakoras, naan bread, korma, tikka, another hotter curry, popadoms and then salad. The only downside to this is the expensive price which was around £17.00. I know it is a mixed buffet but for southampton this is a bit high. However i think this will go down as there were not many people in there. Drinks were also not cheap. Worth a go if you have the cash tho!

4 people 13/2/09 - Friday evening, the place was fully…read morebooked, we didn't book and awaited about 15minutes for a table - we went downstirs to Buddha lounge for a quick drink and when we came back a table was ready for us. Decor is really nice and waiting staff were very nice and welcoming. We had a mix of Buffet and menu - buffet which included Indian and Chinese dishes (over 20 dishes) was very well priced at £13.95pp and a la carte menu was also well priced. Our bill came to under £65 for 4 people including drinks and this is well below what you would expect to pay for a nice food and venue. worth a visit - we'll definately book next time