The service of these people working here are so kind. So thoughtful and respectful…read more The facilities are insanely clean, nice toilets, nice tablecloths and just such a good vibe The food, however, wasn't on my side. The only thing I really liked was the naan bread which was like a crumpet sort of thing and it was nice and soft warm and earthy and felt like home. I got a chicken tikka masala for my main, but it was just not spicy enough and it didn't really have the chicken tikka feeling to it A chicken tikka is meant to be a nice orange curry, but this one was bright bright bright red and the sauce was just god-awful I know I didn't get just a chicken tikka, which is basically just a red chicken because mine had sauce and the lot and I even said it was a masala I also checked the bill and it said it was a masala I will be returning, but maybe for a different dish!

This place is a little hard to find as it's upstairs 1st floor. Very small sign so it's easy to…read morewalk right past. Really worth going to. The food was really good quality and the staff are very friendly. Reasonably priced so definitely worth a visit.

Came here as a party of 4 and luckily had made a reservation so got a table by the window…read more For drinks got the elderflower lemonade with no ice which was a mistake as it was sickly sweet. I ended up adding fair amounts water to soften the sugary taste down a bit. However encountered better luck with the choice of our food as both starters just blew away everyone on our table. We decided to get both of the Sharing Boards and oh gosh, brilliant decision as the food was excellent! 1) Bao Bun Board: just super delicious. I liked the crispy hoisin duck more than the BBQ pulled pork, and also liked the self service aspect of this (you had to make your own Bao bun). Really appreciated that they served generous amounts of the stuffing elements for the bun and all 4 items just complemented each other. 2) Age Board: the blackened chicken and tempura cauliflower bites were amazing! As were the accompanying sauces. The duck spring rolls were okay, but definitely for our group the chicken & cauliflower won when it came to tastiness. The cauliflower bites especially just super crisp while the chicken was so moist and with just super delicious spices! We should have stopped there and ordered dessert instead next, but we didn't realize so had also ordered mains! I got the Shio Ramen; other members of our group got the Bibimbap with Shrimp; Kung Pao Chicken; and Chow Mein. Btw, if you are worried that the menu selection seems all over the place when it comes to Asian food with Japanese, Korean, Sichuan Chinese & Hong Kong being represented with the menu choices our group made, I want to reassure anyone reading this review, that the food is tightly focused and the restaurant is Pan-Asian rather than Fusion Asian cuisine, so it all tastes fairly authentic. I had a taste of the Bibimbap and it was deliciousness! I think I might have enjoyed my Shio Ramen more if I wasn't already massively full from the Entree's. However if I return back to the restaurant, I won't get this ramen menu item again - I wanted a wee bit more vegetables plus the broth was a bit too bland for my taste. I put in copious amounts of dark soy spice and chili oil to spice it up. I also don't think the taste of the semi-cured chashu pork belly as the protein in the ramen was all that great. Don't get me wrong, the pork tasted delicious, but I wanted more of the fat to be present and mix with the ramen broth and instead it was more smoky taste elements. Overall however, service was great and as mentioned previously, those two starters hit it out of the park. I'd definitely return and get those two tasting boards again! Yelp 172/ 2019

Been to this place a few times now, and the food is fantastic, and served very quickly. We've…read moreworked our way through all their lemonade things as well, and they're fab. Lovely.

Honestly, this is a great little spot and I can't really think of any reason to fault it…read more. Reasonable prices for the buns and the beer I had, and super friendly staff wanting to know more why I was in Birmingham (my Canadian accent stood out I guess). It was exactly what I was looking for - a quick lunch before I headed off to my show. Thanks for the tasty baos and small chat.

Brilliant little restaurant located right by New Street Station. Really handy for takeaway but also…read morereally relaxed and chilled for a fairly quick lunch. Small menu but they really don't need any more. Great soft drink selection but also sake available. Highly recommended!

Was recommended this spot by a coworker and glad I got around to it. Walking in, this place…read moreisn'tset up like your typical restaurant. It's dim lit but inviting at the same time. We didn't go for happy hour, but glad to learn it's celebrated all day long. So naturally we got drinks with dinner. Although a little too sweet for my preference, I enjoyed the lychee martini over the mojito. As always, I was tempted to get the pad thai but I thought I should try something different so I landed on the Singapore chicken noodles. Had a good flavor, definitely a generous portion and satisfied my noodle craving. Overall I'd recommend for family dinner, date night or just to enjoy that all day everyday happy hour.

Seriously, this is the cutest restaurant! The interior is stylish (very Instagram-able) and the…read moreatmosphere is laid back casual. We enjoyed the bun bo salad with grilled chicken and it was on point. They have a nice selection of cocktails and mocktails, with freshly squeezed juiced also available. Today was such an overcast, rainy day and eating here really lifted my spirits.

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.

-great staff -really good food especially for the price…read more-a wide range of international food -nice scenery and vibe -warm but modern inside

Hey yall john from the west here just wanted to say the food here is just absolutely fantastic and…read morethat sushi oh boy did it hit. So happy that i got to experience this.

Stopped in here for lunch while driving from London to Liverpool on a gloomy, rainy day because I…read morewas craving noodle soup and the reviews were incredible. It was set about 15-min from the A6 but wow was it worth the detour! They have a massive menu with foods from all over east Asia. We decided to share a starter of salt & pepper short ribs. The husb opted for Singapore noodles (his favorite) and I was going to order spicy combination noodle soup but was recommended to try the Spicy Tom Yum Noodle Soup the was on the specials board. I love tom yum so it was a no-brainer to take the recommendation. The short ribs were delicious. Perfectly fried so they were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside and they were covered in a delectable salt, pepper, garlic, and onion topping. (chef's kiss) The Singapore Noodles were a healthy portion and OMG the meat was SO TENDER. Sorry for yelling, but I needed to make sure everyone understood. Sometimes meat can be overcooked slightly and a little chewy, but they have perfected the art of meat here! The Spicy Tom Yum Noodle Soup was brimming with ingredients and was massive! The combination is their house mix of meats and seafood. Again, the meat was INCREDIBLY TENDER! The seafood was plentiful and also cooked to perfection. I was able to stop myself from stuffing it all into my face so I could wrap up a third of it for future me. I found both dishes to be decently spicy and the server let me know that both were level 1 spicy so I'll definitely kick it up a notch next time I'm back. I think the husb will happily stay at level 1 . The chefs come from Hong Kong and we gave our compliments to the chef over the short wall separating the kitchen from the dining area. This place is now a must-stop for us when we drive from London to the North and it should be for you too!

Asian fusion? Chinese crossed with Japanese and a side of vietnamese?…read more It's a bit hard to pin point the exact origins making up Wofon, but that's what makes it such an exciting treat. There are three steps when ordering -- choosing your noodles (or rice), topping and sauce. Noodles vary from the traditional Japanese ramen (wheat noodles), Udon (thicker wheat noodles), or perhaps a classic Chiense Dan Meen (egg wheat noodles). The toppings selection varies with Wofon special (selection of meats, prawn, roast pork), mixed seafood, or roast duck, for example. And lastly, the sauces. Selection can be Chinese Szechuan spicy, curry, or Japanese teriyaki. What I love about Wofon (aside from their amazing cheap prices) is that there is such a plethora of selection choices. You can order soup noodles one day, mixing noodles another, mixing rice, or wok fried rice. The selections are completely endless! I also strongly recommend the spare ribs with barbecued sauce as a starter. And the banana with vanilla ice cream as a dessert. And for £2.50, you can't beat the price. Enjoy!

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.

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!

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