My favorite curry house in the area; well worth the drive out if you live in Cambridge. The food is…read moreexcellent and they're always very friendly. Their Shahi Chicken Jeera Massala is fabulous. There is some off street parking hidden round the back if you drive down the very narrow alley along the right of the restaurant (as you look at it from the road).

This Indian restaurant is a bit off the beaten track in a village outside Cambridge (though it can…read morebe easily reached by taking bus no. 7 from the town centre) but it is well worth the trip - I haven't found a better curry in Cambridge! The premises are decorated in the 'curry house style' without being kitschy and the Indian muzak played is not too loud - actually I've become quite fond of it! Thanks to the division of the place into three separate areas it is possible to accommodate couples as well as larger parties without the one disturbing the other. The customer service is second to none (hot towels and complimentary chocolates) and the staff are very friendly and attentive without being overbearing. It does however get very busy on Friday and Saturday evenings, so there may well be quite a wait in between courses. On these nights I recommend visiting after 8.30pm. The menu offers a great selection of traditional dishes for both starters and main courses, as well as a selection of specials - I can heartily recommend the tandoori mixed grill (served with a naan bead), the garlic lamb and the chicken chana. The vegetable side dishes, rices and breads are all of exceptional quality. Everything is served in very generous portions. Don't leave room for dessert, it's not worth it. There is bottled and draught beer available as well as wine and softdrinks. The full menu is available to take away for which there is a 10% discount and only a half hour wait from order to collection.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Very cute little family run noodle bar with friendly service. The staff were helpful and flexible…read morewith the menu. I ordered a stir fry for mains and spring rolls as a starter. The spring rolls were ok, nothing exceptional, but I was very happy with the stir fry. It was loaded with different flavours, crunchy vegetables (how I like it) and a lovely soy sauce. Every time I pass this restaurant I'm glad to see it's always busy! Definitely not a good place for a romantic evening, has quite a casual atmosphere, but for me this adds to the character of the restaurant. The service is fast and its a nice place to grab a takeaway if you don't fancy eating in. Although they do have a BYOB option with only a £1.50 corkage which makes it really reasonable!

I am very happy with my coffee experience everytime I go there. They are very welcoming and…read morefriendly and the shop is very clean.

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.

Always incredible foods - feel very light and almost healthy!…read more Would recommend as the best Thai in the area. Service is always very polite too!

Great stop for a tasty lunch! The lunch menu here is great!…read moreThe food is tasty and although there is a lunch menu, there is a lot food choice! Great food would definitely recommend! I had the vegetable rice rolls to start! With chicken in a pork and pepper sauce for main! Delicious!