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!

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

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!!

I LITERALLY LOVE THIS PLACE. I've been here so many times. Even if it doesn't look so fancy, the…read morefood is the best. The tempura is soo good and you can choose what kind of noodles you like along with sides. The service is good and served with not long of a wait. They're polite too!! The ambiance was nice, it's cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

This place is so good, it takes roughly 3-5 minutes to be cooked, the service is on point, there 1…read moremeal portions are the size for 2 people, i do think it is a little overpriced, £10 for 1 bowl of ramen. They provide chopsticks yet if you can't use them they will give you cutlery. The taste is good and my favourite part, I love drinking the soup. The restaurant looks worse than it is, the food is quality yet I believe they can do better via decoration.

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.

First time at moonstone and wow what a great experience ! The food is totally on point and a nice…read moredeparture from standard Indian restaurant. The black pork curry was delightful as were the traditional curry dishes we tried , which were more of a coconut vibe. Every plate empty at the end ! Service was great , lovely cost atmosphere and priced right. What's not to like. Vegan , pesca , carnivore - they have everyone covered.

Moonstone is a proper authentic Ski Lankan restaurant, never having eaten it before i was dragged…read morethere by a pal who spent a year in Ski Lanka and we were both very impressed. The food involved alot of seasoned curry, noodles and seafood dishes all of which were amazing. Ski Lankin as a cuisine is difficult to describe but if you like Thai and/or Indian food then this it's sure to be a winner for you. If your a foody thats into your ethnic foods or just looking for something different then Moonstone is the place for you.

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.

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.