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Oxford Brunch Bar Review: Big Flavours, Bigger Plates, Better Value
Great value brunch in the heart of Oxford, from an independent that sources its veg from the Wednesday market, its bread from Gatineau and its coffee from Jericho Coffee Traders. The Full Oxford, a French toast frumpet, eggs benedict and Papa's Plate.
The Coconut Tree Oxford Review: Sri Lankan Flavour and Fire and Smoke Cocotails
Sri Lankan family hospitality on St Clement's Street, and a table we very much overordered. Hoppers with three sambols, a mixed seafood kotthu, fall apart black pork, and a cocotail list that arrives in clouds of smoke and dry ice.
Antep Kitchen Review: Oxford's Best-Kept Turkish Secret (That Everyone Already Knows About)
Gaziantep flavours on Cowley Road, and a queue outside that isn't there by accident. A mixed hot mezze that's hard to fault, a chargrilled family platter that steals the meal, and baklava and künefe that stay the right side of sweet.
Mr. Wang Hot Pot Oxford Review: Your Own Broth, Your Own Rules
Malatang at Gloucester Green where everyone gets their own clay pot. Pick your ingredients off the display wall, choose your broth and dial your own spice level — from a deep, rich ox bone broth to a spicy and sour golden broth that was the surprise favourite of the table.
The Old Tom Oxford Review: The Best Thai in Central Oxford?
A proper pub in the middle of Oxford serving genuinely excellent Thai food. From a faultless Thai platter and the best papaya salad we've had to a crab meat fried rice we're still thinking about, The Old Tom might be the best Thai in central Oxford.
The Prince of Wales Iffley Review: A Village Pub That Exceeds Expectations
A historic village pub minutes from Oxford with one of the best gardens around. From prawn bruschetta and beef shin arancini to a lamb Barnsley chop in rosemary balsamic, The Prince of Wales Iffley exceeded every expectation.
Tempering Oxford Review: Our New Favourite Indian in the City
We went to Tempering with modest expectations and left completely won over. From gol gappa chaat to the best butter chicken we've had, this is our new favourite Indian in Oxford — and we don't say that lightly.
Banana Tree Oxford Review: Great Service, But the Food Missed This Time
Pan-Asian street food on George Street, with 2-for-1 cocktails and Noodle Wednesday deals. The service was excellent, but several dishes needed considerably more seasoning.
Branca Review: A Local Favourite That Missed the Mark This Time
We've eaten well at Branca in Jericho before, so we went back with high expectations. This time, seasoning, overcooked mains, and off sides meant it didn't quite land.