Having returned from Leeds in July where I went to a veggie Indian restaurant which I loved so much, I was sad that there was nowhere similar in Oxford where I could relish in meat-free Indian dishes. Thankfully, my wishes were answered quickly with Namaste Village opening up their newest restaurant right by Oxford Castle only a few weeks later. Offering bold flavours from … [Read more...]
Review: Cosmo Buffet
We visited this Oxford buffet on a Thursday evening, arriving just before opening at 4:30pm - and were surprised to find a queue already forming outside. It wasn’t long before we understood why. The food had just been laid out, fresh and visually appealing, with staff carefully arranging everything before the rush. While the dishes were regularly replenished throughout the … [Read more...]
Review: Italiamo Trattoria
There is an Oxford staple that provides a small taste of Italy and solves lunch for many working in Oxford’s city centre. Italiamo is a small Italian cafe in Broad Street and deli on the High Street, but they have now expanded and opened up a trattoria - a casual eatery serving up Italian comfort food. I am sometimes sceptical of trying out Italian places for the fear that they … [Read more...]
Review: Edamamé
Edamamé is one of those places that's easy to miss when it's closed but very obvious during opening hours, largely due to the queue that will probably be snaking its way down Holywell Street. I've cycled past the waiting customers on many an occasion and tried its Thursday sushi menu once (would recommend). I wandered past early one Saturday evening with my parents on the … [Read more...]
Review: Six By Nico return of ‘The Chippie’
Returning to Six by Nico for their “Chippie” menu (which was back for a limited period, other favourites will also return) felt a bit like coming back to your favourite series -familiar structure, new plot twists. Having visited during the “Six wonders of the world” menu a few months back, I was curious to see how this latest theme would deliver, and while the evening had a few … [Read more...]
