Zhang Ji 章记
170 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1UE
Rating: 4.6 ★ (679 ratings)
Details
Zhang Ji 章记, located on Oxford’s vibrant Cowley Road, offers a genuine and unpretentious dining experience. The venue itself is known for its no-frills, authentic atmosphere, attracting a local following who appreciate its straightforward approach to regional Chinese cooking. This casual and lively setting stands out as a favoured spot for those seeking true flavours rather than polished surroundings.
The cuisine at Zhang Ji 章记 is a celebration of authentic Chinese dishes, with a particular focus on Sichuan and Northeast Chinese specialities, renowned for their distinctive "ma la" numbing spice. Popular choices include their expertly hand-pulled noodles and the highly regarded Chongqing chicken (la zi ji). Many diners also enjoy the signature Spicy Pot, Mapo Tofu, and various handmade noodle dishes, all praised for their generous portion sizes and exceptional value.
This restaurant is perfectly suited for anyone looking for a truly flavourful and unembellished Chinese meal, especially those who appreciate a significant kick of chilli and Sichuan peppercorn. It provides an excellent setting for gathering with friends to enjoy family-style sharing plates. Zhang Ji 章记 works wonderfully for casual occasions where the emphasis is firmly on delicious, authentic food in a relaxed environment.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM | Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM | Wednesday: Closed | Thursday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM | Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM | Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM | Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Contact
+44 1865 248158 | http://zhangji.co.uk/
Comments
I didn’t want people in this beautiful place so they wouldn’t ruin it. But I think it deserves best in their business. Treat them well well.
Their food is delicious and the portions are big!
Normally the staffs are quite nice but today when we visited there is a lady with glasses which we believe is new and she was very very rude to customers and very impatient which makes our experience today very bad :(
Also the environment to dine in is not the best, if you prefer a clean and tidy environment to dine please think twice!
This time I ordered different dishes.
The food here are tasty but spicy, you can ask them to make it mild.
Overall I enjoyed the food here
Really good value too, especially for a university town like Oxford, where eating out can be quite expensive. Portions were generous and the quality was excellent for the price.
Service was friendly, attentive and efficient. A great find and definitely somewhere I’d recommend if you’re looking for tasty, authentic Chinese food in Oxford.