Banana Tree Oxford
63 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2BQ, GB
Rating: 4.6 ★ (6036 ratings)
Details
Banana Tree Oxford, situated at 63 George Street in the city centre, offers a lively and welcoming atmosphere for diners. This Pan-Asian restaurant creates a unique setting with its slightly industrial feel, complemented by jungle-like foliage and charming stuffed orangutans suspended throughout the space. It provides a distinctive backdrop that stands out amongst Oxford's dining options.
The cuisine style focuses on vibrant Pan-Asian street food, blending Vietnamese, Malaysian, and Thai flavours. Guests can enjoy popular dishes such as the much-loved sweetcorn fritters, the rich Legendary Beef Rendang, and classic Pad Thai. To complement the meal, Banana Tree is also celebrated for its tasty cocktails, with a popular 2-for-1 happy hour offer.
This restaurant caters to a wide array of diners and occasions, from casual catch-ups with friends to pre-cinema dinners. With extensive vegan and vegetarian menus available, alongside halal options and a dedicated kids' menu, it is an excellent choice for diverse groups and families. Students can also take advantage of the Express Lunch menu and discounts, making it a versatile spot in Oxford.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM; Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Contact
+44 1865 200685
Comments
For mains, we had the Banana Tree special spicy noodles and the Singapore noodles, and both dishes were so good. The noodles were packed with flavour, really well cooked, and had just the right level of spice. The atmosphere was lovely and the service was excellent throughout.
Sandip was helpful and really friendly!! Thank you, would definitely come back again!
The staff are friendly and helpful. I had to change my booking a couple of times and they did their best to accommodate.
She was so attentive and friendly. She arranged for birthday dessert for 2 of us in the group and they were delicious, we all thoroughly enjoyed the food, it was freshly made and tasty. Lots of options on the menu. Cocktails were also delicious. Lychee Martini 😋❤️ the lunch offer is great value!!
The curries were aromatic, creamy, and packed with a balance of vegetables and meat. The banana tree curry was both creamy and refreshing with citrus undertones, only slightly runny when paired with the rice. Pad Thai was flavorful, the noodles well-separated, and prawns were not rubbery. We also got chicken skewers to share - the meat was juicy, tender, and nicely roasted.
The floor was rather short staffed the day we went so the staff forgot to bring water for the table on multiple occasions until the end. They were quite friendly and enthusiastic however, trying their best to attend to different customers and even explained to us certain menu specials and offers (e.g., kids eating free on Sundays). Their kids menu also had actual meals like meats with rice and some cucumber sticks.
Moderate noise levels and able to have conversations. They also have bench seats that can comfortably accommodate for big groups (5+ people).
Overall a decent Thai food experience and nice place for families to share dishes.
I went with my sisters and we had the duck pancakes, spring rolls, chicken dumplings, Ramen chicken, katsu chicken burger, pad tai with steak. All amazing and full of flavour.
I'd definitely recommend and will be visiting again soon.