The Coconut Tree Oxford
76 Saint Clement's Street, Oxford, OX4 1AH, GB
Rating: 4.4 ★ (1444 ratings)
Details
The Coconut Tree Oxford offers a vibrant and energetic dining experience, channelling a relaxed island vibe through its rustic and informal interiors. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, filled with the hum of conversation and an undeniable sense of fun, reflecting Sri Lankan family hospitality. Details like candles glowing in half coconuts and a bar crafted entirely from coins contribute to its distinctive character, setting the scene for a lively occasion.
The cuisine focuses on authentic Sri Lankan street food, presented as small sharing plates, perfect for sampling a variety of bold flavours. Popular choices include the Hoppers, a unique bowl-shaped coconut milk pancake served with various sambols, and the much-loved Cheesy Colombo, featuring fried cheese cubes in a sticky sauce. Guests can also enjoy hearty dishes such as Black Pork and Jaffna Goat & Potato Curry, alongside an impressive array of vegetarian and vegan options like polenta-battered mushrooms and creamy dhal. The innovative "Cocotails" menu provides a theatrical highlight, with drinks often arriving with captivating fire, smoke, or dry ice effects.
This restaurant is particularly well-suited for those seeking a fun and lively evening out, appealing to groups of friends, couples, and students alike. Its casual yet energetic environment makes it ideal for anything from a first date to a significant group catch-up or celebration. With its diverse menu and excellent value, The Coconut Tree Oxford is a brilliant spot for a relaxed treat any day of the week, offering a memorable taste of Sri Lankan culture.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Contact
+44 1865 421865
Comments
The service was great, the owner was really Witty and made us feel really welcome.
We ended up over ordering but surprised ourselves when we finished what we ordered.
My have, Prawn Curry, their sambhals were really amazing and authentic, I tried both plain and egg hopper, would recommend the plain one as the one with egg was a bit thicker.
The mocktails too were good.
Each dish brought a different element to the table. The selection menu had quite a few vegetarian/vegan dishes which for four lads could raise a few eyebrows, but they were among the most tasty dishes! Great flavours. It was not packed with carbs like some restaurants try on.
Service was friendly and attentive. Thanks ☺️
We were a big party of 19 people this weekend and everything was great.
The food is absolutely delicious, the cocktails are brilliant and some theatrical ones too. All made to order.
Our waiter was so attentive (despite being asked 55 questions everytime he came to the table) and absolutely made our day.
We were probably such hard work as a group as a lot of us but the experience was amazing- thank you! We will be back (in smaller groups 🤣)
Positives: Great ambience, lot of spaces to seat, great staff and overall a nice atmosphere!
Negatives: Food, don't know why but food served was on bit colder side. Recipes are great, but taste are similar.
We ordered egg hoppers, they were great. Jafna Mutton curry was underwhelming, cold and even bit undercooked. Devilled Prawns were okay.
Decent Drinks.
Total bill: £60.5 (for two people), Including food, drinks and services.
Food: mostly great. The beetroot dish, sold as a 'curry' but is more a warm salad, was lovely and earthy. The roti was hot and soft, the perfect vessel for scooping. The hoppers were crispy and the perfect accompaniment to the sambals.
We all agreed the cauliflower had spend a little too long in the fryer and for one of my friends it was too spicy. Had it been cooked a little less it would have been perfect for me, especially the incredible caramelised onions. However it was a bit too hard and some florets were a bit too bitter.
I didn't try it, but those that did agreed the fish in the fish curry was perfectly cooked, however the actually curry sauce was a bit salty.
Service and atmosphere: Really lovely service and atmosphere vibrant. Ella, our waitress, was wonderful. Super friendly, attentive and clearly knew the menu. I do feel sorry for waiters and waitresses though when they have to give the whole "small plates for sharing" shpeal. Makes me cringe.
Overall a wonderful evening and a great spot for a Saturday night.
Also very good for the street foods, like this egg hopper (pancake with egg and caramelized onion and spicy sauce) is really tasty and impressive. You can take away some spicy sauce at first to see hows the level of spicy for you.
For mains, I would say vegan options are much better than meat options. The jackfruit wings, cashew nut curry, and generally string hoper kotthu! But the fish I ordered are quite salty and too soft for me, also the green soup are not so good looking.
Would come for drinks and sides and vegan options again👍
We came from far to eat here and honestly regretted it. We ordered Chicken Kottu and Seafood Kottu, but the food didn’t taste fresh and seemed like old oil had been used. There were also way too many chilli flakes, which ruined the taste.
The food was bad and The toilets were also very dirty and clearly not well maintained.
Very disappointing experience. We definitely won’t be coming back.