Restaurants

Tse Noodles

8 Ship Street, Oxford, OX1 3DA, GB

Rating: 4.4 ★ (371 ratings)

Details

Tucked away on Ship Street, Tse Noodles offers a taste of authentic Chinese cuisine, a cherished local secret with over 45 years of culinary history. Regulars and visitors alike queue for their prawn wanton dumpling noodle soup, a dish celebrated for its delicious broth and generous helping of noodles – a perfect remedy for a chilly Oxford day. The lively, street-food style atmosphere contributes to its charm, though be prepared for a cosy experience as space can be limited in this popular, tiny restaurant. Remember to bring cash, as this is a cash-only establishment, adding to its traditional, no-nonsense appeal.

The menu extends beyond just noodle soups, featuring delights like aromatic beef noodles, Sichuan spicy pork dumpling noodles, and flavourful pork spareribs noodles. For those preferring rice, options such as Char Siu (BBQ Pork) rice, roast duck rice, and Mapo Tofu are available. Don't miss out on their steamed dim sum, including sweet egg yolk custard buns and BBQ pork buns. While the service is known for being quick and the food consistently praised as delicious and freshly cooked, it's worth noting that the focus here is squarely on the authentic flavours rather than extensive table service.

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Opening Hours

Monday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM

Contact

+44 7786 118918

Comments

Kevin Ramadhan
12 Feb 2026
5.0 ★
Had one of the chef's special, beef and glass noodles in Szechuan broth, and it was amazing! Service was great too, although prepare some cash as this place doesnt accept cards
Layla Todd
9 Feb 2026
4.0 ★
Deliciously spiced and flavored noodles for great prices! Perfect for college students looking for a tasty lunch; however, note the place is CASH ONLY and it is a small place so be prepared for a homely environment.
Nahshon
26 Jan 2026
4.0 ★
Relatively decent Chinese food - we think their rice dishes are much better than the noodle dishes. Portion size is decent for the price paid. Do bring cash as they do not accept card payments (but there are many ATMs nearby if you forget).

We thought the roasted duck rice was the star of all the dishes! Seasoning was good and it was super tasty. We also liked the sweet and sour king prawn rice - it looks and is very appetising. The spicy dishes weren’t too spicy, so it should be fine for those who can take a bit of heat.
Helena oc
16 Jan 2026
4.0 ★
Delicious and authentic place. The vegetarian options are a little bit limited but the noodles and gyozas were delicious. Note that they do not serve any alcoholic drinks and do not accept cash. The place is small but good for walk ins. Great value for money although the restaurant is quite small. Will definitely try again
Jiayi Ye
9 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
One of my most frequented noodle restaurants in Oxford, I always want to get out of class every half-month for a delicious bowl of noodles, very tasty but a bit of a hassle only being able to pay with cash.

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