Giggling Squid - Oxford
55 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AE, GB
Rating: 4.4 ★ (680 ratings)
Details
Floral backdrops and vibrant botanicals create a wow-factor decor at Giggling Squid on Walton Street, nestled in the heart of Oxford's historic and quirky Jericho area. This isn't your traditional Thai setting; instead, expect a light, airy, and stylishly modern space that, despite its large size, manages to feel intimate. It's a fun and unstuffy atmosphere, perfect for a laid-back meal with friends, a special celebration, or a date. The friendly and warm staff contribute to the cheery vibe, upholding the endearing Thai tradition of smiling through life. Whether you're a Thai food aficionado or a novice, the menu is designed to please, offering faithful reproductions of regional specialities alongside dishes with a European twist. Consider starting with their famous Salt & Pepper Squid or sharing the Chang-Mai platter to sample a variety of textures and flavours.
The main courses at Giggling Squid are generously portioned and beautifully presented, often arriving in little pans, pots, and baskets. Popular choices include the classic red chicken curry and the rich, creamy Massaman, both tailored to Western tastes with a pleasing sweetness and toned-down heat. Seafood lovers will delight in options like the Phuket mussels in a rich red curry sauce or the impressive butterfly prawns and crispy-coated soft shell crab in a lush seafood curry. For those who enjoy noodles, the Pad Thai is a reliable favourite. Don't miss out on their lunchtime tapas sets for an opportunity to try several different dishes at a reasonable price. And to finish, the Melting Heart Chocolate Dessert comes highly recommended for a sensuous and satisfying end to your meal.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM; Thursday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM; Friday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM; Saturday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM; Sunday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM
Contact
+44 1865 557696
Comments
Restaurant lovely staff great only putting a 4 star as it was a little slow at points and stopping a waiter to get second round of drinks was alittle tricky but otherwise staff were lovely just very busy. Victoria our waitress was very nice and bless it was a bit of dramatic night.
But the food was stunning! Absolutely beautiful full of flavour and worth every very reasonable penny. We had the pork skewers and the one bite salmon, the pork was nice the sauce elevated it a lot. The one but salmon though was sublime.
For mains we had the Thai melting beef which was superb completely melting packed with flavour. We also had the Thai hake which was one of the best Thai dishes I’ve ever had it was beautiful the flavours were just out of the world. We also had the pak choi and tenderstem and the Tom yum rice. The rice wasn’t as exciting as it sound but still very nice the pak Choi beautifully cooked.
Absolutely wonderful night we recommend the Chang beer also to go with you main course they also had a great range of interesting cocktails which was nice to differ from the norm!
Great place loved it I’m sure we’ll be back!!!
We ordered the Bangkok Bites and Sizzling Wings for starters, Pad Thai, various rice plates and a beef dish for main course and melting chocolate hearts, cheesecake and pandan tres leche for desert. Truly enjoyed every bite!
The ambiance in Giggling Squid in Cambridge is more glamorous, hence the 4-star for atmosphere for the one in Oxford, but overall it was a great experience..