Restaurants

A Taste of China

Unit 51, Covered Market, Market Street, Oxford, OX1 3DX, GB

Rating: 4.5 ★ (241 ratings)

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Authentic Shaanxi cuisine, including the must-try hot and dry noodles or the wide, chewy biangbiang noodles, offers a genuine flavour of China from this much-loved stall. You can watch the friendly, energetic team prepare classic Chinese dumplings – perhaps fried or in a warming hot and sour soup – and comforting bowls of beef noodle soup right before your eyes. While there are a few small tables alongside, A Taste of China is perfectly geared up for a quick takeaway, allowing you to grab generous portions of their flavourful pork buns or even a Rou Jia Mo, a delicious pan-baked bun stuffed with seasoned meat that dates back over 2000 years. It’s a popular and very casual spot, ideal for a satisfying lunch that’s considered good value.

Nestled in Unit 51 on the Market Street side of Oxford's historic Covered Market, A Taste of China is a vibrant culinary stop amidst a bustling emporium that first opened in 1774. This "Aladdin's cave" of independent traders is a major Oxford attraction, showcasing local crafts, artisan foods, and unique gifts. After picking up your delicious noodles or dumplings, you can wander the charming alleyways, soaking in the sights, sounds, and aromas of everything from traditional butchers and cheese vendors to bespoke gifts and flowers. Combining a visit to A Taste of China with an exploration of this iconic market offers a perfect slice of local Oxford life.

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Opening Hours

Monday: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM; Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM; Friday: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM; Saturday: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Contact

+44 1865 244442

Comments

Elias Ahmadi
4 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
Great to takeaway but not much of a place to sit, I ordered a very comforting chicken noodle soup and it definitely helped cure my freshers flu. Not too salty. Great ratio of chicken to noodles to accompaniments, no complaints from me!

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