Paddyfields
39-40 Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford, OX1 2EP, GB
Rating: 3.6 ★ (179 ratings)
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Tucked away on Hythe Bridge Street, Paddyfields offers a culinary journey through Cantonese, Sichuan, and Thai cuisines, making it a notable spot in Oxford's miniature Chinatown. Diners can anticipate a vibrant atmosphere and a menu brimming with choices, from sizzling beef and crispy duck to an array of dim sum options like yam croquettes and king prawn and chive dumplings. For those seeking variety, the popular all-you-can-eat buffet, often highlighted for its selection of starters and main courses including beef, chicken, seafood, and vegetarian dishes, is a major draw. The restaurant aims to provide an economical yet delicious dining experience, with staff on hand to help navigate the extensive menu.
The spacious and well-lit dining room provides a relaxed setting, and some tables even feature a revolving top, perfect for sharing a multitude of dishes with friends. While reviews can be mixed, many praise the food quality for the price, the friendly service, and the overall cozy environment. Located on a street steeped in history, dating back to at least 1233 and once a key access point across the Castle Mill Stream, Paddyfields sits in an area that has long been a bustling part of Oxford. It's a convenient option for those exploring the west of central Oxford, situated near the Oxford Canal and Worcester College.
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+44 1865 248835
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At that time I was so hungry, confused what to eat. Found a chinese food restaurant, without thinking long, entered the resto.
+ big portion with autentic szechuan taste, worth to try in Oxford. Close with Said Business School, Oxford Uni.
- No parking area for a car. You must park in somewhere.
Their menu can be a bit disorienting as there are so many options but the staff are very helpful and will give you recommendations and answer any questions. If you are going as a group it’s a good idea if everyone orders what they find appealing and you then share as then everyone will get a chance to try out more menu items.
We went as a group of four and ordered a shredded crispy duck, pork belly hot pot, a beef in oyster sauce sizzle, black bean beef noodles, mixed meat dumplings, glutinous rice and a spicy sour soup. There was literally not a single dish that we disliked from the ones we ordered, everything was astonishingly delicious, it was prepared super quickly and the staff served it with a lot of care and attention to detail.
The price in the end was £24 per person but considering we definitely ordered more than we could eat, I’d say you can get an amazing meal here for about £20 a head.
Again I would like to emphasise that the staff was really kind and quick with the service and even patiently waited for us to finish our meal even as they were starting to close the restaurant.
Overall brilliant food and excellent service for a very reasonable price, 5⭐️ from me