Food & Drink

Banana Tree

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When thinking of places to eat in Oxford, the Banana Tree location is the ideal place to enjoy delicious pan-Asian cuisine right in the centre of this vibrant city and fuel your spirit. Thanks to great staff and expansive menus, including a separate kid’s menu and vegan and vegetarian menu, Banana Tree Oxford is the ideal restaurant and pit stop if you’re after a pre-theatre meal, catching a film at the Odeon cinema nearby or a tourist keen on seeing as much of Oxford as possible, while enjoying the best in Vietnamese, Malaysian and Thai cuisine.

The best hand picked dishes from Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia to feature on the menu, from soups and salads, to wok-tossed noodles, stir fries and curries, as well as South-East Asia-inspired desserts and cocktails.

Behind the scenes, they are constantly developing plant-based meat alternatives and testing out their recipes so that you’ll love them just as much as the originals.

They believe that we can all do our bit to consume less meat to help the planet, and they’re proud to say that more than 40% of their menu is plant-based!

Experience a Hawker centre for yourself and gather your friends at the communal bench tables with a round of Dead Man’s Fingers cocktails! Available during happy hour, each cocktail pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes from the menu.

Take advantage of their late-night opening and continue your festivities into the early hours in the bar area. Have a swing around in hammock chairs or watch skilled bartenders preparing your drinks whilst listening to current hits and party classics.

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Opening Hours

Monday: 12:00 - 22:00

Tuesday: 12:00 - 22:00

Open now

Wednesday: 12:00 - 22:00

Thursday: 12:00 - 22:00

Friday: 12:00 - 22:30

Saturday: 12:00 - 22:30

Sunday: 12:00 - 22:00

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Banana Tree Oxford

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Paul Rogers

2 weeks ago

The food was really good and offers a nice variety. We had the duck rolls (limited time) as starter, and beef rendand and a coconut curry for mains. . The servers did REALLY well given the number of staff she was expected to serve and the online orders being picked up. The bench style (flat) seating at the tables was not conducive to a long-term meal and I feel that it’s designed not for comfort, but simply for practicability. The only disappointment in the whole meal was the desert of Miso Fondant with custard. The custard and fondant were cold (I presume they were meant to be served this way) which left the fondant chocolate inside as a thick block of chocolate, rather than anything that flowed All around a really nice place to eat, nice friendly staff (be it a bit rushed).

Mark C

a month ago

The food was absolutely delicious and well-prepared. The flavors were balanced and fresh, with each ingredient complementing the others perfectly. The presentation was appealing, making the dish even more enjoyable. Portions were satisfying, and the quality matched the price. Overall, it was a great dining experience, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for tasty, well-made food.

Halimah S

3 weeks ago

Food was on point as always, piping hot and full of flavour. Service was attentive, friendly and excellent. Keren and Linda were superb. Really enjoyed my meal and dessert. Excellent offers for January and the Lunch menu is great value as well. I look forward to coming back again.

Eva Andriani

2 months ago

We had such a lovely experience at Banana Tree! The food was really delicious, and the place itself is beautiful and relaxing. They were also so kind to give free meals (double portions!) for my kids — such a thoughtful gesture. Special thanks to the amazing lady who served us (Martina/Linda) — she was incredibly helpful, kind, and made our visit even better. Highly recommended!

Rain Yan

a month ago

Decent Thai food - flavorful dishes that were served warm, all dishes roughly at the same time, and shortly after ordering. The curries were aromatic, creamy, and packed with a balance of vegetables and meat. The banana tree curry was both creamy and refreshing with citrus undertones, only slightly runny when paired with the rice. Pad Thai was flavorful, the noodles well-separated, and prawns were not rubbery. We also got chicken skewers to share - the meat was juicy, tender, and nicely roasted. The floor was rather short staffed the day we went so the staff forgot to bring water for the table on multiple occasions until the end. They were quite friendly and enthusiastic however, trying their best to attend to different customers and even explained to us certain menu specials and offers (e.g., kids eating free on Sundays). Their kids menu also had actual meals like meats with rice and some cucumber sticks. Moderate noise levels and able to have conversations. They also have bench seats that can comfortably accommodate for big groups (5+ people). Overall a decent Thai food experience and nice place for families to share dishes.