XO Kitchen
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About XO Kitchen
On St Georges St in Norwich, XO Kitchen is a restaurant built around shareable plates, taken on a walk-in basis. The BBQ hispi cabbage arrives with XO seasoning, black bean sauce and salad cream, and sits alongside Korean fried chicken with Asian slaw and a duck leg served with fried rice and a crispy fried egg. Whipped tofu with Padron peppers and togarashi and a beef rendang are both regular orders, and prawn skewers with watermelon salad are offered as a dish to share. Cocktails run alongside the food menu. Diners can take leftover food home after the meal.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention korean fried chicken, cocktails, beef rendang and whipped tofu with padron peppers.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention korean fried chicken, cocktails, beef rendang and whipped tofu with padron peppers.
Customer Review Summary
Korean fried chicken draws the most praise, described as sticky and spicy with a slaw that reviewers keep returning to, close behind is the BBQ hispi cabbage with XO seasoning and black bean sauce that one diner called the star of the meal, and dishes like the Beef Rendang, duck leg fried rice, and whipped pistachio cheesecake also earn repeat mentions. Cocktails come up often as a highlight alongside the food. Service is generally called great or exceptional, with one birthday diner crediting a server's recommendation. One reviewer found several shared plates over-spiced, saying strong seasoning overpowered the main ingredient and suggesting fewer dishes when ordering to share. Separately, one diner reports a pop-up event at Wiveton where a small portion of chicken, corn, and salad for two cost seventy pounds, calling it a rip-off. Several first-time visitors say they plan to return, and one couple mentions being able to take home leftovers as an unexpected bonus.
Customer Review Summary
Korean fried chicken draws the most praise, described as sticky and spicy with a slaw that reviewers keep returning to, close behind is the BBQ hispi cabbage with XO seasoning and black bean sauce that one diner called the star of the meal, and dishes like the Beef Rendang, duck leg fried rice, and whipped pistachio cheesecake also earn repeat mentions. Cocktails come up often as a highlight alongside the food. Service is generally called great or exceptional, with one birthday diner crediting a server's recommendation. One reviewer found several shared plates over-spiced, saying strong seasoning overpowered the main ingredient and suggesting fewer dishes when ordering to share. Separately, one diner reports a pop-up event at Wiveton where a small portion of chicken, corn, and salad for two cost seventy pounds, calling it a rip-off. Several first-time visitors say they plan to return, and one couple mentions being able to take home leftovers as an unexpected bonus.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“What an absolute rip off Went to their out door event at Wiveton, near to Blakeney last week. The food which consisted of two very small pieces of chicken, 2 small corn on the cob and some salad and cut salami was £70 for 2 people. The food was ok, but we could have bought it for less than £5. Whilst I appreciate there is staff and the venue to pay for, this was an insult. I will never go to another of their events. All I can say is it was the biggest rip off I’ve ever seen. You should be ashamed of your selves.”
- Google user
“Delicious food, a great selection of so many interesting and wonder Fusion food! We loved the specials menu and the cocktails were great too. We also got to take home what we didn’t finish which was a late night snack bonus!”
- Google user
“We booked a meal for two at the last minute so we could eat before seeing a friend's band. We both ordered Beef Rendang, and my wife ordered some white wine. We were lucky to get a table in retrospect, and we were extremely glad that we did. The food was incredible, and we'll definitely book again soon so we can stay for longer and try some more dishes. Highly recommended.”
- Google user
“First time visitor, but definitely not the last. The food was amazing, the flavours are incredible and the cocktails pair up perfectly!”
- Google user
“We both walked out of XO kitchen speechless. What great flavours pairings, and we were only having the vegetarian options too! Thoroughly enjoyed the food, and the service from the team was great too. Cannot wait to visit again.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
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- GOZO Restaurant4.71460.2 miVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleReservations
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| XO KitchenWheelchair accessible | 4.7437 | — | korean fried chicken, cocktails, beef rendang |
| The Last Wine Bar and Restaurant | 4.5498 | 0 mi | sunday lunch, afternoon tea, wine pairing with dishes |
| Nergiz | 4.5593 | 0.2 mi | complimentary lentil soup, lamb chops, meat shawarma |
| GOZO RestaurantVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Reservations | 4.7146 | 0.2 mi | meltdown burger, rib eye steak, chicken wings |
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