Shan Shui
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About Shan Shui
Shan Shui is a Chinese restaurant on Village in Oxford, set near the area's shopping streets. The menu draws on Chinese cooking traditions and offers table service for lunches and dinners throughout the week. Dogs are welcome inside, making it a workable stop for shoppers and dog owners in the centre. The serving team is attentive, and the room is set up for relaxed sit-down dining with food brought directly to the table. Booking is arranged through the restaurant, and walk-ins are taken when space allows. The location keeps it within easy reach of the surrounding retail stretch, and the Chinese menu runs alongside standard restaurant service. Lunchtime and evening hours cover most days, and the kitchen focuses on the Chinese dishes listed on the in-house menu.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention waiter george, great service, good food and energy.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention waiter george, great service, good food and energy.
Customer Review Summary
A small set of diners point to one server in particular as the standout reason for their visit, repeatedly praising his energy and willingness to go the extra mile. The food, described simply as good, comes across as a steady complement to that service rather than the main draw. Several reviews name the same staff member alongside a colleague, framing the front-of-house as the memory diners leave with.
Customer Review Summary
A small set of diners point to one server in particular as the standout reason for their visit, repeatedly praising his energy and willingness to go the extra mile. The food, described simply as good, comes across as a steady complement to that service rather than the main draw. Several reviews name the same staff member alongside a colleague, framing the front-of-house as the memory diners leave with.
Featured reviews
- Ma Tingting
“Good food, good service Thanks for George and Lewis”
- Jude Sterling
“Great food after hours of shopping. Great service by George.”
- Bhipon Chahal
“Great experience, George is an amazing waiter and always goes the extra mile!”
- Mae Riddle
“got served by george and loved his energy”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Bar onsite
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Offerings· 7
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
- Planning· 3
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Usually a wait
Location
Chinese restaurants near Shan Shui
- Grand Village Imperial4.08030.3 mi£20–40
set menu, private dining floor, katsu chicken
- Sun Wah4.52240.9 mi£10–20
sweet and sour chicken, chicken chow mein, peking duck
- Crispy Duck3.9541.1 mi
chinese curry, salt and pepper chicken, fast piping hot delivery
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shan Shui | 4.21,289 | — | £20–30 | waiter george, great service, good food |
| Grand Village Imperial | 4.0803 | 0.3 mi | £20–40 | set menu, private dining floor, katsu chicken |
| Sun Wah | 4.5224 | 0.9 mi | £10–20 | sweet and sour chicken, chicken chow mein, peking duck |
| Crispy Duck | 3.954 | 1.1 mi | — | chinese curry, salt and pepper chicken, fast piping hot delivery |
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