Mai Vietnamese cuisine Oxford. UK
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About Mai Vietnamese cuisine Oxford. UK
Mai Vietnamese cuisine is a restaurant at 198 Banbury Rd in Oxford, cooking from family recipes handed down through generations. The menu is built around pho, including a beef brisket pho, and bánh xèo, which comes in a pork and prawn version. Bún chả and beef vermicelli dishes sit alongside spring rolls and summer rolls for those who prefer lighter plates. To drink, the kitchen makes homemade lemonade and serves Vietnamese coffees, among them an iced coconut coffee. Alongside the main menu, a set menu and a specials menu give diners more ways to order.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bánh xèo, pho, homemade lemonade and spring rolls.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bánh xèo, pho, homemade lemonade and spring rolls.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the bánh xèo, the pork and prawn version in particular, along with the pho, and describe the cooking as authentic, fresh and full of flavour. Close behind are the spring and summer rolls, bún chả, bún bò Huế, and beef vermicelli, while the homemade lemonade, nước mắm and Vietnamese iced coconut coffee get their own praise. Staff are described as lovely, helpful and welcoming, and the food and drinks are said to arrive quickly. Several reviewers mention the decor and an outside sitting area. The recurring complaint is portion size. Two reviewers call the portions small for the price, and another found less meat in the pho bowl than at a franchise restaurant in Westgate. One diner also wanted the bún bò Huế spicier. Even so, most say they plan to return, with a few eyeing the set menu and specials menu.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the bánh xèo, the pork and prawn version in particular, along with the pho, and describe the cooking as authentic, fresh and full of flavour. Close behind are the spring and summer rolls, bún chả, bún bò Huế, and beef vermicelli, while the homemade lemonade, nước mắm and Vietnamese iced coconut coffee get their own praise. Staff are described as lovely, helpful and welcoming, and the food and drinks are said to arrive quickly. Several reviewers mention the decor and an outside sitting area. The recurring complaint is portion size. Two reviewers call the portions small for the price, and another found less meat in the pho bowl than at a franchise restaurant in Westgate. One diner also wanted the bún bò Huế spicier. Even so, most say they plan to return, with a few eyeing the set menu and specials menu.
Featured reviews
- Khanh Linh Dao
“Amazing Vietnamese food! 🇻🇳❤️ We tried the Bánh Xèo and Bún Chả, and both were absolutely delicious! The food was fresh, full of flavour, and tasted really authentic. Such a lovely dining experience. Highly recommend this place, and we’ll definitely be coming back! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
- Choon Lee Chin
“Tried the new Vietnamese restaurant at Summer Town for dinner. The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavour. Everything we ordered tasted really good, although the portions were on the small side, especially considering the price. Our total bill was £64, including a 12.5% service charge and two sparkling waters. Overall, we enjoyed the food and the experience, but I think the portions could be more generous for the price.”
- Thi Thuy Vo
“Amazing food very nice people food is very fresh and clean and atmosphere is very bubbly and the staff were very helpful choosing recommendations and food is very filling and authentic”
- Daisy Lee
“Finally an authentic Vietnamese restaurant opened in Oxford!😋 I had chicken wings, signature Pho and iced coconut coffee. All of them taste good. Highly recommended and definitely will revisit☺️”
- Eilidh Melville
“Amazing new spot, will be revisiting as soon as I can. The service was fast and every member of staff was lovely. Food and drinks came very quickly and were all incredible! We got the homemade lemonade which was sooo fresh, the beef brisket pho, and the summer rolls which were all delicious. Give this spot a go it is so worth it.”
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Good to know
“Genuine, home-style Vietnamese cooking - made with love and authenticity, from family recipes passed down through generations.”
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Parking
Amenities
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Coffee
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- Lunch
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Parking· 1
- Parking
Location
Restaurants near Mai Vietnamese cuisine Oxford. UK
- Gees Restaurant & Bar4.31,5530.8 mi
octopus starter, victorian conservatory dining, lamb burger
- 1.2 mi£30–50Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
steak frites, escargot, confit de canard
- The Perch4.63,5631.2 mi
fish and chips, daily fish special, garden seating area
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mai Vietnamese cuisine Oxford. UKOutdoor seating · Reservations | 4.8112 | — | £20–30 | bánh xèo, pho, homemade lemonade |
| Gees Restaurant & Bar | 4.31,553 | 0.8 mi | — | octopus starter, victorian conservatory dining, lamb burger |
| Pierre Victoire – French Restaurant & BistrotVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.62,207 | 1.2 mi | £30–50 | steak frites, escargot, confit de canard |
| The Perch | 4.63,563 | 1.2 mi | — | fish and chips, daily fish special, garden seating area |
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