Taste Tibet

Featured reviews

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Cannot emphasise how much I love this place. It’s a neighbourhood favorite—so cosy, so friendly and delicious. Every meal feels like comfort food. Have come away from every meal here with a full belly and warm heart ♥️”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “I really wanted to like Taste of Tibet given all the hype, but this experience was a huge disappointment. We paid £35 for just two dishes, and the quality simply didn’t match the price tag. The momos were the biggest letdown. At £18 for only 8 pieces, they’re already expensive, but what arrived was essentially half-cooked. There were still uncooked bits of dough on the plate – clearly undercooked and not safe to eat. We had to leave most of them untouched. The biryani (£17) was actually okay taste-wise, but that one decent dish doesn’t make up for the rest of the experience. For £35, I expected much better quality and certainly nothing that was visibly undercooked. Overall, this place is severely overpriced for what you get. The food quality doesn’t justify the cost, and the momos were frankly unacceptable. There are much better Nepalese restaurants in the area where you’ll get proper food at a fair price. Save your money and skip this one.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “I was satisfied with Taste Tibet. I would call them a standout restaurant in Oxford, mainly because many restaurants here are ill-equipped to produce proper, authentic, home-style meals. When we do get places that attempt that, they’re often either chain restaurants like Turtle Bay claiming to be authentic, or start ups that are great but close after 6months Taste Tibet stands out because it genuinely feels like you’re going to a friend’s house for heart-warming, home-cooked food. However, there were a few things I felt were lacking. I ordered the meat “feast” for one for just under £20 (£19.29). I was promised two curries, momo, rice, and dhal. I was shocked when the food arrived in a small paper bag, only to be handed ONE container by the driver. For home delivery, everything is shoved into one container. This means the rice soaks up all the sauce, the two curries merge, and the flavours are no longer distinct or easily distinguishable. The dhal then blends into everything else as it’s poured over the rice, and the momo, which is quite large takes up a decent amount of space in the container. It ended up feeling like I’d reheated a doggy bag from a cook-up rather than receiving something thoughtfully put together as a takeaway meal which is made worse by it being crammed into one small container. £20 for one container that isn’t even large just a standard takeaway container—feels like poor value. £20 is around the same price as some local buffets in Oxford. It could get you two similar meals at Oxford markets with change left over, or a decent meal at a curry house with properly packed individual dishes and bread. I’m just not happy with that aspect. I feel like it’s very poor value for money. Although the food tasted homely and authentic, it didn’t blow me away—but again, that could be because everything was blended together. It looks like it could be a family run business which makes me want to rate them higher I would still recommend giving it a try ♥️ as it stands out for its home-style cooking. However, for the price they’re charging, I’m frustrated. In my opinion, this should be priced lower, and based on the current price, I’m not impressed but that doesn’t take away from the fact they are unique and homely which is hard to find in Oxford”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “I was so excited to visit Taste Tibet for the first time today with my family after hearing so much about it. The food and service were excellent and the restaurant has a lovely friendly atmosphere, you can really feel that it is part of the local community. Well done to Yeshi, Julie and the rest of the team, you should be proud of what you've achieved!”

• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “Wow, a little gem and so pleased to have discovered it today. The food was epic, delicious, clean and full of flavour. Hard to pick favourites but the Biryani, Beef, Dumplings, Dhall, and the Tibetan Chai were kept highlights, but tbh, everything was great. The staff are so lovely and helpful, overall, could not rate this little piece of Tibet enough. Please make the effort to head over and try, I doubt you will be disappointed.”

• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “What an amazing experience, and great food served in 10 minutes. You can tell the owner is in the kitchen and present at the restaurant, and you can tell the food is freshly cooked and not made of pre made sauces like in most other Asian restaurants. Wow. Will come back here many times, we have a date night every Saturday with my wife, and I am sure we’ll visit this place every month. Staff were friendly and we felt like we entered someone’s house and were welcomed with smile and empathy. Definitely five stars.”

• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “Love love love this place ! Food was delicious, good vegan and vegetarian option and staff were helpful when it came to allergies / dietary restrictions. The portions were generous and it wasn’t super expensive. Had a nice cosy vibe. The chickpea and spinach curry and the chai tea were my favourites. Thanks for a lovely meal !”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “I’m ashamed to admit my knowledge of Tibetan cuisine prior to visiting this place was virtually non-existent (full disclosure; I had initially planned on going to a nearby cafe but the kitchen closed early...). However, I have been completely converted upon visiting Taste Tibet. The food is incredible; I ordered the chicken biriyani and the mixed momos, which were cooked to perfection. More thwn half the venue is vegetarian/vegan, which makes this a great venue for everyone’s dietary requirements. What makes this place worthy of 5 stars is the incredible atmosphere. There is an overwhelming sense of warmth as soon as you enter. You’re welcomed in by the co-owners, who ensure you have the best possible experience. You know a place is great when you bring your family along on your second visit; the true mark of a place’s success. Added bonus: you can buy the highly-acclaimed “Taste Tibet” cookbook and have it signed by the author(s) themselves (yes I plucked up the courage to ask, the shame is gone). This is one of Oxford’s greatest gems and I will continue to bring friends here.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Found this place a bit last minute but seemed highly recommended, especially for vegetarian/Vegan food, and I can see why! They have won a bunch of awards and the traditional Tibetan menu really satisfies. We got the Vegan Feasts which has a little bit of everything, but you can change out some items if you like, and it was all great and the perfect amount for a full meal to try a bit of everything. The seating is very social, so you don't have a table to yourself or anything because the place itself is very small, but it's worth it.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Do you know when you find a secret and you don't want anyone else to know? But at the same time, it is so fantastic that you want to shout out loud about it? This is how I describe this place. This was our first time in a Tiberian restaurant and we enjoyed everything. We were not sure about what to have and they were really nice and kind explaining everything. The flavours are outstanding and the portions are large and deliciously warm! We were so amazed by everything that we even bought the book. It is a family owned restaurant, really friendly and we felt so comfortable. See the pictures, no food waste at all! Will definitely come back.”