Chiang Mai Kitchen in Oxford

So glad to have been taken here by friends, I had not idea it existed ! The whole experience was amazing, from the look and feel of the building to the tasty food and attentive staff. It is definitely on my list to return soon.

This place was recommended to us by a former Oxford student and we would recommend it to others. We had the chicken satay and fried vegetables for starters and red Thai curry with prawns, chicken with cashews, jasmine rice and coconut rice for mains. It was all delicious. We were disappointed not to be able to try the Thai red wine but found a good alternative. We sat downstairs. It was a little tight for space as it was very busy but that did not mar the experience. The waiter was very attentive and friendly.

Ordered a takeaway vegan green curry with rice. Huge portion size and extremely tasty, with green beans, chili, tofu, mushroom etc. Pricey (£12.50 for curry, £5 for rice) but the portion size is generous, ingredients fresh, service quick (collected it after 15 minutes) and it's the centre of Oxford. The restaraunt itself is very beautiful and has a lovely atmosphere. Very friendly staff and lots of smiling, relaxed customers. I love the fairy lights outside and the alleyway you walk through the reach the front door. Recommend if you don't mind spending more money for good quality food and service.

Have eaten here several times over many years and enjoyed it, but was very disappointed last night. Tables were squeezed so tight downstairs that our table for two was frequently jostled and knocked by the large party next to us. The bowl of rice was forgotten and brought 5 minutes late, without apology, by which point the curry had gone cold. Food was tasty, although sizzling beef somewhat tough, and pad thai prawns weren't peeled. Disappointing. Make sure you go at a quiet time.

Chiang Mai did the catering for a party of around 90 people and we'd definitely recommend them - the food was delicious and we were brilliantly looked after by Margaret and her team. Everything ran like clockwork and nothing was too much trouble - many thanks!

Booked a table several weeks ago, arrived tonight, followed the signs and climbed to the top of the stairs to be met by a rude woman who said your table is downstairs. She led us down to a dark room overcrowded with furniture with a depressing unwelcoming atmosphere and threw the menus down at a table near the toilets. We took our seats, within moments, a customer behind us rudely said to us, someone is joining me in a terse manner. Unsure how this information affected us so we got up and left before ordering. Was looking forward to a meal here but first impressions count.

Chiang Mai did the catering for a party of around 90 people and we'd definitely recommend them - the food was delicious and we were brilliantly looked after by Margaret and her team. Everything ran like clockwork and nothing was too much trouble - many thanks!

Plane white rice costs 5£ in this place. The waiter speaks horrible English, doesn't recognise the dishes, and charges service fee without informing me.

What a hidden gem!!! As someone that has been to Chiang Mai and tasted the food, this place was incredibly similar😍 I must say the calamari starter made me want to order 5 more of that singular dish!! For the main, I asked for no spice in my vegetable and tofu green curry and it was simply perfect!! A tiny hint of spice from the curry paste made it exceptional. The restaurant is expensive, starters at 8 pound and main courses around 13.50 pounds but it was worth every penny🫶🏻

Rice served in its bag and was like a block stuck together, overly microwaved, sizzling beef did not come sizzling at all. No atmosphere at all, Will not return

Really enjoyed the food very tasty. Place is cramped as lots of tables, however it didn’t bother me as I sat on the end, so was able to get out easily. Enjoyed the atmosphere, staff were friendly enough and wine was fine. Seemed reasonable prices. Service was good. I would go back for the food as what we ordered we all enjoyed.

We dropped in on a Saturday evening without a reservation and were served promptly and were very happy with the food. The restaurant is in an old building and has considerable charm, and we would definitely go again.

Really difficult to find with Google map, but great food

Booked a table and had to wait while they got it ready, the place was vey busy, people were waiting for tables the whole time we were there, the food was good not the best Thai ive eaten. I really hate to see dirty plates etc stacked up in the restaurant. Probably would return but I wouldn’t rush.

That friend rice was amazing! Really tasty.

A lovely little independent restaurant hidden away from the bustle of Oxfords busy highstreet. We ordered the sum tam (papaya salad), yum nuea (spicy beef salad), and the classic Phad Thai noodles with Prawns. All the dishes were freshly cooked and delicious, so much better than the standard preprepared food you get in so many chains these days. Will definitely be going back soon :)

This used to be my favorite Thai. I have been here countless times. The takeaway I received this evening was the worst food I have ever had from here. Sour pineapple in the rice. No flavor, green curry was awful and the egg fried rice was bland and over cooked. I won’t eat here again.

A rustic little restaurant with great food. Great ambience

Tucked away in an old building down a quaint alley off the high street, this Thai restaurant is a hidden gem worth discovering. The convenient yet secluded location adds to its charm, providing a cozy atmosphere. The delightful food is accompanied by a bustling ambiance. I’d highly recommend reserving in advance to secure a table.

Food is always excellent. The building is historic and lovely, but space is at a premium, as the restaurant was busy we were crammed into a corner very close to other diners. Service very good as usual, but our bottle of red wine was very cold. Despite being a bit cramped and cold red wine, we will try again because the food is so good.

Quite delicious and reasonably priced Tom Yum soup is a must! Pad Thai is by far the best food in Europe Eating the same food as people in Oxford makes me smarter

The best restaurant in Oxford. Being going there for over 20 years and the quality of food and service has always been excellent. Still my favourite restaurant, always a warm welcome. Another visit this week, the same warm welcome, great service and fantastic food. A real treat.

Excellent service and beautiful food. Would love to again. I do not hesitate to recommend it most strongly. Book, though, as it was fully-booked when we went.

Cool location in an old house down an alley. Delicious food- the red curry duck and seafood salad were our favorites. Friendly staff.

We hadn't booked, it was a Thursday night but the rudeness of the staff(the woman who was at the door as we entered) put us off. We would have waited or happy to be told they were sorry but no tables were available, not to be greeted with "will you leave by 8 pm if we fit you in?" It was 7.20 when we went in. Very rude and unwelcoming so we went elsewhere. We are going to be regulars in Oxford but would never try Chiang Mai Kitchen again. It was full and I am sure the meal would be good but friendliness and courtesy rank high for us on a special night out.

Good restaurant with sensible prices. Staff are friendly

Beautiful old timbered rooms of original tudor house,all was good staff,food atmosphere, will return again very soon.

The restaurant is in a fantastic location by the High street, but it is in an alley, so not as loud and busy. It’s in an old building, and the atmosphere is quite welcoming and cozy, especially at night. I’m glad we booked because it was completely full when we arrived. We had the red curry and the seafood platter, and rice to go with it. It was all fantastic, will definitely go back. The staff were pleasant and professional.

The Chiang Mai used to be my favourite go to for a great thia meal; sadly not any more. I have not been since the pandemic, it has got smaller with many more tables squeezed in. I understand the economics but I don't think that it's appropriate to charge the amount they do! and please sort the toilets out. That said, the meal was delicious.

Authentic Thai food! Highly highly recommended, I haven't eaten so well in a Thai restaurant in a long time!

Fantastic food, relatively cheap

Discovered this little Thai restaurant by chance and couldn't be happier with the find. The restaurant is a little hidden down a narrow alley, but with the help of Google maps, it can be easily found. From what I could see, they have three small rooms, one on the ground floor and two on the first floor. The food was excellent as was the service. A very nice and cosy ambience. If you like tea, do try one of their fantastic teas with a flower which blooms in front of your eyes. Honest prices for a very pleasant experience.

The food here is always amazing and the service is fantastic (attentive, friendly, efficient and helpful). It's the best Thai restaurant, simply delicious!

Good food ....but small space.... too noisy, hardly can hear your own voice.

It's the first time I've tried Thai food and I really like it. The coconut soup is great. Good wine list, but they should have better service when serving the bottles. The waiters are really kind. Nice and warm historic place.

I was walking through Oxford looking for something to eat when I came across this restaurant. I was craving some Thai and figured why not give it a try. The front door is interesting an has an interesting history with the building dating back to 1637. I was greeted when I walked upstairs and given a menu. I ordered Veggie Spring Rolls (Popia Tod), the Tom Ka with chicken and Pad See-Ew Noodles with chicken. It didn't take long to get my order and it was all still hot when I arrived back at my hotel. They also wrap it all quite tight so nothing spills out. The Spring Rolls weren't what I was expecting. I thought they were going to be fresh spring rolls but they are fried; it does say on the menu but I didn't read that part. It came with a plum sauce but would have been nicer with some hot mustard. Unfortunately, they do not do fresh spring rolls. The Tom Ka soup was quite good. It's a bit heavier than most Tom Ka soups I've had and I would have preferred it to be a bit spicy. The Pad See-Ew was fantastic. They serve a very generous portion and it's just delicious! And like the soup, it would be nice if it was a little spicy. I'm sure they can make it spicy if you ask them and I wish I would have asked. The food is very fresh and delicious and I would absolutely come back here.

I was walking through Oxford looking for something to eat when I came across this restaurant. I was craving some Thai and figured why not give it a try. The front door is interesting an has an interesting history with the building dating back to 1637. I was greeted when I walked upstairs and given a menu. I ordered Veggie Spring Rolls (Popia Tod), the Tom Ka with chicken and Pad See-Ew Noodles with chicken. It didn't take long to get my order and it was all still hot when I arrived back at my hotel. They also wrap it all quite tight so nothing spills out. The Spring Rolls weren't what I was expecting. I thought they were going to be fresh spring rolls but they are fried; it does say on the menu but I didn't read that part. It came with a plum sauce but would have been nicer with some hot mustard. Unfortunately, they do not do fresh spring rolls. The Tom Ka soup was quite good. It's a bit heavier than most Tom Ka soups I've had and I would have preferred it to be a bit spicy. The Pad See-Ew was fantastic. They serve a very generous portion and it's just delicious! And like the soup, it would be nice if it was a little spicy. I'm sure they can make it spicy if you ask them and I wish I would have asked. The food is very fresh and delicious and I would absolutely come back here.

Good portions and lovely historic building.

Back in Oxford to bring my son back to school - we both knew the one thing we must do was to have dinner at Chiang Mai Kitchen. As expected everything was great! Recipes were authentic Thai. In fact we both agreed that Thai cooking here was as good or even better than most of the restaurants we visited in Bangkok during our recent trip there. (August 2023).

I surprising little find for anyone who knows where to look. For me, a trip to Oxford isn't complete without a visit to Chiang Mai Kitchen. Easily the best Thai in Oxford, and arguably the best in the UK by my standards. The service is impeccable! Friendly staff make ordering a total pleasure, and in no time at all the quality Thai dishes are right there in front of you. The setting is cute, located down a tight ally, within a charming old English-style building, the aesthetics blend somewhat perfectly, and add so much more to the experience. I love it, and look forward to my next visit!

Their green curry with shrimps and pad Thai with shrimps is out of this world!!! 11/10

Too little quantity and definitely over priced.

Best Thai food outside Thailand. Pad Thai is wonderful.

This place is a nice setting tucked away. They have a very large and diverse menu, but I'm not sure if this is necessarily a good thing. I had the beef penang curry and it was average at best. I thought the food was incredibly overpriced with plain rice costing £5. Curry, rice and a beer set me back £30. Staff were friendly.

Authentic Thai taste. The only problem is the 10% services charge which is added into the bill which is quite strange in UK. I rechecked the photo of menu and could not find any remark on it.

An Asian restaurant with very friendly waiters, delicious food and at a good price

Great atmosphere , authentic thai food lovely old building, helpfull and super friendly staff. The Best thai food.

Delicious meal and great service.

Poor service, bland sauces all round. Despite booking, we had to wait over twenty minutes to be seated. The waiter handed us food menus as we waited on the stairs. He wanted to take our drink and food orders before we had even sat down! The sizzling beef, was more like boiled beef in a warm bland sauce. On the whole a disappointing evening visit, we won't be returning.

£19 for pad krapao without thai basil (literally, the “kra pao”), which were replaced by chives. This is the simplest Thai dish. Give the cook the right ingredients, or stop pretending this is Thai food.

Can't rate this lovely restaurant high enough. The food is fantstic, authentic Thai. Served by some lovely staff, in a lovely quirky old building. You might want to book as it can get very busy!

Food and service were excellent. Tayloring of food to personal likes was gladly assisted by staff.

Food here was fantastic and I would be back in a heartbeat. It's a great little secret off the main beat...

Exceptional food and service which made my sister's birthday meal very special. Thank-you so much to the staff for all your care and attention to detail and we will definitely be back!

The pineapple fried rice was soaky. The starter mix was not impressive. The duck curry was just fine. We were a bit disappointed with the food, but all others were fine.

I’ve been coming here for 10 years, since I was a student. The food is consistently fabulous, but the service today was disappointing. On thé days that Margaret is in, everything is peachy as she’s amazing. However, the other main server (an older Thai gentleman) can be really brusque, bordering on slightly unfriendly and rude. I also noticed today that the Chinese server treated white customers better / more politely than Asians, which is completely unacceptable.

Quite expensive for such poor quality meals. Sauces were thin and bland, probably hanging around some considerable time. Appalling lack of fresh herbs and spices. Seems like restaurant is managed for low cost of production rather than providing interesting or authentic Thai cooking. Service was however attentive and polite.

Wonderful Thai that my nephew Iván took us to, the food is exquisite as well as the service, I was surprised because the food wasn't very spicy (just a little bit, hehehe) but it was delicious. What can we say about the presentation of the dishes, which is a delight for that reason alone? A perfect restaurant for brunch in Oxford. Don't stop going....

rice costs extra and its a small portion

Absolutely delicious. Very accommodating for lunchtime takeaway service feeding 10 people. There was an apparent mix up with one dish; ordered from vegan menu but it came with duck however we managed to do a few swaps amongst us...I had the duck!

Been here a couple of times and it's honestly my favourite oxford restaurant. Environment is really welcoming, food is authentic at a fantastic price, and the staff are so sweet. They even gave us a cute little pudding and sang happy birthday my girlfriend which made her day really special! 10/10 couldn't recommend this place anymore

Decent Thai food. Great location. The only surprise is £5.00 bowl of rice, which is bit expensive

Hidden gem in city center of Oxford!! I love thai food and have been trying lots of different thai dishes in Oxford but this place was special :)! The location is nicely hidden and the atmosphere of the inside is gorgeous. We had tom yum soup which was the best I have ever tasted :)!! Pad thai was a bit small on portion and it was nice. The ginger pork was lovely and coconut rice was great :)! However the hero of the menu was Thai milk tea! I have never had such a refreshing milk tea and the taste was great :)! The staff were lovely and overall we had a great time :) will be visiting this place again :) also having some cheff specials will be even better.

I’m in Oxford for travel, just Randomly came into this restaurant and we are pleased with every aspect of this restaurant.

Food was quite disappointing. The fresh spring rolls did not taste good even when dipped into the sauce. I tried the venison jungle curry which seemed like every vegetable put into some broth with some ginger and chilli. The ginger overpowered everything and the vegetables did not taste good at all.

Went for the lunch menu on Sunday , on arrival they said they don’t offer this on weekends. There is no information confirming this on their website, so we ordered off the normal menu. The staff are not welcoming and you can feel a lot of tension in the atmosphere. The restaurant itself is outdated , and as located down an alleyway the view is not pleasant from upstairs seating. The food is expensive, rice is £5 per portion and as we ordered only one portion , two got given to us so had to amend with staff. Food was slightly warm and the Penang super salty. Service charge is added but is optional. Overall disappointing , better off going Sassi Thai in covern market.

Very tasty meal for a large group.

A friend and I stopped by for lunch, the atmosphere was lovely, the food was delicious and the staff were super welcoming. We didn’t have a reservation but they still seated us and food was served quickly. Wholeheartedly recommend!

A great hidden gem Thai place in the centre of Oxford, right on the high street. The restaurant is located in one of the small allies branching out from high street. But the interior is cozy and each table has sufficient space from neighbouring tables to enjoy their own conversation. The food is good. Really love the ice Thai milk tea, coconut rice and egg omelette. Would come back!

We lived in Thailand for 5 years. We love thai food and we always look for restaurants that aren’t chains and that are possibly Thai owned. This restaurant was such a disappointment. Food was mediocre, the sticky rice uncooked and hard, the papaya salad was way too sweet and not spicy enough, the kra pao was soupy, we did not even want to try desserts. On top of this the small space was overfilled with people, we could not even sit properly. Not recommended

I would honestly say that this place served the best Thai food I had out of Thailand and Japan. It isn’t only the food, but the atmosphere of the restaurant located in a 15th century house just off the main shopping area in Oxford.

Everything was lovely about the experience, the food and staff were both amazing and service was quick, however it was quite an expensive experience and although the food was amazing I just wished it was slightly less expensive.

Tucked away down an alley in central Oxford, this venerable restaurant is apparently, in another guise, where Raymond Blanc started his career in Oxford. Now, many years later, it sells a good range of richly spiced Thai dishes. It’s not fine dining, but for a fair price you get a huge choice of Thai staples. The standout was the mixed starter, including delicious dishes like stuffed wings. The building itself is a delight, being at least 300 years old and full of character.

Great food. The BEST Thai food in Oxford.

Always amazing food, gets very busy and a little loud at times.

Very nice and seemingly authentic food

The only reason I haven’t scored this a one is the waitress genuinely handled our complaint really well and was embarrassed for us. She also deducted all of our main courses and sides off. (See receipt) Starters - Spring rolls - ok Pork dumplings - tasted like hot dog sausages and texture same inside - awful Mains - forgot about us for 1 hour, served every table around us, then brought us dessert menu and hadn’t even had mains yet. Crispy sea bass £21.50 with sweet / Sour sauce - truly the worst piece of fish I’ve EVER been served. It was not a fillet as told it was, but the tail end of some fish. Not only that but it was deep fried with a batter!! Sea bass !!! Crispy sea bass in EVERY other restaurant I’ve even eaten for 30 years is fresh piece of fish with crispy skin! Who deep fries such a lovely fish as sea bass! It was literally inedible (see pics) (Mrs) Chicken sweet & Sour was watered down sauce, bland and not good. If I thought the sea bass was bad, the plain noodles arrived £9. When we asked what kind of noodles (asked if rice noodles as Mrs like a thinner noodles) waitress actually said “yes like super noodles”. Well oh boy, super noodles actually came out!! I’m genuinely not kidding… not fresh cooked noodles but ACTUAL super noodles from a packet! My kids like these so know what they are, (see picture) didn’t have anything with them, no onion or spring onion £9 for super noodles. They were disgusting and stodgy and the same colour yellow. Coconut rice was ok. I do feel the service (even though they forgot us) was nice and warm, and dealt with polite complaint really well. Other food we saw looked good? Maybe we were unlucky, as waitress said steamed sea bass was lovely? Appreciate you deducting all mains and sides and a drink… but sadly would not return. Shame as lovely building and atmosphere, and warm service.

Good food, only unsmiling staff. And ABOVE ALL, we ordered a pineapple dish which was supposed to be served in half a pineapple and the latter was not there (even though we had seen plates with it just before) AND IN ADDITION, when I made I received a very curt response to a complaint to tell me that it was normal and that it was written on the menu that pineapple was present depending on availability and OF COURSE, I checked on the menu and there was nothing. Damage

No complaints here. Lovely little restaurant in a stunningly beautiful old building. Tiny and quaint with original features everywhere. Good and service was great and it’s was packed out so the atmosphere was buzzing. Definitely worth a visit.

I love the food here. Generally I go for chicken green curry. It is delicious. Service is good. Seating is a bit tight, but that adds to the atmosphere, I think. I will definitely come here again.

I always go for the seafood options and had never been disappointed. The restaurant is on the pricy side - the atmosphere and the service matches the price point tho.

Endless entertainment from the dumbwaiter

Great food and to be honest have always loved their food. I like the social element involved in dining along with the food. Sitting and eating in a dark room (downstairs), seven of us on a table for 12. For me Overall Poor Experience .. it’s better when I do a takeaway from them or they seat us upstairs. I think more lamps to brighten up that room can do the trick!

Not very good service as spoilt by a staff members attitude. Food was OK but not as I asked as I ordered.toilet broken so had to wait. I mentioned it and was told its an old building. Expensive!

We’ve been in Oxford for 3 weeks so far. We are huge foodies so trust me when I say we have tried ALOT of restaurants. I can honestly say hands down that this was the absolute most delicious meal we had in the whole of...

Don't bother... nothing taste near Thai even Thai tea is tasteless. We asked the Thai waitress if she had try the tea herself, she shook her head and smile at us. I don't understand why this place is so popular.

Food is not very authentic Thai food. I ordered stir fried minced pork with basil, but it was not with basil. They put loads of green onion in it. The worst pad kra pao I’ve ever had. They also didn’t put Thai red chilli in it. And they charge 5 pounds for steamed rice, which was the most expensive rice I have ever had in my whole life globally! Crazy! And it was not Thai jasmine rice!

Love love love this place.....a true treasure in Oxford. Remember to book to avoid disappointment. I indulged for my 18th chapter... mixed starter platter,crispyprawns, stuffed chicken wings,satay,spring rolls,scallops,Thai green curry,prawns with mushrooms,pad thai noodles and jasmine rice. Really great selection. As ever the staff were outstanding.

Great food , friendly staff and great atmosphere. It's definitely a recommendation from me and will be returning when back.

Good food and flavours - I welcomed less batter than some places - in an interesting old building with some history.

Not been before, such a nice place. Delicious food, great service, so welcoming.

Authentic thai food in a beautiful old building tucked down a little alley in the heart of Oxford. Attentive service and good vegetarian/ vegan choices,although oddly lacking in protein. It would have been so easy to add tofu to some of the dishes, at least...

The building is lovely, the food was very good. Clean plates all around. The service could be a little more friendly hence the four stars.

Ordered on Uber Eats. Requested papaya salad without shrimp. Delivered with shrimp. Whole meal wrecked. A mistake yes but Uber Eats initially tried to decline a refund. Still chasing but now they are ignoring me. Will remove this 1 star review once uber eats refunds

Very good authentic Thai food ran by lovely owners!

Tucked away just off the high street, the Chiang Mai Kitchen is truly a hidden gem. The food is very good indeed, special shout outs for the chicken satay, steamed dumplings, and king prawns in thai curry paste. Good wine selection too. While good, I...

Super food very authentic and delicious. Service is good , the tables are packed a little too closely together so it can be noisy and not easy to hold a conversation.

I really liked the restaurant. Located on the busy High street but quiet and peaceful. The food is reasonably priced. Not the cheapest but definitely worth the money. Ample quantity- difficult to finish a portion. Great taste.I tried their Khao Soi Gai and it was delicious. Commendable service. They serve your food really quickly. I like the decor- it has a really beautiful old school vibe.

Frankly, this was terrible Thai food. Avoid it.

very happy experience, good spot