Xian in Oxford

We had a wonderful meal. Everything was delicious and the service excellent. Nothing was too much trouble and always with a smile.

Saturday night. Took our booking weren’t too busy but were gearing up for big groups. They Lost our order. Didn’t bother telling us Left us waiting an hour for food. Served both big groups. Still waiting. I was with 2 children. Never came over to ask or explain. Then sent a quarter of the order to the table and nothing more until I went and complained. Finally 15 minutes later the rest arrived. Over priced, terrible service, I will not be back. It used to be good. Such a shame.

So happy to have found this restaurant. Lots of gluten-free options and really clearly labelled and kept separate to avoid cross-contamination - and the food was so good! We particularly loved the tofu and will definitely be back again to explore more of the menu.

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Large family group all of whom enjoyed a great meal, no complaints whatsoever.

Excellent food and service. All the dishes we ordered were absolutely delicious. Will be back soon I hope! Highly recommend.

Gary and his team have amazing food and good atmosphere. Bar pre and post dinner was entertaining. Made a special 24 hour trip from Birmingham to visit Oxford and specifically to go to this restaurant. I was not disappointed , Hope to return some day next time visiting from Canada!

Didn’t think that much of it tbh. Service wasn’t great , disorganised,they couldn’t find the booking .. food was exactly the same as most Chinese restaurants, rather bland and unimaginative. My garlic rice was over garlicky , the shredded pork was interesting but overwhelmed with spices. My friend sent back her apple juice , maybe it had left open too long? I wouldn’t go again. You can get a much better meal for less elsewhere. The decor and ambience was nice I must say tho. Very dark !

Absolutely beautiful food, quick and efficient staff, they have a fantastic variety of wines and spirits. Would definitely recommend and if ever in the area again would book, the Mongolian lamb is amazing.

the very best chinese in the uk food service comfort the lot have eaten here for 50yrs & have eaten chinese food from new york to china how lucky the best is in oxford england

We grew up eating Chinese food and in our opinion this place was good but not great, average. Most of the staff looked grumpy and were not very friendly. We tried very hard to joke with them in order to get a smile. One even mentioned how tired she was.

Vi hadde bestilt prawn crackers og forrett og fritert reker og sur og svine fillet. Forrett var fint, men jeg fikk fritert reker i stedet for sursøt svine fillet. Cirka 10 minutter etterpå, fikk jeg min bestilling. Enten var det stekt for mye eller varme opp igjen på nytt...det var stein hardt ! Verst av alt....10% tips MÅ du betale på regningen ! Kommer aldri tilbake !!!

Welcomed and asked my first name then asked what would I like I ordered special house curry with egg fried rice, was told to take a seat about 5 minutes later I was called by my first name and given my meal by a very smiling lady When I got back to my vehicle (I’m working) I opened it up and a wonderful smell and it tasted even better well worth the £16:55 spent

This was the best Chinese meal we have ever had! The menu choice was great, service was very attentive. We had a great night and are big fans of Gary!

This was the 1st time I ordered from them after reading the reviews . Ordered a significant takeout today and to be honest it wasn't the greatest it wasn't even above average. The crispy duck was oily and rubbery, the garlic and chilli squid was heavy covered in a thick batter. The egg fried rice barely had any eggs. I hope that they read this and taker note and if my favourite restaurant wasn't fully booked and down to 1 chef well you can work out the rest.

What a great experience I’ve had. VERY good for vegans and vegetarians alongside traditional dishes , the feeling inside is great with nice ambiance music and a really nice relaxing area outside with some benches to chill. Perfect sized potions and faultless service. Very good very happy.

Excellent food and service, everything was delicious. We had rice with dishes for sharing, and it was absolutely delicious. Super authentic and quality Chinese food. Have come several times and will certainly be back again!

Top Class Chinese In Oxford. Great food, Friendly service and good value for money. What's not to like?

My wife and I visited last week after reading reviews etc for gluten free. We were seated by staff and decided to share a range of ‘gluten free’ dishes. We placed our order with the colleague & as we had finished ordering she asked ‘how...

My girlfriend an I visited here in January after I recommended it from a past experience and once again, it didn’t disappoint. The service was great, and the food was even better! One special touch, the owner went out of his way to say goodbye...

Dropped in here today, 6th Feb for an early supper. Has prawn toasts (a bit greasy), and then sea bass, Chinese greens and rice. All in all, absolutely delicious. The staff were polite, friendly and professional. A lovely meal and we will certainly go back.

My friend and I chose the set dinner for two: crispy duck to start followed by chicken with broccoli, beef in black bean sauce and sizzling lamb. Sounds nice, doesn't it? Well the duck starter was fine, but to be honest it's hard for a...

Chinese has gone off the radar in our eating habits so a revisit to Xi'an's was a welcome return after about 15 years. Service was efficient, but lacked the interaction that one tends to get in all restaurants/pubs now. The food was OK to good,...

Came here last November for birthday treat, superb food as always, and also brilliant service. The food came promptly, the staff were engaged in making people feel comfortable. No racket or screaming children either, which was an added blessing :)

The XI'AN has been in Summertown for decades, yet it is always a pleasure. They seem to get a lot right, and the food is very good.

Having read the reviews about the food , we decided to visit on a Tuesday evening. It was quiet when we arrived so our order was taken quickly. We decided on a set menu for two . The starter which was duck arrived quickly and...

Busy, bustling and amazing food, the best tasting we have had for a long time. We could eat everything on their menu. Clean and great staff. Thanks

Taken here for my birthday. The restaurant is very dimly lit which I'm not keen on. The food was very tasty but service was extremely slow I had been there an hour before I even got my first course which is too long really then...

Nice restaurant and staff, but food just average. Had chicken satay skewers for starters, chicken was really lovely, but the satay sauce was very bland, in fact I couldn't taste any peanut at all which was very disappointing. I did tell a member of staff,...

Four of us visited The Xi'an last night. The meal was superb and the service, second to none. We've been going there for years and highly recommend it. The staff are fantastic too!

This place was always a favourite when we lived in Oxford for almost 20 years and we returned for a visit with friends and were delighted with our experience. The food was as consistently good as ever and we were welcomed by friendly staff and...

The team at Xi'an accommodated our party at short notice and took extra care to ensure that our dietary needs were met. The food was excellent and served promptly. Will be back for sure!

Ist visit to Xian last night for a takeaway it was fantastic!!! I am gluten and Dairy free so there is a wide choice of Gluren free food and no dairy in the kitchen!!! I was nervous but the management put my mind at ease...

The food at xian is always incredible, had a wonderful birthday meal there. Very Covid secure and a nice area to eat outside with lots of blankets do you stay warm, thanks for a great birthday!

Never been disappointed with this restaurant, preparation is very quick and Gary runs a very efficient operation. Have been using it for years - well recommended as a takeaway treat during the lockdown period.

Great food, great service, great atmosphere and made to feel so welcome. Deserves its rating as being in the top 3 best Chinese restaurants in Oxford!!!!

We came here for my sons 18th Birthday on Sunday and the whole expeience was wonderful. The staff, the food and the atmosphere were perfect and i would highly recommend. Thank you for a lovely meal.

Thankfully we are close enough to walk because delivery was not on offer this evening, check before you order!! Nice freshly cooked dishes and Singapore rice made vegan for us.

Xian’s review If you are looking for an authentic, exquisite Chinese restaurant which serves discerning delicious dishes that danced on your taste buds then I would vote for Xian’s every time. This weekend my family and I celebrated my birthday with a full blown Chinese...

Best Chinese takeaway I’ve had. Really delicious and freshly prepared. Especially liked the salt and garlic squid and the duck in plumb sauce

Ordered for collection and doubled checked on the phone about being Gluten-free and they assured me it was, without any hesitation. It was ready just as I arrived (10 mins early). All dishes had GF stickers on and honestly tasted AMAZING! Thoroughly impressed, have not...

We tried numerous times over a half hour period. Each time the phone was eventually answered, the member of staff immediately hung up the phone (we heard a brief restaurant pack ground noise, so it was definitely connecting). I appreciate they may be busy, but...

I was there with 9 friends and we had a great time. The restaurant put on a good performance with a REAL dragon threading through the tables to celebrate the year of the Rat. We had to wait AGES for our meal, but it was...

It has nice seating and rooms where small parties can have privacy. Lots of different dishes some quite spicy. Starters were the best and all the food was good although not spectacular. Service was good.

First sign of it being a decent Chinese place would be that it is full of Chinese people, however, it's mainly local people which is an indication of the quality of the food. It's not the best Chinese food I've ever had and some of...

The service and the food in this restaurant are absolutely outstanding. My soft shell crab with salt and garlic was top of the range and the sizzling prawns ditto. The ambience is excellent and we had wonderful attention even though the place was very full....

Got a table at 9pm, fully booked earlier. Nice ambiance. Delicious food. Good service, Would go again.

Garry and his wife run this excellent Chinese - predominantly Cantonese- restaurant. Delicious crispy duck as a starter followed by some tasty sizzling dishes. Good vegetarian options too- the spicy aubergine really evokes Chengdu and Sichuan cuisine.

We were staying close by and did not want to eat in the hotel restaurant so went out for a walk and found this establishment. We were given a friendly greeting and shown to a table. Service was very attentive and the food delicious and...

Frankly the best Chinese food I’ve had in a couple of years. We had a starter followed by two prawn dishes. Both were delicious but the salt prawns stood out for me. Also has a quiet hum at lunchtime. So you can talk without shouting.

We found ourselves in Summertown, Oxford, and hungry last night. After perusing the menus outside several other restaurants, and being turned away from one which was full, we ended up at Xi'an Chinese Restaurant. We've had a takeaway meal from there previously but never dined...

There is something about the quality and quantity of the food that lifts this restaurant above the average for the genre. Decent portions cooked well and delivered quickly. Slight out of the centre of Oxford, however quite convenient if you are staying close by. Worth...

Took a chance Sat night, it was very busy and they also had take away to deal with. Young lady on front desk was very attentive and polite, she said 40 mins or so for a table, no problem for us, we ordered drinks and...

We had the most amazing meal, courteous, efficient service, attentive but not overly so. As I have Coeliac disease I needed my meal to be gluten free & I need dairy free too, this was dealt with without fuss. My meal was delicious, I had...

Excellent lunch and brilliant service from Hew. Bit of confusion over the ordering but soon sorted out. Will be back soon. Richard & Nikki.

If you hungry, don’t try this one, the portion is small might be not enough a younger hunger stomach. The food is average. Not fully recommended.

I took two friends to this restaurant for a thankyou, we dined on the Chef's Choice 3 course banquet. It commenced with a dish of delicious starters, followed by crispy duck pancaked and concluded with 4 amazing meat dishes and egg rice. All this for...

Many years ago (approx 15-20) I would visit the Xi’an with my parents, I am delighted to say it is still a wonderful restaurant. I came with my husband for a first wedding anniversary meal. We are both vegetarian and the wide range of food...

Excellent individual dishes each with their own flavours, in a ambiance that allows conversation along any professional lines.

Had a meal with friends and thoroughly enjoyed it. We all had different things and not a complaint was to be heard. Fat juicy prawns, succulent beef and lamb, light fluffy rice. Yum

I think my review may surprise many of those who have written glowing reviews of this restaurant.. I have eaten countless meals in Chinese restaurants, in Oxford, London , Beijing, and Xian so I think I know something about this cuisine. Our meal in this...

Consistently the best Chinese restaurant I know off and must be the best in Oxfordshire. Good portions, very high quality, excellent restaurant, great staff and very hospitable host. They are always accommodating and happy to make things not on the menu. Excellent!!!!!

We are a local family who have been coming to this restaurant for 20 years. My husband and I visited tonight for a treat. From the moment we walked in the restaurant was quite empty for a Friday night which I found unusual. When we...

We went to Xi'an on a Wednesday evening, and it was busy, but we got a table. The waitress seemed a little distracted and uninterested, but polite all the same. We ordered a glass of wine and a beer, and then ordered. We went for...

I came here on my lunchbreak one weekday...service is pretty quick so you can easily fit it into an hour without feeling rushed. They cater for gluten free and have lots of choice still from their main menu. They also do a lunch menu which...

Very nice Chinese restaurant with a lot of choices. Tasty dishes and big portions. very helpful waitress.

Von außen unscheinbar mit fragwürdigem Take-Away-Schild. Aber dahinter verbirgt sich eine ausgezeichnete Küche mit vielfältiger Karte, die mehr hält als...

This has to be one of the best Chinese restaurants we’ve ever eaten in since living in Hong Kong! Full on a Monday evening! - all tasty, hot and just right!

We booked a table for 3 (mum, dad and daughter) last Saturday evening at 6.30pm.. We arrived a few minutes early and were quickly seated and sorted for drinks. Food choices were taken and the starters arrived very quickly. They were delicious. Dirty plates removed...

I can't wait to return. This is by far the best Chinese restaurant I have been too. Restaurant is lovely, service is excellent. Host Chi/Gary is excellent. Food is superb. I recently had king prawn curry with fried rice, noodles, vegetable dumplings and banana fritters...all...

A great Chinese resaurant. The food is of excellent quality with quite an extensive menu. Service very good and the food is moderately priced. We live in Warwickshire and travel to Xian in Summertown Oxford to eat Chinese.

Went there on Champions League night.The service and food matched the high standards set by the competition. Excellent food and service!

This restaurant has amazing food, lovely helpful staff and the most wonderful owner. We were made so welcome, nothing was too much trouble and all the food was tasty and hot. A very clean establishment and I would definitely eat there again.

Xi'an has been our go to Chinese restaurant in Oxford for years and generally it has been great but on our last visit we were very disappointed with the service received. We visited on a busy Saturday night and the young lady who was our...

This fantastic restaurant never fails to deliver, Service and welcome is always Warm and polite. Cleanliness is very good. Food selection and quality is really very very good. Could this,be my favourite Chinese restaurant...yes!!!

I was staying in a hotel a short walk away who recommended Xian. It was a good steer as I very much enjoyed my visit. It has a nice laid back atmosphere, friendly and attentive service and the food was tasty, well cooked and nicely...

A group of 12 of us ate here,the food was very good but the service was terrible. The waiter spilt the drinks twice ,drinks ordered didn't arrive. The waitress was very moody and didn't smile once and a jug of water seemed to much trouble....

Spent the weekend in Oxford ( Summertown area ) . Didnt fancy going into the middle of Oxford for a meal . So booked the Xian in Summertown . After some veggie spring rolls and dumplings ( my mrs is veggie ) which were top...

Dined here with friends on a cold wet night travelling from Bicester Village. The staff are few yet are polite to guests. Friends ordered a bunch of chinese dishes, but the memorable ones are the duck pancakes served with hoisen sauce, pork ribs and chili...

What a great find! A superb restaurant ran by a thoughtful and professional owner Chi. We gave visited Xian many times and we have always been very very happy with the excellent quality of food, portion sizes, ambience, cleanliness and service really is excellent. Chi...

Visited here last night as a party of 7 for a birthday meal, was our first time visiting here and was looking forward to it after hearing a lot of positive reviews, but unfortunately the experience did not get off to a good start and...

Visited this restaurant last weekend. We were a family party of 8 and decided on set meals priced at £15-95 for 2 x 4 . We were allowed to change some of the dishes which was great.The food was delicious and plentiful, so much so...

Wonderful meal. Everything was excellent. Swift service, fresh, tasty food. Good value. Lovely atmosphere.

Best Chinese food I've had anywhere. Always tastes fresh and delicious. Would recommend the sizzling prawns with ginger and spring onions and the sweet and sour pork. So good!

Xian is my favourite restaurant. The food is fantastic, lots of vegetarian options, ambience is lovely and service is great. It’s our number one choice for date night.

It was not my first visit to Xi'an which is very close where I always stay in Oxford. The hosts at Xi'an are very gracious and the food they serve is amazing. It's great value for money, specially their sea food and dumplings.

Surprisingly busy for a Monday night, they found us a table after a short wait, and were very welcoming. The set menu chimed with my taste in Chinese food - crispy duck, sizzling beef and a sweet & sour chicken dish. All very well cooked...

It's been some time since visiting the Xian, not through choice but down to available funds in the bank account, our son and daughter in law Chris and Lucy still visit on a regular basis. Anyway each Saturday my brother in law and his wife...

Shockingly appalling service, probably the worst I have ever experienced. Had to chase them to get service, 25 min after arriving we were still being ignored. 1hr wait for first course, during which I had to go to the bar to get our drinks. I...

I used to love Xi'an, the food was authentic and excellent and the drinks ranged from the mildly terrifying, such as snake wine to inventive mocktails. Alas, it's but a pale shadow of its former glory. The menu hasn't changed in many years and what...

The staff are always very helpful and friendly and the food never disappoints. Excellent eating in or takeaway.

A party of 6 of us dined here. We all loved it. Food served hot, flavorful, and good portions. Food was amazing and much better than we had ever expected. Staff all very friendly. If you're in the mood for Chinese food, do not miss...

This is the best chinese food in Oxford - I come here every summer I am in Oxford. If you are from the US, this is the closest you will find to back home. The sizzling plates are awesome and the service is very friendly.