I popped into Taberu a few days after it's initial 'soft opening', to grab a take-out of Vegetable Gyoza (£3.80) and Salmon Skin Roll (£5). The place didn't seem very open at the time, with chiller cabinets and tables both glaringly empty, front door closed and lights low - confusing a number of people into not visiting. Thankfully for me though, it was open and serving very good food indeed! Vegetable Gyoza and Salmon Skin ISO Roll The salmon skin was crispy and flavoursome, the gyoza plump, golden a
Rahul Chelvarajah-Lopez
+5
A week ago I celebrated my 21st Birthday with the loveliest dinner in the upstairs private dinning room - I truly can't recommend this experience enough!!
I called the restaurant to book which was a smooth and easy process which to my pleasant surprise did not require any deposit despite it being a large group of us (the room has a capacity to seat 16).
Upon entering we were led through and up the stairs to a the room which was nicely decorated and not too stuffy as to allow for a comfortable experience although there were 16 of us in the room on a summers evening. I was then introduced to our lovely waitering staff for the evening: Lila and Abhijit. They were dedicated to ensuring that our party were as comfortable as possible and did their upmost best to accommodate all of our requests. Their service was impeccable and the evening was magical because of them.
I had eaten lunch at Taberu a couple of times prior and the food had always been top notch. The dinner menu similarly did not disappoint!! My particular favourites were the fried vegetable gyozas (some of the nicest I've ever eaten) and the Cowley Road sushi roll.
To top it all off, the staff accommodated that my parents pay us a quick visit in the middle of dinner to make a toast and to cut cake. My parents called prior and the staff were incredibly helpful and nice to them so it ended up being a surprise to me (a testament to the smoothness and skill of customer service as Taberu) !!!
Thank you Taberu for making my 21st celebrations so special :)
Decent sushi - great salmon rolls - good prices - overall nothing special
Nice place for ramen. We ordered a seaweed salad, dumplings, spicy tuna roll, chicken Katsu udon and beef ramen. It was all served promptly. Service was great. They have asahi beer on draft. They have a lunch deal we’ll be back to try.
I've been to Japan a few times and the majority of my Japanese friends and I agree this is the most authentic Japanese food you'll find in Oxford. The food is always delicious and served in good time, with lots of options for sashimi and sushi. Highly recommend the scallop nigiri - it has a very mild fish flavour and the meat is so buttery-soft it melts in your mouth. Refreshing Kirin beer comes in a frozen glass which is exactly what I'm looking for when it comes to Japanese beer. If you've never tried sushi or ramen before and want to play it safe, I recommend starting with salmon or tuna nigiri, karaage or yakitori fried chicken, and chicken or tonkotsu (pork bone). Tonkotsu broth is thick, rich and meaty which is perfect for a winter day, and topped with lovely chashu pork. Chicken katsu curry is always an easy go-to if you don't like noodles or fish.
I visit Taberu often and I have to say, as a vegetarian - although I love their miso ramen, the avocado sushi is the best dish on the menu. It's so fresh and perfectly ripe, and the combination of the creamy avocado with mayo on the top - the soft, sticky rice is just unbeatable. The presentation is beautiful as well, with the sushi rolls neatly arranged on a stylish plate. The staff at Taberu are always friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is cozy and intimate. I highly recommend trying the sushi at Taberu - you won't be disappointed!
The food was absolutely outstanding.The waiters and manager were very kind and friendly. There were many options and the California rolls were my favourite.
Agatha the manager was so lovely, welcoming and helpful.
Excellent and fast service and reasonable prices for authentic Japanese food.
That is why i am rating it 5 stars.
I'd recommend you to go there as it was a fantastic meal and I will definitely come back.
Great food, and attentive service. Generous portions of quality sashimi. Love their lunch menu!
Food is consistently amazing, would happily recommend. The staff were also really attentive and patient with our toddler. Making the children chopsticks for her which she loved
The best sushi restaurant I’ve ever been! Always so delicious, fresh sushi! Soy sos, ginger, wasabi is always on the table and you can use as much as you like it. First class service, very nice, smiling and helpful waiters 👌🏻always I’m getting my order as fast as possible. I am coming back there every week! If you want to eat the best sushi in the Oxford, you should choose Taberu! ❤️
Nice place to eat with good options.
Staff are attentive but arguably too attentive as we were asked if we were ready to order by 4 people within the space of about 2 minutes.
Nevertheless a good place to visit with nice good quality food.
Not the best Japanese we've eaten but worth a visit for a nice meal out.
My top sushi choice in Oxford. Taberu roll and spicy tuna roll are my staples, though they have loads of other options (great ramen and bento boxes). Always quick delivery.
Had lunch on a Tuesday, small cosy restaurant, friendly staff and reasonably priced lunch menu with that also includes vegetarian options. Food is prepared fresh and served when ready so you can steal some food from your table partner if they get their food first. Quality and taste of the food is good. Servings are regular sized. Plan to come back for dinner.
Favourite restaurant — they are always friendly and in my opinion the seafood udon is to die for. The £9.90 weekday lunch deal is superb as well. Gets busy on weekends!
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Just arrived back from the U.S., East coast. After a long international flight a good meal was much needed and Taberu was highly rated on Google Maps. Finding parking was a nightmare, but we eventually found parking near the church several blocks away. It was a good walk to be able to see what's in the area of this side of Oxford. We missed the 11AM-12PM lunch crowd as it was not busy at the time we arrived at Taberu. The hostess was welcoming and she promptly got us to a table of our choice. The server was also courteous and welcoming and he was helpful to share his knowledge of the menu. The menu had a good variety and had a few dishes of some of our fave Asian restaurants back home. I looked forward to eating an Asian noodle dish. We were served our drinks and given some fortune cookies while we waited for our meals. The atmosphere was energizing with the sound of Latin dance music playing. Our food was served nice and hot. I was so hungry I forgot to take pics of our dishes. I took a pic of the menu at the front store window before we left Taberu. The only negative is the decor and restaurant table furnishings need updating and the latrines are located below the restaurant/underground. Overall, a decent place to eat Asian cuisine in Oxford.
The place is pretty small but the food is delicious ! Very nice selection of Japanese dishes although the sushi selection could be broader.
Delicious Japanese food which we shared amongst our group. Friendly service too. Thank you
Tonkotsu pork ramen, Seafood yaki soba, and Unagi don. Friendly staffs, speedy services, good and tasty foods. It's my second time here and I will continue visiting in the future.
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