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Red Star Noodle Bar

Cowley Road, Oxford, England
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Ranked #154 of 371 restaurants in Oxford
Price range: RM30 - RM64
Cuisines: Asian, Chinese, Japanese, Asian fusion
Most recent review
- 7 May 2013
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UK
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I have been visiting this restaurant for 3 years now. It never disappoints. In terms of value for money, taste, atmosphere it really is second to none. Good variety of specials and drinks. Also does take-away. Very efficient staff. Great food, especially recommend the seaweed duck rolls, chilli beef ramen, any bento box and pad thai. Well worth a visit!

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Namur
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7 restaurant reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

good for noodles and a nice tea when enough honey. shared tables. often a queue but you never wait long. service fast.

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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8 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

When walking past this little gem on Cowley Road, you may not think to try it out due to its humble and discreet appearance. However, please do pay a visit, you will be pleasantly surprised! I visited this restaurant after hearing a number of positive reviews, and was not myself disappointed. The service is excellent, the food far surpassed my... More

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Oxford
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Been going to Red Star about once a week for a year now. Almost everything on the menu is tasty, and it is reliably consistent. I highly recommend the Tom Yum Mee Fun, and Chilli Beef Ramen. Lunch is great value with meal and a drink for £6 Service is EXTREMELY fast so excellent if you're in a hurry.

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Love it, love it, love it. I have never been disappointed with the Red Star because the food there is just to die for. The Red Star ramen is my very favourite and the price is very reasonable too. The seating can be a tad squashed, but it is well worth the squeeze. I like their wall of fame with... More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

This is a great place for a quick bite to eat at a reasonable price. It's just a shame it has become so popular you can bearly get in through the door. It makes for a rather unpleasent eating experience. As other customers place elbows in your face as they try to scoop the food into their mouths in the... More

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36 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013 via mobile

Am in here 3-4 times a month and am never disappointed. Food is superb, service good in a nice relaxed environment. Best oriental eatery in Oxford by far.

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Liverpool
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

A very relaxed and informal meal - Like a chain of well known thai restaurants but better ! Food is excellent and the price is a bonus. I would recommend for light bite lunch or an different evening meal / date place as there are a few really nice bars close by. For me the food was fresh and packed... More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2012

I tried the (normal) chilli chicken ramen and thought they were quite tasty. The price is also quite fair for the size of the portions. The atmosphere here is a bit "Wagamama" but at least the service is very quick (I went for lunch, I can't comment on dinner waiting times).

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Oxford
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2012

It is an absolute mystery how they manage to make a simple and flavourful cuisine so bland and unsatisfying. Coupled with inattentive, aloof service and terrible value-for-money, you leave this establishment wishing you'd spent your money on a tramp kicking you in the balls instead.

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