Giggling Squid - Oxford

55 Walton St, Oxford
01865 557696

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Sego Plat

The Thai green chicken was okay but lacked true authenticity, with a grainy texture and a sweet taste. Additionally, there was only a few pieces of chicken which was disappointing considering the price.

Regarding the service, the lady who escorted us to our table was clearly irritated by having to do so and we were not sure who our waiter was because different people kept coming to the table! So overall, the service could have been much better.

David Pinder

Didn't think I'd like it much as it's a chain. Boy, was I wrong. Food was really good, with a wide variety of sharing platters, great King Prawn pad Thai, wonderful beef cheek, and pork. Three of us eating at about £110 with drinks. Well worth it. Service prompt, atmosphere lively.

Kingz1ey_112

Who puts grape and pineapple in curry????

Tracey Taylor

Lovely welcome and lunch deal. Relaxing pretty decor.

Shain Jarvis

We had a table of 8 booked at 5pm. We were called and emailed about the booking 3x ensuring we were coming, we were told to come early as they get very busy and we were pressured and rushed from the moment we got there. We were hurried along at every opportunity to the point where it started to feel very uncomfortable. There was no politeness, just a desperation for them not to lose more business by getting us out asap. Funnily though when we arrived, the restaurant was empty, and not full when we left.
The food was ok (although the cashew stir fries were very bland).
The restaurant setting was lovely.
Overall a disappointing experience.

Alan Drysdale

Have eaten in many GS and this is definitely one of the best. Also located in a great part of Oxford.

Vegetarian options: Also good vegan options.

Reuben Simpson

Such a nice meal out with my fiancé, service was excellent, friendly waiters and the decor inside made for a really enjoyable atmosphere. Great place to celebrate ?

Dietary restrictions: asked on the door about dietary requirements, so I think your needs will be met if you have those.

DeWayne Davenport

I stopped by for a business dinner. The service was great. I believe my server’s name was Freddy. The food was nicely seasoned and was very good. The price was very reasonable for the quality.

Steven Fricker

We turned up on a Monday. I have sympathy with the staff as they were obviously not expecting as many customers as they had, but the net effect was very slow and flustered service. Food was just OK. Atmosphere and the interior were nice. Pricing was on the high side for what we got.

DW

The food was disappointing and underwhelming, although cooked and presented well. It just isn’t Thai.

Like so many of these places it’s an English version of Thai food and the menu is limited to basic curries that are very “English”. If they didn’t advertise as a Thai restaurant I would say it was pleasant enough, but I was very disappointed and would say you can get the same food from M&S to heat up at home.

katherine kramer

Absolutely delicious food, great service and a perfect ambience

garry vandeleur

Well the restaurant is beautiful but we were disappointed with the food starters were OK especially the pork belly, the fisherman's basket was OK nothing more. Mains were a mixed bag the steak 2 ways was very disappointing the pad Thai was good and the honeyed crispy fish was good, deserts were again mixed the matcha cheesecake was OK the pineapple and coconut sorbet was different not horrible but different. The killer was the bill it came to the GDP of a small carribean county so not a keeper.

Lauren Durkin

Lovely restaurant, great for all the family.
Food was tasty, staff were helpful.

Lucie Oger

A great discovery during our stay in Oxford! Good value for money, the dishes were delicious, particularly the giggling pad thai. The restaurant manager was very welcoming unlike the waitress who was more unpleasant. But overall I highly recommend it!

Angel Strachan

Food was absolutely amazing, really nice cocktails and good veggie options. Staff really warm and friendly.

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