Oxford
Formosan Tea Bar

Formosan Tea Bar

128 High Street, Oxford, OX14DF, OX1 4DF, United Kingdom

Tea • Cafés • Coffee • Taiwanese


"I'm not a bubble tea expert, but formosan was the first place I had blase tee from behind in 2016 (it was then one of the few bubbles in oxford) and I've been there regularly since then. the personal is wonderful and very knowledgeable, their recommendations are always great and if they are not familiar with their menu, they will do their best to guide them through them. I have no favorite bubbles and usually go with what seems best the day, but as a general suggestion, their lemon-based options would recommend as a refreshing summer drink and their milk based options for the winter. they serve bubbled both warm and cold, but I always go for the cold option. if I had to choose a favorite, those I got most are the baked oolong tee (omp) from the milky options and the jasmine green tea (glp) from the lemony options. so far was the only tee I tried and did not like, the crushed mandele specialtee (amp), but that was very a question of personal preference, as the tee was really well done as always. one of their products that do not get enough recognition is their kombucha, which they make it themselves is better than anything they will buy in a business, so they give it an attempt (if they do not familiar with their options that allow them in the regular tasting before they buy) finally the atmosphere and the interior decor in formosan plays one of the most important asset-worthy: the inner is soothing, the decoration is soothing the seats are not available at the moment due to restrictions, but as soon as they allow, the bar is a wonderful alternative to the business and the noise of Oxford Cafés only compliments and appreciation of me"

Kazbar

Kazbar

Oxford, 25-27 Cowley Rd, OX4 1HP, United Kingdom

Tapas • Seafood • European • Vegetarian


"Kazbar Oxford, England. Kazbar finds itself just in the middle of a residential area of Oxford and a short walk from some of Oxford's many parks and universities. It is one of the more unique places to eat at, but maybe more for a social quick catch up than an actual meal. While inside, you could easily be in another place. One cannot deny that there is atmosphere here. The interior is actually layed out like a Morrocan house with the shape of the doorways and the look of the pillars, it is something to actually see instead of hear about. Service here depends on what you get, there can be really friendly people (one guy who from memory did not serve the table I was at actually interacted upon exiting pretty darn good for being a first time diner). here and generally people who are simply doing their job. The mix is ecclectic. By saying it is not ideal for an actual meal, Kazbar is essentially a tapas bar somewhere to go for a snack or pre dinner nibbles before heading elsewhere. Amongst the tapas I tried, they included; hommous which is essentially hommous, not bad but what can be said about it that is not already known? pulpoa la gallega sliced octopus legs, this was less chewy than octopus usually is and the olive oil adds to it. cous cous same as the hommous. patatasa lo pobre potatoes cooked with peppers and white wine. The potatoes were well cooked and covered in a delicious sauce. carne picada spiced mince lamb combined with hommous, pinenuts and herb oil topped with a chili. This has to be tried; I could not get enough. costillasibericas oven roasted pork ribs. These were meh! While food was decent, the real star is the atmospheric ambiance. This is an example of a place where the draw is in part being different to the other surrounding options. If there is another group gathering I might consider a return; this especially goes if there is anyone who has not been here before."