Bankside Bites - (Near Oxfordshire, london)

Heffernan Noél (Noël) Recently, I was very fortunate enough to be invited by the owner of The Mayflower, in Kidlington, to a Chinese Banquet in his restaurant which is currently mainly known and used as a takeaway. The food was prepared by a renowned Oxford Chef, who previously was heavily involved in The Liaison, Paddyfields and the Tong San, these were all known for serving up the most amazing Traditional, Authentic, Cantonese dishes. He is now preparing this style of food and passing on his skills at The Mayflower on a pre-arranged basis. If you are thinking of having a special meal and think that this would be of interest, please contact the restaurant to arrange a meeting, with the owners, to discuss your requirements. The attached photos show a range of dishes, which although in this case included a number of seafood items, can be altered to suit individual needs. The meal that I have highlighted would cost between £50 and £60 per head and the minimum number would be 8 but 10 is ideal.

Sadek Ali I have visited this little hidden gem in Kidlington Oxford last Tuesday with friends for a banquet night and I was amazed how good and authentic the curry tasted and specially for £14.95 per person. 4 course this restaurant was jam packed and yet the ease of service and customer care given by the manager (mahfus )was a class. I strongly recommend diners to go ahead and enjoy this restaurant.

William Drake Absolutely brilliant service! Amazing pizza and really friendly. Sent my order via whatsapp and confirmed they take card payment. Brilliant selection of toppings. I would highly recommend this to anyone! Such good value, cant wait for my next visit!

Sal V We booked In Anita’s Kitchen to celebrate a friend’s 50th birthday and it turned out to be one of the most special dining experiences we’ve ever had. There were six of us and Anita welcomed us into her home like old friends. The setting is intimate and relaxed, which made the whole evening feel incredibly comfortable and personal. Anita prepared a beautiful 7-course vegetarian menu, cooking each dish in front of us and talking us through the ingredients, techniques and little tips that make such a difference. It felt like a cross between a private supper club and a hands-on cooking masterclass, but without any pressure, just pure enjoyment. Every course was delicious, thoughtfully put together and full of flavour, and the pacing of the evening was perfect. What really made it extra special, though, was Anita herself: warm, knowledgeable, and a genuinely wonderful host who made everyone feel included and at ease. It was a wholesome, memorable experience and such a unique way to celebrate a milestone birthday. If you’re looking for something more personal than a restaurant and love great freshly cooked food, I can’t recommend this experience highly enough. Thank you Anita! Sailesh

Anthony Browne Found this diamond of a restaurant on a trip to Oxford. We were warmly welcomed and then exposed to probably the best curry experience Ive had in a long time. There is a slimmed down menu which ensures what you get is a uniquely made dish. The service was fantastic and the food exquisite The onion bhajis presented in such a beautiful way and tasted delicious The sea bass curry was excellent. Please go and visit. Its wonderful and not expensive.