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Niche market, hours are kinda odd because the campus. Food meets the price point but unfortunately they ran out of salmon which kinda got rid of a thi…
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The only problem is space. We went there for lunch and were low on time, so we took the forst opportunity when they were able to clear a table for us.…
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Every Thursday is sushi night. This is the bible we (who work down the road) live by. Be it rain or shine, snow or an hour long queue, if there is Eda…
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4 Reviews on “Edamame”
Niche market, hours are kinda odd because the campus. Food meets the price point but unfortunately they ran out of salmon which kinda got rid of a third of the menu
The only problem is space. We went there for lunch and were low on time, so we took the forst opportunity when they were able to clear a table for us. Two of us shared a table with four others, and it was not really pleasant to eat surrounded by strangers. But it was worth the food. Everything was delicious and portions were huge. I will most definitely visit again!
Every Thursday is sushi night. This is the bible we (who work down the road) live by. Be it rain or shine, snow or an hour long queue, if there is Edamame’s sushi on the other side of it, it’s worth it. Especially if you love raw fish.First of all, their salmon nigiri comes with a generous fish to rice ratio. This is extremely important. The salmon is also so fresh it has a texture that offers up just enough firmness to sink your teeth into satisfactorily before it melts, almost like butter, in your mouth. Next, the unagi (eel) nigiri, seasoned with a sweet soy paste, is one of their must-have specials. The availability of these specials (unagi nigiri, spicy tuna and more) are made known to diners on flimsy pieces of paper pinned to the wall, and customers who have yet to order sit (and queue) in silent fear of them being taken down…When we go we order (quite frankly) disgusting amounts of sushi, and leave with a stomach so heavy we sometimes take rest on the steps of the Bodleian.Be mindful of their limited opening times and very specialised menus; they typically only open during University term time (because they are just that good). I have heard that their menu for other days are good as well.Disclaimer: No, I was not paid to write this review.
Okay homely food. To be honest, I was majorly disappointed after my first visit. Reading reviews online and seeing the long line of patiently waiting patrons built up very high expectations. Vegetarian dishes tend to be very bland, which is very disappointing. Had far better Japanese at many different restaurants in and out of Japan. Having said that, it’s one of the very few (decent) Japanese restaurants in Oxford, and the service is great, so I go back for late lunch from time to time.