The Coconut Tree Oxford

Sitting on a busy street corner at the foot of South Park, The Coconut Tree is hardly reminiscent of Sri Lanka but step inside and the aroma of sambol, spices and kotthu will instantly transport you to a market stall in Colombo. Roughly hewn wooden tables, plain enamel dishes and patient staff willing to explain every dish on the menu combine to give it a wonderfully relaxed vibe. It’s best to arrive in a group and order as many dishes as you can so you get to taste them all - they’re that good.

This Daily Info favourite is responsible for bringing both Sri Lankan street food and a party atmosphere to St Clements. The Coconut Tree's menu is full of naturally occurring vegan and vegetarian cuisine rich in Ceylon spices, all made from recipes that go back generations. Though the Oxford branch of this mini-chain only celebrated its first birthday in November, it's already made quite the impression.

Sri-Lankan food fills the menu at The Coconut Tree – from curries and noodles to salads, there are plenty of dishes to choose between, even if you’re vegan. The pineapple curry is a particular favourite amongst locals, though we adore the fiery sri-tato dish (spicy fried potatoes, in case you couldn’t work that out). Grab a cocktail and enjoy the evening mulling over good times and even better food.

Coconut Treeis on the edge of town (St Clements) and brings to Oxford what there was absolutely none of before: Sri Lankan food!. The Coconut Tree came to life when the owners decided to share their home cuisine with us Oxfordians. I’m so glad they did: the hoppers (crispy egg pancakes) and kottu (meat, veg and roti in a delicious messy pile) brought back wonderful memories of my trip to Sri Lanka.

The Coconut Tree menu is a great combination of small and large Sri Lankan dishes, from vegan options to great fish, dairy, and a variety of meats. The drink menu features cocktails that use ingredients like elderflower, cardamom, and nettle. The prices are reasonable, and on top of that, from Monday to Wednesday all food is 50% off when you eat in, until the end of January 2023.

This atmospheric restaurant brings Sri-Lankan street food to the UK. Located just outside the city centre in East Oxford, it offers eat-in and takeaway food that is authentic and delicious. Food is cooked fresh daily, and there is a variety of veggie options available such as veggie kottu and pick and mix dishes like coconut sambal, red lentil dhal and stir-fried chickpeas.

The Coconut Tree is a Sri Lankan food style restaurant that has a variety of dishes vegan food, or dishes that can be easily made vegan. Some of these dishes include vegetable curries, spicy chickpeas, and vegan kottu roti, all cooked to a high standard. With a buzzing atmosphere, this restaurant has really fast service and staff who are energetic and make the place fun.

The Coconut Tree offers Sri Lankan street food in a very lively, brick-accented Sri Lankan environment. Close to the River Cherwell and only a short distance away for the historical architecture of the University of Oxford, and its neighbouring colleges, this restaurant is in a prime location for a Sri Lankan meal after a day checking out what Oxford has to offer.

I never say this in reviews but this was honestly the best meal I've had in a long long time!. The staff greeted us when we arrived and talked us through the menu helping with vegan gluten-free options-of which there were loads. The food was exceptional and the Ice teas and cocktails were great, our server Sara (or Saha) was very friendly and attentive.

The Coconut Tree prides itself on explosive flavors (in a good way). While South Asian food can often be very heavy, The Coconut Tree is full of extremely fresh flavors, with a heavy dose of vegetables and fish. As you would expect from a Sri Lankan restaurant, I love the hoppers (you’ll want the egg hopper) and kotthu (with the best chopped up rotti).

Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with a diverse menu and refreshing drinks, perfect for a relaxed outing or special occasion. I never say this in reviews but this was honestly the best meal I've had in a long long time!. The staff greeted us when we arrived and talked us through the menu helping with vegan gluten-free options-of which there were loads.

If Sri Lankan food is something you like, this is the best restaurant in Oxford to be at. From aromatic staples that transport you to the streets of Sri Lanka, don't forget to try the curries, rotis and hoppers. The vegetarians and vegans have plenty of options to choose from, and the meals are all small plates, tapa sized.

The Handle Bar, Oxford – Another firm favourite, where it’s many vegan and veggie fans flock to dine under the bicycles ordering coconut pancake stacks or SHAKSHUKA harissa roasted tomato, onion and pepper, Greek salad, feta, Mayfield free range fried egg and seeded sourdough https://www.handlebaroxford.co.uk

If you have never heard of or tried Sri Lankan street food, you are missing out. The menu is a great combination of small and large dishes that resemble a tapas style. Staying true to their Sri Lankan roots they have 16 vegan options plus great fish, dairy, and a variety of meats in an explosion of flavors.

Located on St Clements, The Coconut Tree offers an ‘express lunch’, promising to fill you up with curry, rice and more for just £15 per person!. Available weekdays, 12-4pm. With a large selection of non-spicy, gluten free, veggie and vegan options, there’s something to satisfy everyone’s lunch cravings.

The Coconut Tree on St Clement’s offers delicious Sri Lankan food in a fun and funky setting: £4 for small plates (including hoppers) and £9 for most of the larger meat/veggie dishes. It can be hard to resist their cocktails, but with the £10 offer of the ‘same-cocktail-for two’ you might not have to.

It is a little pricey (although they’re doing Eat Out To Help Out on collections until June) but my goodness it’s a-ma-zing. My weekly Coconut Tree got me through Hilary. The sheer range of vegan options is impressive, there’s four different vegan curries and plenty of other dishes.

The Coconut Tree Oxford serves Sri Lankan cuisine and aims to deliver the best ‘Sri Lankan street food’ to hungry customers.

I can’t decide if my favorite part was the cream tea or Coconut Tree, but I’d recommend just do both.