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KIBOU Oxford main dining room - Kibou Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Kibou Oxford

4.5
4.5
13 Reviews
£26 to £40
Japanese
11-12 Little Clarendon St, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2HP

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Bringing Tokyo-chic to Jericho, KIBOU Oxford on 11-12 Little Clarendon Street fuses vibrant Japanese dining with great design. Expect stunning murals, floral installations, and neon-lit booths in our stylish dining areas, including an open sushi kitchen, cocktail lounge, and lush Japanese garden.
Our diverse menu features beautifully crafted moriawase sushi and sashimi platters, A5 grade wagyu, hearty ramen, crispy tempura and pillowy bao buns, alongside vegan options, teriyaki, katsu curry and a range of Japanese-inspired puds.
Plus, sip signature Japanese cocktails, sake, and whiskies in our beautiful bar and lounge or check out our lunchtime Teishoku set menu for a great value lunch offering in Oxford.
Discover KIBOU's fusion of classic Japanese flavours in a lively setting that feels like a Tokyo hidden gem.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Ramen
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–3:30 am Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room with space for up to 12 covers.
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Japanese Afternoon Tea

    £23.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    PLEASE NOTE: This experience must be booked 48 hours in advance. Beautifully presented 3-tiered Japanese-inspired afternoon tea, featuring tasters of some of our most popular dishes alongside other traditional Japanese sweets. Dive into classics such as tempura prawn California roll, salmon tataki with mango salsa and sea bream nigiri, followed by decadent shichimi chocolate tart, cinnamon & apple gyoza and traditional custard dorayaki with strawberry compôte. Priced at £23 per person - served with a choice of Japanese teas and infusions as standard – such as delicately fragrant jasmine or the sweet and nutty notes of genmaicha – green tea with toasted brown rice. Or why not explore our range of additional drinks packages.
    Japanese Afternoon Tea Photo
  • Vegetarian Japanese Afternoon Tea

    £19.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    PLEASE NOTE: This experience must be booked 48 hours in advance. Beautifully presented 3-tiered Japanese-inspired afternoon tea, featuring tasters of some of our most popular dishes alongside other traditional Japanese sweets. Dive into classics such as mixed vegetable California roll, vegetable temaki and avocado nigiri, followed by decadent shichimi chocolate tart, cinnamon & apple gyoza and traditional custard dorayaki with strawberry compôte. Priced at £19 per person - served with a choice of Japanese teas and infusions as standard – such as delicately fragrant jasmine or the sweet and nutty notes of genmaicha – green tea with toasted brown rice. Or why not explore our range of additional drinks packages.
    Vegetarian Japanese Afternoon Tea Photo
  • Teishoku Set Lunch - £17.50

    £17.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Teishoku is a traditional Japanese set meal comprising of a: Main plate + Sides + Rice + Soup At KIBOU, our lunchtime Teishoko menu includes classics such as prawn tempura, chicken teriyaki or veggie katsu curry. Served with a bowl of furikake rice, edamame beans, pickles, yamagoyaki (Japanese omelette), goma wakame, and a bowl of homemade miso soup. Available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3.30pm - for just £17.50
    Teishoku Set Lunch - £17.50 Photo

What 13 people are saying

Kibou Oxford reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Lively

  • Oxford

    Best Service

  • Oxford

    Best Ambiance

  • Oxford

    Good for business meals

  • Oxford

    Innovative

  • Oxford

    Good for groups

  • Oxford

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Oxford

    Neighborhood gem

  • Oxford

    Romantic

  • Oxford

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kibou Oxford delights with "fantastic food" and "great service." The "ambience was good" and the decor "beautiful," making it a favorite spot in Oxford. Diners appreciate the attentive staff and diverse menu, including "plenty of vegan options." An excellent choice for Asian cuisine enthusiasts seeking a memorable dining experience.

13 Reviews
  1. Peter

    Oxford1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Decided to try out the fixed menu lunch. Both my meal and that of my wife were pretty much perfect. With attentive service and a nice ambience, we will be back : )

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  2. Mark

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time we have been there all has been great !

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  3. Lucy

    Oxford2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely friendly waiting staff. Jasmine looked after us and was great! Menu was a little more limited than I remember from Kibou in Cheltenham, but food was nice. Cocktails delicious and decor beautiful

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  4. Yanwen

    London4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience was good, service was good, would love to see less choices of deep fried dishes but more refreshing and sashimi and sushi choices. The dynamite prawns was on the too salty side. Overall experience was really good. Just grateful of having Asian food in Oxford. ❤️

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  5. Beatriz

    Oxford1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place! Food is incredible and customer service is great. One of my favourite spots in Ox.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Taste and quality is spot on But it’s not cheap £££

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  7. George VIP

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Couldn’t have been better! Already planning to go back

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  8. ben VIP

    Oxford3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and great service! First visit for us and great to have a new addition to the Oxford restaurant scene!

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  9. janetd

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Interesting restaurant , bright lights and a large menu we needed help navigating. Worth checking what order the food arrives. If you want a bit of everything then book for lunchtime rather than evening. Take a jumper as it was quite cold on an evening in February

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  10. George

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Plenty of choice, without impacting the quality. Everything we had was delicious and the service was brilliant, even though it was fully booked and a Saturday night.

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FAQs

Kibou Oxford offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01865 597659.

Kibou Oxford is rated 4.5 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Kibou Oxford

11-12 Little Clarendon St, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2HP

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Oxford
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–3:30 am Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Ramen
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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