Kibou Oxford

Name: Kibou Oxford
Address: 11-12 Little Clarendon St, Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, OX1 2HP
Telephone: 01865 597659
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (23)

£26 to £40

Japanese

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

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2 people

Apr 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

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
01865 597659
Website
https://kibou.co.uk/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Private dining room with space for up to 12 covers.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

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.
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
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.

What 23 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

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

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 offers a vibrant atmosphere with "brilliant service" and "fantastic food." Diners rave about the "gorgeous food," "beautiful interior," and the knowledgeable staff. Highlights include the dynamite prawn tacos and teriyaki mains, perfect for sharing. Despite occasional slow service due to busyness, the experience is "highly recommended" for Japanese cuisine lovers.

23 Reviews

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Nina
Oxford1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, very friendly and helpful service. Will definitely come again
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Bronwen
London1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great birthday meal. The restaurant looks lovely. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and friendly. The food tasted delicious and was good quality. They even gave me a slice of cake for my birthday! We had a fantastic evening to remember. Definitely recommend.
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martin
Oxford7 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
My nigiri rice did not stick to the fish the rest of the food and experience was average
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Serena
Oxford12 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food. Waitress was very helpful in selecting dishes from the menu. Service was a little slow because they were very busy, but that also added to the ambience, so can’t complain.
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Chloe
Yorkshire7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gorgeous food and brilliant service as always. Thank you Kibou for another lovely evening.
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avril
Oxford1 review
4.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and a great table with beautiful benches rather than chairs. Excellent, helpful, friendly service - gave great information and advice as it was our first visit to Kibou. Food was really good and pretty good value. My only suggestion was that the lighting was variable and quite dim so quite hard to read the menu! We would definitely visit again.
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Nigel
Oxford2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service by Cat and the food was really well presented and tasted brilliant. Very good menu and each was well explained when asked. This was my second visit and it definitely encouraged a return.
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Nicola
London12 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing small plates (definitely try the dynamite prawn tacos!) but the teriyaki mains are huge! Share one between two. All delicious though.
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Sebastian
London1 review
2.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Poor food quality, poor service, much better japanese restaurants in Oxford.
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Robin VIP
London27 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful interior, the staff are very welcoming and helped guide through the menu. The food was divine and exactly what we imagined it to be. I highly highly recommend a visit, it’ll be a lovely experience.
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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 23 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

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
Order direct

Website
https://kibou.co.uk/
Phone number
01865 597659
Private party facilities
Private dining room with space for up to 12 covers.

Kibou Oxford

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Japanese Afternoon Tea

Teishoku Set Lunch - £17.50

Vegetarian Japanese Afternoon Tea

Menu

What 23 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Kibou Oxford offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Kibou Oxford restaurant rated?

Is Kibou Oxford currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information