Review on Edamame

Edamame is a small Japanese restaurant in the University City of Oxford and as such is a popular haunt for students and tourists alike. It gets it's name from a fresh green soy bean that is salted, eaten straight from the pod and is served as an appetizer. Situated in a quiet residential street, this informal restaurant is much in demand due to the authenticity of the cuisine and the very reasonable prices. There is a no booking policy. so it is not unusual to have to queue for a seat in this brightly lit, somewhat cramped eatery.

They offer three menus, one for lunch, a sushi menu on Thursdays evenings and an evening menu on Fridays and Saturdays. There is a basic choice of one house red or white wine, sake, Choya, a chilled fruity and aromatic Japanese plum wine, Japanese beer or Japanese cocktails.

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Cuisine

Japanese

Restaurant Opening Times

Lunch: 11.30 - 2.30pm Wed-Sat (12.00 -3.30pm Sun)
Dinner: 5.00 - 8.30pm Thu-Sat

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Facilities at Edamame

  • Vegetarian menu
  • Family Friendly

Address

Edamame
15 Holywell Street
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX1 3SA

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Edamame Sample Menu

edamame's "evening menu"
served on Friday and Saturday evenings only

we recommend you SHARE A SELECTION OF DISHES to enjoy a wider range of flavours

bowls of RICE and SOUP are NOT INCLUDED - they are available in the "side orders" section
(M) contains meat (P) is suitable for pescatorians (fish eating vegetarians)
(G) gluten-free (V) is suitable for vegetarians (no meat, no fish)
(G)** gluten-free ON REQUEST (V)** can be made suitable for vegetarians ON REQUEST

meat dishes
chikin katsu(M)
fresh free range chicken breast fillet, breaded and deep fried, served with a fruity dipping sauce ............................. £7.00
shogayaki(M)
stir fried strips of pork loin marinated in soy and ginger ...............................………….............................................. £6.00
chikin karaage(M)
fresh free range chicken breast chunks, marinated in soy and ginger, and deep fried ................................................ £6.00
tonkatsu(M)
tender pork cutlet, breaded and deep fried, served with a fruity dipping sauce ......................……............................. £7.00
beef(M)
our beef special of the day, please look for details posted on the walls ................................................................…... £8.00
(bowls of RICE and SOUP are NOT INCLUDED - they are available in the "side orders" section)

fish dishes
satsumaage(P) (G)
selection of pan-fried japanese fish cakes, served with edamame's home-made sweet chilli dipping sauce ............… £6.00
ikanoshogayaki(P)
tender squid pieces, marinated in soy and ginger and stir fried (can be made a little spicy if desired !) ..................... £6.00
samonbatayaki(P) (G)**
juicy chunks of fresh salmon fillet, pan-fried with butter and japanese seasoning .......................……….................... £8.00
takoyaki(P)
octopus pieces in small "pancake balls", topped with seaweed powder, dried fish flakes and sauce ...…................... £6.00
samon furai(P)
large, fresh salmon fillet in japanese breadcrumbs, deep fried, served with a fruity dipping sauce ............................. £8.00
samon teri(P)
fresh salmon fillets, marinated and poached in "edamame-style" teriyaki sauce ................……................................. £8.00(M) contains meat (P) is

vegetable dishes
kinpira gobo(P)
stir fried shredded burdock root, seasoned with sesame seeds and sweetened soy ................……............................... £3.00
amaitamagoyak(G)** (P) (V)**
omelette made with free range eggs, cooked with soy and sweetened wine seasoning ..…………............................... £5.00
yasai tofu itame(vegetable stir-fry) (G) (P) (V)**
carrots, mange toute, baby corn, oriental chives, beansprouts and tofu chunks, stir fried ................................……... £6.00
bata horensoG) (P) (V)**
baby spinach, pan fried lightly with butter and japanese seasoning ........................................……...........…….......... £4.00
jaga bata(G)** (P) (V)**
pan fried baby potato chunks, in butter, garlic and japanese seasoning ......................................……...........…......... £3.00
tofu steak(P) (V)**
tofu slices cooked in "edamame's" sweetened soy and vinegar, with grated mild mooli radish and leeks …............... £6.00
agedashidofu(P)
crispy deep fried tofu chunks, served in "edamame's" sweetened soy, topped with grated mild mooli radish,
dried fish flakes, chopped leeks and a little freshly-grated ginger .............................................………..........…......... £6.00
(bowls of RICE and SOUP are NOT INCLUDED - they are available in the "side orders" section)

salads
yasai sarada(V) (G)** (is gluten-free without the dressing)
mixed salad with a tasty savoury japanese dressing, sprinkled with toasted white sesame seeds ...........…….............. £3.00
kaiso sarada (V) (G)** (is gluten-free without the dressing)
assorted soft seaweeds on a bed of fine strips of white cabbage, with japanese dressing and leeks ....……................ £3.00
sunomono(V)
wakame seaweed and chopped cucumber, served in a sweetened vinegar and sesame marinade .......….................... £3.00
daikon sarada (V) (G)** (is gluten-free without the dressing)
finely shredded strips of mild mooli radish, with a savoury dressing and tiny strips of dried seaweed ……................ £3.00
horenso ohitash (V)**
spinach leaves and sesame seeds in a savoury marinade, sprinkled with dried fish flakes topping .......…..............… £3.00

side orders
edamame(G) (V) our signature dish !
delicious and addictive, succulent green baby soy beans - pop them from their pods and enjoy !
we highly recommend you try some as a starter while we prepare your other selections .............. £3.00
tsukemono (G) (V)
mixed pickled vegetables - a crunchy accompaniment to your meal ....…….…………………...........…….……........ £3.00
hiyayakko(G) (V)**
chilled tofu chunks topped with chopped leeks, grated ginger sprinkled with dried fish flakes topping ....................... £3.00
morokyu(G) (V)
cucumber sticks, served with dipping pastes of miso and japanese plum .................................………........................ £3.00
negi natto(G)** (V)**
sticky, fermented soy beans, topped with a sprinkling of chopped leeks - an acquired taste for some ! ..…................. £2.00
japanese rice (G) (V)
small bowl of rice - we recommend one bowl of rice per person, which is also used traditionally as a plate .............. £2.00
miso soup (G) (P)
traditional home-made miso soup, topped with a sprinkling of chopped leeks (contains a little fish stock) …............. £2.00
chilli sauce (V)
edamame's home-made sweet chilli dipping sauce, topped with a sprinkling of chopped leeks .........…..........…........ £1.00drinks

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

Edamame Christmas Menu

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

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