Cockadoo
Pubs and Bars with Restaurants


Nuneham Courtenay, Nr. Oxford, OX44 9NX

Much is made of 'localness' and, at Cockadoo, owner Allan Yeung is just as passionate about this beautifully restored, 18th-Century building's history and place in the community as he is about creating exquisite Oriental cuisine. You can't rush the Cockadoo experience. The dining area is stylish, with classic features enhanced by modern touches - an opulent yet relaxing blend. The mixed sharing starter consisted of a mouth-watering medley of traditional fare, whilst our main courses - beef red curry, roast duck with tamarind sauce and a seafood special of salmon, cod and king prawn rolls - were packed with fragrant and distinctive flavours. Accompaniments of jasmine rice and pad Thai noodles were splendid in their simplicity. Cockadoo's food is stunningly presented and perfectly balanced - and our concluding dishes of mixed ice cream with fresh fruit and cream were no exception. This restaurant deserves success.
Open: Mon-Thurs noon-3pm, 5pm-10.30pm; Fri & Sat noon-3pm, 5pm-11pm; Sun 5pm-10pm