This spot on St Clement's seems to have been in a state of continuous change recently, but The Coconut Tree, the new Sri Lankan restaurant, is hopefully there to stay. The Coconut Tree was born in Cheltenham in 2016, and has now opened branches in Bristol, and of course, Oxford. I can't vouch for their interior, as we enjoyed a takeaway meal, stylishly presented in simple cardboard boxes, but I can speak for the quality of the food. The menu is simple and light-hearted, reminding you that the mixed fried rice will cause 'NO DRAMA', and that the mushrooms are 'Only for Vegans!!'. There isn't the vast variety that you might expect from an Indian or a Chinese takeaway, but it is definitely more upmarket than your average takeaway.

The boxes are quite small, which is perfect for sharing this new (to me) experience of Sri Lankan cuisine. We tried a selection of their dishes, the highlights of which were the Pineapple Curry cooked in coconut milk (like a pina colada that you eat) and the Cheesy Colombo (sticky fried cheese cubes, which were very moreish). This restaurant is a great introduction to Sri Lankan cuisine, and I'll definitely be going back to explore more dishes again.