Oli's Thai

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “Gets incredibly booked up but managed to find us a table outside. Probably the best Thai food I have ever eaten. So fresh and uncomplicated”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “A superb Thai restaurant, with excellent food, and service. I love that dishes are a little bit different. I have never had duck panang before, and it was delicious. The green curry was good, but nowhere near as good as the duck panang. We didn't have a reservation, so we showed up right at 5 pm when it opened and snagged on of the two walk-in tables.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Popped by for one of our first lunches out with our sleeping newborn in the pram. I’ve been here in the past, and (as a Thai person myself) can confidently give them a 2/5 for food. Nothing special, but we thought it would be a nice excursion for a quick lunch. Arriving at Oli’s (which was completely empty), we opted for a seat outside. A staff member came out and told us children were not welcome and we would be unable to dine there. While I do understand this discriminatory restaurant practice for fine dining, or even dinner time at a run of the mill establishment, it was shocking to see this policy in place at a restaurant (a deli, at that) at this level. No one appreciates a disruptive child during an expensive meal out, but to bar families hoping to enjoy a casual weekday lunch (outdoors, even) from dining is reprehensible. There are plenty of better options in Oxford where patronage is appreciated rather than turned away.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Fabulous tasty Thai with exceptional flavours of Thailand and just the right amount of spice… each dish is different with aromas from the kitchen and the quirky tables and chairs giving the quaint small restaurant great vibes. Can’t wait to revisit… thank you to the team at Olis for a superb lunch celebration 🙏🥳”

• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “Super! Great food (pork salad was my fav), great service and a very intimate, cosy ambience. Def recommend!”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Wow, amazing - out-of-this-world tasty food, excellent and friendly service and pretty special lattes! Can’t recommend enough, good thing we don’t live in this part of town, otherwise I’d probably be there every day they have food on. Favourites today were the aubergine curry and the stir-fried pork, although everything that comes out of this kitchen is truly magical! And so were the coffees - seriously good stuff, don’t think I have had such a great latte in ages. Thank you to everyone at Elle’s looking after us today! We had a special bday celebration today and everyone at Elle’s today was so very accommodating and kind to our group. One of us was coeliac and it was great that many of the options were gluten-free for them. Now, when can we go back next?”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Not local and been meaning to go. Was worth the effort. Lovely staff giving great advice as I know nothing about Thai cooking. Decent portions, made to order. Loved the subtle flavours in the curry. Will return.”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 years ago

  “Only a matter of time before Oli's Thai get their first star... Not only the best restaurant in Oxford, but the best Thai food I've tried. Simply delicious. The menu is concise, taking full advantage of seasonal produce. Oli's Thai has beautifully balanced dishes served in a relaxed, non-pretentious and cosy environment. A family run place with friendly staff, and owners passionate about delivering outstanding Thai cuisine. The menu has ample choice for vegans too. The take out menu means we can continue to enjoy this treasure during lock-down. Cannot recommend highly enough.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·8 years ago

  “We found this place when we googled for a place to eat in Oxford, we are Thai and we were excited to see many websites highly reccomended this Oli's Thai. We were so lucky to get the spots without booking. The food was good, the service was excellent. Eventhough the food does not taste exactly like the food in Thailand but it's still very good.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·8 years ago

  “I was initially excited to dine here as I had repeatedly failed to get a table in the past. This probably added to my disappointment. Both the salad and main had a very strong taste. The salad was extremely sour and the main very salty and spicy - almost felt like I was losing my sense of taste as I was eating! I had only finished half of the main when I had finished the rice. On the bright side, the atmosphere was nice and the staff were friendly. It's not fair to judge the restaurant based on only two dishes, but I can't see myself returning any time soon.”

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