Oli’s Thai

Top choice in Oxford


This tiny Thai restaurant is a bit of a trek from town, a mile down Iffley Rd, but it’s absolutely worth the effort. The short menu changes frequently, with standouts including turmeric prawns and pork belly with rice. Tables, especially on the sunny terrace, get booked up months in advance, but they usually squeeze in a few walk-ins.


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