Oli's Thai & Elle’s Deli

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.

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.

Was driving past and there happened to be a free parking space opposite and a free table. ended up having an impromptu confit duck panang which was just as amazing as we remembered. we bought two slices of spanish tortilla for our tea and some other treats as gifts for friends. one of our fave places in oxford.

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.

My family (living here in uk) thinks it is arguably one of the tastiest and authentic thai food they’ve tasted in uk. highly recommended.