Oli's Thai

Walk down Magdalen Road towards the Plain and you'll spot Oli's—it's the kind of neighbourhood spot that locals fiercely protect. The room itself is unpretentious, nothing fancy, but that's precisely where the focus lands: on the food. You're getting genuine Thai flavours here, the sort that make you realise how many places nearby are just playing at it. The kitchen knows what it's doing, whether you're after larb that actually tastes alive or curries that build properly on the palate. Prices sit at a very reasonable ££, which means you're not paying East Oxford premium for what feels like genuine cooking.