The White Horse Thai

Where do I even start? This restaurant is amazing! From the friendly and quick staff to the delicious Thai dishes on the menu, The White Horse has won me over. I tried the prawn Pengnan with coconut rice and it was perfectly seasoned, taking me straight to rural Thailand. I would highly recommend this place to all my friends and family. The White Horse has definitely made Oxfordshire a better place. A big thank you to the staff for making tonight a memorable experience!

My friends and I have frequented this pub/restaurant multiple times and even ordered takeout during lockdown. Every time, we have always had a satisfying and tasty Thai meal. We began our meal with pancake rolls as an appetizer, which were delicious. For our main dish, we chose the Phad Prig Chicken, which was absolutely delightful, just like the rest of the food at this establishment. The restaurant has a cozy, intimate atmosphere with around 10 tables and the staff are very friendly.

I have visited this restaurant multiple times in the past and have always given it a 5-star rating for its delicious Thai cuisine and excellent service. During my most recent visit, the food was up to its usual high standards - Duck Rolls with a sweet dip for starters and a Chicken Massaman curry for my main course. However, the service was disappointingly poor on this occasion. There was no issue with the starter, but the trouble began with the main course. I overheard the waitress deliver our food to the table next to us, thinking it was a mistake. After a long wait and multiple attempts to inquire about our meal, the owner explained that it had been mistakenly given to the wrong table. Despite being provided with multiple sets of hot plates, our entrees did not arrive promptly. Eventually, I spotted my meal sitting on the bar where the waitress had left it while she answered a phone call, so I had to retrieve it myself. The owner apologized and offered us a complimentary drink, but it was a disappointing experience overall with the worst service I can recall. There was no follow-up to ensure that everything was satisfactory with our meal, and we were not even bid farewell upon leaving. It is unclear whether the staff were inexperienced or if it was simply an off night for the restaurant.

Very friendly atmosphere, very nice vibe. We used to live in SE Asia and so we are quite finicky about Thai food. We had the Tom Yum soup, could have been more spicy but we forgot to ask for more spice! It was delicious anyway the prawns were plump and fresh. Then I had the chef special seafood, generous portions , Full to the brim with seafood with a delicious sauce. My husband had a very tender (extra spice added) duck curry. Then as a added bonus the chef brought out his own chicken curry which is to die for , fragrant with spices and fresh flavour , and even though we were so full , we ate it!

Excellent food and service on a spur of the moment visit. Food was fresh flavours were amazing. Very welcoming host.