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Head towards the eastern edges of the Cotswolds near Abingdon-on-Thames and you'll discover Hugomango's The Thai in the village of Shippon, a modern restaurant that does authentic Thai food really well.
If you've spent the day walking the Thames path or exploring Abingdon's Abbey and museum, this is exactly the kind of place to settle in for a proper meal. The kitchen takes traditional techniques seriously, working with fresh ingredients to deliver the full range of Thai classics—aromatic curries, spicy stir-fries, noodle dishes that actually taste like they should, and proper starters. There's no pretension here, just good food and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that works equally well for a casual dinner or something a bit more special. The village location makes it convenient if you're based in Abingdon, and it's also close enough to Oxford that you might want to make the short drive to eat away from the city centre crowds. It's the sort of spot that fills a genuine gap in the area, bringing something genuinely different to the local dining scene while staying accessible and unpretentious about it.
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