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    Elephant Thai Restaurant

    3.2 (188 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Casual
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Selena d.

    food is not bad (but also not exceptional), service is good, the indoor decor is cute. however, there are a lot of flys around and they're pretty annoying.

    Basil chili
    Christina X.

    Got take out once a year ago and was not impressed. Thought I'd give it another chance last week and again, was disappointed. My beijing-born husband was craving his favorite comfort food, American orange chicken! Yes, even real chinese people crave American Chinese food sometimes. Being as this is a Thai restaurant and not Chinese, I wasn't expecting it to be anything above average, but even so, it was disgusting! Soggy and bready on the outside and dry as the Sahara on the inside. The sauce had a very strange slimy consistency. Hands down the worst we've ever had - it was worse than an orange chicken lean cuisine. The larb gai is pretty good - though I've yet to have "bad" larb gai before. I also got pad Thai with shrimp, which was pretty decent and standard. We ordered a chili basil entree with tofu and veg which was also decent but we wish there was more tofu in it. Overall, everything was verrrry sweet. Restaurant rice usually isn't good but this one was exceptional in its sogginess. There were areas of the rice that were totally homogeneous and there was no sign of individual rice grains anymore. I don't know how anyone can expect people to eat rice like this lol; we tossed it and used our own.

    Pad thai, drunken noodpe and drunken fried rice.
    Jenny S.

    There is an Elephant Thai in Richmond downtonw area but I prefer this locatiom for superior customer service and food quality. I usually get pad thai and drunken noodle, both of which are always good. I also got drunken fried rice this time but found it a little too spicy even for my Korean self. Portions are generous and takeout orders are packed well. Complemetary egg rolls were small but delicious!

    Tom Kha Tofu
    Sue F.

    This was my first time trying Elephant Thai and I think this will be my go-to Thai delivery from now on. As a Korean person I appreciate fish sauce and this place doesn't go light. Or on coconut and lime juice. We ordered a couple of things, Chicken Larb, Jasmine Rice, Tom Kha soup and Fresh shrimp rolls. And a Shirley Temple. I thought it was cool when the food arrived from GrubHub that the straw was sealed and taped with a tamper proof seal. The utensils are really good and sturdy. I was surprised because generally when you get take out utensils, they're so flimsy and you can't get anything on the fork or spoon! So yay for that. The chicken larb was tasty and had a good level of heat without being overwhelming or painful. Thai hot can be very very hot. This was jusssst right. The only thing I didn't like was that there was shredded iceberg lettuce under the larb and so when it soaks in the lime juice, it breaks down fast and becomes soggy. Soggy, soggy iceberg lettuce is awful. I wish they used cabbage. It's more traditional and it holds up to the acids in the larb. Still tho. So tasty. The Tom Kha soup has button mushrooms, not straw mushrooms. A little cilantro. There are no other vegetables or anything, it's pretty simple. I ordered it with tofu tho you can order it with whatever protein you like. The Fresh rolls were very good, I just didn't like that both ends of the roll are open, so when you're eating them, a lot of filling gets squished out of the end of one side instead of being safely tucked in like a burrito. The filling is shrimp, iceberg lettuce, carrots, cilantro. There was no rice noodles, just iceberg lettuce as filling. I appreciate this because some places use the rice noodles and they're so filling you can't eat anything else. The peanut sauce was thin and there weren't any crushed peanuts in it. That was a little disappointing but I'll live.

    Angela F.

    Been here a few times. In reading other reviews, I don't believe that it deserves the rep others have given. Overall, I've have positive experiences here & the service is very attentive and kind. Plenty of veggie options, but I don't think the Thai Coffee was as good as it could have been. Terrible music choices in the background, but I don't think that's a selling point. The food is a reasonable price, especially if you come for lunch. Not my favorite place ever, but I've come to appreciate it. :)

    Red snapper.
    Pam W.

    This wasn't my favorite but I am grateful they are open for delivery during the COVID-19 outbreak. We ordered a few different dishes to share, including drunken noodles, red snapper and tonkotsu ramen. It was just okay. My husband thought the red snapper was off and perhaps had hung around the restaurant too long.

    Green Curry (top) & Pad Woon Sen (bottom)
    Nora C.

    Elephant Thai Ratings: 3.9/5 Food: 4.25/5 - Decided to get takeout for dinner with my sister. I got the green curry with chicken and shrimp. The proteins were cooked well and tender. Especially enjoyed the shrimps, they were pretty big in size. The veggies such as the bell peppers, bamboo shoots, and eggplants were all fresh. Love the green curry sauce, super creamy and tasted perfectly after I dump all my rice into it. It was tasty and super flavorful, definitely my top comfort food from a Thai place. The only downside was the rice. It was kind of moist, a little too wet for me, so was not a good texture. The pad woon sen with chicken and shrimp was good too. Protein quality was consistent. The clear noodles were cooked perfectly. The veggies such as corn, carrots, and onions added some good crunch to this dish. It was yummy and deliciously good. The only thing is the tomatoes in there was too big and sour, probably better if they switch it to like Napa cabbage or something. Overall, a solid Thai food place. Ambiance: 3.5/5 - Located in the Regal cinema shopping center, right next to this other Thai placed called Yaya's cookbook (I'd recommend too). They have a pretty extended COVID setup still with tables spread away from each other. There is a good system in place for picking up DoorDash orders. When I went to go pick up my order, I saw the interior was quite clean and brightly lit with tables, chairs, and booths available. There are no outdoor seating though, but usually no wait at this place. Price: 5/5 - Portions are generous for dining in and a great spot for Thai takeout. The chicken and shrimp green curry was $13.95 and the chicken and shrimp pad woon sen was $13.50. Most importantly is they give you six shrimps, that's amazing. The total came up to be around $30 after tax. A steal for Thai food in Henrico. There's was also $5 off Doordash if you're ordering from there for the first time, so actually really good value, and total end up to be $25. Service: 4/5 - The service was good, but nothing too special about it. The staffs are nice and were pretty good about social distancing and COVID precautions. For dining-in, they still serve food in takeout containers for easy disposal and sanitation purposes. The food was packed well for takeouts, food was hot and cooked fast, so overall pretty good transaction there. BLUF: This is my go to Thai restaurant for Green Curry. Tasty green curries, decent potion sizes, and fresh ingredients. I do not know why this place only has a three star, but definitely underrated and worth over a three star rating. This place is growing on me, and I will return again for sure.

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    Really freaking good . Great curry and the tom yum was fantastic . Also super nice staff and prompt to bring my drinks

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    Food was amazing, very flavorful and everything was correct in my DoorDash order. Best crab rangoons I have ever had

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