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    Thai Elephant Express

    4.1 (1.2k reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    pad thai
    Gina N.

    I love thai elephant! This plaza is always super busy and I ordered ahead on the phone. They quoted me 15 mins and it's ready when I get there. My go to is the medium pad thai with no peanuts. I do also love their pad see ew and pad kee mao as well.

    2 items (garlic chicken)
    Grace F.

    How is this place literally in my hood & I've never been tons of parking because it's located in a huge shopping plaza BUT you better know what your there for & don't think about any where else to eat, because there's so many food options in this plaza. Go ahead and try this place out, if your wondering about this place & want to eat Thai food, you won't be disappointed & your craving will be satisfied. I think the cashier, server is the owner, very friendly & helpful, if you have any questions about the menu. I think the pricing is pretty decent & good for the quality & amount of food you get.

    pad thai
    Mary N.

    Update: This is STILL the best pad thai in the area. Unfortunately, the price has gone up quite a bit ($20 for tofu pad thai **cries**), but I still find myself coming back from time to time. It's just too good! I always recommend calling in beforehand to get the order started while you're driving there.

    Garlic Chicken and Tamarind Fish and Yellow Curry
    Kylee O.

    Thai Elephant has been around for many years and it's one of my favorite grab and go places to eat! We went here again today and absolutely loved it. The plaza it's located in makes it really difficult to find parking because of how small it is compared to all of the yummy stores around it but it's very worth it. The customer service here is amazing! We came in around 12:30 PM and I was super indecisive on what curry to get and the lady let me sample it. We decided on the two item plate with white rice, tamarind fish, and the garlic chicken. My favorite is the tamarind, the sauce is so delicious with the crispy fish. It's sweet and savory at the same time. I also loved the yellow curry. Filled with so much flavor and lots of chicken, potatoes, and carrots. This side was only $5. Total for the box, drink, and curry side was only $21. You cannot beat that price anywhere for the amount of food you get. If you love thai food and want something quick, this is the spot!

    Sweet and sour fish, pad thai, tom kha
    Kristine S.

    Came here for a quick dinner and this was place was an okay hole in the wall place. We got the tom kha, sweet and sour fish, pad thai. Tom kha could use more sourness for my liking. The fish was perfectly cooked and went well with the rice. The pad Thai could use more spice. Service was okay and there's some seating inside.

    Mild Pad Thai.
    Tiffany H.

    WOW, over 10+ years and this place is still as good as ever!!! I remember when this place opened when I was in high school over a decade ago. So, I left America for 3 years and recently came back..I was craving some Pad Thai and looked to see if this place was still open and it was!!! So happy this place is still open. Yay!!! My dad offered to pick up some food from here for me today after hearing me ask about it. He got the spicy chicken pad thai, some chili salmon dish, and garlic chicken.. All three of the dishes he got me were amazing!!! This has to be one of my favorite Thai food places in San Jose!!! I love how after 10+ years their food is as good as ever and they do not skimp on their portions!!! Loveesee Thai Elephant Express!!!

    One item meal with fish
    Jon Z.

    I was in the area and wanted Thai food, and Thai Elephant Express came up on my maps with great reviews, so I went there. The parking lot was super crowded on a Saturday, so keep that in mind if you go on a weekend. The service was very good--since it was my first time I took some time to look over the menu, and they kindly waited for me to order. I got the sweet and sour fish in a one item meal, and it was pretty good! The fish had good texture and the sauce was tasty.

    Veggie Thai basil fried rice
    Billy L.

    I used to go here all the time when I lived in the South Bay. Now that I live in the East Bay, this is one of those spots where I have to stop by if I'm in San Jose and order takeout. This place is in an Asian plaza, and parking is hard to find. Sometimes, it's easier to park on the street facing Target. I've tried a few of their dishes, such as pad thai, spicy fish, and garlic chicken. Spicy fish is delicious, and I highly recommend it if you order a combo box. However, I now order the same thing every time, which is veggie Thai basil fried rice. I'm a big meat eater, but something about their veggie basil fried rice hits differently. I like that it has fried tofu, fried egg, baby corn, bell pepper, and Thai basil. I always order the dish with extra basil and make it medium spicy. I can eat spicy, but I ordered spicy once, and it was too overwhelming. I know pad thai is what most people order here, and it's good, but it's not the best time I've had. I think people like it because of the big portion.

    Pad see ew
    Cloud L.

    Food is yummy with great portion compared to the price. They have a few tables but lean more towards take-out kind of vibe. You can order on the phone before picking up to save time.

    Shrimp
    Shawna M.

    GREAT small business in silver creek! Everyone working there is incredibly nice, the food is incredible flavorful and the portions are generous. The prices are also great as well! Such a staple authentic Thai fast food restaurant in the area. I truly recommend this place!

    THE Best!
    Han M.

    Thai Elephant's Pad Thai NEVER disappoints. I've been going here my whole life and haven't gotten tired of this yet. This place is truly a gem Their basil fried rice is also so good too. The service here is great! Nothing to complain about. You tell them what you want to order, and they attend to that! Ambiance is nice, this place feels more like a take-out rather than sit-down. You can eat your food there though! They have a couple tables, but not m

    Pad see ew, garlic chicken, tamarind fish
    Edna D.

    Food is consistently good for a quick Thai takeout meal. This time, we had pad see ew, and medium-size orders of both garlic chicken and tamarind fish. We've had other dishes before and enjoyed them all. Service is good with in store and phone orders. The restaurant is small and clean. Since there are so many restaurants and boba places around, parking lot can get busy during peak times.

    Curry veggie
    Negar T.

    THAI ELEPHANT Express is a gem! Delicious, authentic food, great customer service, and a nice atmosphere make every visit special. Highly recommend!

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    Ask the Community - Thai Elephant Express

    Do they do catering?

    i'm not very sure, but you could always call in and ask them!

    Are they closed?

    Only on Monday's

    Does this place serve halal meat?

    No.

    Is the pad Thai cooked with peanut oil? Or is there a peanut free option for allergies? Thank you.

    Dear Kim C. No peanut oil is used. Roasted peanut is a condiment which could be ordered without.… Read more

    Are they open right now during Shelter In Place? If they are, what are their hours and how are they accepting orders? Thank you!

    Yes they are open during the shelter in place. You can order in person, they have tape on the floor marking how people should stand 6ft apart. Also, they take phone orders.

    Do they accept American Express Gift Cards?

    No, they only accept master, visa and discovery card

    Is there brown rice available?

    Unfortunately, no there isn't.

    Is the pad thai here dairy free? I have a dairy allergy to milk.

    Its coconut milk not really dairy. I think so.

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