Thai Elephant

4.4 (448 reviews)

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Rika M.

The best I can give this place is 3 stars based on last night's dining experience. And it was mostly based on the service. It looked quite ambient as we walk up. Once inside, it looked cute as well. We did see matching decors throughout the restaurant. People were welcoming. We were immediately sat. The menu has a large selection of food. They have a separate menu for drinks (they were calling it the wine list but I am pretty sure they have other types of drinks.) I saw a display of wine bottles near the register which I walked up and looked at. From the famous budget brands to somewhat high end, the selection seemed good (however, we didn't have any drinks.) I had the (deep fried) cod dish ($29) and he had the (coconut) green curry with chicken. Whereas I found my dish fair (or decent; although the broccoli was a little too done or mushy), his green curry was below satisfactory. The chicken was extremely low quality kind and was very chewy. The curry was watery without distinct flavors. Meh!! Unfortunately, the current rating of 4.5 stars was undoubtedly misleading or misguiding. Well, we were in Kennewick for a quick overnight stay so I don't think we will ever have to eat here. End of story....

Always consistent and tasty!!! Favorites are: Vietnamese Salad Wraps Peanut Sauce Coconut Shrimp Orange Chicken Drunken Noodles Royal Butterflies

Emily N.

We dined in for dinner. We loved the atmosphere with the nice table cloths and plates at the tables. Food is served family style. All the food we got was great. Chicken satay, pot stickers, pork pad Thai and Thai tea. The service was outstanding as well. Very attentive and friendly

Monique T.

Server was knowledgeable about menu and spice levels which was very helpful. Food arrived in a timely manner. Lots of seating availability. Tables not booths. Clean and presentable. Decent pricing, serving amount could be bigger.

Susan R.

Stopped in for lunch, I'm heading to the airport so keeping this short! Great food, awesome service, clean and bright restaurant! I'll be back!

Jose V.

Absolutely delicious! I have been wanting to try this place ever since I moved to the area and I was not disappointed! I have tried many Thai restaurants and want to say this became one of my new favorites because it feels authentic. Very tasty dishes and perfect size portions. The restaurant is quaint and charming. Service was great- staff was on top of it and very attentive. I will definitely come back and I highly recommend!

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Ken D.

8 years ago

I'm just amazed that every time I come here , how good the quality food is . I eat Thai all over the West Coast and can't wait to come back to the Tri City area just to eat at Thai Elephant . read more

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M J.

8 years ago

Service is all ways excellent and the food is amazing. By far the best Thai food in Kennewick.

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Alaina M.

6 years ago

By far the Best orange chicken I've ever had! Super light breading and no veggies. Just orange chicken with a few chunks of oranges. Serves with rice. read more

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Stacey M.

8 years ago

Perfect spiciness measurement for the level that was selected very good food all around had Pad Thai and green curry chicken with white rice and a chicken satay read more

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Erin D.

6 years ago

This is my favorite Thai spot in Kennewick. Drunken noodles or phad Thai are my go to! Salad rolls and Thai coffee are amazing also.

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Steve P.

7 years ago

This is one of the best authentic Thai restaurants in the Tricities area. The food is flavorful and fragrant spicy, with many choices prepared fresh to order. Their curry dishes are well balanced, and royal butterflies are always lightly fried. Some stand out dishes are the Drunken Noodles, Pad Thai, Pumpkin Fried Rice, Panang Curry, Garden Delight, Sizzling Beef, Pad Prik Khing, Garlic & Peppers, and one not on the menu "Ginger Beef" my FAV! Their Chicken Sateh & Coconut Shrimp are also flavorable mentions as well. The friendly and prompt service is exceptional, and the atmosphere is very welcoming, warm and relaxing. Overall, Thai Elephant is the WHOLE package, without breaking the budget. I highly recommend trying them if you are ever in the Tricity area, in Kennewick, WA, off Clearwater. read more

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John C.

11 years ago

Thai Elephant has a lot of things going for me on why I say it's as good as it gets. For one, and the big one, is that it is in walking distance from my apartment. This may not be attractive to everyone, especially in a locale like the Tri-Cities where pretty much everyone drives everywhere, even when it may be a block or a half-mile away. But for people like me that like a casual in the cool of the evening, and live on or near Clearwater by Edison, this is one restaurant that is a real treat to come to. There is an excellent selection of Thai food, great curry, and very tasty eggplant. You can also try their oriental import of alcoholic beverages, which can be a nice way to end a day. Plus the atmosphere is excellent for the price - all things that make it much more than just nice. Indeed, it is quite excellent. read more

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Rachel R.

9 years ago

This is a very nice place. Great ambiance and decor. The food is very fresh and authentic and the staff is exceptionally polite. Great Thai restaurant. read more

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Nita K.

8 years ago

Nice atmosphere, friendly service, delicious fresh food in a convenient location. Family friendly, warm decor and comfortable seating.

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S K.

10 years ago

I loved this place great food done simple!! I like how the lunch menu is setup all a one price deal! I had the drunken noodles with pork and it was done perfectly. I just moved here and this was my first time out. I can't wait to go back and try some of the butterfly rolls or spring rolls!! read more

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Brandy S.

6 years ago

Food is so good! We have ordered multiple times, and the food has always been delicious! We have ordered pad Thai, cashew chicken, orange chicken, green curry, and spring rolls. All delicious! The four-star spicy is a true four-star! Make sure you can handle the heat. My husband loved it! read more

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L A.

9 years ago

My favorite Thai restaurant in Kennewick area. The food is always great, I've never had a bad meal. My favorites are the drunken noodle duck curry. The ambiance is really nice inside, love the plants, good wine list, and fast take out. read more

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Artem S.

8 years ago

Had the Fresh Rolls w/Pad Tai here. Great food and better service. Will be coming here agian.

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Paul L.

6 years ago

Food gloppy. Vegetable overcooked. Bland . No utensils or napkins for takeout order. Nice try.

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Kristine B.

9 years ago

For my son and I, this is our favorite go to night out, but I grab it for take out all the time. Drunken noodles, crispy duck and all the curries are excellent! Live it and they have great local wines. read more

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Jeff F.

6 years ago

Great place for dinner - we dropped in while in Pasco for some work. Food was outstanding!

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John G.

7 years ago

One of the two best Thai restaurants I've eaten at in Washington in 20 years of living in Washington. Fabulous Pad Kra Pao, it was fabulous. Great service and very friendly. My go to restaurant in the Tri-Cities now. read more

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Ashley V.

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I love eating there. I could eat there everyday of the week. There spring rolls are amazing with the peanut sauce. My favorite dish is the green curry with tofu. The way they make their tofu is the best I've had. My boyfriend likes the orange chicken and rice. read more

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James E.

10 years ago

Once I moved here my coworkers raved about this place, so I had to see what all the fuss was about. My wife and I decided to try it one evening and we absolutely love it!! And that's saying a lot seeing that my wife is not the adventurous type at all lol. It's one of our favorite spots in town. Suggestions for dishes would be the drunken noodles, and green or yellow curry. Enjoy read more

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El C.

8 years ago

Everything is delicious with generous portions also great vegan options, even though it's always busy the attendants are very polite and food comes out quickly still tasting fresh read more

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Anna M.

4 years ago

theyre literally so nice every single time, their food is so good and they're also accommodating since i'm vegan. i had covid and ordered to go and my friend went in for me, the next time i went after being sick they checked up on me! so nice always read more

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Giovanna M.

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really great food. the mango sticky rice is SO. GOOD. reasonably priced, and wait for food was never too long.

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LOVE...LOVE....LOVE the drunken noodles with chicken! We tried a Thai fried rice with chicken and pad prik khing that came with a side of rice. The food was fresh and tasted so good. Very nice ambiance with comfy chairs and nice table settings. The place looked pretty clean as well. We will be looking forward to coming back! read more

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Bellamy S.

8 years ago

Had lunch there yesterday the prices were good and the atmosphere was nice and peaceful. I had the chicken pad Thai and my boyfriend had the seafood yakisobi. Both were delicious. Will definitely be back for lunch. read more

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Dennis W.

9 years ago

Absolutely fantastic. The spicy basil fried rice is definitely worth the try.

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A V.

9 years ago

The Thai tea is the best and the food portions are great. I couldn't finish it but it's fine I had breakfast for the next day read more

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Tammy W.

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9 years ago

Yummy food. We had the drunken noodles and kao soi. The mango with sticky rice was very good.Make sure you tell them how hot you want it so it doesn't come too spicy. Both dishes had excellent flavor. The place is clean and the service is friendly and the food came promptly. It was a 100* day and it was cooler than outside but still about 80* in the restaurant. We brought small fans with us which made it bearable for eating.. For this reason I took one star off. read more

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Mika M.

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Little authentic gem. I highly recommend the panang and yelling curry! Excellent service and cozy atmosphere.

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Amanda L.

9 years ago

Good. Came here for dinner while in town for a conference. Very nice furnishings and service was good. Slight mishap with getting our neighbors spring rolls, but other than that service was fine. We're used to a different style of Thai food (see Our Thai House in Spokane, or Phonthip Thai in North Spokane). So far we haven't found anything that matches those restaurants, and that is what I compare with. They only have a 1-4 spice scale, I ordered a 2 based on this but should have ordered a 3. Overall decent, but pretty standard Thai food. read more

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J T.

8 years ago

Clearly to the weary traveler and a Thai Food lover, this establishment hit the mark! We ordered take out, I asked for hot and was not disappointed. The menu is short but if asked they can alter to your expectation. It was great food and to us such a great comfort. I am a Thai Elephant fan. read more

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Jeff M.

9 years ago

A bit of a pad thai connoisseur, and this is one of the best I've had in a long time! Great flavors and quick service. Will definitely be back! read more

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Cait T.

9 years ago

Our absolute favorite place for Thai in the Tri-Cities. I'm a sucker for their veggie tofu pad Thai and my husband loves the pad see ew. The service is wonderful when we eat in, and we rarely wait when we call in for carry out. read more

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Ess P.

7 years ago

Our overall favorite restaurant in the TriCities. Great thai food which is consistent every time. The owners are wonderful and the ambience is great for a date night- beautiful interior and good music. Try the curries, pad thai or drunken noodles. The fresh rolls with avacado come with a killer peanut sauce. Everything is good. Thai iced tea is delicious here. Kid friendly too. read more

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Christopher L.

10 years ago

I just had the best red curry in all the tri-cities, that's the only thing I eat when I go there so not able to judge anything else, but this evening I went with a coworker and he said his food wasn't out of this world 5 stars like I was raving it to be, so I'm obligated to only give 4 stars this trip, the service was good and as always very polite I highly recommend the red curry read more

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This restaurant is always consistent. Always friendly, fast and exquisitely delicious. Have had pad Thai, drunken noodles, tom yum, spring rolls, curry, all amazing. If you haven't been here then you have to check it out. A gem in kennewick. read more

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Susanna D.

7 years ago

Favorite Thai place in the TriCities. Drunken noodle with beef and chicken fried rice are our go to! The service is always great, I've been coming here for over 4 years and have never had a poor experience. Love this place! read more

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Danae T.

9 years ago

This is our favorite restaurant in the Tr-Cities. The food is excellent and the service is great. I can't say enough about how much our family loves Thai Elephant. read more

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JV A.

7 years ago

Love this place! Always great service and delicious food with great flavor. Highly recommend Thai Elephant!!

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Melissa T.

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10 years ago

Delicious on the first try! I asked for veggie fried rice and there sure was a lot of it! I ordered it to go along with a scoop of ice cream (sadly the 100 degree weather took that down a peg before being able to enjoy it) but it was topped with toasted coconut which was a nice touch. Great service, tasty hot food-will return! read more

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Reuben B.

13 years ago

Ordered take out while sitting there. Beautiful restaurant. I honestly should have stayed and ate there but football was on so take out it was. I ordered the Duck Curry spicy but not Thai hot. The food was excellent! Portions were great the service for take out was ridiculously fast. Great Thai and great ambience if you decide to dine in. You won't be disappointed. read more

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6030 W Clearwater Ave
Kennewick, WA 99336
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Hours

What time does Thai Elephant open?

Thai Elephant opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Thai Elephant opens at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Thai Elephant close?

Thai Elephant closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Thai Elephant closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Thai Elephant take Bitcoin?

No, Thai Elephant does not take Bitcoin.

Does Thai Elephant take credit cards?

Yes, Thai Elephant takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Thai Elephant have catering options?

No, Thai Elephant does not have catering options.

Does Thai Elephant have a happy hour?

No, Thai Elephant does not have a happy hour.

Does Thai Elephant serve alcohol?

Yes, Thai Elephant serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Thai Elephant allow dogs?

No, Thai Elephant does not allow dogs.

Does Thai Elephant have TVs?

No, Thai Elephant does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Thai Elephant have bike parking?

Yes, Thai Elephant has bike parking.

Does Thai Elephant have parking?

Yes, Thai Elephant has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Thai Elephant wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Thai Elephant is wheelchair accessible.

Does Thai Elephant have free WiFi?

No, Thai Elephant does not have free WiFi.

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Thai Elephant is ready to offer cuisine not only from Bangkok, but also from the southern and northern regions of Thailand. We hope you enjoy our traditional Thai cooking. Our food is prepared fresh to your order. We used non-cholesterol salad cooking oil. Please feel free to ask your server if you have any special dietary requirement or if there is anything we can do to make your dining experience at Thai City more memorable. We do not used MSG in our cooking.

History

Established in 2012.

Formally King and I

Meet the Business Owner: Song S.

Song is a veteran in the restaurant industry. Born in Thailand but raised in Laos, he moved to Arizona in 1979 and then made the final move to Washington 20 years ago.

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Stopped by for a quick lunch and got everything to go, and wow--I was seriously impressed…read more We started with the potstickers, which were perfectly cooked and really flavorful. The crab fried rice was phenomenal--easily one of the best I've ever had. I also tried one of their lunch specials that came with tom yum soup (unbelievable), white rice, pad Thai, and cashew nut chicken loaded with veggies. Every single item was on point. Honestly, this ended up being one of the best Thai food spots I've ever been to. I wasn't expecting much going in, but it completely exceeded my expectations. Definitely recommend.

Food: 4 Decor: 2…read moreService: 4 My go-to spot for dinner in the Tri Cities area. I came here at least once a week for several months, so I've tried most of the dishes on their menu. Overall, solid mom and pop Thai restaurant and would definitely return. My go-to would be a papaya salad, chicken satay, and a main dish with an occasional mango sticky rice. Fresh avocado Rolls Rice wrap with fresh avocado, fresh vegetables and rice noodle. Served with hoisin and peanut sauce 4/5. Very large, tasty avocado rolls filled with lots of veg. Chicken Satay Marinated white chicken meat with yellow curry powder and coconut milk. Served with cucumber salad and peanut sauce 4/5. Tasty satay. One of my go-to orders. Papaya Salad Green papaya, green beans, tomatoes and ground peanuts mixed with lime juice and special garlic sauce 4/5. Very tasty. One of my go-to orders with spice level 3. Keemao Noodle Wide rice noodles, egg, sweet chili, special sauce, broccoli, bell peppers, onions, carrots, basil, tomatoes and bamboo shoots 3/5. Panang Curry Bell pepper and basil 3/5. Delicious Eggplant Eggplant, bell peppers, onions, carrots, basil and chili sauce 3/5. Healthy Garden Broccoli, celery, cabbage, carrots and bean sprouts 3/5. Ka Prou Gai Kai Dow Ground chicken sautéed with bell peppers, garlic, green beans, basil top with fried egg 4/5. Tasty well-seasoned ground chicken with nice heat. Three Flavors mujcha Deep fried Tilapia top with three favors sauce. Cook with bell pepper, garlic, broccoli and onion 3/5. Service is always friendly.

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4.3(148 reviews)

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Food was so so with small portions. I thought it was expensive for what it was and atmosphere was…read morenon-existent. Bangkoks portions are bigger, food tastier or less.

This is my family's favorite Thai food restaurant. They make all of our favorites, especially spicy…read morepad Thai. They have great customer service and the food always comes super quick. I'd like to feel of the place too, it's a little smaller, so it feels a little more intimate. The location is perfect for our family because we will eat at Tips, then go see a movie in the shared parking lot.

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4.0(27 reviews)

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I can only comment on the food since I did take out…read more This was comparable to a middle of the road Phad Thai by Seattle standards. Nothing spectacular, but not bad at all especially for the price. Definitely good eats if you are nearby and need some decent, cheap, Phad Thai.

food was absolutely amazing! my partner loved the shrimp fried rice and mentioned how flavorful it…read morewas. I ordered the drunken noodles ans they were delicious! the noodles are so soft and very tasty. will be ordering from here again!

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Giant fresh spring rolls! They were delicious!

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Bangkok Restaurant

4.2(147 reviews)

1.7 mi

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Management is friendly. Service is great. Whether you get take out or dine in, the food is…read moreexcellent. The menu is varied.

This is just about take out…read more Can't here figuring they can't screw up chicken satay with a cuke salad and steamed rice. Holy moly you can mess this up! I'm positive that the chicken was microwaved and the cucumber salad accidentally left in. Not quite sure how you get almost burning hot cucumbers without doing that. The peanut sauce was just warmed up Chunky peanut butter with no flavor. The rice wasn't cooked all the way and was crunchy. Worst Thai food I've ever had. Don't waste your money here.

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Pho Lao Laan Xang

4.2(172 reviews)

0.3 mi

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Food and service is amazing! Highly recommend their fresh spring rolls and peanut sauceread more

The Pho was exceptional! You can tell that they use real bone broth. Service was fast, we got our…read moreappetizer plate within 10mins and Pho bowls within 15-20mins. Very nice and cozy place for lunch.

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Saap Kitchen Lao Thai

4.6(45 reviews)

4.0 mi

I am not new to the Pho scene, but this was the best broth I've ever had, and the amount of food…read morewas more than enough. I highly recommend Saap. Everything, especially the Pineapple curry , is excellent! Try this place out!

The food is delicious and the portions are massive. I got the green curry; it was flavorful. This…read moreplace is a must try in Tri cities.

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Thai Garden Restaurant

4.2(113 reviews)

1.1 mi

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The food here is great. I really enjoy eating at the restaurant, it has a calming atmosphere…read more They're very good at getting food out in a reasonable amount of time.

Just got curry from here and it was really good! Be careful if you are taking it as carry out. The…read morecontainer spills easy!! So good!

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Beautiful wall art.

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Culturally decorated.

Aki Sushi

4.5(458 reviews)

1.1 mi

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We visited Aki Sushi expecting a simple, decent meal based on the high ratings, but unfortunately…read morethis was one of the worst dining experiences we've had in the Tri-Cities. Service was disorganized from the start. My wife requested water with no ice, but we were immediately brought a glass full of ice by a different server who wasn't even assigned to our table. From there, communication between staff appeared completely disjointed. The food was equally disappointing. I ordered spicy chicken teriyaki and received what was essentially plain grilled chicken with almost no sauce--nothing resembling a proper teriyaki dish. We also attempted to order nigiri, but were told the server needed to check with the chef. No one ever came back to follow up, and we were never given the opportunity to order sushi at all. Throughout the meal, no one checked on us, asked how the food was, or tried to correct anything. The only acknowledgment we received was a brief apology when they brought the check, mentioning we weren't able to try any fish--which was exactly what we had been waiting for. The overall experience felt inattentive and poorly managed, and the lack of follow-through made it especially frustrating. Based on this visit, we won't be returning.

Still a great value for a superb vegan meal. Years later not a disappointment. Waiter said we…read morewere the first customers to order this in her tenure.

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J's Asian Flaming Grill

4.4(145 reviews)

2.2 mi

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Hidden gem! The food was delicious. The portions were very large. The couple that run it are so…read morenice and hard-working. While the vibe inside isn't what I would choose for a typical sit-down meal, we ate there and it was very busy. The to-go order the second visit was delicious as well. I will definitely go back. Many times.

food was delicious as always! the plate and spring rolls were enough to feed myself and my partner…read more the apple chicken crunch was amazing!! i love that each bite of chicken and veggies were coated in sauce. the spring rolls were very refreshing as well. i would take a bite of spring roll to cleanse my palate and would go back for more of the apple chicken. i personally liked the noodles over the chicken fried rice but my partner really enjoyed the fried rice amd said it was very flavorful. the service is always 10/10. they took our order fairly quickly and food was out within 10 minutes. we went on a Wednesday around 6pm and it wasn't busy at all. ambiance was nice too since there wasn't a lot of people, the vibes were chill and calming. will definitely go again soon!

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Thai Co. The Iron Wok

3.8(18 reviews)

0.9 mi

Always consistent with the food we order from here. We usually order the same things. Pad prik king…read moreand the broccoli and mix vegetables. I love the flavors of their sauce

Pad Thai was not very flavorful, needed more bean sprouts. The pineapple curry I thought was nastyread more

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Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry Eating on my lap in my car!

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Angela H.

13 years ago

I have been on cloud 9 since dinner, seriously euphoric. I ate far too much and I want to turn around and go right back! This place could get me in trouble. I'm KICKING myself for not coming here sooner! This restaurant dropped from my radar years ago after too many poor quality dishes (as the King and I). When the new ownership took over I continued to keep my distance for fear of the same quality. We finally decided to brave it out with the new owners and I'm so happy we did! The owner greeted us at the door, took us straight to a small table with super comfortable chairs. I've been fairly disappointed with most local Thai restaurants, actually most Tri-Cities restaurants in general. I ordered the Pad Ka-Pao veggie with mushrooms instead of green beans. I could smell the dish before it arrived to the table and I couldn't help but smile. I've been searching all over the Tri-Cities for a good basil chicken or veggie and I have FINALLY found it. The Pad Thai was good too, very fresh and I don't normally enjoy Pad Thai. I have so many favorites I have yet to try, I can't wait! The black rice pudding was absolutely perfect too, it was the perfect end to an amazingly fresh, hot delicious Pak Ka-Pao. I'm already planning my next trip back and am pretty sure the Drunken Noodles will be on the order.The service was great and the food was outstanding. It is comparable if not better than my favorite Thai in Seattle. WE NEED MORE RESTAURANTS LIKE THESE! read more

Better Travel G.

2 months ago

I brought my family here hoping for a nice Thai meal and left feeling disrespected, hungry, and completely ripped off. First, when placing our order, the server made unsolicited and deeply offensive comments about the amount of food we ordered, making rude remarks about me and my family that were hurtful and completely unprofessional. There is absolutely no excuse for staff to comment on or shame customers for what they choose to order. The food itself was a disaster -- we found hair in our dishes, several items arrived cold, and nothing was seasoned to the spice level we requested. When we politely asked for our order to be corrected, the server became argumentative and refused to fix the mistakes. Rather than getting a manager or resolving the issue calmly, she escalated the situation further, which made for an incredibly uncomfortable and hostile environment for my whole family. On top of all this, the prices are steep for what is genuinely poor quality food and even worse service. This was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. We will not be returning, and I would strongly caution others to think twice before dining here. read more

Ashley B.

2 months ago

- No Lo Recomiendo Para Nada Jamás pensé que una salida familiar para cenar terminaría siendo tan desagradable. Llegamos con entusiasmo y nos fuimos con un mal sabor de boca, tanto por el trato recibido como por la comida. Desde que empezamos a ordenar, la mesera nos hizo sentir incómodos con comentarios ofensivos e hirientes sobre la cantidad de comida que pedimos, faltándonos el respeto a mí y a toda mi familia. Ese tipo de comportamiento es completamente inapropiado y no tiene cabida en ningún establecimiento. Los problemas no terminaron ahí. Al revisar los platos, encontramos cabellos en la comida, varios platillos estaban fríos y el nivel de picante no era para nada lo que habíamos solicitado. Al pedir que corrigieran los errores, la mesera reaccionó de manera agresiva, se negó a ayudarnos y encima llamó a un familiar para enfrentarse a nosotros, convirtiendo una situación simple en un conflicto innecesario y muy incómodo para toda mi familia. Y todo esto por precios que no justifican para nada la calidad de lo que sirven. No vale la pena. Hay restaurantes mucho mejores donde te tratan con respeto. Nosotros no volveremos jamás. read more

Anthony C.

2 months ago

My family and I came here looking forward to a good Thai meal and walked out feeling humiliated, disappointed, and robbed of our money. From the moment we placed our order, things went downhill fast. The server took it upon herself to make degrading comments about how much food we ordered, insulting my family in a way that was completely uncalled for and unacceptable. Customers should never be made to feel ashamed for what they order -- that is not the server's place. The food was an absolute mess. We discovered hair in our dishes, multiple items came out cold, and our spice requests were totally ignored. When we calmly asked for things to be fixed, the server got hostile, refused to correct the order, and instead chose to argue with us and involve a family member to intimidate us rather than simply resolve the issue. It turned a basic complaint into a full-blown confrontation. To make matters worse, the prices here are way too high for food this poor in quality. Save yourself the trouble -- there are plenty of better options out there. We will absolutely never be read more

David Belinda M.

14 years ago

We have only been there twice and so far so good.. Quite.. relaxing.. roomy.. clean.. family owned and operated. They where welcoming and friendly. Hardly took anytime to get our order and the food came out quicly. Wonderful on a lunch hour! Love the green curry!!.. had some black-rice pudding this last time.. was great.. David had the 22 on the lunch menu.. lol.. he cant' remember what it was called.. it was lite battered chicken with Jasmine rice and veggies. He said it was very good. This Thia restaurant is defiantly on my list of great places to eat. And not too bad on the tab either.. Will be on the lookout for some of their specials coming up. Not that they need it but if it's there why not use it.. ;) We are defiantly Fans!! read more

Darren T.

12 years ago

This is a great restaurant with extremely delicious Thai food. This restaurant is by far, the best Thai in the Tri-Cities! We had Tom Kha soup and it was very delicious. In fact, we have ordered it on two separate occasions. We also had Mussaman Curry and Green Curry on two separate visits. Both were extremely tasty! And the crispy spring rolls are quite delicious. The owner is a charming gentleman who took our order and told us a bit of the restaurant's history. One of the cook's is from Bai Tong Thai restaurant in Tukwilla near the Southcenter Mall. Bai Tong is our favorite Thai restaurant when in the Seattle area, so this really contributes to the delicious food preparation and quality at Thai Elephant. read more

Celeste A.

376

10 years ago

I absolutely love Thai food! I love to try different places when we are on vacation; and taste the many versions of similar dishes. Yelp helped us find this place, noting their consistent ratings, we gave it a shot. Great food, good selection on wines and the staff was friendly. The only thing that would have made the experience flawless, would be if the server would have actually come back to report if the dishes were in fact gluten free as a member of our party has dietary issues. She said she would check,......then delivered the food. All in all...Great food, reasonable process and right off the main drag. We'll be back :) read more

Bart R.

10 years ago

This is, in my opinion, the best Thai food in town. I have been eating here since I was a kid, when it was The King and I, owned by Mrs. Wanarashu. She was always meticulous about her food, flying often to thailand to appropriate spices. When she had to retire, she was careful to sell the restaurant to someone with the same pride in Thai cuisine, and Song (the new proprietor) has excelled. He put Bangkok on the map, back in the nineties, and then returned from Portland to take over Thai Elephant. I send all my patients a gift card here when they refer friends and family. Try the Pad Kee Mao, Tom Ka soup, and Panang curry. read more

Michael P.

13 years ago

This place has real charm. The food is absolutely excellent. Perfect on a cold winter day, or in the middle of the summer heat! Just gotta know how to order ;) Coming from Seattle, this is a little oasis of good food for me. Yes, the peanut sauce is good--but be careful not to go crazy and eat too much of it. My partner ordered an extra side of it and poured it all over her rice and her stomach was rumble all night--but I felt great!!! So far I've had the Spicy basil fried rice, made extra spicy and with 2 extra eggs. It was THE BOMB. read more

Naomi C.

261

8 years ago

We have a pretty decent selection of Thai food here in Tri-Cities however i do love this place. The atmosphere is great, the staff is very helpful and welcoming and the are just very very accommodating overall. The food is delicious, very big portions, very well presented and very reasonably priced. This is a pretty nice little gem here in TC, weather its for a date night, a group party or a quick bite to eat, this thai elephant is pretty deliciously authentically great! would definitely recommend. read more

Lorinda E.

4 years ago

My husband and I went there for a small date the food was good we had tofu and veggies with rice the place felt really comfortable and I think we went at the perfect time cause we were the only ones there at first so it was nice and intimate they have lots of options for vegan or vegetarian and the service was real good they were very attentive and helpful read more

Susannah M.

6 years ago

I think this is probably some of the best Thai food in Tri Cities but it is also a tad more expensive than most. We never go wrong ordering here. Very tasty and fresh always. Definitely a treat when we get to order here. Save them to your COVID TAKEOUT list! EVery dish we haev tried has been authentic and incredibly delicious. read more

Naomi C.

8 years ago

I love this place! Thia food is some of my favorite food and this is one of of my most favorite restaurants here in TC. The atmosphere is great, the staff is so attentive, welcoming and kind and the food is excellent!!! If you haven't been you should definitely go. Great place for comfortable date or even a quick lunch! read more

John C.

12 years ago

BEST Thai food in Tri Cities. If you like to stand in line outside of the chains restaurants around town you may not like this place. If you like high quality food served by a person that is friendly and smiling give it a try. Have been twice and it just got better. Tom Yum is excellent!! read more

Maria K.

4 years ago

Delicious food and excellent service! They accommodated our party of 8 on separate tabs in no time, got all the orders correct, and served everything quickly. We really enjoyed the curries and noodle dishes, and their Thai iced teas are especially amazing. Will return next time in town! read more

Ben W.

11 years ago

Excellent food and service. The green curry was to die for. Great environment as well. Definitely recommended. I really like how they quickly got us a table waiter attentiveness was much above average compared to other area Thai restaurants I've visited. read more

Beto M.

10 years ago

Was given a recommendation by some friends who love thai food so thought I'd give it a try. The place was busy when we showed up but the food still came out quick and tasted great. Will have to make a return trip soon. read more

Jill G.

7 years ago

Best Thai place in the tricities! Seriously everything has always been fresh and delicious. I don't know why we try other thai places they're never as good as elephant thai. read more

Nick M.

8 years ago

Shrimp salad wraps were delicious. So was the evil jungle noodle plate. Good atmosphere and very clean. I travel a lot and will definitely remember this one. read more

Ruth N.

6 years ago

For Taco Time, I'm going to this place. I appreciated the service. It's so informative and enjoyable. Definitely come back. I don't have any concerns at all. read more

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