Located on a downtown street, has authentic vibe! I was in a rush and ordered on phone to go my order. My order was specific, with some customizations and team handled it very well. I thoroughly enjoyed the food I got! I will absolutely visit this if I am in this part of town!! read more

Elephant Thai - Edgebrook Chicken Fried Rice + Shrimp Pad Thai = ultimate comfort combo! 4.5/5 Fresh, flavorful, and super satisfying: the fried rice is packed with veggies + protein, and the Pad Thai has the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. Definitely a go-to Thai spot in the city! Check out my @ratedbyaleena IG for the full review! #RatedByAleena #Foodie #FoodieFinds #FoodieLife #FoodReview #GoodEats #AestheticEats #CityEats #ChicagoEats #ChicagoFoodie #ThaiEats #PadThaiLover #FriedRiceGoals read more

The Elephant Thai Cuisine - Chicken Fried Rice, shrimp Pad Thaithai - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Overall: Only ordered mango sticky rice to-go, but was satisfied with the taste and close location to me. Gave a star off because I would have loved more coconut sauce. - Would I return?: Yes, I will re-order and will go back to try more menu items. My Food ---------- * Ordered- "Mango Sticky Rice" * Flavor & Taste- Mango itself was very fresh and juicy. Sticky rice was great, though I would prefer more of the sauce and the addition of the crunchy mung beans on top. * Order again?- Yes * Portion Size vs. Price- $9, Portion size was very comparable to other Thai restaurants. The Place -------------- * Atmosphere- Simple, minimal interior, has a little shopping kiosk inside where you can purchase cute Asian hair clips, jewelry, etc. * Service- Woman at the register was nice. * Crowd Levels- Saturday at 6pm, had a few customers dining inside * Cleanliness- Seemed clean by walking in/out * Location- On a somewhat busy street * Parking- Paid street parking read more

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Great location and good food. We had a late lunch, so the tables were mostly empty. The server was nice and efficient. We had Chicken Pad Thai and this was the first time I was served tofu in my Pad Thai. Unfortunately, there was much more tofu than chicken, which disappointed me. However, the flavor was delicious. The vegetable egg rolls (4 to an order) were tasty and the sweet and sour sauce was perfect. An order of Basil Fried Rice with Pork was spicy as was noted on the menu. Also delicious. All of us had lots of food to take home for another meal. The total on the bill, before the tip was $61. All in all, it was a fine lunch and worth trying again. But having said that it was not anything spectacular. I would most likely order for take out next time, to eat in a more cheerful atmosphere. read more

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I've tried a lot of food from this restaurant my fav is noodles on fire, reminded me of this small restaurant and lady used to make spicy beef yaki noodles. It's spicy and damn good. You also can't go wrong with drunken noodles and spicy basil fried rice. I still haven't had their pad Thai, I know. Just don't get the chicken wings. read more

Didn't have many dishes. Pad thai was okay. Not the best I've had, but not the worst either. Cucumber salad tasted like chemicals.

Food has improved, but still only counter service. There are tables that one can sit at after picking up the styrofoam container of food. Lunch specials are stand outs with a very good basil chicken included. Excellent cucumber salad comes with the lunch special. I like this place more and more. read more

Ordered delivery, and got it quickly. Loved everything ordered, specifically the Tom Yum soup and Panang curry. The shrimp Shu Mai was yummy, but didn't feel like a whole order-the appetizer seemed a bit skimpy. We all understand costs are up, but I'd prefer to pay more to have more than six in an order. read more

Great thai food!! Just be aware they are take out only now. I have found some good phad Thai but for some reason their spring rolls were always bad. This place literally everything I had was amazing! I also had the chicken panang curry which was good and not crazy spicy. They also let you choose your spice level which I really liked. Lunch special 11-3 only $11 so definitely a good deal. Overall highly recommended just wish I lived closer but worth the drive. read more

Picked up dinner at The Elephant Thai Cuisine since this my friend's favorite Thai restaurant and I really do get why she loves this place so much. Their Pad See Ew is soooooo good; sweet, flavorful, and savory. I almost ate the entire container. Their veggie egg rolls were crispy and so good paired with the sauce. Service was fast! It only took them 10 minutes to prepare our food, by the time we picked up our order, they had our food packed in a bag ready to go. Definitely try it out when you get the chance! read more

The Elephant Thai Cuisine - Veggie Egg Rolls - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It is NOT a dine in restaurant. We came in for a sit down lunch but it turned out to be a take out restaurant. The owner (I assumed) was super friendly who allowed us to sit and eat with our to go order. The food- it was not too too bad but for the price, it should be better. We had appetizer sampler and it was like from the frozen market. Tamarind was lacking in the pad thai and pad see ewe. read more

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Neat place with very high ceilings. Unsure what the business was here prior. Quick service, a large drink menu. I had pad siew. Perfectly cooked and flavored. I'll be back to try their curries read more

The food was great and the drinks were unique. The service was good but wish they would have paid a little more attention to us. They forgot 1 dish but brought it out upon reminding. A little far for us otherwise I really wish I could come here later read more

*Just a reminder that they are take-out only right now. My friend and I ordered a pad see ewe tofu and a pad ped catfish. Pad ped catfish is one of my favorite Thai dishes and I was super excited to see that Elephant Thai Cuisine had it on their menu! I will say it was pretty good, but it lacked heat. I love spicy food, so I was kind of disappointed that it wasnt spicy at all, even though it's supposed to be. But the catfish was good! There was a good amount of it. And I enjoyed the vegetables and curry sauce too. My friend's pad see ewe was okay. It looked really good, but I feel like it could've used some more soy sauce and sweetness to it. I do want to give them another try, especially because they have Catfish 3 flavors, which sounds very similar to a dish that I absolutely loved at another Thai restaurant. read more

The Elephant Thai Cuisine - Pad ped catfish - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Friendly, cheery family restaurant across the street from its previous location. It's very similar but not exactly the same. For now, at least, there is no table service. Instead, your choices are carry out or just order at the counter and they'll bring the food in to-go containers and plasticware and paper plates. It's disappointing because the dining room is very nice and clean with elephant wall art. I'm sure there is a good reason for this deficiency (labor shortage? cost effectiveness?). Definitely diminishes the dining experience. That being said, the woman at the counter was also handling incoming phone orders, and although she was very busy, she was also polite, poised and organized. Our food was as good as it's always been, and it was served fresh and hot from the kitchen. Portion size varies considerably from item to item, compared to price expectations. However, quality is high for what you get. Flavor here runs a little sweeter than most of the Thai restaurants I've encountered in the metro Chicago area. Perhaps after being in this neighborhood for a couple decades, The Elephant knows its clientele likes it this way...? Nice place to go if you're nearby. I hope they are able to bring back waitstaff. read more

So delicious. The egg roll and wontons were very tasty. And I loved the pad Thai. Was $16 with delivery charges and tip read more

The Elephant Thai Cuisine - Special Box A - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

delicious, no frills... this place is clearly a takeout spot. when you "dine-in" your food is served to you in takeout containers and you're given paper plates. not a huge a deal but be forewarned - not a date night spot ;) the pad see ewe is good - not too sweet, noodles the right chewy and stickiness. the broccoli helping is generous too. good spot if you're in the area but not worth the travel if you're not. read more

I've been wanting to come here awhile now, and then the place shut down due to a fire :-( But it's now reopened! Elephant Thai Cuisine is located at the busy street of Devon, not too far from the Chicago Public Library and the Chocolate Shoppe. Walk inside, and a nice hint of jasmine rice fills the air. The dining area is moderately spacious with the new decor looking really nice and warm. The water has lemon in its container. I ordered the basil chicken, which was absolutely phenomenal. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice that came with it was soft, fluffy, and the aroma was fantastic. Very delicious, and I would definitely come back here again! read more

This is probably the best place in town to grab the freshest Crab Rangoon and piping hot egg rolls. Their prices are reasonable and their Pad Thai was one the best my wife and I have tried. It came with a fresh lime and a fresh homemade egg roll. I ended ordering another two egg roll because they were unbelievably good! (I have had over 100 different egg rolls in my lifetime and they were not as fresh and good as these) Furthermore, the same thing goes for the crab Rangoon, you have to order yourself some! The service was quick, delightful and attentive, which really put the cherry on top of this hidden gem of a restaurant. read more

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Pretty good food overall. I tried the lunch special box A which came with pad thai, basil chicken, rice, 2 pot stickers, and 1 egg roll. The pad thai had a gentle sweetness that I liked. The basil chicken was somewhat salty. but had a pleasant, mild spice. I liked the egg roll as well. The pot stickers were too greasy, and the soy sauce was excessively salty. If the salt was controlled and pot stickers/egg roll weren't so greasy, I'd give a 5 star rating. read more

The Elephant Thai Cuisine - Pot Stickers and Egg Roll for Special Box A - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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You must you must you MUST get the chive dumplings. SOOO good! It was packed for a Friday late afternoon but I noticed that all the other tables also got the chive dish. It's popular because it's so good and delectable; chewy on the inside, fried on the outside -perfection! Parking is pay to park right off Devon. Space is small but cute and quaint. Prices are fairly decent and affordable. I've always passed this place but never tried till recently. It can be easy to miss. Stuck with the classic beef Pad Se Eu and Basil chicken. Both were really great, tasty and flavorful. It can be tough to find a decent Thai spot but I think this one may be my new favorite. Service was also really friendly. Can't wait to go back and try more dishes! read more

Elephants are significant to Thailand's history and culture, hence the moniker on this tiny storefront. I used to stop by occasionally for their lunch specials. The restaurant is currently open for carryout only. On a snowy evening, we decided to pick up dinner from here because it was close to home. My Missus is fond of Cantonese egg rolls and I reminded her that she might be less enamored with the Thai version. Elephant Thai's egg roll did not disappoint. Thin, delicate wrappers encased a savory mixture of cellophane noodles and vegetables. A sweet & sour sauce with a peppery kick accompanied. The egg rolls (2 per order) were small, though, and in the future we'll get two orders. Our other app was cucumber salad. This was cold and crisp, accompanied by a wonderful sweet vinaigrette. The "Catfish 3 Flavors" entrée deserves a push of America's Got Talent Golden Buzzer button. This was the best Asian entrée I've devoured in recent memory. 4 generous slabs of battered catfish fried to a delicate crispness were topped with a reddish-orange sauce with stir-fried bell pepper and onion. The dish was topped with fried whole basil leaves. Its sweet-sour-hot complexity had umami in every bite. Wow. My Missus was less enthusiastic about her Garlic Chicken Noodle, comparatively bland and not very garlicky. But a couple spoonfuls of the ambrosial sauce from my entrée were all it took to turn her dish into a lip-smacking delight. We also shared an order of Vegetable Fried Rice. Prepared with big chunks of stir-fried veggies, Elephant's rendition was superior to many Cantonese versions. read more

I never had a chance to go to the old location, before the fire, but from what I understand, the food is still, very very good and I would have to agree. I've been here twice for lunch and it's been a nice experience. Devon and Central is busy intersection and parking can be tough but if you come on a weekday for lunch, it shouldn't be an issue. The new location is bright, with eye pleasing art. The server, there's only one, and I would think that "everyday she's hustling" (Rick Ross) but does so with attentiveness and a smile. The food comes out hot and quick. The tables can get 3/4 filled quickly, by the local office workers, talking about Excel spreadsheets and projects that have gone a little sideways. Try not to listen but rather, focus on the wonderful food - the crab rangoon is full of cream cheese, the pad thai and pad see ewe are both padtastic!!! Excellent presentation which will exceed your lunch time expectations. Everything has been really fresh, which doesn't surprise me with their following. Ask for the crushed red pepper, chili sauce and jalapenos - what a fire hot treat. I have a memory of an elephant and I will remember this place as a favorite place for Thai, just a few minutes away. Also, it's BYOB and that's a big plus - cider goes so well with Thai. read more

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Consistently Good to excellent food. My go to when in the area. Usually do pick up and once I went in there was a Buddhist ceremony taking place. A true Chicago experience. Good service read more

Very good food and extremely friendly service. The one thing to note is that while there is seating area inside, they do not provide dining service. By that I mean they allow you to eat inside but your meal is served in takeout containers. Not a major issue unless you wanted something a little more formal, just something to be aware of. read more

picked up take out for being poolside all of the tables and chairs were pushed aside like there's nowhere to sit and eat added utensils to the online order because I have nothing with me- there were none included red curry is good but bland, needs salt, the tofu is partially fried, making it spongy-rubbery with some hard edges got a thai iced tea, egg rolls and a tom yum w shrimp- $40 the amount of rice given is exact half of what you'd need to to match the amount of curry hugely disappointed no napkins either also I ordered during slow hours, 2:30pm after lunch and before dinner so it was not busy read more

The Elephant Thai Cuisine - not nearly enough rice comes with the dinner entree- red curry tofu to go - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Located on the Northwest side of Chicago in The Sauganash neighborhood, this Thai eatery brings authentic Thai flavorful dishes. I had the Pad Thai, which was delicious. 5 out of 5 stars. read more

We have enjoyed their food often before, which is why I chose Elephant Thai for our family holiday gathering. I personally have enjoyed "mushroom lover" and " shiitake duck" in the past. This time, however, I opted to try the seafood fried rice. I was so disappointed. There were only miniscule bits of onions, a few little shrimp, negligible crabmeat, and some tiny bits of calamari. The dish was vastly a mound of not-very-tasty rice - not the fried rice flavor I had expected. This is the first dish I ever had there that I really did not like. read more

This is an ok Thai restaurant, it gets the job done with decently prepared food that tastes good but some of it just seems lack luster. It's good for a Thai meal that you don't want to go to far out of the way for but I can get better. read more

Great food & friendly staff! Food was made quickly and tasted great. Would definitely recommend, I will be coming back

Great food and wonderful people running it! Crab Rangoons were good. Ordered a garlic chicken and pad see ewe. REALLY good...will be back! read more

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This place has the most fresh and delicious Thai food! I'm so glad to have them in the neighborhood.

Solid Thai food served in a friendly atmosphere. Neighborhood gem if you will. Bright red paint, painted elephants in primary colors, seating comfortable enough for the time and service with a smile. BYOB. I dig the seafood combo, it's solid for about $11 dollars. You won't believe how much seafood is offered. Tiger shrimp pieces, squid, mussel and crab meat, it's all tasty, filling and very good. Pair that with the appetizer sampler and its a perfect meal. At least for me. I dislike their web hosting for it's slow response time, my only other gripe is their last seating time. They say they will seat anyone in the restaurant by 8:30 pm. I've gotten turned away at 8:20 pm and it was dead. WTF. read more

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When I came here and I got the Pad Thai and that was definitely the best choice. Very basic but wow. Best pad thai I have ever had. Beats noodles and companies version by a lot. The flavor definitely tastes more fresh and less oily. The beef was also cooked so well and tasted amazing. Love how local the place is and super clean inside. The staff was also super great. Would definitely go back and have the pad Thai over and over again. read more

The Elephant Thai Cuisine - pad thai - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food was very tasty and reasonable! There were four of us and it was only $50! We had shrimp rolls, fried tofu, pad see ewe with chicken, masaman curry, seafood noodles and garlic Pork! Everything was delicious except for the garlic Pork, it was kinda dried! I would definitely go back again and get the Thai coffee drink. read more

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The fried rice has really gone downhill. We have ordered from here since its opening. The fried rice was bland with pieces of white rice exposed. The barbequed pork was utterly unedible. The pork appeared discolored and fatty. Surely would not ordera pork entree from here again. read more

Got takeout from here recently and it was good. Nothing over the top in terms of Thai food but definitely a solid option for the area! Ordered the chicken pad Thai and spring rolls. I thought the spring rolls would be fried with veggies but they were actually not and had tofu in them which is not what I was used to. Covid restrictions are still in full swing here. Take out only and no options to eat (even outside). Make sure to call ahead to order!! I would definitely come back though and try another Thai dish. read more

We came here for lunch and took advantage of their lunch special for 7.95. Included a dish on their lunch special list, an egg roll or salad and rice on the side. They were very friendly and the food came out fairly quick. I like usual ordered the pad kee mao with beef and was served a generous portion for a lunch dish. I had asked for it to be extra spicy but it didn't taste any spicier than what I have had before. Perhaps my tasted buds are getting to immune to spicy food. Another strike out for my for sticky rice with mango. Why is that I consistently strike out with Thai restaurants that don't serve sticky rice with mango? I may be returning, but not if I find a good place that has both good food and the rice. read more

The Elephant Thai Cuisine - Pad kee mao lunch special - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

For years, they had the best Thai food. There are new owners and the food is no longer good.

It's been awhile since I ordered food from here but I always told everyone that it was the best Thai Food. I have tried. Unfortunately I was extremely disappointed today in the Pad Thai I ordered which used to be full of color full veggies , today's order was an unappetizing looking dish of mushy noodles and chicken with barely a sprinkle of carrot and cabbage. read more