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    Wild Elephant

    4.6 (86 reviews)
    ModerateAsian Fusion
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Callie J.

    We had a great experience at The Wild Elephant. We tried the rare steak pho, and my husband ordered the pho that comes with every type of meat. We're originally from Southern California and eat pho all the time, so we have a pretty good idea of what we like and what to expect. The flavor here was a bit different than what we're used to, but in a really good way--it was still rich, comforting, and very well made. We also ordered the fried ice cream, which was absolutely amazing and the perfect way to end the meal. On top of the great food, the service was excellent--friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout our visit. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we'll definitely be back to try more dishes.

    Tiramisu yummo
    Christine S.

    My BF and I stopped in for a couple of appetizers and desert. They have the best calamari in Rochester. Nice and delicate, with tentacles, not rubbery or chewy. No rings. Nice selection of side dips. Fresh spring rolls, the peanut sauce was amazing! The shrimp fresh, would have rather had Thai Basil in there instead of cilantro. Personal preference, and I should have asked. It was very fresh. Chicken Potsticker's, were cooked perfectly, dipping sauce was awesome. I probably wouldn't order again, only because they were not as big a hit as some of their other dishes. Ordered Tiramisu, amazing flavor, but be careful, lots of caffeine, I might be sensitive, but I would not recommend ordering after 4pm, if you want to sleep. lol Ambiance is classy and friendly. I just love popping in here at transom times. I know I have done several reviews on them. But excited to have them in the neighborhood. Highly recommend checking them out. They are even good for popping for a drink and wings, they have a nice bar, and large screen TV's

    Papaya Salad Spritz
    Jaiya A.

    IM IN LOVE. IM OBSESSED. We came to check out this spot on Saturday and were blown away. We started with a papaya salad Thai style level two and loved the addition of the peanuts it was delicious and still pretty spicy! For drinks I got the papaya salad spritz which was super refreshing with a lil kick and the Vietnamese espresso martini which was 20/10 the condensed milk sugar rim made the drink and it tasted JUST LIKE a viet coffee super bold but still creamy and sweet. For food I got the fried fish with red curry they had on special and again was blown away. The curry was so delicious and flavorful I loved how the coconut milk in it paired with the spices. I can't wait to come back and try their angel wings!!!

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    Scott W.

    We saw this place while playing Mini-golf and decided to give it a try. It did not disappoint! Everything was fantastic. We started with spring rolls which were nicely filled and came with great dipping sauce. We then shared both Thai Fried Rice and Pas See Eew. The noodles were so tender and in a wonderful sauce. The Thai Fried Rice was a standout and was fragrant and crave-able. Service was very attentive and friendly. Their patio is also lovely. We plan to return. We also plan to order takeout sometimes as well. It was fantastic!

    Pork belly with sticky rice and papaya salad.   The level 2 heat in the papaya salad was too much.
    Bruce J.

    This place is amazing. We met Pang, the owner, and she is extremely nice. Her hospitality is exceptional. The food was delicious and service was outstanding. I highly recommend the Crying Tiger or the Pork belly. I would caution you that a level 2 heat is very very hot. If you don't like spicy ask for level 0.

    Pad Kra Pao
    Crystal H.

    Every food item that we got was flavorful and delicious. Our takeout order included crab rangoon's, satay, Pad See Eew, and Pad Kra Pao. Generous portions to serve 3 people and we had leftovers! The Pad Kra Pao was amazing with Thai basil, peppers, onions and plenty of sauce. While our meal was takeout, I did see that they have a large dining room and everything was clean inside.

    Crab Rangoon, Spring Rolls and 5 Piece Pot Stickers
    Jay R.

    Loved Wild Elephant! Beautiful aesthetic from the moment you walk in and the plating of food matches. Awesome customer service, will definitely come again!

    Shrimp spring rolls
    Mike G.

    I ordered from Wild Elephant last night after hearing great things, and being in the mood for some Thai. The food was great! The fresh spring rolls were tasty, and had the perfect ratio of vegetables, vermicelli and shrimp. The Tom Yum Vegetable soup was perfectly seasoned, a nice balance of sweet and sour, with plenty of fresh vegetables. The only issue I had with the soup was that I ordered one with chicken, and one with vegetables. Neither container was full, the chicken one was about 3/4 full, while the veggie one was barely 2/3rds full. The papaya salad was spicy, as it should be, but not inedibly so, as I've had on occasion. It was just right! Finally, we had the chicken satay. The meat was wonderfully seasoned, tender, and had a great peanut sauce. I'll definitely be going for a visit soon to try more of their delicious-sounding menu!

    Papaya salad.  Good flavor, but I prefer my salad to have peanuts in it (this one didn't have any peanuts).
    Edgar M.

    Pros: * They have vegan options. * The food was decent. * Our server was friendly and attentive. * Bathroom was spacious and (mostly) clean. Cons: * Menu doesn't list vegan options, and our server had to go back to the kitchen and ask the cooks. * Curries have too much liquid in proportion to vegetables & tofu. * Fresh spring rolls had too many noodles and not enough vegetables. * Overhead lights were too bright. * Wall-mounted TVs were turned on and distracting. Our waitress was polite and friendly, and our water glasses were kept filled. My wife and I are both vegan. We were interested in the tom yum soup, but the waitress didn't know if it could be made vegan. She had to go back to the kitchen to ask (turns out it can't be made vegan). It would have been much better if the the restaurant had marked vegan items on the menu, or maybe created a separate vegan menu altogether. We also noticed that the menu didn't say anything about gluten-free options (we have relatives who have celiac disease). My wife had fresh veggie spring rolls and masaman curry with tofu and vegetables. The spring rolls were OK but heavy on the noodles. The masaman curry had a decent flavor but a lot of liquid. I had green papaya salad and panang curry with tofu and vegetables. The salad was good, but I would have loved to have some peanuts included with it. The curry was flavorful and I enjoyed it. But much like my wife's dish, my curry was heavy on the liquid at the expense of tofu and vegetables. The unisex bathroom was spacious and mostly clean. But when I lifted up the toilet seat, I saw that the top of the ceramic bowl was a bit dirty. Also, a paper towel dispenser was mounted on the wall, but the dispenser was empty. In fairness, there was a roll of paper towels on the counter, and there was also a hot air dryer. Several TVs were mounted on the wall, including one right near our table. I find those TVs needlessly distracting--it's not a sports bar, after all. The overhead lights were a bit too bright for my taste. Overall, we had an enjoyable evening.

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    Roomy tables, distinctive decor, large portions, flavorful food and good service. Delightful lunch with ample leftovers

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    Food is great! Service great! Thai food, now serves alcohol. Good size portions! Atmosphere very attractive . (Good for dating couples)

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    Everything is excellent. The food was delicious, service friendly and helpful, and the ambiance is pleasant .

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    8 months ago

    Excellent service & the food is great will be returning server was knowledgeable & you can pick the hotness of your choice

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    Food was delicious. Service was excellent. Very friendly atmosphere. Will definitely eat there again.

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    11 months ago

    I intend to go there this afternoon-reviews were excellent and I love Thai cuisine. Great to have a Thai restaurant in this area.

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    Wonderful Thai food. Owner and server were top notch. Very friendly and accommodating. Thanks!!!

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    Excellent food and service. Nice that the owner not only speaks to each table but also is busing, taking orders, and serving!

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    Delicious food . I hope they get liquor license soon. Server was fantastic very efficient and enjoyable.

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