We frequent this spot and shocked I haven't reviewed it yet! It's a neighborhood gem!! Food: A huge and diverse menu. If you've never had Laotian food, but like Thai, it's a similar cuisine. We enjoyed everything we tried: pad see ew, lao calamari, roti with curry dip, cheesy pad Thai, egg roll. Service: friendly and the food is very speedy! Ambiance: [[HIGHLIGHT]]clean, simple, no frills.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Charming elephant had been a presence on Boston Street in Canton for many years now and has been consistent and reliable for a great comfort meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I usually get take out but it's a very cozy spot to eat in, and they have tap to pay capabilities so I will usually pop in after a jog when I don't have my wallet and it's not a problem.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] FYI, parking is free on Boston Street but depending on the tune of day can fill up. Although the menu items will sound familiar to Thai disagree, keep in mind that this is a Laotian restaurant! The flavors are going to be a bit different. Based on the items I've had, I would say it's less heavy and less of a coconut/sweet base than typical Thai dishes. Try them out for yourself! read more

Charming Elephant - Butterfly pea tea - Laotian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I visited The Charming Elephant during Baltimore Restaurant Week. It has been on my for a long time and it is very local to me. Their restaurant week special is only $35, but I can tell by these portions that it is worth a trip anytime. The appetizers were almost a meal by themselves. Pay attention when you are asked if you want mild, medium, or spicy. This green curry short rib at mild was perfect for me. I could have done medium with the Tom Khem but it was still good. Their cocktails added some of my favorites like Thai tea, to cocktails but I didn't want to stay up all night. They have Happy Hour from 4-7, so I will sample many cocktails in the future. They also have Vietnamese coffee but now I'm just babbling about my personal preference. So I will leave it at check it out. I did have an espresso martini and my friend had a lychee martini. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We didn't make reservations and it was kind of full. We asked if we could sit at the bar. I don't think people usually sit there but we had a great time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It is a small place with a small staff so it felt like everyone waited on us. Everyone was so friendly. The food also came out very fast. They did want to make sure you had finished your main meal before they gave you dessert. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place has some booths, tables and high tops and is very casual.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They also do a brisk carry-out business. I look forward to going back. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Charming Elephant is a quaint and cozy restaurant dishing authentic Laos food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My usual dish is the Kapoon, a red curry noodle soup garnished with chicken, fresh cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts. It's the perfect meal for a rainy day or a cold day. read more

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Excellent all the way around We arrived 30 minutes before closing on an semi empty summer Monday night. We were welcomed warmly and with a smile. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The small seating area was simple but clean. Its a nice typical asian inspired space. Family place ... Not fancy ... but date worthy[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The services was great... he was nice and attentive. I ordered one dish they were out of but he was good at offering substitutions with similar profiles .... he knew the menu ... We ordered an appetizer of garden wraps them entree's of Pad Sai Ah, Ground Pork, Shrimp Fried Rice. ALL were great! My ground pork wonderful. One warning. We asked about spice levels. He said the "spicey" was above "Thai Spicy".. WOW! We all got " Medium and it was hot! Get Spicy at your own risk! It was great ... we can't wait to go back .... read more

Charming Elephant - Ground Pork - Laotian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I think this place is better at night. I went for lunch recently as I saw they offered lunch specials. I ordered their Khao Piek and it needed a lot of doctoring. I asked for limes and hot sauce. Then I got the bill and they charged me for the full amount instead of the discounted rate. I was too tired to argue and the staff wasn't anywhere to be seen. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was really empty when I went and the last time I went in person it was also quite empty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a large restaurant with a bar and main dining area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They've gotten rid of the crab fried rice from the menu, which was one of the best things on it. They still list a happy hour from 4 to 7 but I'm not sure that they will honor it. For the price, you're better off going somewhere else. I thought it used to be quite affordable but it was very expensive when I went mainly because I had expectations I would get changed lunch prices. The restaurant can be easy to miss. There's no clear signage but it's located right on Boston across from NiHao. Totally different cuisines but NiHao is just better. I thought I had found a good Laotian place but I don't think I'll be doing takeout or dining in again. read more

Charming Elephant - Cute interior - Laotian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Charming elephant is a nice family-owned Laos restaurant. Ingredients are fresh and the staff are very friendly. I ordered a sugar cane juice, chicken mussamun satay, the Lao pho and the mango sticky rice. They pressed the sugar cane right in front of me. The chicken satay is very flavorful. The pho was perfectly seasoned and I loved the mango sticky rice. read more

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3.5 stars We were excited to try this place but we were not super impressed with the food. The drunken noodles were not as flavorful as we are used to though the noodle texture was good and we liked the veggies. The Lao spice level was good and pretty dang spicy! The ground pork pad kapow was pretty good. The green curry did not have much flavor. It just tasted salty but otherwise no flavor. Overall we were expecting more flavor from the dishes. read more

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Okay so I was actually really blown away by the food here! A group of us dined in on a rainy Tuesday and were basically the only people there. We made a reso but it wasn't needed. Maybe people mostly order takeout here? I highly recommend the passion fruit yogurt crush! I got it without alcohol and it was so refreshing. Perfect combo of tangy and sweet and I couldn't stop eating the passion fruit boba at the bottom! Yum. We started with the garden wraps, egg rolls, and fried chicken. The wraps were fresh and came with a yummy peanut sauce. Egg rolls and chicken were both perfectly fried and delicious! For dinner we shared the crab fried rice, shrimp pad see ew, laap with fish, and the shrimp salmon salad. My favorite dish by far was the pad see ew!! The noodle texture and sauce were perfect and had a nice kick to it. The crab fried rice was also really good and was seasoned with black pepper that made it stand out from others I've had in the past. The laap dish had good flavor but maybe a bit too fishy for me. I didn't actually eat the shrimp salmon salad as I can't eat uncooked seafood at the moment but it didn't seem to be the crowd favorite. For dessert we had the mango sticky rice and street bananas with coconut ice cream. Both were excellent but the sticky rice really stood out to me. It was warm and the mango was perfectly ripe! It hit the spot and was probably the best sticky rice I've ever had. Still craving it as I write this review! I will definitely be back to try more dishes! Give the spot a try! read more

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We came hungry and ordered four dishes: garden wraps, fried calamari, pork belly banh mi, and drunken noodles. Of these, the garden wraps were the decided favorite. This dish (which is often called summer rolls) can be rather insipid with mostly limp vegetables as filling, but here they were bursting with crab and shrimp as well. I also enjoyed the dipping sauce which was unusual and had a nice kick to it. Since my partner does not enjoy spice, we asked for an alternative and were provided with the more familiar orange sauce that usually accompanies summer rolls - something for everyone! The pork belly bahn mi was a close second. I really enjoyed the first few bites, but after I encountered some gristle I was a turned off and the whole thing became a bit cloying. But before that turn of events, I was thinking it was one of the better bahn mi sandwiches I have had, so perhaps it was just an unfortunate one-off. The other two dishes were nothing special. For drinks, they were out of boba (although the pictures of the boba drinks were enticing), so I got a Duckpin Maryland Pale Ale. Excellent beer! [[HIGHLIGHT]]On atmosphere - it is a cute and comfy place, but during the time we were there, between 6-7pm, there no other diners in the restaurant, which was a bit strange.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Perhaps it was because it was a Monday. We were happy with the service, though - I guess that is the benefit of being the sole diners in an establishment. read more

I came here for restaurant week with my friends after hearing such great things about this place, and I was not disappointed in the slightest. The food was PHENOMENAL, easily making this restaurant one of my favorites in Baltimore. I tried some seafood options, and I loved that I was able to pick the spice level of the curry. Even more delightful was that the waitress brought over chili oil for the table in case we wanted additional spice. The food itself was very filling, and I honestly would have been satisfied with just the Tom Kai appetizer as a whole meal if the Crab Curry hadn't been absolutely amazing. The restaurant itself is set up like a typical Asian restaurant, but the painted elephants along the wall add a cute charm to the otherwise all-wood interior. It was pretty empty when I went for a weekday dinner, so no reservations necessary but worth a visit (and then some!) for sure! read more

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So glad we found this restaurant. The food is really good, like super yummy.. Shrimp egg rolls were simple and crunchy. Full sized shrimp fried to perfection, golden brown goodness. Fried rice was another winner. We got it with chicken and it was delicious. Next winner was the pork belly in brown sauce with green beans. The pork belly was fried crispy and then smothered in this heavenly sauce. Veggies perfectly cooked, onions, red and green peppers, green beans. I covered my steamed rice in the sauce then dug right in. Lovely experience and just simply divine. We will return when in the Baltimore area. Another plus, they play Kpop videos on a loop. Try it! read more

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Visited here while on a family trip & we all LOVED our food. This was my first time eating at a Lao restaurant & I was truly blown away by the flavor pallet of every dish. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance of the place was cool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]You don't even feel like you're in Bmore.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll definitely be back before I leave town. read more

The food was served so quickly! This is my first time trying Lao coconut coffee and it was did not disappoint. The menu was pretty pork heavy, but everything we had was delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a nice cozy place and will definitely be coming back![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]A cute restaurant right by the water in Baltimore![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The highlight of the menu by far for me was the drinks. They have many unique drinks, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic, that I'd want to come back to try. I had the lychee mojito, which tasted fresh, sweet, and perfectly minty, and my boyfriend got the lychee martini, which was stronger and yummy as well. I ordered the drunken noodles with chicken, and found it to be okay--I ordered it spicy but it definitely needed some doctoring (I'd maybe order it at the Lao spicy level next time). We got crab rangoons for the table and also a tom yum soup, which were the two food highlights for me. The rangoons were crispy with a creamy, savory filling, and the tom yum was the perfect blend of spicy and sour. The Lao fried chicken was crispy and moist, with a tangy seasoning on top. I would definitely order the chicken, rangoons, and soup again, but would maybe order something else instead of the drunken noodles. It took some time for the food to come out and for us to get our check at the end, but it did seem like there was only one person waiting all the tables. I also personally found some items on the menu to be a little pricey, so this likely won't become a staple restaurant in my rotation. The bar menu was the real highlight of the restaurant for me, so I'll probably visit again for happy hour! read more

Charming Elephant - Laotian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

As Nayvadius DeMun Cash, also known as American rapper 'Future', once said: sensational. Brace yourself to one of Baltimore's more sensually-involved fare which tickles and teases the palate. Immediately coming into this weathered, but tried and true eatery, I was entranced by the night-life themed Laotian decor. I wondered to myself if I had indeed, bought an airplane ticket to Laos itself. But that disillusionment was quickly waved away by a speedy seating in the calm and alluring restaurant. I looked through their menu with gusto, keeping my salivary glands at bay - with variable success. I ultimately ended up ordering the Tom Khem, fried meatballs, and drunken noodles. While engaging in knuckle-dead scholarly conversation and entertaining higher order propositions, our food arrived. To describe the first morsel that hit my tongue is to describe what it means to be alive - but I'll give it a shot. The Tom Khem tasted like the first few seconds of warm sunshine after persisting a frigid winter. It was Laotian comfort food in its essence. The braised pork belly soaked my soul with its inviting and addictive flavor of savoriness and umami. It was clear to me that this was a dish thoughtfully made and intentionally portioned to keep you satisfied but wanting more. The braise, poured over rice, pushed the envelope more - highlighting the effort and intricacies of the braising itself. The braise was sweet and savory, complimenting the pork belly and encouraging the inquisitive to embellish the dish with rice. Finally, the boiled egg, albeit simple as it was, was as delicious as it could be. Grounding the dish's roots to what a comfort food should be. I could really speak to how the drunken noodles and fried meatballs were of similar caliber to the Tom Khem, but I truly wish to encourage all Baltimore residents and visitors to give this place a shot. Charming Elephant embodies what it means to be a beloved, local Baltimore restaurant. A must-go. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is like walking into my family's home and enjoying the Lao dishes I grew up with.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've been traveling for a while and have been craving some comfort food and this was the perfect place to be. Every bit was as if I was being transported and when I asked for real Lao spicy, they did it and I had happy tears from the fire and burning on my tongue... LOVE! I will be back and encourage everyone to come by and taste what real authentic Lao food tastes like, you don't need a plane ticket to enjoy this treasure of a restaurant! Khop Chai! (Thank you) read more

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All the Laos and Thai dishes are epic. Drunken noodles are the best. Pad Thai noodles is zesty and robust. The Pad su Ey is rich and flavorful. Limited parking but great flavor. read more

If you're looking for a Lao cuisine fix, you should check out Charming Elephant. I'm always looking for my next Lao restaurant to check out, even if it involves driving out to Baltimore for it. Our party of two had lunch here on a Sunday. We ordered the Sinh Lod, Nam Khao, Lao Sausage, Pad See Ew, and Laap Gai. The jerky and sausage are must order items. Always goes well with a side of sticky rice. Both the Nam Khao and Pad See Ew were both good. Good food and service. I believe it's street parking only. read more

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I was so happy to have found this place! I loved the laap gai with sticky rice; I would get that again. The medium spice is an average level of spice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I went on a weekday during the day and was surprised we were the only patrons there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was plenty of varied seating, like booths, tables, and a bar area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would recommend coming here to all of my friends as a casual spot or weeknight date in the Baltimore Fells Point/Canton area. I also came back a different day to try the green mango sticky rice, and it was so yum. I'll be coming back soon! read more

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I've long heard great things about Charming Elephant and have been dying to give it a try. I ordered the chicken pad thai (medium spicy level), the papaya salad (mild), and the sticky rice and mango for dessert. Everything was packaged up really nicely for my to-go order. I liked how the peanuts for the pad thai were put on the side so they didn't get soggy in the container. The papaya salad was good but not my favorite. I do wish it were a little more spicy and less fishy tasting. The pad thai had a great flavor and was definitely pretty spicy. I wish it had more veggies mixed in but the flavor was good enough where that didn't bother me much. The mango and sticky rice was super yummy. The mango was soft and juicy and the perfect amount of sweetness. I'd love to come back to try more from the menu including some of the explicitly gluten free options listed. I definitely would like to dine-in next time too to really get the full experience! read more

Charming Elephant - Papaya salad - Laotian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I initially rated this place a 4, but I'm updating it to a 5. The papaya salad is so delicious. Plus the pork rinds and cabbage added both flavors and textures. read more

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I first came to Charming Elephant on a HOT summer day after wanting to try it for weeks. I came in for happy hour and was amazed at the wide variety of drinks they offered, as well as comforting food items. I've been struggling to find places with flavors I've craved since moving here, but Charming Elephant mostly satisfied that urge. Their drinks are amazing. I've ordered a few margaritas here and have loved each one. My favorite is the pandan margarita! Honestly, this is probably my favorite drink spot in Baltimore. The food is okay. I have noticed that the prices are rising and I personally feel that the portions have been on the smaller side. Taste-wise, things are good. I've taken some of my friends and they seem to like it. One of them loves the fried chicken here, and the other would suggest to not order the pho. When I've had dishes with their crispy pork belly, the outer layer felt more stale rather than crispy. However, they do give a good amount of meat relative to everything else on the dish. I really like their fried pork belly pad kapow. Garden wraps are one of my favorite things to order anywhere, and they're pretty good here! Service is good most days! They are usually quite friendly and will check up on us often. Food does come out a little slow, but that's fine. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is also plenty of seating available, and the decoration is beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I sat by a large flower wall the first time and it was gorgeous![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, I would come back! I would probably come during happy hour or later at night to enjoy some tasty drinks and snacks with friends. read more

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We tried Chatming Elephant for lunch on Sunday. The food was outstanding. We had pho and I have never had such a flavorful broth. The basil and jalapeño just added to the broth base flavors. On top of that our service was beyond compare. The restaurant is on our way home from work, I see many more visits to Charming elephant. read more

Hidden gem!!! This restaurant is located in prime location on Boston St but I had no idea it was there until I was looking for something to eat after 10pm. This is the place! Late hours and delicious food! Ambiance is super cute and the service is great. I'll def be back. read more

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Service was friend friendly, and food came out very fresh very quickly. There were many unique food and drink options. The wings were some of the best I've had and the fried rice was delicious as well. Highly recommend trying this place out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Interior is well decorated with about 10-15 tables available for dining in as well as a bar area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Street parking only. read more

Charming Elephant - Pad See Ew, Fried Chicken, Fried Rice - Laotian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I finally was able to dine in for the first time! I've been a fan of their food for forever, but I've only ever had them for takeout. The decor on the inside is super cute, and the space was a lot bigger than I expected. They even have a bar and offer mixed drinks that I need to try next time! We arrived basically right when they opened, so we were the only people in there and our service was super fast. I was really surprised by how quickly our food came out once we ordered. I ordered the butterfly pea tea mostly because I knew it was going to be so pretty, but I was impressed with how yummy it was too! It honestly just tasted like a lemonade to me, but a little different - I'm just not sure in what way. The drunken noodles were also super delicious. You can choose what protein you would like added (if any) and your spice level. I went with medium spice, and it was honestly really mellow and not too spicy at all. The noodles were nice and chewy and all the veggies were well-cooked. It's also a pretty big portion - I only ate about half and was comfortably full. My dad went with me on this trip, and he ordered the pad thai with shrimp and a Thai tea. I had a bite/sip of both, and the taste I had of each was great! My dad was also really pleased. Everything we've tried on their menu is truly delicious. We also ordered the pho and garden wraps to-go, and enjoyed both of those as well. I'm excited to try more of the menu. You really can't go wrong! read more

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Tried my first Lao restaurant and it did not disappoint! I came here for their happy hour which is everyday from 4-7pm they're open. It's a pretty spacious restaurant with a small bar. I was the only customer upon arrival and the bartender/server greeted me and sat me at a high top. To start, I ordered their Lychee Mojito and through the Yelp check-in, I also got a free Thai iced tea. The Thai iced tea was perfectly sweet and delicious. The lychee mojito was ok. It was quite bitter and I couldn't taste any of the couple pieces of basil in there. A minor dislike for me. Onto the food I ordered. I got their Egg Rolls, Lao-Styled Mussels and Pad See Ew with chicken. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. Egg rolls were crispy as they should be and Pad See Ew was great. No complaints with the food at all and everything was so good! The server, Tanya, seemed to be the only one working there. She was quiet but sweet and friendly taking my order and checking in on me a couple times. By the time I got my check and was getting ready to leave (around 6:10pm) only one other couple had just come in to dine. Not a busy restaurant it seems so I hope they stay in business. I'll definitely be coming back to try more of their other dishes though! read more

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The food here is amazing! The ambiance is BEAUTIFUL, and the service here is phenomenal! Dillon is so sweet and understanding. My friend didn't like her drunken noodles and didn't realize the texture of it and she had my Pad Thai and was in love and he let her switch it out. Also, he was dressed so beautifully. I'm in love with this place! This is the BEST pad Thai I've ever had and Thai green tea! I love this place. I highly recommend coming here for lunch or dinner. Support small businesses! read more

Charming Elephant - Laotian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I had dinner with some friends at Charming Elephant last week, and I enjoyed our meal! Charming Elephant is a Lao restaurant. Since Laos borders Thailand, China, Vietnam, and Cambodia, you'll see some dishes common in those countries as well. We shared their garden wraps, fried chicken appetizer, Goi Pa (Laap fish), Pad See Ew with shrimp, crab fried rice, Thum Shrimp Salmon, mango sticky rice, and street fried bananas. Of these, I'd say the highlights were the fried chicken, Goi Pa, and Pad See Ew! Charming Elephant makes a fish house in-house, and it's got some real fish sauce funk. A few of our party weren't super fond of the Thum Shrimp Salmon since the fish sauce flavor was strong and the salmon was either cured or raw (the menu didn't specify this, but I think it was probably cured?). Overall, I'd say that the menu covers a lot of bases! If someone in your party wants something familiar to them, that they've seen on a lot of Lao or Thai restaurant menus, Charming Elephant has you covered. If you want something a bitter harder to find, something specifically Thai, something spicy, something with seafood, Charming Elephant has you covered, too. We also enjoyed their drink offerings. They offer a few Asian beers, soju, great cocktails, and some great non-alcoholic options (2 of the party of 5 weren't drinking when we visited). One of us had a Lao Charming Margarita (butterfly pea tea), which she loved. Several of us had the yogurt crush (two made non-alcoholic). Next time, I'm not adding any flavoring to my yogurt crush, because the flavorings were a little sweet and I wanted the tang of just the carbonated yogurt that they spike! The service was good, friendly - we're a loud, difficult bunch (we talk too much and forget to read the menu and we're never ready to order quickly) - but our server was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is casual and comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking wasn't as bad as I had thought it would be (we did eat at 5:30 on a weekday though). Overall, it's a place I'd be happy to eat at when I'm next in the area, but I didn't love it so much that I'm driving into Canton without another reason! read more

Such a cute restaurant! We came in on a wednesday night and there weren't many people in, but the service was quick and the server/hostess was so sweet! The thai tea and taro tea with boba was excellent, it's been hard to find good bubble tea since moving to baltimore, but we were very happy with the drinks! We also got the Drunken Noodles and the Pad Thai with chicken which both met our expectations. We will definitely be back and recommend this spot for great thai food! read more

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Charming elephant has been on my list for so long and I'm glad I could finally try it in person! The food was delicious and well-priced especially for the portion size. Staff was responsive and easily able to accommodate our 10 person group. The ambiance is nice but I would probably get it to go next time. Would definitely recommend as they offer so many great Laotian and Southeast Asian food options and fun drinks. read more

Charming Elephant - Vegan Green Curry - Laotian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Went here recently for a friends birthday dinner. Since I last went, the food was not nearly as good as I remembered it. We ordered the pork belly, spring rolls, pad thai, and a couple other dishes. The noodles were over done leaving the texture a bit mushy and the flavors a bit bland. We had dinner there around 6:30 and there were several tables being served at the time and despite that, the food did come out fairly quickly... which might have reflected the quality of dishes. There was only one server and he was as prompt as could be but we did need to make sure we requested items that we needed such as water. He was nice enough to give my friends free lotus cookies for their birthday and the restaurant also allowed us to bring a cake him without charging a fee which was so nice!!! I am definitely willing to go back here despite my recent experience. read more

Charming Elephant - Laotian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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This is a dope Laotian restaurant. Great food and atmosphere is relaxing. Love that they offer varying heat levels. Drinks are unique and delicious. Wife fell in love with the butterfly pea tea drink. We got the big Thum mua platter. Only issues we had was 1. the papaya salad is made with noodles and papaya. We are used to all papaya. 2. With so much meat we felt like the platter needed a variety of sauces. But we had a great experience overall. read more

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Food was super good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Just heads up if you go for dine-in during this time of year (winter months) it is very chilly inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got drunken noodles, Tom khem and moo grob. The flavor of the dipping sauce for the moo grob was delish & slightly spicy. The Tom khem was sweet and savory - I could have drunk the broth alone as my whole meal (so tasty) read more

Charming Elephant - Moo Grob (FRIED PORK BELLY) - Laotian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Came back to Charming Elephant on a Saturday afternoon to order the Laap Larb Gai (Chicken) ($13.50), Pork drunken noodles ($15.25) and two drinks: Pink Lotus ($10) and O-Liang Ice Coffee ($4.25). The Larb Gai is my favorite dish by far so I order it every time and that too, I make sure to get it Laotian spicy. This time I do feel like it lacked some acidity so I asked for some extra lime wedges. I was charged an additional $1.50 for the lime wedges, which I thought was unfair so the server offered to remove it from my bill. The Pork drunken noodles was very flavorful, however, the pork was a bit on the drier end. I also do wish we had a bigger portion after all it was $15.25. To drink, we got the O-Liang Ice Coffee and Pink Lotus, which were both delicious! The ice coffee is was sweet, rich, and creamy. The pink lotus cocktail was perfectly fizzy with citrusy notes from the lime juice. Definitely a must try! I will definitely be coming back yet again. It surprises me that each time I do go, there are not many diners inside. Don't miss out on the Charming Elephant! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place to catch up with friends![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Loved the lunch special, had pho and my sister had the pad see ew which looked amazing! Highly recommend. read more

Charming Elephant - Lao Pho - Laotian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This place was amazing. It wasn't too busy when we came on a Thursday night so we got to chat with the server a little bit. She was funny and helped us choose what to order. The food was warming on a chilly night. Definitely on the spicy side, so ask your server for some help if you're spice aversed. Interior is very cute. Parking is not too bad - you can find street parking along the main road or on the side streets. read more

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This is my favorite Laotian eatery in Maryland!! I have enjoyed coming here for dinner for a romantic date night, a time to wine and dine with friends, or to enjoy a cozy meal on a soft rainy day. Service can be a bit slow on busy nights, but the wait is well worth it for unique, delicious food. The interior is clean and organized, you have various options to sit near the bar or be in a family-style seating. read more

Charming Elephant - Pad See Ew - Laotian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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An amazing meal, from start to finish! I loved the fresh made noodles, spring rolls, egg rolls, pad Thai, and the soup appetizer (can't remember the name but it was a cream base with tomato, mushroom, and more). No complaints at all! read more

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