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    Elephant Ear Thai Restaurant

    4.2 (229 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Elah N.

    Okay aesthetics!! It was such a quaint restaurant and staff were kind. Bathrooms are clean!! We enjoyed what we ordered and the vegetarian dish I ordered included a vegetable called "Sitaw" or long bean and I swear they cooked it just the way mama did. Can't wait to come back!

    Apr 2026 Menu
    Eloy Y.

    NYC is one of the most important culinary hubs in the entire US. In addition to its endless array of celebrity-driven hotspots and Michelin-starred restaurants, Gotham is also home to nearly every kind of global cuisine in existence. Thai cuisine has also grown immensely in popularity. From savory noodle dishes to heartwarming soups, Thai food is generally seen as very flavorful, comforting, and delicious. Located on 9th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen, we decided on Elephant Ear, an interesting name for a Thai restaurant bringing the spices of Northern Thailand, for lunch before our show. A reservation was easily made via OpenTable. Upon arrival at this cozy establishment as first-timers, my partner, his family, and I were greeted by the staff and got a table immediately. The interior was very festive with colorful hanging lamps and elegant elephant-inspired decor, evoking a special charm to its ambiance. Their menu represents the typical Thai recipes to include rich curries, tasty noodle dishes, and a wide variety of fresh seafood options. We decided on Stir Fried Green Beans with Sambal Sauce, Drunken Noodles with Chicken, Stir Fried Crispy Chicken with Lemongrass, and Sautéed Mixed Seafood with Salty Duck Egg. Every dish was bursting with authentic flavors, perfectly balanced between spice, sweetness, and aroma. Our server was great. He was very patient and friendly. The price was comparable to the area and the portion just right. It's a popular spot for good reason with tourists and the locals. It fills up quickly. Overall, a fantastic dining experience

    Interior
    David B.

    Solid Thai restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Packed on a Wednesday evening, the host was very kind to give us a table despite not having a reservation. Interior features a fitting tropical theme which adds to the upbeat atmosphere. Red Curry Chicken had plenty of kick and a plentiful amount of chicken. My wife's Pad Thai was a bit on the dry side, but she still enjoyed it. Wide selection of adult beverages, including Mia Thais, but I went with a Thai brew which was refreshing. We'll definitely be back for more.

    Lychee martini
    Jessi S.

    More like a 3.5, but because of the start of the meal, I'm rounding down. I stumbled upon Elephant Ear Thai Restaurant while I was researching places to eat before seeing the Broadway show, Just In Time. It was in the perfect location, so my friend filled out the form on their website to reserve a table. She received confirmation that we had a table booked for 5pm on a Thursday. We were psyched! I met up with my friend and we walked over to the restaurant. We gave our name to the hostess and she couldn't find our reservation. We told her our name and how we reserved the table and showed her the email confirmation. She proceeded to tell us that we wrong to reserve the table through their website. Apparently, it doesn't work, and we shouldn't have done that. Um, ok? How are we supposed to know that? We were ready to make a scene but she honored our reservation anyway (which is the right thing to do). Maybe take off the reservation feature from your website if it's not working? This place is really cool looking. The ambiance is awesome, but boy do they pack people in. Tables are basically touching each other and you are sharing the space with other diners. I won't complain too much about that because the food is actually very good. I ordered the lychee martini which was sweet, refreshing, and delicious. For my meal I had the garlic shrimp and string beans which were just the right amount of food and had the best flavor! The garlic sambal sauce was perfection. My friend ordered vegetarian yellow curry, which our waiter repeated, but it came out with steak. They fixed the problem relatively quickly. The yellow curry was also very flavorful and delicious. They are definitely there to move people along, which I understand. People are probably having dinner before a broadway show so everything feels a bit hurried. Overall, the food was really very great, but I wasn't a big fan of the service.

    Chicken
    Kiley K.

    The food was good but the service could have been better. When I asked about the duck I was told they didn't recommend it only to later hear them tell another customer that they were out. We were also really rushed to place our order and get out of there.

    Pineapple Fried Rice and Strawberry Milk
    Dan B.

    The food was really good but it was unexpectedly busy for a random Tuesday evening, so the service was a bit slow. Our entrees came out quickly, but they also were served before the appetizer and even before we were given any waters for the table. I love Thai food but I don't know if I thought the prices were worth it. A bit on the expensive side. There are a million Thai spots in Hell's Kitchen so I might try a new one before I come back here.

    Tiffany M.

    Came to Elephant Ear on a Saturday evening with a big group of 20 and everything went super smoothly and timely. We had a reservation and were seated right away. Our server M was excellent. He was very patient, friendly, and took the time to explain the menu and point us to popular dishes. His recommendations were spot on. Favorites from our table were the fried chicken wings, pineapple duck curry, pork belly, ribeye drunken noodle, and pineapple fried rice. A few of the dishes do have a mild spice level, so if you're sensitive to spice, ask beforehand. For drinks we tried the Pandan Cooler and Thai Me Down, both refreshing and fun. Overall we had a great time. The restaurant and bathrooms were clean, service was great, and M really made the night for us. Would definitely come back with friends again!

    EJ C.

    Elephant Ear Thai Restaurant brings a vibrant, elevated take on Thai fusion cuisine to NYC's Hell's Kitchen. My friend and I ordered 3 dishes and 2 drinks for lunch. The Elephant Roast Combo impressed us with perfectly grilled satay skewers (that tasted like real meat), crispy bites, and balanced flavors with the 3 different sauces. My favorite dish was the Drunken Noodle with Ribeye Steak for its rich flavor and portion size. The Pineapple Fried Rice served in a carved pineapple was both instagrammable and beautifully layered. We paired our meal with a creamy Thai Iced Tea (lychee/green tea available) and fragrant Pandan Cooler Mocktail (alc available). The customer service here is top-notched with affordable prices, and is truly a must-visit for Thai food lovers in NYC.

    Pineapple Curry Slow Cooked Duck
    Lexx T.

    My husband and two of our friends stopped here on a whim after doing a gameshow activity in Times Square. The place was crowded; however, they were able to accommodate our party of 4, but with a 60 minute time limit due to a reservation for the table later that evening. The place is small and we had to squeeze into our table upfront between the bar and the window. Service: Our waitress was nice enough and she took our orders quickly. We were a little stressed due to the time restraint, but everything was served pretty fast. For drinks I ordered a mango margarita (which I forgot to take a picture of) and for my entree, I ordered the pineapple curry duck. My margarita was tasty and well balanced, but I was not a fan of the duck. It had lychee in (which I wasn't expecting) and tomatoes (which I love but can no longer eat). Neither ingredient was listed in the description so that was annoying so I sent it back and ordered my usual Thai dish pad see ew. Their pad see ew was good, but didn't blow me away. I'd give it a 7/10. All in all, i probably wouldn't return. You're better off going to V{IV} right across the street. It's more flavorful and much more reasonably priced!

    Short ribs
    Justin H.

    Came here for a random lunch on a Monday without a reservation. From the start, the staff were very attentive and welcoming. Both the lady and the bartender/waiter, Shin, were phenomenal. Gave me a knife and water refills without me having to ask. I ordered the short ribs, which was very flavorful, tender, and well-portioned for the price. The interior is very calming and clean. Recommend anyone coming to NY to try this place out!

    Ashley W.

    I reserved a table for 5 during peak dinner rush and I was surprised that we got seated right next to the kitchen and bathrooms. However, the layout of the restaurant was very narrow so all the smaller tables and booths were in the front half of the restaurant whereas the larger tables for larger groups were in the back. It was actually quieter where we were and we had a large bench to place our things. We ordered the combo appetizer plate, garlic Chinese broccoli, pineapple duck curry, drunken noodles, and the crying tiger steak. My mom is usually really picky and can't handle spicy but she loved everything. The ribeye steak was cooked really well and the garlic rice it was paired with was excellent as well. My dad's favorite dish was the duck which was also super tender and the red curry it was in was also super good to mix in with the rice. Would definitely come back!

    Green Curry (edible), Pad Kee Mao (no taste)
    Vatsal S.

    TERRIBLE TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE and we will never be back here again and tell everyone to skip this "fancy" looking place for something, anything more authentic. Valla Table is right around the corner and serves some of the best Thai food in NYC. Go there instead. What a disappointing experience. We came here for our anniversary of all days and that made it extra worse. After reserving a table for 2 at 7pm, we were told our table was getting ready after arriving. As more people came in, they were seated right away as tables got empty. We ended up waiting 45 minutes just to get a table which they said would be bigger and special... so we thought ok, let's see what they have in store for us. The table we did end up getting was not even properly cleaned and right next to the bar area... nothing special there. We ordered Green Curry and Pad Kee Mao and waited another 25 minutes for the food to come. After almost an hour of waiting, the food came, looked pretty but had no taste. We were so hungry that we decided to eat the Green Curry but had to send the Pad Kee Mao back. Then another waiter came by to say they cannot remake the Pak Kee Mao any differently and that we should order something else. So we ordered their Yellow Curry. Another 20 minutes later when that came, it looked Red and even the server said it was Red Curry. So we told them it was the wrong order and then the waiter came back and said that this was actually the Yellow Curry, it just looks Red. What??? Do we look that stupid? That was the final straw. Almost 2 hours on our anniversary date, we were fed up with the staff and the food here so we just told them to pack everything up and left.

    Super delicious mango sticky rice. It brought me back to Thailand  Our waitress Hazel is the sweetest!!!

    love coming here! Everytime I come the food tastes better and better and we love haze!

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    So yum!!!! Top 3 thai spots for me…read more Food- Classic order of Pad Thai & Drunken Noodles. The pad thai noodles are a big thinner than i've had before but that didn't bother me, it has such great flavor too. I recommend ordering it spicy, it's the perfect heat if you're looking for that kick but don't add it if you can't handle spice. The drunken noodles are not spicy in my opinion but i can handle a bit of heat. Loved the flavor and the noodles had the right texture, could've done without the huge chunks of tomato but great otherwise. The summer rolls were good, hard to mess those up. We also got a free mango salad with the order and that was so fresh and delicious. We just popped in for pick up but the hostess was really nice and attentive as soon as we walked in. It looked to be a nice casual spot, could be good for dinner with friends or date night.

    Obao has delicious food. If you're in Hells Kitchen and happen to stumble by Obao, it is worth…read morecoming in. Obao is has both Thai and Viet food. It does well with doing the whole "fusion" schtick without losing the essence and flavor of the dishes. Pad Krapoa Moo Krob, the meat on the pork belly was so juicy - the pork skin was crunchy and chewy at the same time, flavors of Thai spice, basil, and bell peppers harmoniously working together to bring a balanced meal. The shrimp basil fried rice was delicious, a great alternative if you're not feeling the crab fried rice. The service at Obao is always prompt and helpful, whether it's questions about the menu or recommendations, anyone is willing to help. Inside Oboa is dimly lit, a moody vibe that is fun and invites playful conversations.

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    4.1
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    Stopped by on a Friday night for dinner with my best friend. The place itself is gorgeous, moody,…read moreand very architecturally pleasing. To start, we had the lychee martinis. It's not your typical lychee martini. It has Aperol and pineapple, which gives it a great flavor. My only note is that I wish it were a bit stronger. For appetizers we had the yellowtail, which is a must get. It was delicious. We also had the lobster spring rolls, another great dish, and the crispy wontons, which were good but not my favorite compared to everything else. For our entrée we got the beef tenderloin, another must get. It was amazing, super tender, and melts in your mouth. We had it with the fried rice, which was solid. For dessert we had the ice cream sandwich, which was different in the best way and extremely delicious. It wasn't too sweet and the cone "buns" were perfection. Overall, this place is gorgeous and the food matches. I would definitely return. The service was also great, the perfect balance of letting you do your own thing and truly enjoy your evening while still checking in. It is pricey. We each paid $184 including tip, but it's definitely worth it for a special occasion or to spoil yourself a bit.

    Holiday season of 2024 tried to eat here but was closed or mostly booked for private party…read more Finally just came on random Tuesday and restaurant was packed and bar was packed soon after we arrived but got two seats at the bar before that happened as once again upstairs had private event. Best way to describe this is luxe Asian or bougie Chinese. If you are fan of top Chef it would be called soigné. We had three of the hot apps, Foie gras, lobster shumai with caviar and morel mushroom with spinach crystal dumplings. After that we're deciding between the quail and beef tenderloin wok dishes. Since the quail was spicy went with tenderloin which came with small serving of rice. All the food was great. I felt the crystal dumpling needed a kicked and they brought Out there house soy and hot vinegar sauce. For drinks I tried there mix of a classic martini with an old fashioned and after discussions with there somm who nicely recommended a more affordable bottle that would meet our needs got the Chardonnay by glass as a bottle. Enjoyed the meal though likely spent 5 times what usually spend on Chinese place mainly due to cost of alcohol. Place is well designed with a look similar to Butter downtown with the arched ceiling mixed with with the sound dampening feature of similar design of bar Boulod. Will return to try the quail and the lobster spring rolls and if they keep to this standard will increase rating to 5.

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    4.3
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    Stumbled across this on one of the options for restaurant week-- it did not disappoint. The service…read morewas quick, attentive & friendly. The place itself was chic, romantic yet not too fancy-moderate with a dab of "wear your best casual dress." The jasmine tea was quite wonderful, don't leave it too long in, the more bitter it'll get. We go the bao buns for appetizer & spicy ahi (kind of like a crispy rice) and we enjoyed both of them. I must say the spicy ahi had a very spicy Thai chili pepper on it so that's something to look out for. I got the spicy salmon, which came with these yummy noodles, seasoned so well. My friend enjoyed this "curry avert gar'" she notes that it was very filling and fresh. The chocolate cake had a acquired taste to it-like a Ferraro rocher mixed with chocolate chips and surprisingly the tempura banana was so good Can't wait to come back one day to try everything else

    Pros: great food, beautiful decor, delicious cocktails Cons:…read moreramen could use more broth Delicious ramen and great cocktails! Honestly, I should have known better because wagamama is known for their high quality food. I got the tantanmen and the beef was delicious! My only criticism was that the noodle to broth ratio was slightly off. Not enough broth and too much noodle. I asked for a side of kimchi and it paired so well with that ramen. I honestly think they should just put kimchi on the tantanmen. The Thai chili marg was sooo yummy and quite strong tbh. I loved addition of the coconut syrup. There are loads of vegetarian and chicken options, so it's great for anyone who has a vegetarian friend or a friend who only eats chicken. The restaurant decor was beautiful and spacious. The service was also great too.

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    3.7
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    Came here during an unforgettable night in Times Square while everyone was locked in watching the…read moreKnicks chase a championship. The energy in the restaurant was a lot more vibrant than I expected, and honestly, the excitement from everyone around us added to the overall experience. To drink, I ordered the Caribbean Mule. It was refreshing, flavorful, and definitely packed a little punch. A solid cocktail that got the night started right. For food, we ordered the beef fried rice and chicken wontons. The beef fried rice was delicious and came in a generous portion size, making it easy to share. The chicken wontons were also well prepared and packed with flavor. The standout dish for me, though, was the ginger beef noodles. The noodles were cooked perfectly, and the beef was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Easily my favorite item of the night and something I'd order again without hesitation. Service was another bright spot. The staff was attentive throughout the evening, and our servers were always quick to help whenever we needed anything. Even with the restaurant being busy, they stayed on top of everything. The one disappointment was the truffle fries. I've had better truffle fries at small neighborhood spots. They lacked both the flavor and presentation I'd expect from a restaurant at this price point, especially compared to how strong the rest of the meal was. Overall: Brooklyn Chop House delivered a fun atmosphere, great service, and some standout dishes. Between the energy of the crowd, the ginger beef noodles, and the attentive staff, it was a memorable experience. Just skip the truffle fries and put that money toward another appetizer or cocktail.

    Visited Chop House Brooklyn on West 57th Street before a Broadway show on a Friday evening. It's…read morenext to the Barrymore Theatre and nearby other theaters, so a good option for a pre-show drink or food. When you walk in, there is a large bar on the left with both bar and lounge seating. Toward the back, there are additional tables, along with an open upper level that has more seating. We sat at the bar in corner seats by the window. There are probably about ten to twelve seats at the bar, and the large bar seats were quite comfortable. We made it in time for happy hour (Monday through Friday, 4:00 to 7:00 PM) and ordered espresso martinis ($10 each) along with one of the happy hour bar bites, the $10 wings. We were heading to a show starting in about 30 minutes, and our server kindly expedited the wings. The drinks were made promptly as well. The espresso martinis were great, and the wings were tasty. This is a strong option for a pre-theater drink in the area, especially if you can take advantage of happy hour.

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    Alot of places, especially trending ones like this one are strictly hype. I will say, everything…read moreabout Sei Less was divine. The ambiance, the food, the service, the drinks. I took my cousin out for her birthday back in April and I we were not disappointed. I hadn't even finished my meal and I already said I was coming back. We had the salt and pepper shrimp, black prawns, shrimp fried rice, and bok choy to share. the portions of rice are hefty enough to share, but if you a big dawg help yourself to the full serving. We had the Vanilla Creme Brulee for dessert which we shared and it was just the right amount of sweetness and creaminess. Nothing was overpowered. Like I said, i will be back at some point. The food was fresh and good quality. They get two thumbs up from me!! If you love Asian cuisine, you will not be disappointed! Next time your friends ask if you want to go eat somewhere, Sei Less!

    My cousin told me about this restaurant and based on the reviews that I saw on here, Google, and…read moreInstagram, I was down to try. When it comes to ambience, this place checks off every box. I loved the decor, lighting, furniture, and music. It's very spacious, and I really liked that they have separate areas for dining, large groups, and if you want do hookah. Our server was great and tried to accommodate as best as he could. We were very disappointed with the food. I was bummed they were out of the oxtail eggrolls. The items we ordered lacked flavor and just didn't hit. We ordered the chicken satay, the peanut sauce was a bit too thick and in our opinion didn't compliment the chicken and the chicken tasted pretty greasy. I ordered the shrimp dumplings and really enjoyed those. I also ordered the sea bass. It was a bit bland and the rice that was served on the side was hard. My cousin enjoyed the spice kung pao chicken. For drinks, we ordered the sidecar and lychee martini. I thought my drink was pretty good. If I'm ever in the area again, I think I would try it again just to see if I didn't choose the right options.

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