My boyfriend brought me here for date night, and I couldn't be happier! We are serious foodies so a new find for great food is equivalent to a successful date night. We had recently tried Burmese food for the first time in SF at Burma Superstar and we were desperately trying to find something similar closer to Davis. Green Elephant was exactly the place we were looking for. They have a pretty extensive menu starring Burmese, Thai, and Indian dishes. I don't know if it's always run by two people only, but that particular night the whole place was being run by the owner and her boyfriend only. Kudos to them for handling a full house as well as they did. From the beginning the lady told us that it might take a while for our food to come out because of how crowded it was. We didn't think it took excessively long to get our orders plus it was definitely worth the wait! Here's what we ordered: Appetizers: Lumpia- crispy egg rolls served with a really tasty sauce that tasted like a mix of Sambal sauce, thai chilli sauce, cilantro, and garlic. Gyoza- deep fried and little, but still tasty. Nothing to write home about Salad: We got the famous tea leaf salad and it didn't disappoint. If you've never had tea leaf salad, you MUST try it! It's a party in your mouth. Strong sesame and garlicky notes with lots of crunchy elements like fried peanuts and cashews! It was slightly less garlicky and salty than the version at the famous Burma Superstar, but we still loved it. Entrees: Mango pickled curry pork: We asked the hostess for suggestions and she pointed out this curry. This dish is a WINNER! Super tender pork in a very rich broth. Don't be fooled by the name-it's not a tropical dish with mango pieces. My guess is they use spices and oils that Indian mango pickles comes with. Nonetheless, it's delicious and our latest goal is to try and dissect this dish to make it at home! We didn't get rice (dish doesn't come with rice) because we were told this curry goes well with the noodle dish we ordered. I would get the rice next time. Mee goreng: quite different from the version I had previously had in Indonesia, BUT still really good! Curried noodles with chicken and veggies. Not the usual yellow thai curry.. A darker richer brown sauce. Drinks: we tried the mango lassi (not as sweet as most places) and the tamarind with like drink. I highly recommend the latter. If you're looking for a refreshing, tropical, slightly sweet and sour drink, this is it. Overall, we had a fantastic experience, and we will definitely be coming back :) read more

See all

One of my favorite local places to go. Great atmosphere and amazing food. If you're not sure what you're looking for the owner is more than happy to discuss what you like and don't like. She's been spot on every time I e been there. read more

What a gem of a restaurant off the beaten path. I like to frequent local businesses when I can. They have lunch specials at 7.99 that include soup with chicken and an egg roll (don't quote me on this) but since we are vegetarians who eat a bit of seafood we just asked what we could order and were steered to the regular menu. We had the tea salad which is available in limited quantity due to the fact that she specially orders the ingredient from Asia. It was wonderful and crunchy and unexpected. We also ordered soup to share and had a wonderful lunch. We will definitely be back and you should definitely try the Green Elephant too. read more

First time since Covid that we didn't have to get our meal to go which we did many times in the last year. Tonight we were able to enjoy our delicious meal steaming hot right out of the kitchen. Space is limited to only three tables, but we were lucky enough to get one as they opened for dinner. As always, food was delicious and service is always just as good at this family owned biz. So glad they were not one of the Covid casualties. Please go and support this Loomis gem. Be sure to get Rachel's Tea Leaf Salad. It is the best! No pics as we were so hungry and excited to have dinner there we forgot. read more

The food was absolutely amazing. Be patient as it's not the fastest service but definitely worth it!

We looked for a place between where our friends live and where we live. Reviews of this place are more than favorable. We pulled up to this mini strip. The appearance of this restaurant is less than desirable but don't let it deceive you. We were greeted from the various family staff and offered some guidance on where to sit. There are several rooms to this shop. The location is small but space is well managed. Shortly after seating the staff provided menus and took our orders for any drinks. Waters is all we needed. Staff checked frequently and was able to refill when needed. We were still a little thrown off by the appearance of the shop. We are undecided on items. The staff of three helped make suggestions for us being indecisive. We took her suggestions into consideration. We ordered the teriyaki chicken, jam jerk chicken, cashew chicken, another chicken dish (ba rum buck?) (it's above the owner creation- jam chicken) and jasmine rice. The place wasn't too busy. Food came out hot and quick. First impressions of food. Aromatic and colorful was each dish. The rice was most flavorful I have tried. The teriyaki chicken was okay. Interesting mix of green cabbage or lettuce to chicken and teriyaki sauce. The cashew chicken was a nice balance of produce, cashews, sauce, and chicken. Nice savory sauce. Jam jerk chicken had almost like a peanut sauce like taste. Not much vegetables as the sauce did most of the talking. Tickled with a subtle kick. The last chicken dish was spiciest of the dishes. Vibrant taste. Overall dishes were fresh and delicious. We left full. There was plenty of love, passion, and appreciation to ingredients found through the dishes. Family staff and attention to detail left a lasting impression. read more

Green Elephant Restaurant - Teriyaki and Cashew Chicken (right to left) - Burmese Near Me - Loomis, California

See all

If you haven't tried this restaurant you need to. Always fresh. Always amazing. Don't let the ikea furniture scare you away. Never walk in super hungry as you will need to wait a little bit for the food but always worth the wait. Must have is tea leaf salad read more

Fabulous restaurant! Everything that we try is delicious. Our favorite go-to! Great service and wonderful menu.

Mind blown. Can I just stop my review there!?! Haha I'm definitely an eater but licking the plate is not usually socially acceptable... the temptation was real here. Flavors of the new-go-rang and the Thai chicken curry.... whew. read more

Green Elephant Restaurant - Mee-go-rang and Thai chicken curry! Separate. Together. Top these bad boys with some siracha. - Burmese Near Me - Loomis, California

I love this place so much, it's not even funny. My kids and I dream of the tea leaf salad... fermented tea leaves paired with crunchy toppings and a perfect, light oil dressing. I have been forced to order jarred fermented tea leaf salad dressing online in an effort to replicate this when I can't make it to their venue! The mi goreng should be far, far more ubiquitous than it is in our world, imo. The perfect curry with noodles (I get tired of curry over rice) is crave-worthy. The laksa soup is also the stuff of dreams... perfectly balanced coconut curry spiced soup and noodles. I don't know why Myanmar/Burma cuisine is not more ubiquitous! The butter chicken... mmm... Oh hell. Look at their menu and just order something already :) read more

Should I start with the amazing service or the unprecedented food? I was looking for a new place to eat and searched yelp. This place came up close and I was surprised to see so many stars, so we came in. We were immediately greeted by the owners and chose a place to sit. I found that the owners run the floor and cook the food. It gives a personal touch that's rarely seen anymore. We started with potstickers, which I loved, but I was feeling adventurous and I asked what she suggested. She brought us Mee-Go-Rang (a noodle dish), Mango Pickled Pork Curry and a side of Roti. (We ate the pork in the roti like a kind of taco.) We finished our meal with the warm tapioca with coconut milk. The food was so delicious. We found ourselves vying for who was going to get the last bite! I am so glad we were pointed to this place. I was hesitant when I arrived as it was in a strip mall, but my fears were quickly averted. The place was very clean and tastefully decorated. And the owner is an absolute angel who you can tell pours her soul into her food. We will definitely come here again and again and bring people with us! read more

Green Elephant Restaurant - The AMAZING warm tapioca with coconut milk! - Burmese Near Me - Loomis, California

Ok. So yes the wait can be long. However the food is well worth the wait. The fusion of Chinese, Thai, and Indian spices and flavors make the variety of dishes explosive with flavors with this Burmese restaurant. The service was long but after speaking to the owner, I understood why. So truly give this place a chance and you won't be disappointed and get to know the owner. You will be amazed and fall in love with the food. read more

Amazing food and service! We were pleasantly surprised to find this hidden gem in Loomis! We ordered the chili jam chicken and the garlic shrimp; both absolutely delicious. We've never eaten Burmese food before, but have had southeast Asian cuisine at other restaurants. We loved their food. Oh, and we got the mango lassi, a yogurt drink made with fresh mango. Very refreshing on a warm day. One thing we really appreciated was how quiet it was. Granted, it was an off day so we were the only other guests dining in. But the setting gave you a sense of tranquility lacking in so many of the chain restaurants in the area. Since it was so slow, we had a chance to chat with the owner. She was so friendly and shared a few things about the Burmese culture and the country of Myanmar. It was very educational. She recommended that we try the tea leaf salad next time. read more

I had the chili jam chicken, husband had the catfish. So delicious, we practically licked our plates! read more

Green Elephant Restaurant - Forgot to take "before" picture. - Burmese Near Me - Loomis, California

We recently ate dinner here and had an enjoyable meal. We weren't in a hurry and the relaxed pace suited us fine. We started with lumpia served with a tamarind sauce. It was different than I've experienced; thicker and shorter in length. Good, but I wouldn't bother ordering it again. We shared a tea leaf salad and it was everything the reviews led us to believe. Savory, nutty and fresh. For our first entree we chose Chili Jam Chicken. Sweet and potentially strong flavored if eaten alone, but with steamed rice I found it rich and delicious. We also tried the Mango Pickled Pork Curry. This will be a staple dish at every visit. read more

Green Elephant Restaurant - Lumpia with Tamarind Sauce. - Burmese Near Me - Loomis, California

See all

Delicious food! I ordered takeout Shrimp Pad Thai and the Ginger salad. Both soooooo good! And friendly service too! Enough for left-overs! read more

You must try their tea leaf salad, Pad Thai, Burmese beef curry, fried rice, chili jam chicken, it's a bomb!!! For sure my family is coming back to try the rest in their menu. read more

See all

What an amazing experience! I have to say my heart is full from our encounter with the owner. She was kind enough to help us through the menu, educate us on Burma and share her experiences of the world with us. If you are looking for light and refreshing places with kind company, I highly recommend this restaurant! So much to choose from!! The pictures attached are only two of the dishes we ordered as we couldn't hold off on eating the rest. If you love Thai food, this will be up your ally but know the flavors are different...I would say something between Thai and Indian food. Beautiful melody!!! We will be going back! Five plus stars for the experience!!! read more

Green Elephant Restaurant - Burmese Near Me - Loomis, California

See all

We were so excited to try this restaurant, and we were not disappointed! I love Tom Yum Kai soup, and theirs is just wonderful! So many unique sounding dishes to try on Our next visit! Service was outstanding & Our waitress/owner gave us all the info on The dishes. read more

hidden gem in loomis with a cute and cozy atmosphere! the restaurant owner is so sweet and knowledgeable about all the many dishes and explained each one we were interested in. the samosas and lumpia were crispy and delicious and the chicken cheechat noodles were light and fresh. we loved the veggie coconut curry as well as the basil chicken and tender pork with 5 spices. the tea leaf salad was very unique and texturally fantastic. not one bad item in our selections! we will definitely be back for more. read more

The staff is very friendly and the food is so fresh! I can really taste the love in their cooking.

Underwhelmed after hearing and reading so much about this place from people in Sacramento. Nothing bad but nothing exceptional either.

Really good food, I personally don't eat too spicy but they had a chili sauce that was AMAZING!!!

Great new place! call for reservations because it is tiny but worth it. The dry curry noodles combined with teriyaki chicken was unbelievable. We will be back! Our baby also loved it. read more

Delicious Burmese and South Asian restaurant, perfectly placed on the way to Tahoe. Tea Leaf Salad, Rainbow Noodle Salad, Coconut Chicken Curry, and Fried Calamari were all fantastic. Friendly service and safe, easy parking. read more

I tell myself that I will write a review next time I come here but I always forget so I decided to write one now ! I've been here probably 10 times in the last 5 years ( last time about 3 months ago) and I have to say this place is amazing. Food is always fresh and the taste is incredible. Great flavor every time and you can find dishes that you can't find in other places. I no longer live in the area but every time I am in town for business I always make time to come here. I've brought a lot of friends here too and everyone loves this place. Not only the food is amazing but the atmosphere too. The owner who is also the waitress is the nicest and most thoughtful person! You really have to try it! I really miss not having this place close by anymore :(. Some of my favorite dishes are the Tea Leaf Salad, Ginger Salad, Rainbow noodle, Laksa Soup And the Nasi Gorang. read more

I love the food and the service is the best. They are fast and ifood has always been as ordered.

I come to Green Elephant whenever I can (even if I didn't currently live within a mile) now primarily just to see Rachel, one of the kindest, most generous, approachable and sweet-spirited people I've met in my entire life. You can share a story or your dreams for the future with her, and she shares herself with you. I light up regardless of the day when in her presence. I assure you! Don't get me wrong though. The food is important too of course. Believe me, the flavor and love Rachel and her fiancé infuse into the recipes are magical. I've tried probably 9 or 10 entrees so far and it's never disappointing. Today for the first time I made it for the lunch menu, and I am now even more of a fan! The chicken soup included has such a layered flavor. I never thought I could enjoy a mostly liquid soup, but I would totally order this and share with people near and close to me if I could! Above the entrees though, for me, is the mango lassi. I love lassi. Always have since I've become a huge Indian food fan. I really love all Asian foods. Green Elephant is making all sorts of multicultural cuisine. This lassi is different though, and not just because Rachel makes it from scratch fresh as you order - though that certainly doesn't hurt and is unusual compared to the pre-made sorts that get poured when you order - but it's unbelievably creamy and flavorful with the slightest saltiness to it. You cannot stop ordering it when you return! Music is nice too; don't hear every day. It gets busy at times, but understand it's normal for restaurants, and understand it's just Rachel and her fiancé running the whole establishment. I am happy to wait - it's totally worth it. That's everything I'd like to say for now! read more

My husband and I have been here three times in a month. Each time, we are thrilled with our food and love the service even more. The owner is informative, friendly and so passionate about the food she is serving. We've had the tea leaf salad twice! the Mi gorang, basil chicken, laksa, and many other dishes. Each one is prepared perfectly and is a culinary delight. We already have plans to go back with more friends soon. read more

Great place. Food is very good particularly the Pad Thai and Panang curry . I have been there a couple of time. Service is always good. Busy place make a reservation. read more

Great food! Eating in can be dicey because it gets really crowded and they are usually short staffed. Plus, their hours can be inconsistent, so you should call first. But the owner is sweet and wonderful and the food is delish!! read more

It is one of the worst restaurants ever...I am a big time foodie and I never go wrong in searching places but this was one of those places where I went relying on the reviews, they serve crow/horse meat when you ask for Chicken...It smelled so bad that I was about to throw up. Everything we ordered was chicken based, except that it didn't seem like chicken at all. From the tenderness, to the color and the smell...it was so bad!!!! We paid the bill which was about $45 and left the entire food as is...The owner didn't show any courtesy of asking why we were leaving without eating. It's like...."we got our money so who cares". This place is no where close to being good...I think the reviews they have must be by their own friends/family because it was surprising to see how bad a place can be when it had such good reviews. read more

Food was just too delicious that the long wait was so worth it! I recommend not going when your starving to the point where you end up getting grumpy (hangry). But rather than waiting a whole hour it was just delicious! I'll definitely go back soon!! read more

For Loomis - this place is great. It is tucked in a small little strip-mall type building off a random road in Loomis. It borders another Chinese restaurant. I went in the summer and it was quite warm inside, but manageable. The lady working gave some good recommendations and was very friendly. I ended up getting some spicy noodles which were delicious! I would come back. It is definitely a diamond in the rough - I would have never expected a place like this here! read more

Locals wanting to try a new restaurant we ventured to Green Elephant. Ordered the pad thai dish and also pad kee maw (drunken noodles) dish. Our meal arrived and upon having a bite the taste was not pleasing. Our dishes were not cooked fresh but pre-made and heated and brought out which is why our noodles were really dry. I politely informed the owner/host that I was not enjoying my dish. She not once offered to replace the dish with something else to try. When our bill arrived she charged me for the dish I had not even touched and simply had a bite of. When I asked why she stated she had to charge and it was not her problem that I did not like its taste or had different expectations. Paid for both dishes and as you can see in the photo my dish was full and not consumed but I paid for it. Horrible customer service and will definitely not return. Would have returned had the service been worthwhile and tried another dish. There are many other great Chinese/Thai/Burmese in town that will provide a more welcoming experience. read more

Green Elephant Restaurant - Pad Kee Maw (Drunken Noddle) - Burmese Near Me - Loomis, California

This place acts like their food is good enough to wait an hour and a half for, it is not. The 2 Burmese restaurants I visited in the South Bay would blow this place away. Sure they are not close, but they don't turn people away an hour after opening. People of Loomis, this is not good Burmese food. You've been duped. Being the only one of something doesn't make you the best. read more

A hidden gem! Sacramento's version of Burma Superstar. We ordered the tea leaf salad and Thai pepper soup with fish. Both were delish! This is the perfect pit stop on the way back from Tahoe for hearty food that'll hit the spot. Service was excellent and bathroom was very clean. Can't wait to go back. read more

Are you kidding? What an amazing place! First of all- the negative comments on service is ridiculous! We get what we give right? The owner/server was quick to seat us even with several all coming in at the same time! Water at table with menus immediately. The food? OMG.. this isn't your everything tastes the same just change the nuts on top... nooooo this is every dish has its own distinct flavor profile. We began with tea leaf salad... delicious! Then we order 2 items on the lunch menu- Basil Beef and chicken with chili paste. Told her we were sharing. Now comes a simple but flavorful broth and then the jasmine rice and entrees. Pretty sure my eyes rolled back in my head upon the first bite! So good!!!! Run, drive or UBER now! You will love it! BTW... owner could not have been more engaging and friendly with every customer. She even walked yo the door with us and asked us to come back! read more

Straight up turned us away. They just opened for dinner and told us they were really busy. Hostess or whatever told us "there's an hour wait to get food so maybe not tonight" then walked away. Are you braindead? This was my first time attempting to eat here. Really closed any future possibility of me coming back with that attitude. read more

The food is consistently excellent and super tasty. This place is small and the staff limited so please be patient because it is totally worth it. They are able to modify the dishes to make them vegan. Just ask. read more