We went there for lunch and when we first came in, there was only one other couple there. It's a beautiful open spaced facility. Fortunate for the restaurant, by the time we left the late lunch crowd on a Friday had arrived, and most of the tables were filled. The wait staff is very friendly. They did forget to bring us the credit card & receipt to sign after they took it. They were very busy at that point. Our food came quickly and was hot. Friend had the Thai noodles with chicken and I had the deluxe vegetable vegetables and chicken. Both are a part of the lunch menu. We both chose medium for heat and that was perfect. This is a great lunch spot! read more

Silk Elephant - The lunch, special Veggie Deluxe (GF)(V) with chicken. - Thai Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

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Stopped in for lunch. Really nice atmosphere. Very clean. Servers were anxious to close. Food was good. We would go back.

It was delicious and surprisingly under noticed! Ordered the calamari, chicken pad Thai, and the shrimp yellow curry. Customer service was good. Very courteous and helpful. Service was quick. Not very busy for a Thursday night surprisingly. Silk Elephant needs to be packed out. Interior is beautifully designed with woods and dark colors. Very modern. Would recommend! read more

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The staff are the best here. I'm a repeat customer and they literally already know what I want before I even ask for it. Absolutely love the place and the food is amazing too. read more

Wow! This restaurant just became my new favorite place for Thai food! I ordered the Veggie Deluxe Stir Fry with chicken/cashews, and it was perfect! This place also has a very clean, fancy atmosphere while being budget friendly. I will definitely be back! read more

Silk Elephant - Veggie Deluxe (GF)(V) with chicken and cashews - Thai Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

I highly recommend Silk Elephant, as it was terrific Thai food with a fun atmosphere and solid customer service. They portray themselves as a "noodles 'n rice" establishment, but they're much more than that. It is a fantastic menu with tasty options we explored with colossal success. Our table of four loved each of their food choices. One raved about her Avocado dish, which looked great from the other side of the table and is likely to be a future selection for me, while another loved her curry dish. My Pad See Ew dinner with chicken was spectacular. It was a yummy big dish with egg noodles, spices, and delicious chicken. I asked for "medium" spicing, and they got it right. I might get it even hotter next time. read more

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On Monday night, I ordered takeout through Toast from Silk Elephant. I ordered Massaman curry at medium spice and drunken noodles at medium spice. The curry was fine. The drunken noodles were so insanely hot they were completely inedible. Not "a little spicy." Not "Thai spicy." Genuinely impossible to eat. We could not even give it to the dogs.. Tuesday morning, I used the "Contact Us" form on their website to explain the issue, assuming someone would follow up. No response. By Wednesday, the food had been thrown out. Tonight, my husband reminded me to call. I spoke with a manager and then the owner. I explained calmly that I eat there often, enjoy their food, and that if I had been dining in, I simply would have sent the dish back and asked for it to be remade. Because it was an online order, I didn't have that option. I asked for a very reasonable resolution: a $20 gift certificate or a remake. I fully intended to come back. They refused to do anything. Their explanations: * Drunken noodles "start at medium," so ordering medium spice makes it "double medium," meaning much hotter. This is not communicated anywhere when ordering. Toast has a 24-hour policy for complaints and to return the food. Fair point. I missed that. What I don't accept is a restaurant choosing policy over basic customer service. No offer to remake the dish. No credit. No goodwill gesture for a loyal customer who spends money there regularly and brings friends. I wasn't asking for a refund. I wasn't being hostile. I was asking them to make it right. Instead, they chose not to and lost a customer. I'm super disappointed! Warning others especially if you order online and assume "medium" means medium heat for drunken noodles. Call and return the food right away if you have a problem because "rules are rules!" LOL! SMH! read more

Children's meals are double what they should be. Could be half the size and half the price.

The food has great flavor! The portions were huge though. I'll have leftovers for a couple days. I had the sweet chili tofu with med spice. It had a little kick if you don't like spicy food I would definitely recommend getting less spice to it. But it had great flavor and I would definitely eat here again. The service was great, several people checked on us multiple times and were quick grab anything we requested. read more

Silk Elephant - Sweet Chili Noodle with tofu - Thai Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

I'm actually grateful that this place isn't closer to my home, because it was freaking fantastic and I could totally see myself eating here several times a week! Lunch prices are reasonable, with plentiful portions. But, even more so, the food itself was just delicious. There were about eight different entrées that I wanted to order, but I narrowed it down to two. Kua Kai + beef: chewy flat noodle (and I love chewy noodles)! A little wider than a pad Thai noodle, and I prefer wider noodle so I'm glad I opted for this one. Excellent flavor w/ bean sprouts, scrambled eggs, everything was delicious. I should have ordered slightly spicier, next time I'll know. Yellow Curry: this was a great curry, slightly more gingery than I prefer. But I do love a good yellow, soupy curry (not too thick). Orange chicken: I did not try this, but my friend says it was delicious. For three lunches, our total was $45, which I think is a pretty good deal anymore! I would definitely recommend this place, and I have every intention of going back and trying more things on the menu! read more

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Food was great! And the patio section where we sat was clean and well maintained. They don't have a lot of patio seating (5-6 tables) but it was well shaded with the umbrellas. What we got for food: -Silk Tea: a blend of Thai tea and their lemonade was an interesting but good drink. It reminds me of plum juice. It's tart, sweet, and a bit of spice. -Mini Crab Cakes: great little bites. Full of crab flavor and very little breading just how it is supposed to be. The spicy Mayo dip was actually spicy and creamy. -Kao Soi : creamy, spicy, nutty, and savory. It was a perfect blend of creamy curry that wasn't overpowered with coconut. -Coconut Curry Noodle: spicy, coconuty, sweet, slightly creamy, and added the lime which gave it that tart tang it needed. Noodles in both dishes were cooked perfect to aldente to slightly soft. Overall would come again, the service was great and the food was good. My only down was we called in to make sure if dogs can be on the patio. The person that answered the phone said yes. But when we got there they said it was not allowed. However since we already had our pup there they allowed her and us to stay as long as she was under the table or close to the fence line. Fortunately, she is well trained and stayed by my side laying down. But overall did not ruin our experience. Highly recommend to go and try them out. read more

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My daughter and I were in town and found this gem of a restaurant. Looked new as everything was clean and well done! Atmosphere was awesome! Food was even better! Excellent! I had the Panang Curry and my daughter had stir fry noodles! Absolutely perfect with wonderful service from a friendly staff. definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

This restaurant is such a vibe, very modern and kind of industrial with soft lighting. Service is great, and the food is ordered came out in less than 5 minutes it seemed. The Angry Elephant was great, the mushrooms were delicious, the bell peppers were slightly crunchy and absorbed the flavors well, and the chicken was tender. The rice was okay, some parts were mushy and soft, didn't seem freshly made. I would come back to try other things and to enjoy the vibes at night. Might skip out on the jasmine rice though. read more

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Took myself on a lunch date to Silk Elephant and it was fabulous! The service is always so friendly, and the food was fast and incredibly fresh! I loved every bite and will be back soon with the whole family! read more

Silk Elephant - Panang Curry (GF)(V) - Thai Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

Food is very good with full flavor. My wife had green curry and I had sweet basil. We had the shrimp in a blanket appetizer. A little pricey, but worth it. Service was top notch and very courteous Decor is minimalist with an uptown, urban vibe. read more

Ate here recently and was very impressed. Had mixed veggies with chicken and the potstickers. Both were very good! The service was good and prices reasonable. Give it a try if in the area! read more

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We decided to order from here because we wanted to try the duck wontons. They were delicious and something we hadn't had before so it was fun to try them. I would order them again. My husband got the peanut curry with chicken and I picked the pumpkin curry with tofu. The pumpkin curry was fine- spicy, but otherwise a little one dimensional in flavor. Also it was really heavy in the red peppers. I wish there had been a little more variety of vegetables. The peanut curry was great ! It was a good mix of creamy, spicy, and a little sweet. The rice was well cooked, not too hard or too dry. We tried the rose Soda (it tastes more like raspberry than rose?) and I don't think we would order it again. However their Thai tea was pretty good. There was enough for leftovers the next day, so the portion sizes are good too. Overall we were happy with the food and would visit again especially to get the wontons, read more

Love their food and very fast service for take out. Once of the best spots in town. Must try to Curry!

Super menu with extensive noodle and curry options. Our Massaman curry and asparagus stir fry were both fresh, tasty, and beautifully served. The service was excellent, and we were comfy in the capacious outdoor seating. The ambiance inside was awesome with jazz and cool lighting. Overall just a stellar choice. read more

Silk Elephant - Massaman Curry (GF) - Thai Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

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Started with a Thai iced tea and duck bacon wontons. Very rich and homey. Had the pad Thai which was plentiful and fed 2 people with leftovers! Great open atmosphere. read more

My favorite place for Thai food in the dsm metro. I love going here and bringing friends. Haven't had a bad thing on the menu. The interior design is equally fantastic- great work to the designer! read more

I love seeing new restaurants open in Ankeny, so we were excited to try out Silk Elephant- we have actually been here twice now. We enjoy the atmosphere a lot, it is beautifully decorated and the aesthetic is there for sure- if you appreciate good design you will appreciate the interior. Now onto the food, love the authentic Asian flair of this place. The first time I went I had the garlic noodles, and this time side of fried rice and egg rolls. Their apps are wonderful as well- I could make a whole meal from just their different apps. The kids menu although small has a mix of Asian food and traditional chicken nuggets. The kids portions are huge for what they are- see image. The flavor of the food is pretty top notch and their overall menu is extensive, and the portions sizes are pretty huge. My only reason for 4 stars is both times we've been here we've had to flag down our waiters for water refills, and asking for more napkins and condiments- they haven't regularly come back to the table to check on us after delivering food. The food is good and I will continue to go back for sure- but just making a note that service after food is delivered can be sparse. read more

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Yellow curry is one of my all time favorite dishes. Silk Elephant's yellow curry is the best I've ever had. Amazing flavor, balanced spiciness, and the tofu was cooked perfectly. Lunch service was friendly and the vibe was clean and sleek. read more

Silk Elephant - Yellow Curry w/Tofu - Thai Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

I really wish I could give this place 10 stars. We are becoming regulars, and we live in Waukee. The food, service, and atmosphere are always absolutely excellent. read more

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My first time to Silk Elephant in ankeny.. and it didn't disappoint! The atmosphere is modern and clean. The service was attentive and fast. The food..... was amazing. I got a simple ordered the Pad Thai chicken. It was everything I could have asked for. Delicious, hot, and a large serving. Would definitely recommend! read more

Silk Elephant - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

Amazing spicy sweet and sour pork. Good rice. Good seating. Weird but still comfortable chairs

Another rave review for this place. They have only been open for about a month and are rocking it. Love the ambiance and spacing between tables. They have an extensive menu so plan for many future visits to try different items or bring friends and share. The flavors are great, heat is too much for my wimpy palette but should be great for those who can handle it. Service is friendly and attentive read more

Silk Elephant - Red curry with shrimp - Thai Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

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Ankeny finally has a worthy competitor to Siam Table. I love the large dining area with tables spaced out. Perfect in the age of covid. They also have an outdoor dining area that will open once the weather warms up. Who knew we would get 2 inches of snow on March 31st. The menu is large and can be a little overwhelming. It all sounded so good. So we tried a duck bacon wonton appetizer. Shared a chicken Pad Thai and chicken pineapple curry. Both at a medium spiciness. All three dishes were A-mazing. I am pretty picky about my curries but these guys nailed it. Only complaint is that the medium spiciness was not spicy at all. That's okay because it allowed the flavors of each dish to really shine without being overwhelmed by the spicy. Can't say enough about the service. Very attentive server. Food arrived well paced, giving us time to eat the appetizer before the main course arrived. read more

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Have been twice now and tried both avacado scurry and the Red Curry. Both dishes were absolutely delicious. In fact my only complaint is that the avacado curry had too many avacado slices, and I love avacado. When I got the avacado curry I couldn't decide on the protein I wanted so the waitress suggested I split and get the chicken and shrimp and am so glad she brought that up. Wouldn't have even known that was an option. The service was too notch as well. Drinks refilled before they were empty. I do wish the restaurant had more full. I don't want to see Silk Elephant go away any time soon read more

The food is great. Service is great. It's my favorite place to eat in Ankeny. I have yet to have a bad dish here. My kids LOVE the garlic rice. I love the panang curry. read more

I quite enjoyed the pad Thai. It was a bit sweet, but I was ravenous. I do like that they offer lunch prices and portions. It's a cute, modern atmosphere. I did find the service kind... but slow for a Friday afternoon. They seemed to have a single waitress and a single food runner for a pretty busy dining room. read more

Silk Elephant - Thai Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

Talk about unexpected fast food! If I leave my house the second I place my online order, I can't get to the restaurant before I get the alert that my food is ready (I live like 5-6 min away). There is something for everyone at Silk Elephant. The rangoons are amazing! My favorites entrees are crazy peanut stir fry and the broccoli chicken. read more

Silk Elephant - Broccoli with chicken - Thai Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

We went to Silk Elephant for the first time with a friend. Good food. Nice atmosphere and excellent service. Try the duck bacon wonton for an appetizer. It's great. The no spice, medium spicy and spicy spicy rings true. Medium spice was enough for me. I think my dish was called Spicy Elephant. It was good. Next time I'm going to try the Orange Chicken. Several people around us had it and it looked good. Rather limited desserts as we are mango sticky rice fans. Unfortunately they don't offer it. Certainly not a deal breaker. read more

Love it! A must try. First off, the actual design and aesthetic is beautiful and classy. Secondly, our server was very nice. We came in right before close so he was very quick with everything. The food itself was very interesting. I absolutely LOVED the duck bacon wontons, a must try. The actual food I got wasn't my absolute favorite, but I'd love to come back and explore the menu more. Menu is a bit confusing the first time you come in but it's worth the learning curve! Boba tea was also great. Overall, love this place! read more

Not good Thai food. I can see how it'd be considered good in Iowa of all places but the flavor was not there and the noodles were so dry. The service was good hence the 2 stars instead of one. The ambiance seemed too luxurious for a mediocre Thai place in Ankeny Iowa. Thai tea was ok too. read more

Silk Elephant - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

The Thai iced tea is good. The spicy level is manageable. I have had better drunken noodles but the pad Thai is good. The service is extremely lacking. I order through toast online and pre pay for an expedited process. My daughter was hassled for payment when the two prior times of picking up our order she only gave our name. After showing receipt and saying that we would not pay twice, they forgot to give us our Thai iced tea and were unprofessional and dismissive over their mistakes upon needing to drive back to retrieve the drink. It's unfortunate the service is so poor when it is difficult to find quality Asian cuisine in Ankeny. read more

The food was delicious. They were quick, friendly and gave great recommendations. The place was clean and inviting.

Beautiful decor not black and red- spacious. Quick and efficient service. Crispy egg rolls. Wine selection not typical so great. We had peanut noddle whic was fabulous and Avocado curry. Huge portions. Flavorful and beautifully served. read more

Silk Elephant - Indoor from a booth - Thai Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

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I order from Silk Elephant almost weekly. Love their noodle and curry items. Food preparation is speedy and staff is always friendly.

We've been here several times and have loved their food! It's always tasted so fresh. We order door dash and got our usual order with one order being orange chicken. I've gotten this every time for the last couple years and it's been my favorite. When we got it tonight the chicken was different. It was like frozen chicken nuggets and all the sauce was on the bottom. Highly disappointed. Tried calling the restaurant to see if they maybe messed up the order. The staff member said the owner recently changed the chicken within the last couple months. The pictures on door dash even reflect the original chicken that they had. Highly disappointed and will not return as they seem to be replacing their food items with cheaper, less tasty products. read more

Silk Elephant - Orange Chicken - Thai Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa