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    The Elephant Shack

    4.1 (123 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Food Trucks
    Closed 6:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Nadine C.

    Takeout lunch in Honolulu, Hawaii... Irene had the brilliant idea to visit the food trucks at the former location of Fisherman's Wharf. It's now called The Street Food Market. Located at the end of Ward Avenue, next to the ocean, along Ala Moana Boulevard, there's a bunch of food trucks. The Elephant Shack is one of them. The Elephant Shack specializes in Thai cuisine. Order and pay on the tablet. Wait at the table with the "pick up here" sign for your meal. It's quite an efficient process! Service was helpful and polite. As I was ordering, I asked the guy at the window about the spice level. He said that "mild" is not spicy. Okay... I will have to trust you... When I picked up my order, the gal was cheerful and attentive! We just grabbed our meals and ate elsewhere, so we parked for free. If you stay and dine there, scan the QR code and pay for parking online. My Pad Kee Mao was delicious! I liked the fresh basil, broccoli, and pieces of long green beans. The tofu was Stir-fried well - almost crispy. The noodles were tasty and chewy! I would return and try more menu items!

    Kelsey R.

    This is a tasty little Thai spot on the harbor. The food trucks here are super cute. Got the Panang curry. The portions were generous. The service was quick and staff were friendly ! They brought the food out quickly. We got the mild it still had quite a bit of kick. The view was so cute ! Loved this spot and would come back for sure ! Great little local food truck !

    thai tea, pad see ew, yum nua
    Kyllie N.

    One of my favorite pad see ew dishes on the island. It can be a bit pricey depending on what you order, but it's pretty worth it for the most part. One small downside is that I wish they offered beef as a protein option for the pad see ew. The ambiance is very casual since it's a food truck with outdoor seating, which is great if you enjoy eating outside. I'd recommend ordering online unless you don't mind waiting a bit during rush hour. There are plenty of seats available, especially since it's located in a lot with other food trucks. If you're in the mood for some great Thai food, I would highly recommend Elephant Shack!

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    Rebecca L.

    One of my go to take out places for fast and good Thai food. I've had the pad Thai, pad see ew, and Penang curry. This last visit we ordered Chicken Pad Thai, Chicken Penang Curry, and Thai Iced tea. Food was great and we had some leftovers. My boyfriend got the medium spice level for the Pad Thai and it was actually pretty spicy. Curry is made with coconut and slightly on the sweeter side but very tasty! Thai iced tea is also made with coconut milk so keep that in mind if you don't like coconut. You order on the tablet in the front and pay through it too. You don't really talk to the workers unless you have any questions they are mostly busy cooking. Once your order if ready someone comes out with it and calls your name. You also grab your own utensils at the front. Lots of seating outside, some with covered umbrellas. Well lit and music on speakers playing. Also lots of parking- free for the first hour or two if supporting the food trucks.

    Jessica B.

    Came to this food truck area on our last night in Oahu and decided to stop by the Elephant Food shack as it appeared to be the only one open at night. Food is cooked fresh which is great but also meant we were waiting a long time for 1 order of Pad See Ew. Sat there for about 40 minutes until our order was next up. Super friendly lady runs the food out to you. Price is a bit much for the portions, the noodles were fantastic but there wasn't much broccoli or chicken in our order. We've ate at the food trucks in Oahu before and they pack the containers for the price you pay. Generally wouldn't come back unless you're really really crazing some pad Thai. The vibe was great though, it was night, quiet and by the water.

    Mayumi C.

    Loved their Pad Thai. I chose Mild (rather sweet I thought) with chicken. Chicken were a little bit dry but still we enjoyed them with other ingredients. It is so nice to eat Thai food looking over Kewalo. Thanks for a good lunch!

    Yum Nua
    Ash M.

    We happened to drive by on our way to get food and we decided to take a detour here to try something new. Everything on the menu looked amazing and I couldn't decide what to order so I asked the chef. He recommended the Yum Nua so I ordered that. The flavor was amazing! The dish has a little kick to it and the mint gives it a great flavor. I didn't think I would like eating mint but again I was pleasantly surprised with the composition of flavors. Everything tasted amazing. They also have a spacious patio seating area with lights at night. It made a lovely impromptu day night for us even though that wasn't our original plan. I highly recommend this place.

    Veggie pad Kee Mao

    Tried this place yet again since i was right by this place for lunch, ordered a veggie pad Kee Mao, medium heat, the taste was awesome but the cook forgot to add the medium heat which is disappointing because i like some heat in my food. Not sure why i keep coming back to eat at this place. I wish they were consistent because when they get it right, it's my favorite place to eat pad Kee Mao but it's been disappointing

    Tofu fried rice and shrimp/chicken pad Thai
    Christine B.

    Fantastic! Amazing food, great service, and great views. They have a plenty of options for everyone. Pretty much every dish comes with your choice of protein so I had lots of vegetarian options. I got the tofu fried rice and the papaya salad. Both were phenomenal. Great flavor and the spice was just right too. It's right in the harbor on the water so you get water front views for food truck prices. Highly recommend!

    Pad Thai, larb, friend rice pad se yu
    Sabriena T.

    Best everything! Friendly service and food was exceptional! Pad Thai was my fav along with the Thai basil friend rice with shrimp! We tried it all!

    Pad See Ew with thick noods was tasty and delicious
    Winnie L.

    After we discovered this night market, the same location as the Saturday morning Farmer's Market, we've come here 3 times. The Kapow Chicken, Thai Iced Tea (made with Coconut Water), and the Pad See Ew (which flat noods) are my favorite. It's piping hot, made to order, with so much wok heat smoking delicious. Per the chef's recommendation, I added an extra fried egg on the kapow and it took it to the next level. Wow! I'll be craving this place! Also, on Friday nights, you can see the fireworks show from Hilton Hawaiian across the Marina.

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    Love Elephant Shack. Always delicious. I love their chicken salad, which was recommended by the nice guy working.

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    Thank you for the kind words Marie!

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    3 years ago

    Food was so good perfect execution. Meat quality is on point. Try the Yum Nua with the pad kee mao. Definitely coming back!

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    Bomb food and amazing people! Got the pad Thai and pad see ew and they're fantastic. Thanks for everything brother!

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    Aloha Arasany!! You're welcome!!

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    Yum Nua and Thai Basil Fried Rice my go to dishes! Delicious! Staff super friendly and nice seating area.

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    This is the best Thai food. I've had in 10 years. Amazing. This is what makes food trucks great.

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    Best thai food I've had. Food bursting with balanced flavors that hit all the taste buds and sensors. Everything on the menu is legit.

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    Best Thai on Island...... hands down. Drunken noodles and the classic chicken fried rice were 10/10 - highly recommended

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    Not sure how they do it, but they make better food out of the truck than a lot of Thai restaurants!

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    Very good and efficient. Prepared fresh so takes me a bit of time and worth the wait. Good chef.

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    The best thai food! We got the Pad See Ew, Pad Thai & Papaya Salad, all sooo amazing!! Definitely recommend!

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    Haven't had a bad meal yet. Great flavor. I order something different each time. Quick and great service.

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    delicious cuisine. fresh and authentic, highly recommend!! service was quick and the guys were kind!

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    Limited hours but we eventually found it open. Everything is fresh, healthy, delicious food.

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    2.1 mi
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    Authentic Thai food with rich flavors in each dish. Siam…read moreGarden has a very welcoming atmosphere. They have a wide variety of food options and the portions are large (recommended for pūpū style). We ordered: Crispy spring rolls, 5/5 Panang curry, 5/5 Pad ki mao, 5/5 Ginger pork with beans, 5/5 Everything tasted amazing, rich in flavor and generously portioned. Every dish was tasty. This has become my go-to Thai restaurant. Authentic flavors, you won't be disappointed.

    Perfect for a quick fix to get you on your way. This was a…read morenice stop after a hectic Costco trip. Here's some logistics if you're a planner like me: Parking: Free, it's tight right in front of the restaurant and additional parking inside the garage. The vibes inside are very cozy and feels like home, just overall very special. Can accommodate large groups and a small one on one date :) Food comes out fast, takes about 10 minutes. Fairly delicious, fairly priced and then you're on your way home with your Costco groceries! The Thai tea here is very yummy. I'd recommend getting mild for any of the dishes here if you're not a fan of spicy. They're authentic so you'll feel it otherwise. Service is fast and attentive. Very straightforward. I'm giving it a 3 overall since it did the job but I've had a lot better at Brok Da Mout Thai Food. It's better than Bangkok Thai nearby that's for sure.

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