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    White Elephant

    4.4 (468 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating

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    Pad Thai
    Isaac H.

    10/10 would recommend!!! Walked around for a bit trying to decide what to get and White Elephant had me convinced. Got the Pad Thai, chicken for my protein and spice level 3 and it was honestly pretty good! Not dry nor too spicy, I say it was the perfect medium. The dish blended everything well together and my dish was gone before I knew it. I do love how they make it a point to caution that this is Asian spice, not your typical spice level that you'd see at any American fast food chains or restaurants. It was pretty funny and refreshing to see.

    Pad Thai w/ Chicken (Level 3 Spicy). Chicken is a little too dry for my liking, but still enjoyed the dish & it had a nice spicy kick.
    Jenn R.

    The menu has classic and modern twist dishes. And if I'm being honest, the classic dishes were more appealing, only because I can't help but gravitate towards the familiar. Maybe it's because I've aged. Whatever, I'm 95% okay with it. THE FOOD. - Pad Thai with Chicken (Level 3 Spicy) | Chicken is a little too dry for my liking, but I still enjoyed the dish and it had a nice spicy kick to it. - Pad See Ew with Beef (Not Spicy) | Now we're talking! Cubed steak, savory soft noodles, crunchy broccoli. Highly recommend. THE PARKING. Your best bet with parking is getting there early to snag one of the spots close to the main Packing House entrance. Or, park a few blocks away and walk over. There's free shuttle rides too. COMING BACK? I like Thai food, therefore, I will come back.

    Mallory C.

    I finally went to Anaheim Packing District for the first time and got decision paralysis from all the amazing food options in the building! Eventually, I opted for White Elephant, which has a comprehensive Thai menu itself. I got the Tumeric Grilled Chicken and an order of fried dumplings. I was so pleased with the amount of food! It took a little bit for it to come out, but it was worth the wait. I was able to eat my lunch inside the gorgeous Packing District atrium. Parking is surprisingly challenging for the food hall, but street parking is usually available.

    Ena C.

    A little overpriced in my opinion, it was around 18 dollars, It is kinda hidden in the corner of the packing district so hard to spot. But there is seating all around so still a good place to try. The food was okay, big sizes though!

    Pad See Ew
    Millena P.

    One of many trips to my favorite food haul! I love the Anaheim Packing House! There's so many options to choose from, and majority of the time, the food is great. Parking: Their parking lot is small/med size. Parking will be most difficult on weekends, and very easy on weekdays. There are also some street parking, but beware of towing. I noticed they only offer valet parking on the weekends. I valet parked my vehicle once for about $7-10 (including tip; most likely increased). But I don't even bother trying to find parking in their lot or valet anymore. I only park in the large structure on the corner of Anaheim Blvd & Broadway then walk over. It's free 2 hour visitor parking and less stress. Ambiance/Environment: White Elephant is located on the top level, to the left when you walk in. They have very small seating in front of their location. Service: Our cashier was quick and efficient. Throughput was under 10 minutes. Both the cashier and the cook who handed us our order made small conversation with us, and they were funny. Food: I ordered the Pad See Ew with steak. I thought the portion size is medium/large. It wasn't too salty, filled with flavors, and definitely savory. They cut the steak into tiny bite sizes, and they also cut the noodles also. I'd prefer a bit more steak and broccoli, but overall this dish was a 4/5. Pricing: Prices are $$$ more than average. Majority of their main dishes were $19+. Considering their location, I'm not surprised. But yes, they're very pricey.

    Amazing staff! Soooo friendly! Love it!
    Zien T.

    This place is the best Thai food in Anaheim! The pad see ew was Amazing with full of flavor and sooo addictive! I wanted to eat more and more! The staff were sooo friendly and welcoming! The ambiance is beautiful cause it is inside the Anaheim Packing house, so spacious and kids friendly! We also tried the Thai tea and it was perfectly made! I will definitely come back again!

    chicken Pad Thai
    Veronica A.

    I really enjoyed coming to the Anaheim packing house. It was my first time here and I will say it certainly won't be my last! There are so many restaurants and things to look at here, as well as nice backgrounds for photo opportunities. I decided to get items from many different restaurants inside and one of my favorite has to be the pad Thai from White Elephant. The chicken pad Thai is remarkable, you can choose which protein you would like and is really great. I also got a Thai milk tea which was absolutely delicious. The pad Thai also comes with the peanuts on the side and it is extremely fresh. There are many people ordering, so it does take about 20 minutes to get your order but it is definitely worth it as everything is made fresh to order. The person who took our order was very nice. It is located in a pretty busy corridor of the packing house, so be mindful of that. There are tables available right next to it, but an available one may be hard to come by. The atmosphere in this place is unlike any other, and I definitely recommend going if you haven't already.

    Pad Thai - spicy level 5
    Tim P.

    Excellent "spicy" pad Thai that keeps on demanding entry to your mouth. Not sure how to rate their service as it's more of a takeout experience where they call your name when the food is ready, and same applies for the ambiance as tables and dining area (food court style) were not maintained to the standards where regular restaurants would.

    Jennifer G.

    Inside the Anaheim packing district I stumbled across a little food stamp, called the white elephant. I'm going to tell you that this restaurant has the best sesame seed, salmon with sticky rice and spinach salad. I couldn't get enough of how flavorful this dish was. I didn't take pictures of what the food looked like before. I started tell you my flight was empty. The service was exceptional - marked by friendliness, professionalism, and immaculate cleanliness.

    Ben H.

    Skip Wait was 30 minutes for the food and there didn't seem to be a system of any sort. I think there were also online orders being placed as well so the wait can be especially deceiving on the weekends. The "medium" pad Thai I got was more like 7/10 spicy so beware. It tasted fine as I tried to get past the scorching heat, both temperature and spiciness but for $20? Hard pass. If you want good Thai food I'd recommend just going to a proper restaurant than a chaotic togo packing house. Food: 5/10 Service: 3/10 Atmosphere: 4/10 Value: 3/10

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    Harrison T.

    I came by the Anaheim Packing District for lunch recently and I decided to stop by White Elephant to give it a try! They have your traditional thai dishes like pad see ew & drunken noodles but they also have unique proteins like coconut milk fried chicken & crying tiger steak! I ordered the Honey Pork Belly($19): Crispy pieces of pork belly served with fried garlic with a little bit of sweetness from the honey. The pork belly was delicious and not dry at all and was quite flavorful! I got the arugula bae salad with it and it was a refreshing side to have against the richness of the pork belly. The jasmine rice was also good. Portion size was decent even though the price is a little bit high for me but I got a good amount of meat in my box! For my drink, I got the Ube Thai coffee($5.25) to wake me up a little bit. It was creamy and gave me the energy I needed. You could taste the ube flavor and it wasn't overpowered by the coffee itself! Service here was good with the owner chatting with customers and myself and I loved her personality! Come check out White Elephant if you are in the mood for some delicious Thai food!

    Pad See Ew steak
    Jazzy S.

    The food here was super tasty, but the price is way high. The portions are average to small even. Wait was quick to order and get the food. - Steak pad see ew (4.5/5): great flavors, noodles cooked well. Steak was tender. But just not that big of a serving. And for about $22, I expected a bigger portion.

    Basil Puffy Tofu
    Selena L.

    Solid spot in the packing district! A bit on the expensive side, but the food was so flavorful and the portion was generous. I ordered the basil puffy tofu with rice and greens, and the texture was perfect. The sauce it came with was sweet and tangy, and made for a great flavor.

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    Thank you so much Yatziri for the kind words!! Come back soon!

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    The best! Fresh tasty ingredients beautifully prepared. Highly recommend the basil chicken wings, drunken noodles, papaya salad.

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    This place was amazing to eat at and everything was delicious. Why did it close randomly?? What a bummer.

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    It's soooo overpriced got a pad Thai to go. It was the smallest portion of pad Thai ever. And way too sweet. I don't understand the hype.

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    Can you accommodate a group of 10 on a Saturday?

    Yes we can accommodate a reservation for 10 at our DTLA restaurant. You will need to call well in advance and place a refundable deposit that will be returned after your reservation.

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    Pro tip: Order by phone or in person…read more The food is good, and the staff have always been friendly, but I noticed a concerning price discrepancy between their online ordering system and the in-house menu. I ordered a Pad See Ew through their website and was charged $15.95 for the dish plus a $3.00 upcharge for beef, bringing the total to $18.95 before tax. On top of that, the online checkout automatically adds a 10% tip unless you adjust it. Thinking the higher price might simply be due to inflation, I didn't question it at first. However, when I later looked at the menu in the restaurant, I noticed that beef does not carry an additional charge. Only seafood has an upcharge. The same Pad See Ew is listed at $15.95 in-store, plus tax. I brought the discrepancy to the cashier's attention, and she checked with management. Unfortunately, management was already aware of the issue but did not offer a refund, reimbursement, or any effort to make it right. That was particularly disappointing because I'm a repeat customer who works nearby and regularly eats here with family and coworkers. As a result, ordering online can cost several dollars more for the exact same meal. If you're looking to save money, I recommend calling in your order or ordering directly at the restaurant. The food itself is tasty, but I hope management reviews these pricing differences and makes them more transparent for customers. It's hard not to feel taken advantage of when loyal customers are paying more online for the same item without clear disclosure.

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