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    White Elephant

    4.4 (271 reviews)
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    Basil Chicken Wings
    Ronni T.

    Wow! I was impressed with this restaurant. After a visit to chinatown, my family and I were all craving some Thai food. White elephant was over at downtown, pretty close to where we were so we chose this place since the reviews are pretty good. Prices are also fair. $24 for the classic plates. We order the basil thai wings for the appetizer, pad Thai, pad see ew, drunken noodles, and yellow curry, all with chicken. Our favorite was the pad see ew. We liked the grilled taste for the chicken along with the savory and sweetness of the dish. The curry lacked a bit of flavor and could've used a bit more carrots. But portion size was good. For the 4 in our group, we finished everything. Each plate ranged from $24 to $32. Total for the 4 dishes and an appetizer came out to $170 with the 18% service fee that is included with the bill. I would definitely come back again when we are back in town.

    Whitel Fried Chicken.
    Steven M.

    Wanted some Thai food and since I live downtown, I figured it was finally time to give White Elephant a go. Located inside the Spring Arcade, this spot has a good amount of seating, had a friendly staff, and a menu with food that turned out to be pretty delicious. Even though I came here so I wouldn't eat fried chicken, guess what I ordered? DING DING DING, I ordered the Whitel Fried Chicken. The Description was Thai seasoning blend, cauliflower puree, and tangy sriracha butter sauce. Once placed in front of me, the portion was way bigger than I ever anticipated. The chicken itself was large and extremely juicy, while the breading had a lot of flavour as well. The salad and noodles on the side were solid as well, but who cares about those, the chicken was the only thing I actually cared about. Overall, I enjoyed the food at White Elephant but I will say, this place is on the pricey side and for some reason also feels the need to charge you for a tip on a party of two people. Here's the thing, you literally pick the wages for people and the prices of the food, so deciding to also pick the tip amount without giving the customer the option is both grimey and a bad business practice, minus one star for it. But hey, if you want some food, it's good.

    Yellow Curry
    Anton F.

    Looking for a Thai restaurant near by for a dinner meeting and found this place. Small and low key, so much that we passed it twice before we found it. Capacity of about 25 people, open floor plan, bright and clean. The food here is amazing. All the traditional dishes on the menu. We ordered the spring rolls, really good. The yellow curry and drunken noodles are very tasty. Be mindful of the spice level. I asked for 3 of 5 which I assumed was medium. Needed a couple glasses of water with my meals. It's cash only, accepting Zelle though. A new spot to add on my list for Thai food in the downtown area. Parking lot in next door.

    Patrick W.

    What a delightful Thai restaurant. It's located on a side street where all the amazing other shops are. We came here looking for some really really good Thai food. And let me tell you it did not disappoint. However, it is definitely on the more higher end and expensive side. That being said you can taste the quality. The ambiance seems very comfortable like you could sit here for hours. The inside is elegant and beautiful. The service was great and the server was amazing.

    Crying tiger Steak
    Ane V.

    I met my friends here for lunch on a weekday. We were early so we waited for the restaurant to open. There is a bench by the door to sit down. The place is compact and the tables are not spaced well. It is good for small groups. They have indoor and outdoor dining areas. We did enjoy our food. Delicious and tasty. They were served aesthetically and very well made. Generous portions or the plate is just small? Maybe. What I didn't like though is the 18% gratuity that is automatically added for a party of 1 or more. It doesn't matter if you got a good service or not. Bathrooms are located across the restaurant. Paid Public parking all around that ranges from $10 to $16.

    Menu
    Estela V.

    My girlfriend and I decided to dine here since we were in the mood for Thai food. I've seen great reviews about this restaurant and I wanted to see if the hype was real. Parking is limited but, you can pay to park in a structure across the street. The ambiance had a modern touch and the restaurant is really clean. Our waitress served our water while we explored the menu. My first thought was it's a little pricey but, I don't mind if the food and service are exceptional. I ordered the Orange Chicken and you can choose your choice of salad and choice of carbs. I chose the Arugula Bae salad with Jasmine steamed rice. The chicken I was lightly battered and super fresh. The flavor was great and the salad was extremely tasty. The dressing was my favorite part. My girlfriend ordered the Steak with Rice noodles and the Arugula Bae salad. We both agreed the salad was a 10/10. She liked the steak but, it wasn't her favorite item. We also ordered two Thai teas and they serve it a little different. They froth the cream and it's not overly sweet which we both loved. My ONLY issue aside from the prices is they add gratuity regardless of whether or not you want to leave a tip and it was only 2 of us. I believe tipping should be optional if there isn't a large party. I always tip but, it's the principle. I recommend dining here if you want a modern twist to Thai food.

    Pad Thai with shrimp
    Mary S.

    Went with co-workers and shard appetizers. The wings tasted great - a little sweet, a little spicy, outside was crunchy. The truffle fries were huge- not too salty and perfectly soft on the inside too. I had pad Thai with the biggest shrimp I've ever had but you do have to peel the shell off If you get a plate with shrimp, be ready for some giant shrimp!

    Pad See Ew with beef HIGHLY RECOMMEND BEEF
    Claudia C.

    Came after DTLA Art Night and it's right on the route (Spring St Arcade). Amazing basil chicken wings and pad see ew, beef was cooked perfectly! Only gripe is that chicken wings were a little too salty and rich for me but I had a great time here and would come back. I like that tip is included. Wish they were open later. The restroom is across the street and not in the restaurant.

    WHITEL Fried Rice
    Rosie P.

    This place was everything I wanted and more! From incredible drinks and eats to amazing customer service, I cannot wait to come back to White Elephant. The pad Thai was really tasty but the Chinese broccoli was definitely my favorite! The fried rice wasn't bad but it wasn't a standout choice and I probably would opt to try something different next time. The place was also really cute and the service was quick and friendly. The only downside is that there is no restroom in the restaurant and you have to exit to the main corridor and show your receipt to a security guard who will let you into the locked area where the restrooms are.

    Pad See Ew
    Joe S.

    It's a trifecta! Nice space! Great service! Excellent Thai food! It doesn't get any better than that. We stumbled upon this space one night before heading to Clifton's Seven Seas. While we were a bit hesitant seeing that there weren't many customers, we still decided to give them a chance. Since we were in a hurry, we ordered the Tom Kha soup with chicken and the Pad Thai with pork belly. The soup was outstanding, bursting with every flavor you'd expect from a traditional Tom Kha soup. And the Pad Thai was quite good, though I'd prefer a different protein next time. About 2 weeks later, we decided to come back. On this visit, we ordered the Tom Kha soup again (because it was SO good the last time), Enoki Mushroom Crisps, Papaya Salad with Tiger Prawns and Pad See Ew with chicken. Once again, the soup was incredible. I could eat that every day. And the Enoki Crisps was also quite special with a spicy mayo for dipping. The Papaya Salad was everything you'd hope for, a little sweet, a little sour, a little spicy, a little funky, and those prawns were cooked to perfection. Rounding out the meal was their Pad See Ew, which had a fantastic char flavor and just enough sauce to lightly cling to the noodles. We were so pleased with both our meals that we can't recommend this place enough. We also can't wait to come back!!

    Mango sticky rice
    Lupita M.

    The food was delicious, very elegant and tasty. The tai tea was algo good and I tried their mango sticky rice, let me tell you it's the best one I've ever had! I was pretty happy. The service was also nice, I would definitely come back again. The only bad thing is that there's not restrooms, so there's nowhere to wash your hands first, you have to go across the hall outside of the restaurant to a public one.

    Drunken Noodle with shrimp
    Maritza S.

    The food and service were extraordinary. I was in LA for a comedy show and I totally forgot about it for a moment. It felt like I was just there to enjoy this delicious meal. Everything we tried made me happy. We had a Panang curry and it was the best one I've ever tried. I am not a salad person but the Bluefin & Khao Tod might've converted me. I could eat that salad every day. The dressing was amazing, and the addition of tart apples, crispy rice, and tuna was unexpected. Located inside an unassuming building in which you can also find other restaurants. I don't recall there being a big sign so you may miss it if you're not paying attention. Walking through downtown LA will break your heart. It's hard to ignore all the suffering of the homeless and mentally ill people who are everywhere. Be safe, and most of all be kind.

    Pad See Ew & Spicy Basil Fried Rice
    Darrel K.

    As far as Thai food goes, they're IMO the best in DTLA, and I hope they maintain the high level of cleanliness and tidiness there since a lot of places seem to be slipping in quality lately. I have eaten here once and ordered take-out a couple of times, and the taste and texture have always been the same as long as it hasn't been left over for several days. There are two dishes that I enjoy the most: spicy basil fried rice and the pad see ew with chicken. There is no doubt that if you enjoy Thai food then this is one of the top restaurants in the area to go to!

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    Ask the Community - White Elephant

    Do they take reservations for a party of 10?

    Yes I would think so since they have enough room to accommodate such small group.

    Are there vegan options?

    I recall there being several Vegetarian options but the only Vegan offering I remember is their Mango Sticky Rice dessert.

    Are the peachy sunset and other drink's alcoholic?

    Check their website.

    Best place to park?

    It's tough, but I somehow usually get a street parking spot. There is paid underground parking across the street and nearby

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    Really great Thai food! Loved all the bold flavors, and each dish was full of it. My absolute…read morefavorites were the Pad Kee Mao, as well as the Crab Fried Rice. Don't pass on these two dishes! Some people in my party felt that the Pad Kee Mao was a bit too spicy for them, but I felt like it had a mild kick. The Crab Fried Rice should be spicy friendly though! The Kao Soi had a distinct flavor, but I wasn't a huge fan of it. Tasty to some, to others it may just not be a desired flavor profile. Would also recommend doing family style since the portion sizes are fairly large! Small indoor seating with some outdoor options as well. We came in with a party of 7, but I wouldn't recommend bringing more than 8, as there's not a whole lot of space to put tables together.

    I've heard about this place and been wanting to go check it out. I drive by it every day!!…read more FINALLY got to eat here. I was a little shocked about the prices, but the food was good though. The LITTLE appetizer was extremely expensive for just two pieces. It was recommended to us to put the WHOLE THING in our mouth, but since it was SO LITTLE, we decided to take itty, bitty bites. The calamari and dip were very good. Not too many places to sit inside nor outside. It's very small. Our table had a little vase with a cute little flower. Tap water was in a bottle. The customer service is good. Very attentive. Plenty of street parking or lot parking.

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