The Thai Elephant

Went there a few days ago to satisfy the carving for Thai food. The place is small but they stay busy. We ordered chicken pad thai, mango salad and mango sticky rice for dessert. Pad Thai and Mango salad were really good, decent size, and we noticed that a lot of people were taking leftovers home– that’s how much food they give you. Mango salad was fresh.
The only disappointment was Mango sticky rice. The rice was hard, black grains and the mango was not fresh. I’ve had the mango sticky rice before many times on my trip to Thailand, but the version they are serving at this restaurant is not even close to the original recipe. Next time we’ll skip it when we come back.

Just went there for the first time after living in Verona my whole life. This place is fantastic and extremely affordable! I was hesitant to try it at first because in the past, restaurants at that location have never really worked out. However after eating here, I was completely wrong.
I ordered the Thai tea to drink which was amazing. We ordered two appetizers which were the fresh rolls and the Thai dumplings. I definitely recommend both! For the main course, I ordered the Spicy Basil– Pad Kra Prao with pork. It was amazing. However, it was very spicy even though it was on the first level of heat which is called «Dare». There are three types of heat: Dare, Double-​Dare, and Triple-​Dare.
Overall, I would 100% recommend this restaurant to anyone who likes Thai and enjoys a little kick in their food! Enjoy!

Just got a to go order of the Garlic Pork, amazing, One of the best in North Jersey.

Fabulous place… highly recommend it. The drunk noodles is incredible. Appetizers were wonderful try the veggie dumplings.

Ooh this place is so good! I wanted to take my cousin out to celebrate her finally committing to a college, and she was craving Thai. This place has been on my bookmarks for a long time, so we decided to try it out. The décor is really nice – each table had a mini vase of fresh flowers! But it’s more of a take-​out place than dine-​in. We were the only patrons the entire night (granted it was a Tuesday night lol). Service was impeccable. Super attentive, really sweet.
Even though it was a weekday, customers kept coming in to pick up food and I totally understand why. Ugh. So. Good. We left on the verge of a food coma, but completely satisfied. My new go-​to Thai place.
Fresh Rolls ($ 5): More aesthetically pleasing than anything else, but it was a refreshing app. ⁴⁄₅
Pad Thai ($ 9): Delicious. A little on the sweeter side, but still one of the best I’ve ever had. ⁵⁄₅
Massaman Curry ($ 11): I usually get green curry and have actually never tried massaman curry, so I had nothing to compare it to. It was sweeter than I would have liked, but to be fair it is described as a sweeter curry on the menu. Probably wouldn’t order it again, though. ³⁄₅
Mango Sticky Rice ($ 5): It took a while for our desserts to come out, so I’m assuming it’s prepared fresh. It was good – the stereotypical Thai dessert. Portion was on the smaller side. ⁴⁄₅
Custard Dessert ($ 3): It was okay. Never been a fan of these desserts, but wanted to try it since everything else was delicious. ³⁄₅

I have now eaten drunken noodles at about 15 Thai places and this place is still number one for that dish. I order mine with no bean sprouts and extra Thai basil. I like this place so much that this is what I’m bringing my mother for Mother’s Day.
I’ve recently had a few additional dishes such as the pad Thai with shrimp, chicken fried rice, as well as the desserts. All of it is great but nothing beats those drunken noodles. I dream about them!

Delicious authentic Thai! Everything is always fresh. It’s a cute, small, clean place right off of Bloomfield Ave. We’ve eaten at the restaurant and ordered take out and both times the food was delicious.

Everything was delicious. I had the tom ka, fresh rolls, and pad thai. You could tell they all used fresh ingredients and everything was fresh. My friend had the cashew chicken and sticky rice. Thai iced tea… mmmm. the portions were smaller than what i expected, but the heat was accurate. Family place and only 6 tables. I think it’s popular for take out. If you like thai. .try it.

My husband and I ordered some food for pickup right before they closed on a Sunday. There was quite a bit wrong with our order so I emailed them through the website since they were closed. The owner called me right away and offered to remake the dinner for us. He also spent some time on the phone with me (a fellow foodie) to talk Thai food and ingredients. I am so impressed with the service and commitment for their customers to receive the best experience possible.
We had: Tom Yum soup, Fresh roll, pad thai, and red curry. Delish. My suggestion would be to order the spice on the side and season how you wish. My husband and I understand what «Thai level spice» is, and have always been able to handle the spice level at other authentic Thai restaurants in the area. The spice level here blows the other places out of the water. Order the spice level at your own risk!

While tasty don’t let the menu fool you, everything is spicy. Just order the mildest «dare» amount of heat.

Fresh rolls are… get ready for it… REALLY fresh. :) Also had drunken noodles with tofu. Nice amount of spice considering I didn’t order any extra. I was on the fence about ordering «dare» level, because most thai places are mild unless you ask. The waitress warned me and offered to bring extra spice to the table if I needed it. Thought that was cool, nice option to kick it up a notch without sending your plate back. The service was a little slow considering the place was empty (went for lunch on a Saturday), but we didn’t mind. Good amount of food for the price. Will be back.

Yes!!! I recently spent 3 weeks in Thailand and this is the closest to authentic Thai I’ve had since. First, let me say that if you ask for spicy, you WILL get spicy. They offer 3 options of spicy — dare, double dare, and triple dare. My boyfriend and I mistakenly read that to mean «mild, medium, and hot» but… it’s more like «super spicy, super super spicy, and I want to die spicy.» :)
The service was really great, food came out quickly and was INCREDIBLE. Prices are very reasonable, and it’s a good casual atmosphere for date night. Definitely go!!!

I can to this place because it was rated 4.5 stars but honestly 3 stars is enough for this place.
The good things;
Food was fast
Service is very good and friendly
The bad:
Food was not good the stir fry had a lighter fluid taste.
Curry was too sweet added too much coconut milk.

After coming home from a Paris vacation, and wanting nothing to do with butter and cheese, Thai sounded amazing! And so, my BF and I went to Thai Elephant the other night. I’ve wanted to try Thai Elephant for the longest time, but it seems that every time I crave Thai food and thought of Thai Elephant it’s on a Monday when they’re closed!
But let’s get down to business. The restaurant itself is pretty small. It seats no more than 15, so I was thankful that we arrived when we did (immediately after getting home from work). The foot traffic here is constant, but more so for take-​out. The lady behind the counter knew her customers by first name, which was reassuring to hear.
The menu was small, but had variety. Appetizers, soup, entrees, and dessert. We had ordered the spring rolls to start, the Red Curry Chicken for my other half, and Pad See Ew pour moi. For dessert: Pumpkin Custard. What I like about the menu is that entrees have the option for the following «protein»: Beef, Pork, Chicken, Shrimp, Tofu. Other Thai places in the area just have actual meat, so it was nice to see that they were vegetarian friendly.
The portions were large, so in retrospect to the price, value was excellent. Our spring rolls had five large pieces and only $ 5! The Red Curry broth was nice and balanced. The vegetables looked super fresh. My Pad See Ew had great flavor and texture. I had asked for Tofu as my protein and supplemented the dish with a fried egg on top for an extra $ 1. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the Pumpkin Custard dessert, but it was really good! Not too sweet, more on the cakey side than «custard.» I almost wished that more strawberries were put on the plate, because they complemented the custard so well.
Overall we had a great experience! Can’t wait to go back and try more dishes, like the Crab Fried Rice!!!

This is solid Thai food, which I was used to eating off their food truck in Hoboken. I was stoked to find their restaurant in Verona when I moved to the burbs. Everything they make is incredible, but the menu is a bit limited compared to other Thai restaurants. Do a few things right rather than a lot mediocre is the mantra here. I prefer the place for take out since the restaurant is very small and they are seriously lacking staff. Service can be extremely slow and it you are waiting on a table, you’re either standing by the door almost hovering a table or hanging in the parking lot. If you decide to do take out, this is not a time to be punctual, because they won’t be… When they say 15… Give it another 5 – 10 minutes extra so your not standing around with the crowd listening to your stomach growl.

my friend recommended this place and boy, was she right. Delicious and reasonable. The store/​restaurant has little ambiance, but it is clean and bright. The staff were really nice and attentive. But the food — YUM. I ordered fried dumplings (I always love these) and chicken red curry, which was so flavorful. All the ingredients were so fresh. Can’t beat this place!

My second time here now and this was for lunch. The lunch specials at $ 8.95 serve you a slightly smaller, (but no less delicious) version of their dinner choices. A surprise was the nice Thai salad to start off with included with the lunch. The food and service is excellent for this little neighborhood spot.
Now I like spicy food and their spice levels are high! I thought I could go for a Double Dare, but their single Dare was quite hot! The beef pad thai and Drunken Noodles with Tofu were delicious and the Thai Iced Tea is a must to drink along with their food. I would recommend The Thai Elephant to anyone who likes good Thai food or who wants to adventure out of their comfort zone and give them a try. You won’t be disappointed!

My family has been coming here since before I was able to (I was still in school when it opened) and was super jealous of the yummy looking thai food my entire family was eating. So, Thai Elephant was on the top of my list for places to go this summer.
I think I am now in the double digits for how many times I’ve been here, and every time it has been consistently good, whether for pickup or eating in. The freshrolls are amazing, and sometimes my sister will get her own order (so she doesn’t have to share with the rest of us). The spring rolls are the best I have ever eaten and won’t eat them anywhere other than here. The sauces that come with both are amazing, and everything is so fresh!
The portions are perfect, especially for the price point. I have become adventurous with the thai dishes I try, but the chicken pad see ew is probably my favorite, followed by the chicken rama (SO good) and the pad thai, of course.
The staff is so nice and amazing and I enjoy every meal I have from here. Just be advised that the spice levels are REALLY spicy, and I was barely able to handle a simple dare even though I love spice!

My first experience here was for takeout dinner, so I cannot comment on the dining service. However, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal on my couch like a fat ass. I came during a snow storm and was worried about parking since I saw the police department handing out tickets. So I was relieved to see this place HAS PARKING in the front of the building.
I order Thai often so I’m glad this place opened up in my area. Everything I ordered tasted fresh and authentic. Also, the vegetables were crunchy and nothing was oily. I ordered the following:
Fresh rolls — vegetable rolls with a soy dipping sauce. Very fresh, nice presentation. Loved the peanuts in the soy dipping sauce and also the sweet balance from the mangos.
Papaya salad — one of my favorite Thai appetizers. The vegetables were crunchy (some places have soggy salads) and it was spicy and had a clean lime taste.
Drunken noodles — ordered it with beef. Also spicy. I have tasted better drunken noodles but it was still delicious.
Chicken Rama — chicken and broccoli in a peanut sauce. Might be one of my favorites dishes now. Loved the sauce. Must try if you like peanuts.
Thai Iced Teas — sweet and flavorful. They did not skimp of tea leaves for their brew. You should order to compliment your meal.
I will definitely be returning, but to dine in next time. The place looked newly renovated and cozy.

Let’s talk about how every review here is 5 stars… that can’t be right… Right?
FIVE STARS ALL THE WAY. Who doesn’t love a food truck, let alone a food truck turned into a restaurant! My sister and I finally got around to trying this place and so glad we did. The food here is absolutely out of this world.
We started off with their clear wrap rolls — shrimp, mango, peppers, lettuce, and peanut sauce. At first I wasn’t sure about this flavor combo but man was it awesome, and super healthy.
For my main meal I got the drunken noodles with shrimp. I get drunken noodles a lot when I go out for thai, so I had plenty of other restaurants to compare to. This was BY FAR the best drunken noodles I’ve ever had. Just the right about of spice, shrimp was cooked perfectly, and sauce was to die for. My sister had the red curry and she was thrilled as well.
This place is a little hole in the wall so if you have a big group, not the place to go. With that said they do take out too! Order for the group and bring it home — best solution! Their lunch specials are only $ 9, great price for the amount and quality. This is one of my new favorite places for thai — can’t wait to go again and try the rest of the menu.