Thai Elephant

(718) 204-8827

2109 31st St
Astoria, NY 11105 40.7777 -73.9087

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Neighborhood: Ditmars Steinway

Last updated 11.15.09

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Cuisine:

Thai

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What People Are Saying About Thai Elephant

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Astoria Thai restaurant with a menu of Thai favorites such as soup, salad, curry, noodles, and special seafood entrees like whole red snapper.

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On the Menu:
The dessert list is lengthy. Items include jackfruit sticky rice, Thai jelly coconut and fried banana.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “The service, the decor and espicially the fast delivery!”
  2. “the food is good thai food, and the decor is so cute and classy too.”
  3. “Great atmosphere and food, affordable prices.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “Then there was the Pad Thai which was undoubtly excellent and for dessert,.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “The food is perfect, the price not expensive, the place so beautiful.”
  2. “As if the delectable food is not enough the staff is probably the sweetest staff of any restaurant I have ever been to!”
  3. “The staff were very polite and friendly, however the best part was the amazing food.”
  4. “The Best Thai food in New York!”
  5. “Thai Elephant has definetley been one of the best thai food I have ever tasted.”
  6. “The food was great, and the waitstaff was friendly and gracious.”
  7. “The service is wonderful, the delivery is quick, prices are good, and so far I haven't tried anything that wasn't delicious.”
  8. “The food was delicious and the service was A+.”
  9. “Thai Elephant has hands down the best food and service!”
  10. “Great atmosphere and food, affordable prices.”
  11. “love everything about it and it has to be the most authentic Thai food in New York.”
  12. “My favorites are the crispy spring rolls and the sweet and sour chicken.”
  13. “the food is good thai food, and the decor is so cute and classy too.”
  14. “However, Thai Elephant has the most wonderful staff--they are friendly and polite and timely--and the food is delicious authentic Thai.”
  15. “The curry puffs were so juicy and delicious.”
  16. “The food is standard Thai, but they have some great specialty dishes such as duck and red snapper - and if you're in the mood for a standard, the pad thai isn't bad at all.”
  17. “But it is true the food is delicious!”
  18. “Wave Thai down the block might look hip, but keep walking a few storefronts down for a great meal - it will be less crowded, and the staff can't beat.”
  19. “honestly believe Thai Elephant has the best Thai food in the City.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “was tired of witnessing fights among the staff and forgotten orders and endless waits for the bill at Wave Thai and found Thai Elephant to be my new favorite go-to Thai restaurant in Astoria.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “As if the delectable food is not enough the staff is probably the sweetest staff of any restaurant I have ever been to!”
  2. “The staff were very polite and friendly, however the best part was the amazing food.”
  3. “The food was delicious and the service was A+.”
  4. “The service is wonderful, the delivery is quick, prices are good, and so far I haven't tried anything that wasn't delicious.”
  5. “Great spring rolls, very good service and prices”
  6. “Thai Elephant has hands down the best food and service!”
  7. “The service, the decor and espicially the fast delivery!”
  8. “was tired of witnessing fights among the staff and forgotten orders and endless waits for the bill at Wave Thai and found Thai Elephant to be my new favorite go-to Thai restaurant in Astoria.”
  9. “Wave Thai down the block might look hip, but keep walking a few storefronts down for a great meal - it will be less crowded, and the staff can't beat.”
  10. “You can truly tell they are good people who love their restaurant and their customers!”
  11. “The food was great, and the waitstaff was friendly and gracious.”
  12. “However, Thai Elephant has the most wonderful staff--they are friendly and polite and timely--and the food is delicious authentic Thai.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “The service is wonderful, the delivery is quick, prices are good, and so far I haven't tried anything that wasn't delicious.”
  2. “Great atmosphere and food, affordable prices.”
  3. “you must go to this place the prices are amazing, espicially the lunch special.”
  4. “The food is perfect, the price not expensive, the place so beautiful.”
  5. “Great spring rolls, very good service and prices”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “The service is wonderful, the delivery is quick, prices are good, and so far I haven't tried anything that wasn't delicious.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/05/11

Thai Elephant is Best For everything

by Scottanderson at Citysearch

Thai Elephant is one of my favorite places. it is true the food is delicious! it has to be the most real Thai food in New York. Highly recommended.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/26/10

Love it!

by St Sophia at Citysearch

Great atmosphere and food, affordable prices. Highly recommended!

  • Pros: Best thai food in the hood
  • Cons: none
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/20/10

U MUST MUST MUST GO HERE!

by Sonia Nusrat at Citysearch

this place is simply the best, i give you my word. i have lunch here with friends from all over new york and even people from outside. you must go to this place the prices are amazing, espicially the lunch special. the food is good thai food, and the decor is so cute and classy too.

  • Pros: Dirt Cheap, Great atmostphere, Great Food
  • Cons: Maybe a little small
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/15/10

Best Thai Ive ever had!!!

by nab325 at Citysearch

Thai Elephant in Astoria is hands down the best Thai ive ever had....and my husband feels the exact same way! Whenever we get our Thai 'itch' we head straight to Thai Elephant and everything we have ever ordered has been phenomenal....we stuff ourselves...appetizers, entrees and dessert!! I highly recommend Thai Elelphant!!

  • Pros: THAI FOOD, great service and atmosphere
  • Cons: none
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/15/10

amaaing thai in astoria

by hbic05 at Citysearch

I came here last Saturday and was thoroughly impressed. The food was delicious and the service was A+. High recommended!

  • Pros: food and service is impeccable
  • Cons: none

The Details on Thai Elephant

Place Categories:

  • best thai food
  • good prices
  • favorite place
  • most wonderful staff
  • undoubtly excellent pad thai
  • wonderful service
  • favorite goto thai restaurant
  • delicious curry puffs
  • great spring rolls
  • gracious waitstaff
  • amazing everything
  • love customers
  • crispy chicken
  • great meal
  • good people
  • recommended highly
  • fast delivery
  • recommended high
  • best thai ive
  • great specialty dishes
  • highly recommend thai elelphant
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