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Elephant Ear, New York, NY

Elephant Ear

3.8
3.8
10 Reviews
$30 and under
Thai

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
Elephant Ear-best offers a delightful blend of traditional Thai flavors with a contemporary touch. Situated in Hell’s Kitchen, the new restaurant is decorated with beautiful elephant-themed art, adding a special charm to its ambiance. Established in 2018 in Bangkok, Elephant Ear-best has gained a reputation for its unique interpretation of beloved Thai recipes, including rich curries, tasty noodle dishes, and a wide variety of fresh seafood options. Their dedication to using authentic ingredients and ensuring freshness has positioned them as a popular choice among fans of Thai cuisine in the region.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30 am–10:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (646) 478-8661
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    Hell's Kitchen
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

10 Reviews
  1. Steven

    New York City

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Server sweet and professional. Food ok. Just ok. Satay chicken was dry. Peanut sauce was not fresh /organic. Penang curry good, not enough chicken.

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  2. Derek

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall a fine new Thai addition to Hell’s Kitchen. Very empty for lunch. Had the soft shell crab curry which was average. The fried soft shell crab was good but the curry lacked flavor and primarily tasted of salt. My wife had the Crying Tiger with Garlic Rice. This was unfortunately quite bland. Just average strip steak on garlic rice with egg and some vegetables. Service was very attentive and interior / ambience was on point though. 3/5

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  3. Mauro

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff super nice, cozy place. Overall a nice experience for that price

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  4. Charlotte

    New York City

    165 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    165 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delightful lunch before theater. The restaurant is very nicely decorated. The wait staff were lovely. Selena was our main person but the other 2 people were also very helpful and all were very available. We found the papaya salad very good as a shared start. We had tamarind duck with eggplant and a mixed seafood dish with salty duck egg sauce. Both dishes came with a generous amount of well prepared rice.

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  5. Ilana

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely place. Beautiful decor, easily able to have conversation and the food…wow! So fresh, tasty, we couldn’t get enough. Service was wonderful too. Delicious- must try

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  6. Mark

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food came out at different times and the service was slow to respond. When none of our guests finally got their food it was mostly fat and not protein. They did replace it but by that time everyone finished their dinner What was served was very tasty

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  7. Lynn

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, food & service. Great location for before theater dinner.

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  8. Eric

    New York City

    28 reviews

    2.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This was sub par as Thai restaurants go in HK. We had a mussels appetizer that was undercooked and possibly unsafe to eat. The staff didn't seem to care. They seemed overworked and running full speed around providing very sloppy service. The rest of the food was disappointingly bland, and food came out cold. I realize it's a new restaurant so they might work out these issues, but they're off to a poor start.

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  9. Freddy

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place is brand new. Nice looking place. They played good music at low volume. Food was delicious and so were the drinks. I think once word starts getting out about this place. It will be hard to get a table, but for now the place was only half full. The girl told me it’s only been open for about a week

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  10. Lay

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely a must try spot. Such a hidden gem in the Hell’s Kitchen. I tried the crispy chicken and the chef’s special duck. They didn’t shy on the portion for sure and the duck was melt in the mouth out of the world !!!

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Elephant Ear is rated 3.8 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Elephant Ear

690 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Hell's Kitchen
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30 am–10:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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