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Elephant Ear, New York, NY

Elephant Ear

4.2
4.2
20 Reviews
$30 and under
Thai

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 43 times today
  • Charming
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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
  • Neighborhood
    Hell's Kitchen
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elephant Ear, a new gem in Hell's Kitchen, offers a delightful dining experience with "melt in the mouth" duck and "wonderful" service. While some dishes need refinement, the "beautiful decor" and "great ambiance" make it a promising spot. Don't miss their crispy chicken and refreshing papaya salad.

20 Reviews
  1. Peter

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    My friends and I were excited to try this place. The decor is great. The ambiance is also great. But I think where this place fell short was the service. Upon entering the team was attentive. Once the group was settled it took forever for 4 drinks. They came out in random sporadic order so everyone was in a weird place of should we drink or not. Once the drinks finally came the servers were just not even paying attention. So we called someone over and decided to place the order in complete with apps and entrees to ensure that we wouldn’t have to wait for someone to come over. The appetizers came and were delicious. We got the satay combo and the sauces and plate was very flavorful. We didn’t have any small plates to eat on and they didn’t bring any over till we asked. Then randomly in the middle of apps my entree came out which was the seafood combo. I awkwardly ate my food which was cold and it wasn’t until I ate slowly for about 15-20 mins that the food of my 3 friends came out. It was poorly managed. Overall. Food. Great. Taste and flavors. Execution and service needs a lot of work. And needs to come out hot.

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  2. Dayong

    VIP

    New York City

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good neighborhood Thai restaurant . The food we ordered was delicious and nicely presented. Good service!

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  3. Robert

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, especially the crying tiger and crispy pork belly. They were so kind and accommodating with food allergies They have me a dessert and a very nice gift for my birthday even!! I don’t know if a birthday present is a normal thing or the server just was feeling generous but it was a lovely touch. It was also beautifully decorated and pricing seemed fair to me for portion size and quality, especially for midtown. We will eat here again.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was so delicious and different from what I normally get at Thai restaurants - the pork belly was amazing, would definitely go back to have that again! And the restaurant is really cute. Was perfect as a pre-show dinner!

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  5. Francesco

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and the service was perfect. A quality restaurant.

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  6. Walter

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant’s seafood is incredibly fresh. The Sautéed Mixed Seafood w/ Salty Duck Egg blew me away—the salty duck egg combined with seafood brought out a unique Thai flavor that I couldn't get enough of. Next, the Northern Thai Coconut Chicken Soup was rich and comforting, with tender chicken swimming in a fragrant coconut broth. The spices and flavors melded perfectly, making it one of the best Thai soups I’ve had. Overall, a fantastic dining experience that I highly recommend to any Thai food enthusiast!

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  7. Steven

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience here was incredible. The "Tom Yum w/ Mix Seafood" was a flavorful and aromatic soup, with the right amount of heat and sourness. The "Crispy Pork Belly w/ Chili & Holy Basil" was tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, and the "Pineapple Curry Duck" was rich and flavorful, with the pineapple adding a touch of sweetness. Overall, a top-notch dining experience!

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  8. Adam

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can’t say enough good things about this restaurant! The Papaya Salad was light, fresh, and packed with flavor, while the Stir Fried Green Bean w/ Sambal Sauce was spicy, tangy, and delicious. The Grilled Jumbo Tiger Shrimp was cooked to perfection, with a savory garlic sauce that added amazing depth of flavor. Everything was incredible, and I can’t wait to return!

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  9. Raul

    VIP

    Miami

    52 reviews

    3.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pad Thai was very good. Did not like the chicken dish (entree)

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  10. Steven

    New York City

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    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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Elephant Ear is rated 4.2 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 43 times today
Google Map for Elephant Ear

690 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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