Elephant Ear

4.0

9 Reviews

$30 and under

Thai

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Neighborhood 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.

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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
Website
https://www.elephantear.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual

Location
690 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036
Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 9 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

9 Reviews

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Derek
New York City
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 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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Mauro
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 4 stars by 9 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

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

Website
https://www.elephantear.com/
Phone number
(646) 478-8661

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What 9 people are saying

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