The Smiling Elephant is a thai restaurant Nashville located in United States.
2213 8th Ave S Nashville , TN 37204 United States
Credit Cards | Yes |
Outdoor Seating | Yes |
Menus | Lunch, Dinner |
Pad Thai is all had time for passing through Nashville. One thing for sure they met my heat requirement. Have to special ask for above the hottest they offer. The red pepper was Crimson to dark brown.
Thursday & Friday, they have Khoa Ka Moo and it will be the best $14 bucks you ever spend in thai food . Big enough to serve 2. This dish is 5 stars!
Ive tried almost everything on the menu and never been disappointed. If you want a light lunch try larb lettuce wraps . Gai Jee is my favorite and the Pad Thai will make you never get it anywhere else.
Charming, authentic Thai food in an old auto repair shop--a place you used to bring your beat-up old Volvo or Mercedes--now one of the only places in town for a decent Thai curry . Get the ginger tea !
Some of my favorite Thai food in town . The pineapple cashew chicken is absolutely delicious. The drink options are limited, but they serve a different delicious curry every day. Read more
Great food! Definitely and by far the best Thai I found around Nashville. Highly recommended
I was concerned with the authentic Chicken Pad Thai at first because I usually eat “Americanized” Asian food , but I was pleasantly surprised. It was super good!
Best Thai in Nashville hands down. Now, more seating available as they expanded the dining area. Look out for the rotating daily curries
Cozy place with great food. The dumplings were great and don’t miss out on the pad Thai . Next time I’m leaving room for dessert
Pad thai is delicious. When you walk in you are hit with the aromas of genuine Thai cuisine.
You can order without cilantro ! I had a curry rice entree gluten free and with no cilantro . Very fresh and unique taste; I am a fan!
Use your Nashville City Saver coupons to receive 50% off any lunch or dinner entrée (up to $5.45 value), or a free green tea or jasmine tea with the purchase of any entrée.
We love this place:) Come try us for lunch or dinner if you like Gourmet Burgers and Fresh Fries and comfort food . We make it fresh daily:) Eat*Live*Love*Luna
Best Thai food . Everything we’ve tried is amazing. Friendly lovely staff too.
Everything my group of 4 had was incredible. Go with your gut. Don't skip dessert .
BEST PAD THAI EVER. seriously. I wanted to snap a picture but as soon as it hit my table, the aromas overtook me.
Gai Yang and cashew chicken are my favorites followed by pad kra pow. Steamed veggie w/peanut sauce app is great.
Love the red curry . It's a shame it's only on Fridays. The tea here is the best.
I loved the pad Thai not sweet and sticky at all
The coconut custard is one of the most delicious dishes I have EVER had. Definitely try it!!
Different curry everyday. If you have a favorite, make sure you get here on the correct day.
The veggie dumplings on point.
It really is the best Thai food in Nashville -- unassuming and excellent.
The owner grows his own bean sprouts . He'll give you a handful to try if you say you love bean sprouts (at least it worked for me:)
Best Pad Thai in town . Order the chicken instead of the shrimp .
Get in early for dinner ; the restaurant 's seating capacity is fairly small. Lunch portions are the same as dinner portions, but a bit less expensive-- consider picking up your takeout dinner at lunch .
Get the "Dinner Set" the Coconut soup is AMAZING! Also, the curry is top notch!
Daily curry . It's all good.
Just had the Cashew chicken and it was amazing!! Highly recommend!
The Lemongrass soup is an absolute must.
Pad Thai and Red Curry are both outstanding
The soup is awesome. It's a huge bowl so it's nice and filling. Get it with the lemongrass broth.
If you really want hot, tell them you want the hottest with more side hot. So good. So hot
The Pad Thai here is soooo good, and I don't even like Pad Thai ! This is the best Thai restaurant in the city !
This is the best Thai I've had in Nashville this far
Get there early - by noon there is a 30 min wait.
The Spring Rolls are great. Just get them.
Their iced teas are delicious.
The Pad Kra Pao is fantastic.
Cashew Chicken was amazing!
Everything
Come see Christina and Khan they're almost as awesome as the food!
I always order the daily curry and it's awesome every time. Highly recommended.
It's green curry tonight! Red is the best but Green is a tight 2nd.
New Chicken Satay entree is delicious!
Don't expect great service, but get ready for amazing food. You won't be disappointed.
They don't take reservations so come early because they're popular!
Curry of the day. Any day. Yum!
Great service & food!
Cashew chicken dish is the BEST!
Order off the noodles/broth part of menu. One with pork broth, BBQ pork, crispy pork, and ground pork is amazing! - Vivek Surti
The duck curry is delicious. Try the steamed dumplings. This is one of the tastiest Thai joints in Nashville. - Philip Campbell
The Almond Crusted Grouper with the Feta cream sauce is amazing!!!! - Jamie Dash
Gooey butter cake is definitely a fave! You really can't go wrong though with any flavor. Each one is excellent and the service at this location is wonderful. - Danielle F.
My favorite small music venue for an intimate experience. I’ve seen bigger names and lesser knowns play, and always feel there is something magical about the place (upstairs is Grimey’s record store). - Design*Sponge