The Smiling Elephant

The Smiling Elephant

2213 8th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37204, 37204-2299, United States
7634 Reviews 4.5

"by far my favorite restaurant. I wish I had found it earlier! this hidden gem has the best authentic Thai food they find in the city! they will not regret it!"

Details

Phone: +16158914488

Address: 2213 8th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37204, 37204-2299, United States

City: Nashville

Website: http://www.thesmilingelephant.com/

Opening hours

Tuesday: 11:00-14:30

Wednesday: 11:00-14:30

Thursday: 11:00-14:30

Friday: 11:00-14:30

Saturday: 16:30-21:00

Statistics

Dishes: 10

Amenities: 25

Categories: 5

Reviews: 7634


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Reviews

4 /5 Rating

it was a nice experience with a friend who was never, but also a little thai spoke. we both enjoyed the meal, the service was nice and professional. I ordered the pad thai and my friend enjoyed the chicken satay. the pad thai was better than expected? sweet, yet nourishing on the body and satisfied my demand. the chickens’aty was sweet as well as with tender chicken and pineapple to balance the textures and sweet to salty ratio. I would recommend this place to anyone who is eating and enjoys culture. was not in a dae place, and now I can't remember why it's soouo good. also the portions of eating for 2 people. blessings?

5 /5 Rating

a small place with amazing eating and that was also good. randomly discovered and was found to have an amazing variety of food. food food to our expectations of Thai food, because at different places claim to be genuine Thai food, we have betrayed ourselves in the past. this place was excellent. good portions were on the higher side. two dishes for 3 people should be sufficient. lots of parking, does not take reservations and serves very good quality authentic Thai food. not far from the autobahn. only 8 miles inside. has received several awards in the past. must go when you're in and around nashville.

5 /5 Rating

that must be one of the best Thai restaurants I've ever visited. the server was quick friendly and very informative. most elements on the menu are vegan. the seductive smell from the kitchen filled the restaurant and the street. lemongrass suppe was well seasoned her early rolls were brightly fresh and crisp. the Bao beans are to die, I recommend the black and cauliflower. pad thai was so good that I could almost cry. If I ever visit nashville again, that's my job.

5 /5 Rating

Love this place. Probably my favorite Thai in the city.The papaya salad is amazing!! Definitely worth a try if you haven’t ever had it. I also love the cashew chicken here but get extra peanut sauce!!!Service is just fine. Quick, efficient but don’t come expecting 5 star table-side service as that’s not the point of this place. More of like a hole in the wall with amazing food and nice staff!!

5 /5 Rating

by far my favorite restaurant. I wish I had found it earlier! this hidden gem has the best authentic Thai food they find in the city! they will not regret it!


Dishes

Live Mussels, Steamed With Basil And Lemongrass
Live Mussels, Steamed With Basil And Lemongrass

Steamed Vegetables With Peanut Curry Dip
Steamed Vegetables With Peanut Curry Dip

Medium Shrimp And Seafood Sauce
Medium Shrimp And Seafood Sauce

Coconut Almond Fudge Ice Cream
Coconut Almond Fudge Ice Cream

Tamarind Pork-Moo Sahm Rhot
Tamarind Pork-Moo Sahm Rhot

Smiling Elephant Pad Thai*
Smiling Elephant Pad Thai*

Sticky Rice In Banana Leaf
Sticky Rice In Banana Leaf

Thai Vegetable Stir Fry*
Thai Vegetable Stir Fry*

Tom Yum Lemongrass Soup
Tom Yum Lemongrass Soup

Chicken Cashew Stir Fry
Chicken Cashew Stir Fry