Thai Elephant Express

3005 Silver Creek Rd, San Jose
(408) 528-8882

Recent Reviews

Santhosh Mohanan

We have tried the fried rice and soup and both were really good. I would recommend this place for good thai food.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Daniela Camargo

Excellent Vegetarian Pad

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mild Pad Thai

Kristina Alvarez

Good food but expect a long wait. I called ahead for pickup to save time but still had to wait an extra 15 minutes. Seems like they only started preparing it after I arrived which defeated the whole purpose of calling ahead.

Justin L.

This place is almost always busy during peak hours. Everything is always full of flavor. They pack their 2 item entrees full of which ever dishes you choose, plus they add extra sauce/soup to your rice. You can't go wrong with either yellow or green curry, Thai basil fried rice, their basil chicken, pad Thai, pad see ew, tamarind fish, honestly everything on their menu is delicious. Their Thai tea is one of the best in the area. I recommend calling ahead for your order if it's a main dish like pad Thai or basil fried rice.The location is a bit tiny but they still offer tables for parties of 2 and 4.They are also located in a plaza full of dessert options.This is my go to spot for Thai and I always recommend this place when deciding on what to eat.

James F.

Been going here for over 10+ years. The portions are HUGE even in this economy. Quick Service. Place is clean and has a few tables and chairs. They always add 1-2 more scopes than I expect. 2 Item Combo is the way to go. I recommend the following:- Tamarind Fish (sweet/sour fish)- Garlic Chicken- Any of the Curries- Coconut Soup (A little sour and creamy)Great place if you want a quick bite. I like their Pad Thai and Pad Kee Mao as well. They make it fresh, so it takes like 15 minutes.

Kevin T.

I've been coming here since their early days. I usually get a few containers of their Al Carte items and make rice at home.My favorites are the Tamarind Fish, Basil Chicken, and Panang Curry.The Pad Thai, Pineapple Fried Rice, and Drunken Noodles are good here too. I recommend calling ahead for non Al Carte items.Prices have gone up over the years (unfortunately) so I don't order as much when I come.Parking can be tough to find -- so street parking is an option.

Felix D.

Came here with a friend around 1 pm on Sunday and the place was not too busy. Looks like people stop by more often for takeout orders. We picked one entree with rice and it came out to around ~$12-$13. Food was delicious and packed with flavor and staff is nice and friendly. Definitely stop by and support!

Emily W.

Parking lot is always chaotic here. Restaurant was pretty busy when I came by on a Saturday eveningaround 6pm. They were very busy and line took a while. I ordered a pad Thai (comes with shrimp and chicken) at a mild spicy level. I used to come here often years ago, and the one I got this time was way spicier than it used to be. Not sure if it was a one-off experience though. However, it still had good strong flavor and I love how their pad Thai is on the tangier side. I usually prefer my pad Thai super tangy and they do that well here. Portions are pretty big too so it usually lasts 2 meals for me.

Pauline N.

This is a to-go spot for thai food and it is the BEST pad thai in the area! I've been to other thai restaurants, but the pad thai is not as good as Thai Elephant! When I go to other places, it's always sweet and not that spicy. But here, its PACKED with flavor and savory!! I also like how you can adjust the spicy levels, such as mild, medium, spicy, and thai spicy. I also highly recommend the Basil Fried Rice, Pad See Ew, Mango Sticky Rice, and the curries they offer! Everyone I bring here enjoys the food and it is worth trying!**I came here on a Thursday night and a person came in asking for food. They gave him some food for free and asked if he also wanted something to drink! I thought the worker was very caring as most places would turn displaced individuals away. Seeing this action, it makes me want to support this business even more.

Rohith V.

For dinner I went with the basil fried rice with tofu and egg. The basil was cooked seamlessly into the fried rice and gave it a heavenly aroma that was not too overpowering. It came with a very generous heaping portion that completely filled the styrofoam container. At just shy of $18 this was definitely on the more expensive end for a fried rice entree that I think would've been closer to $12-14 elsewhere but I suppose the serving size made up for it. Beware of the spice level though. Thai spice is always on its own scale separate from other cuisines in my opinion and I generally tolerate a good amount of heat, but the mild still packed quite the punch!

Maggie W.

Quick, easy, and flavorful food for great value. A two item rice plate after tax is about $14! Quick service always, and the food is always goood. My to-go order is usually the two item + rice, with garlic chicken and tofu yellow curry. Sooo bomb and satisfying.Parking lot is crazy full at all times of the day, so just prepare accordingly.

Defiant cowstress

Really yummi i love getting the green curry and basil fried rice !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alan Nguyen

Wouldn't give me the merchant copy receipt to sign. This is a really suspicious and shady restaurant.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Jessica Rodriguez

Great Thai food. A little unorganized, but worth the wait. Good Veggies options.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Soups, Crab Meat Fried Rice

Paul Nguyen

I would eat here every week at least once. Most Thai food in this city is way too bland and under spiced/seasoned but not this place. The spice is here!! Best for take-out, eating inside feels a bit uncomfortable.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

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