The Smiling Elephant
$ • Thai, Chinese, Seafood
Hours:
2213 8th Ave S, Nashville
(615) 891-4488
About The Smiling Elephant
Customers' Favorites
Chicken Pad Thai with Glass Noodles
Steamed Pork Bun with Ginger Sauce
Smiling Elephant Pad Thai
Tom Yum Lemongrass Soup
Pad Thai with Chicken
Daily Curry with Rice
Tom Kha Coconut Soup
Larb Lettuce Wraps
Mango Sticky Rice
Curry of the Day
The Smiling Elephant Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5 - 9PM 11AM - 2:30PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 2:30PM 5 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9PM 11AM - 2:30PM |
| Friday | 4:30 - 9PM 11AM - 2:30PM |
| Saturday | 4:30 - 9PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The Smiling Elephant is a Thai restaurant in Nashville that offers authentic and delicious food. Popular dishes include Pad See Ew, chicken satay, and mango sticky rice. The Pad See Ew is noteworthy for its wide noodles and flavorful sauce. The restaurant is known for its large portions, with many customers having leftovers. The service is fast and friendly, with a mostly Thai staff. The ambiance is cozy and charming, with a beautiful view from the large windows. The restaurant has won awards for its food, particularly the Pad Thai. Customers have praised the chicken steamed dumplings, fresh vegetable rolls with peanuts, pork steamed bao, and pad kra pao with spicy pork as delicious. The service is described as warm and peaceful, with a lovely quaint atmosphere.