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Elephant Ear, New York, NY

Elephant Ear

4.2
4.2
58 Reviews
$30 and under
Thai
690 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Vegetarian-friendly
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.

Additional information

  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Hell's Kitchen
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 58 people are saying

Elephant Ear reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elephant Ear offers a "beautifully serene and creative atmosphere" with a menu full of "delicious and unique" Thai dishes. Standout items include the "crying tiger" steak and "crispy pork belly." While the service can be inconsistent, the "lychee martini is a must try." The ambiance is perfect for pre-theater dining.

58 Reviews
  1. Monika

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's my second time hangout with friends at this restaurant, food are delicious and service is excellent, I like the crying tiger with dipping sauce,the meat is quality and come with smoky smell,it should grill on a charbroiler,not like some other restaurants grill with the pan or precooked the meat.lychee martini is my favorite drink! We definitely will back again!

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  2. ming

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good looking restaurant, it's perfect for a date and drinks are very good! it's my second time date with my girlfriend, lychee martini is a must try, crying tiger is pretty juicy and the dipping sauce is amazing!

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  3. Sheila

    Baltimore13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the restaurant. Would go back in a heart beat. Wait staff was wonderful, food was great

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  4. Ayishatu VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing time and amazing food! Would highly recommend :)

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  5. Linda

    New Jersey5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arrived early on a Thursday night. Everything was wonderful. Chicken wings app, crying tiger steak and pineapple duck. The steak was the overall favorite. Would return in a heartbeat.

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  6. Maya

    New York City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We are here with the kids. Food was mediocre way too salty and dry meat. Cool restaurant- but we won’t come back

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  7. Sebastian

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is incredible, once you get it. I brought my friend to try a specific dish but of course the server forgot it and we had to remind them. They brought it out seconds later and it was obviously cold because they forgot to bring it out.

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  8. Lori VIP

    New York City35 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We thoroughly enjoyed our pre theater dinner. The two of us ordered three dishes recommended by the host. Our favorite was the short rib and then the mango salad. Definitely will return to sample other dishes.

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  9. Marc VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food great waiters great ambience. A must i nhells kitchen

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  10. Bruce VIP

    Washington DC34 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Generally good. Had some loud talkers around us that took away from the pleasure. Not anything the restaurant can control.

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FAQs

Elephant Ear does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Elephant Ear is rated 4.2 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. New York City
  4. Manhattan
  5. Hell's Kitchen

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Elephant Ear

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
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