Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
Thai
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Asian
Fusion
Pan Asian cuisine restaurant est. 2007. Offers an extensive menu with the majority of dishes being vegan; all are clearly labelled. Items include spring rolls, dumplings, hot & spicy soy sticks, nuggets, spicy green leaves salad, tempura asparagus salad, various stir fried vegetable dishes, noodles dishes, fried rice dishes, curries, and sides. Open Tue-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, Tue-Sun 5:00pm-9:30pm.
139 Reviews
First Review by csbench
RavishingRavenous
Points +1185
One of the best places to go in Portland ME - Edit
Old review from 2018: One of the best places to go for vegan in the area. When we visited, there were not a lot of options. I think I would give a 3 or 3.5 compared to places in general we have visited. However, for Portland and lack of options, bumping it to 4. I would def come back when we make our way to Maine again!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-28
veganqueenofqueensnyc
I enjoyed it when I was there (see my review.) However, that was just before I went WF and no-SOS. Everything was swimming in oil.
Read moreRavishingRavenous
Agree! I thought was good for the area! But I have been spoiled by NYC.
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Brittany.nikki
Points +329
Friendly Staff - Edit
Rated as fair because the summer rolls were mediocre at best. Got the pad Thai though, and it was awesome!
Read moreThey were closing as we got there to get our order, and they were super nice. Lovely staffing. #Veganuary
Pros: Friendly, Convenient location
Cons: Summer roll is bad , Short hours
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kale_queen
Points +444
Fantastic - Edit
I’ve been here many times and usually get the ginger tofu which is amazing. I decided to get the last curry dish and it was fantastic as well. I love it there.
Read more#Veganuary
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WyndiGraham
Points +13
Texasvegitarian - Edit
We had the a variety of dishes and appetizers and even the Green Elephant hot tea everything was amazing….
Read morePros: The hot and sour noodle soup was great., The vegetable dumplings were the best., The king oyster mushroom Tampura were Devine
Cons: No dislikes at all
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AmandaJean
Points +700
Really Lovely Dinner! - Edit
Had a night by myself while in town and decided to check out Green Elephant for dinner and enjoyed a great meal! The restaurant was cute and the staff very friendly. I ordered the curry puff appetizer special and the Pad Thai (no egg). Both were excellent! Just wish I had a chance to have a few more meals here while in town!
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daveoz
Points +941
Wonderful dinner - Edit
Luckily we arrived 10 minutes before opening as a line quickly formed behind us. The entire place filled up by 5:30. We met a local couple and they ordered for us. Everything was tasty and fresh. The menu is varied and all dishes with sautéed veggies are particularly good. This would be our go to restaurant if we lived in Portland.
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hannahsf
Points +200
Yummy and convenient! - Edit
We got the garlic ginger tofu, char guay teow, and fried oyster mushrooms. It was all delicious, a bit on the spicy side. The Thai tea was also good and refreshing. I recommend eating in the park across the street!
Read morePros: Lots of options, All vegetarian
diannec
What’s the green stuff
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So glad to see u posting again
Read morehannahsf
Feels great to be back in my happy place!
Read morehannahsf
Good q, lettuce and scallions that came with the noodles believe it or not
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veganqueenofqueensnyc
Points +653
Definite YES! - Edit
Very accommodating to Vegans - I opted for the King Oyster Mushrooms Tempura appetizer, Thai Ginger Noodles (medium spiciness) for the main course. For dessert (all their desserts are Vegan, BTW, I had the chocolate orange mousse pie, served with chocolate-dipped orange slices 😋
Read moreEverything was fantastic - the King Oyster Mushrooms were crispy and tasty, the Thai Ginger Noodles were perfectly seasoned, and the dessert was heavenly! 😋
In addition, the service was excellent. I highly recommend!
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-03
Pros: Many items are Vegan by default, Food is delicious 😋 , Excellent customer service
Guest
JuliaTR
Points +140
Would eat here again and again if I could - Edit
Lovely place. Almost everything on the menu is vegan or can be made vegan. Food was yummy and fresh, staff were great, nice relaxing atmosphere even though they were quite busy on the night we were there. This would definitely be one of my go-to spots if I lived in the area.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-03
Pros: Tons of vegan options, tasty, all around pleasant dining experience
Cons: On the expensive side but worth it
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Veganaco
Points +47
Pretty good, pretty pricey - Edit
Definitely appreciated the strong vegan menu, but the food didn’t wow me. Oiliest roti I’ve ever had, but had a very nice curry sauce. The king oyster mushroom tempura was nothing but fry. I don’t remember the entrees, but the banana dessert was really good. The service was excellent.
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jrdelisi
Points +297
Vegan options in Portland! - Edit
Almost everything can be made vegan. Make sure to save room for the vegan orange chocolate moose pie!
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sdfsmc
Points +98
Great food! - Edit
The ribs were delicious. They had a nice sauce with a moderate amount of heat.
Read morePros: Mushroom appetizer , Flavors in the sauce, Great service
Cons: Nothing
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kmbrophy
Points +1024
Favorite place in Portland! - Edit
Love love love Green Elephant! Never been disappointed with anything here. Non vegans will love this place too!
Read morePros: Everything can be made vegan
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GFGoldenLady
Points +1855
Great food and atmosphere - Edit
Ordered a bunch of things and they were all good.
Read moreThe oyster mushroom tempura was very good. The soy sticks we're good. I think I'd have liked a more interesting dip.
The stirfryed Asian vegetables woth tofu was really nice and good in a simple way.
The siamese dream was excellent. The best dish we had for sure.
The curry puff pastry was good but not amazing.
The house lemonade was good too.
Staff were very friendly and fun.
Guest
klogie
Points +16
Lovely restaurant - Edit
Went here for my birthday. Portland has few restaurants for vegans. But at least they have Green Elephant! Got the ribs and the chick filet. Both were delicious!
Read morePros: All vegan , Exceptional flavors , Great app options
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gabgurney
Points +155
Awesome vegan lunch - Edit
Stopped here for lunch and we LOVED it. I had the ginger garlic tofu and my partner had the curry, plus we shared spring rolls and a Thai iced tea with soy cream. The Thai iced tea was one of the best I’ve ever had and all our food was delicious. Highly recommend!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-12
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janabee_
Points +78
Loved this place! - Edit
Had a lovely dinner at Green Elephant. The Thai ginger Noodles were delicious and very flavorful. Good cider options too!
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LilMsVegan
Points +1995
During my 3-night stay- went every evening! - Edit
While in Portland for work, with friends who travelled with me, we are at Green Elephant three nights in a row. Everything on the menu can be veganized - we tried new things every evening including different drinks and desserts. Everything was just amazing - including the kind staff!
Read morePros: Great atmosphere , Kind service, Everything can be made vegan
Cons: Gets busy!
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Jazzman221
Points +96
Superb — yet again! - Edit
Everything was delicious, from old faves to the vegan specials on this evening, e.g., flaky curry puffs, pumpkin tapioca pudding. Green Elephant feels like an oasis of calm on a suddenly hopping part of downtown.
Read morePros: Most everything is vegan or easily made vegan., Cheerful and friendly staff.
Cons: Too hard to choose which menu item! 😉
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SaraNorlin
Points +3180
My pandemic comfort food - Edit
I love this restaurant and I've never had a bad thing here. Today they were exceptionally accommodating to our large meetup group. The rotating goji berry noodle soup was fantastic.
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DawnRice
Points +1103
Tasty Find! - Edit
Enjoyed the Brussels and oyster mushroom appetizers. Both delicious! Great find!
Read morePros: All options are vegan , Great service , Delicious and fresh!
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ReganWalsh
Points +119
Excellent food. A lot of vegan options. Had the Thai ginger noodles( delicious) - Edit
The Thai tea with soy cream was delish. The app special was scrumptious. My cousin got the stir fry with noodle sauce which she loved. Very accommodating to substitutions.
Read morePros: Excellent foods , Different dishes and great specials.
Cons: Parking hard to find
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Violet_Winter
Points +26
Amazing food! - Edit
The food was fantastic with a variety of vegan meats and dishes. There specials were great and the desserts were amazing. 10/10 amazing and would recommend! The staff was also very nice and patient with rude customers and explained dishes to me when needed!
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bghundley
Points +33
Outstanding - Edit
Beautiful meals served by attentive servers. Best vegan experience !
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-01
Pros: Innovative delightful meals, Top notch flavors, Great service
Cons: Small setting, Hours limited
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LaurenC
Points +173
Good hole in the wall food - Edit
This location is much smaller than the Portsmouth, NH restaurant. It is also far more casual and the food is never quite as good. Still, it’s easily the best vegetarian place to have dinner in Portland. Lots of good options, with their fried rices being amongst their tastiest offerings.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Good food, Great location
Cons: Not as good as Portsmouth location
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SarahHaleyChouinard
Points +34
Fresh and healthy - Edit
The Tom Kha soup was so good and full of fresh veggies. The spicy vegetable stir fry was also really good, but if you like spicy food make sure to ask for level 4 heat. The atmosphere was good, and the staff was very friendly.
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sarahdavis89
Points +1134
Love that anything can be made vegan! - Edit
It’s so nice to look at a menu with everything marked vegan or can be made vegan! Makes ordering so much easier! Got the pineapple fried rice and it was delicious! It had a toasted flavor and the pineapple added a nice sweetness to it. My kids loved the soy nuggets and dumplings! Recommend if you are in the mood for Thai!
Read morePros: Everything can be made vegan, Delicious!
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