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Vegan
Thai
Take-out
A traditional Thai restaurant with a wide variety of dishes to choose from. Examples include dumplings, soups, Thai curries, stir-fries, rice and noodle dishes as well as Thai desserts such as taro in coconut cream. Open Tue-Sun 11:30am-2:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm. Closed Mon.
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507 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, New York, USA, 14891
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Last update on 22 Sep 2023 by Textimtai@9
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Added by Vboy4ever on 10 Apr 2023
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72 Reviews
First Review by JennyRandol
theveganvikingofnj
Points +62
Amazing vegan Thai food - Edit
Everything we had was delicious and there are tons of choices. The whole menu is vegan. Great place!
Read morePros: Wide variety of choices, Food was awesome
Cons: None
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Kstarb
Points +247
Green elephants - Edit
All vegan menu, lots of options. Friendly service
Read morePros: Friendly , Quick service , Lots of options
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tdphl
Points +28
So good! - Edit
Everything was so good. Drunken noodles, massaman curry…listen to the spice levels and err on the side of being a weak American. Delicious!
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JessicaZampelli
Points +226
Amazing!!! - Edit
So delicious and all vegan!!!
Read moreWe got dumplings, cashew sauce fake duck and curry. So So good
Pros: Taste, Price , All vegan
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Jgatt
Points +2292
A must try - Edit
Incredible food, came here twice in my 3 day trip to Watkins Glenn. Can’t wait to try more next time we’re here. My favorite was the Masaman curry with veggie duck! The fried bananas were delicious!
Read morePros: Beautiful atmosphere , Such friendly staff, Good location
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GEK2022
Points +97
Amazing! - Edit
The food was amazing and the staff very nice! Tried dumplings, Cajun tofu, basil mock duck, and basil fried rice Thai spicy. Very spicy!
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marissaohl
Points +57
so good! - Edit
I loved all of the dishes! We ordered our food to go and tried 3 different dishes: steamed veggie dumplings, Tom Kha soup, and the Pad See Aew with mock duck. The waitstaff was friendly and helped me decide what to order.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-02
Pros: Recommendations, Friendly staff, large portions
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chibbard621
Points +40
Incredible vegan Thai - Edit
Had a fantastic experience at Green Elephant. Amazing to have a fully vegan Thai restaurant with delicious food and amazing service!
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brandoncweb
Points +16
Best Vegan Food Anywhere - Edit
Stopped here from out of town - hands down the best drunken noodle dish I’ve had anywhere in my life. Prices were great, atmosphere is perfect, and I was lucky enough to be able to talk with the owner for a while about his experience opening the restaurant. He is seriously the nicest man in the world, and I wish him all the best. I will be back any time I am in town, and may even make a special trip just to come here!
Read morePros: Flavors are unbelievable, Presentation is perfect , Great atmosphere and lovely owner
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bge4043
Points +88
Best Thai place in upstate NY - Edit
They are the best Thai place I tried in upstate NY and they happen to be vegan.
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tgolder
Points +576
Delicious vegan thai food! - Edit
The food was amazing! Large servings, good prices and a wonderful staff. Our dinner was so enjoyable. Highly recommend.
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Marisjb
Points +22
Awful situation - Edit
I drove an hour and 45 mins to go to this place- calling first and being told the time we are coming is perfect. I said I had 3 kids w me. They said great. We get there at the time I said and he says the kitchen is closed “to catch up”. I explained I called and have kids and zero customer service at all. Do not recommend. Will never try it there again.
Read moreCons: Awful service, Zero concern for customers
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lizardlucas
Points +1298
New favorite - Edit
First time in the area since they opened, and stopped in around the time they opened back up for dinner service. The server Gavin was so attentive and friendly, and the food was fast, fresh, and delicious. We split the summer rolls and I had the massaman curry at medium heat, with my partner getting the pad see aew at thai hot. Would recommend sticking to the lower levels of spice if you're not used to thai spice levels!
Read morePros: Great food , Excellent service , Great prices
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jitenr
Points +35
Starters are the best! - Edit
Amazing place! 90 percent food is all house made. Starters spring rolls, curry puff & elephant summer rolls were amazing!! The miso soup with tofu is very comforting! The server Cassidy was amazing.. fully up to date with menu & very polite & spot on in explaining things clearly!
Read morePros: Starters, Fresh and house made, Kid friendly
Cons: Parking
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LyndaPardo
Points +82
It’s all vegan! - Edit
Delicious Thai vegan food with many options and dessert.
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mthgk
Points +51
Great Food! - Edit
We really enjoyed our meals here. We had the summer rolls and steamed dumplings as appetizers. Both were delicious! My sister had the drunken noodles, my friend had Pad Thai, and I had a stir fry. We all loved our meals.
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BrendaDeForest
Points +504
Really Good - Edit
Stays open until 9pm, really quick service, ordered medium but gal taking order said medium is very spicy, took her word for it and am so glad least spicy was perfect flavor and a small amount of heat, tasted perfect. Everything was very fresh !
Read morePros: Curries, Golden Bag, Elephant salad
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NIBsmf
Points +1375
Wish I lived near this! - Edit
I had lunch at the restaurant after visiting Watkins Glen State Park and devoured a lunch special of tofu and vegetables in Thai basil sauce, miso soup, salad, and an appetizer of the curry puffs. All was delicious! Only [minor] complaint was the sauce was a smidge too spicy even though I asked for mild. The food was so good that my partner and I decided to get take out for dinner since we’re staying in Ithaca. We got the curry puffs again because of how amazing they are, tempura vegetables appetizer, and 2 curries (my panang was fantastic while my partner’s massaman was only okay to me though he liked it a lot). Oh, and we got the fried bananas dessert… sooo good!
Read moreStaff was friendly and helpful. Ambience was nice.
Pros: All vegan, Delicious , Reasonable prices
Cons: Street parking
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TracyWeb
Points +749
Highly recommend - Edit
I loved everything I tried here. If I had to pick a favorite it would be the curry puffs!
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gwnne
Points +84
Worth the trip! - Edit
We drove 30 minutes from Corning to come here for dinner after visiting the Museum of Glass. It was so worth it! I wished we were staying around longer just to come again because there were so many options and it was hard to choose. The choice to add either tofu or seitan to any dish was appreciated. I had the tofu in my pad thai and it was great. The curry puff appetizer was wonderful.
Read moreMy only criticism would be that everything seems to lean sweet. We got the Thai iced coffee and it was VERY sweet, almost unpleasantly so, overshadowing the flavor. Even my pad thai felt like it was sweet. I was warned about the spice level and asked to customize it while ordering my food but I wish I had been offered a sweetness warning about the drink instead and would have requested much less sugar. I suppose it's a pre mixed coffee though.
Pros: Multiple vegan protein choices, Customizable spice levels, Big portions
Cons: Overly sweet drinks
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KaylenneMBrown
Points +105
A Thai Vegan Oasis: Green Elephants Thai Vegan in Watkins Glen, NY - Edit
Green Elephants Thai Vegan in Watkins Glen, NY, is a hidden gem for both vegans and food enthusiasts alike. It demonstrates that vegan cuisine can be a culinary adventure filled with exquisite flavors and textures. The commitment to fresh, plant-based ingredients and the dedication to delivering an exceptional dining experience are evident in every aspect of this restaurant. Whether you're a dedicated vegan or simply curious about exploring the world of plant-based Thai cuisine, Green Elephants Thai Vegan is a must-visit destination. It's a culinary oasis that proves that ethical dining can also be a delicious one. Watkins Glen is fortunate to have such a remarkable dining establishment in its midst.
Read morePros: Quality of food and flavors, Customer Service, Variety of options
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RonelleFortune
Points +283
Brilliant food and out of this world service - Edit
What an experience! I was in Watkins Glen on holiday for 5 days and ate lunch and dinner at Green Elephants every single day. I did not bother to look for any other place. The food was incredible. Creamy for some and just the right amount of spice for others. The ingredients were fresh and wholesome. The sauces (peanut sauce, sweet chili sauce, etc) were so very good. The desserts were deliciously decadent. My favorites were definitely the spring rolls, rice paper rolls, dumplings, and Praram, but every dish was really amazing. I was so happy that I didn't need to worry about whether it was 100% vegan or not. I could just eat and enjoy. It was truly the best Thai food I have ever taste. EVER!
Read moreThe service was amazing. The server was so attentive and accommodating. He just went out of his way to make my partner and I feel at home and comfortable. If I lived in Watkins Glen, I would have shares in this little corner of heaven. I highly recommend Green Elephants. 10 stars from me.
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-23
Pros: Excellent food, Excellent service , Excellent atmosphere
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TheRuralVegan
Points +307
All Vegan!! - Edit
It's amazing to have an all Vegan Restaurant option. Great food and great service. The server knew her stuff and was super friendly.
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dyerd85
Points +211
GO HERE! - Edit
Probably one of the best meals I've ever had, for real. We went late on Thursday night. We were the only ones there and they had a problem with the cars reader but we were able to pop nextdoor to bar ATM. The server was very friendly and attentive. Appetizers were very tasty and fresh. The crunch on the golden bags was perfection! The wonton soup is spot on and delicious. My husband got Pad Thai (and I usually taste it when we go out), both of us said it was the best Pad Thai either of us have ever had. The Pad See-aaw was so good. The tofu in it was flavorful and not oily at all. We left absolutely stuffed and will DEFINITELY return!!
Read morePros: Food, Service , Atmosphere
Cons: Booth tables could have been slightly wider
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victoria1024
Points +734
all vegan! - Edit
i love most places if they’re all vegan, but the summer rolls were so fresh and the peanut sauce was amazing. we got the praram mock duck and it was so peanuty and delicious. the waitress described mild as american medium, medium as american hot, hot as extremely hot, and thai hot even hotter. i asked for mine with no spicy. we also got the fried tofu app and that was super good too.
Read morePros: all vegan, food came out quick, delicious
Cons: we weren’t a fan of the thai iced coffee
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SueT5558
Points +48
Phenomenal - Edit
This was my second visit to this place, and I love it. Tom Yum soup, Pad See Awe, Spicy Basil Stir Fry, Thai Golden Packets, Steamed Dumplings, all excellent. (We got excited and ordered so much food we had to take food home). Last time we had Yellow Curry which was also really good. Service was very good too. I wish they had a restaurant in Ithaca.
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JulianneLavallee
Points +175
I wish I had one of these where I lived! - Edit
The food was excellent, the server was super nice, and there were tons of options on the menu
Read moreWe got a vegetable dumpling appetizer, won ton soup, and drunken noodles with mock duck(which the server recommended we get) and it was all amazing
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