The Elephant Thai Glen Ellyn (Thipi Thai) — Restaurant in Glen Ellyn

I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Elephant Thai, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with beautiful Thai-inspired decor that immediately sets the mood. The staff is exceptionally friendly and attentive, ensuring that every guest feels welcome.

The food, however, is the true highlight. Every dish bursts with authentic Thai flavors, perfectly balanced between sweet, spicy, sour, and savory. The Pad Thai was one of the best I’ve ever had—perfectly cooked noodles, fresh ingredients, and just the right amount of tangy tamarind sauce. The Green Curry was rich, aromatic, and packed with fresh vegetables and tender chicken.

The portion sizes are generous, and the presentation is stunning. Even the drinks, like the Thai iced tea, are perfectly made and refreshing. Whether you're a fan of bold, spicy dishes or milder, comforting flavors, there’s something for everyone here. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for an authentic and delicious Thai dining experience. I’ll definitely be coming back!

p.s. the Wings...

This was carryout for the office. Needless to say, we were very disappointed overall. Firstly, my Tom Yum soup was definitely NOT Tom yum soup. Essential components were missing, like the seemingly lack of lemongrass! The soup was also sweet and salty with too much fish sauce - not a good balance - with two little pieces of protein and about 6 straw mushrooms pretty much rounding out the "soup". Curries we ordered were not too much better with the quantity of ingredients - a few small pieces of protein and veggies with lots of coconut milk. It was very soupy - almost seems like a common theme of diluting the dishes, or not adding more ingredients, to maximize profits at the detriment of quality. Veggies do not cost that much. Lastly, they did not make the spiciness to our liking, even though we ordered XX Hot, or as close to Thai Hot as possible, it was no hotter than a medium. Overall, very...

I used to love coming here, but in the past couple years it has gone down the drain. First, what is that sewer smell that is always wafting through there?? Enough to put off your appetite. Second, I always order orange chicken, which is usually decently good, but the last time I went it actually had a salty taste instead of orange. It was nasty and I barely ate it. Last, beware of the hidden charges on your check!! We a a sizable "service fee" and when we asked the server what that was, he acted like he didn't hear us and tried to walk away. My vocal coworker asked him loudly what it was and he practically whispered, "tip". So the service fee is the tip already worked in to your check. If you don't pay attention, you'll end up double tipping. I'm sad to say that this was my last time going there, I have given it plenty of chances to get better and it just keeps...