White Elephant Restaurant — Restaurant in South San Francisco

For someone who grew up in a Thai restaurant, I'm rather critical about the ones I try. I've been here twice; the first time for Thai iced coffee (a delicacy in the states) and the second to try the food. I ordered the Duck red curry with brown rice on the side, the bf got duck fried rice, and we shared angel wings as an appetizer. The food was hot, perfectly spiced, though they also provided classic Thai condiments on the side (I used the Thai chili in fish sauce for my curry, and suggested the jalapeno in vinegar to my bfs dish). We cleaned off the wings, perfectly crispy, sweet and savory, and the sauce, while not what I'm used to from my parents place, was still incredible, I could have drank the rest. The curry was wonderful, though I wish they added spinach to it, but the pineapples and red bell peppers were perfect. The fried rice was plain looking, but really quite nice. I would have added the angel wing sauce to the rice, personally, but the over flavors were gentle but still present. I wish we could have tried the roti dessert, as that's also hard to find in my experience. Most things here taste like what I recall from my childhood, and that's a huge deal to me. I will be returning to bring my family and see what they think. If you're looking for solid Thai food, this is an...

This is my go-to Thai place for lunch when I am desperately craving Thai during my workday.

Its a small restaurant, but there usually is no wait and the waiters/waitresses are really nice.

When I come here I usually order either the Pad Thai, the Basil Thai Fried Rice, or the Pad Kee Mao. The Pad Thai is very flavorful and comes out nice and hot. You can have them make it spicy, anywhere from a scale of 1-10. Be warned, at 8, it is already pretty spicy!! Come to think of it, I think you can request any dish to be spicy if you wanted to.

The Basil Thai Fried Rice is also very flavorful and hits the spot when I'm craving some hot tasty fried rice. Wash it down with the some Thai ice tea and you'll have some happy taste buds!

Also, when I order my Pad Kee Mao, I usually order it spicy; it just tastes better that way.

If you haven't been, come check out this small Thai restaurant. You...

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I recently ordered from white elephant and I can't stop raving about their Green Curry and Pad See Ew!

The Green Curry is a flavor explosion—perfectly balanced with just the right amount of spice. The creamy coconut milk pairs beautifully with the fresh vegetables and tender meat, creating a dish that's both comforting and invigorating. Each bite is a delightful journey through authentic Thai flavors.

The Pad See Ew was equally impressive. The wide rice noodles were cooked to perfection, with a lovely char that added depth to the dish. The savory soy sauce complemented the fresh broccoli and tender chicken, making it a satisfying and hearty meal.

Both dishes were beautifully presented and served hot, showcasing the care and attention to detail that the chefs put into their cooking.

If you're a fan of Thai cuisine, you absolutely must try the Green Curry...