The Smiling Elephant Menu

$$Thai, Fine dining
2213 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
  • Appetizers

    • Tom Yum

      (Lemongrass Soup)
      $5.95
    • Tom Kha

      Coconut Soup)
      $5.95
    • Veggie

      $5.95
    • Chicken And Cabbage

      $5.95
    • Pork And Black Mushroom

      $5.95
    • Shrimp Hacao

      (rice flour)
      $6.95
    • Fresh Roll

      Carrots, Bean Sprouts, Woonsen Noodles, Cilantro, Scallion Caramelized Sweet Radish
      $5.95
    • Peanut Roll

      Fresh Roll with Peanuts
      $6.95
    • Steamed Vegetables With Peanut Curry Dip

      $5.95
    • Edamame With Sea Salt And Roasted Chili Pepper

      $5.95
    • Fresh Mussels, Steamed With Basil And Lemongrass

      $12.95
    • Stir Fry Mussels In Curry And Basil

      $15.95
    • BBQ

      $4.00
    • Pork With Bamboo

      $4.00
    • Side Salad With Lime

      Lemongrass Vinaigrette
      $5.95
    • Ajad

      Cucumber Salad
      $5.95
    • SomTum

      (Papaya Salad)
      $10.95
  • Signature Menu

    • Entree

      Dishes can be made: Mild, Hot, or Thai Spicy **Please inform us of food allergies before ordering. We will try to accommodate food allergies but cannot guarantee no contact during preparation, cooking, and/or serving. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness Entrees served with your choice (choose one) of Organic Tofu , Chicken Tenderloin, or Pork Loin In the mood for something different?
      $14.95
    • Smiling Elephant Pad Thai

      Stirfry Rice Noodles with Tofu, Egg, Bean Sprouts, Peanuts and Choice of Meat. Please note that our Padthai is not a sweet/sticky Americanized version but prepared traditionally with Tamarind Sauce and Palm Sugar.
    • Pad Kra Pao

      Spicy Minced Pork or Chicken Stir Fry with Holy Basil (May seasonally substitute with Thai Basil), Garlic, and Chili Peppers served with a Fried Egg and Jasmine Rice
    • Khao Kai Ra-Bert

      Mild stir fry with Minced Pork, Garlic, and Ground Black Pepper served with a Fried Egg and Rice
    • Daily Curry With Rice

      Please ask your server about our daily selection served with choice of meat and Jasmine Rice
    • Pad See-Ew

      Stirfry Rice Noodles with Soy Sauce, Eggs, Broccoli, Garlic, and Choice of Meat.
    • Pad Ka Na

      Stirfry collard greens with soybean sauce, served with steamed rice, fried egg, and choice of meat.
    • Pad Makea

      Spicy, Sour Stirfry with Minced Pork, Eggplant, Tomatoes, Bamboo Shoots, and Thai Basil
    • Minced Pork Noodle Soup

      Pork broth noodle soup with bean sprouts, cilantro, green onion, minced pork, dried garlic, rice noodles and side of pork rinds.
    • Chicken Cashew Stir Fry

      Sauteed with Pineapples, Chili Paste, Onion Served with Jasmine Rice and Satay Sauce. *Also Great with Tofu!
    • Gai Yang

      Chicken Sauteed with Cilantro and Garlic served with a Sweet and Sour Sauce and Jasmine Rice.
    • Gai Jee

      Grilled Marinated Chicken served with fresh and steamed vegetables and Jasmine Rice.
    • Tamarind Pork

      Moo Sahm Rhot Sauteed sweet and sour pork, drizzled with three flavor tamarind sauce and sprinkled with fresh lemongrass, served with Jasmine Rice.
    • Pad Kee Mao

      Stirfry Rice Noodles with Kaffir Lime Leaves, Egg, Vegetables, Garlic, and Choice of Meat. *Best noodle dish if you want something spicy!*
    • Make-Your-Own Noodle Soup

      Noodle: Woonsen, Starch, Egg, or Rice Noodle Protein: Chicken, Pork, Tofu or Fish Ball Soup: Clear Broth or Lemongrass Soup
    • Chicken Satay

      Chicken Marinated coconut milk with a blend of Turmeric, Cumin, and Cinnamon. Served with Satay Sauce, Cucumber Salad, and Jasmine Rice
    • Ginger Chicken

      GF by Request Stirfried Chicken with Fresh Sliced Ginger and Black Mushrooms. Served with Jasmine Rice.
    • Thai Fried Rice

      Pan Fried Jasmine Rice with Vegetables, Eggs, Chinese Broccoli, Garlic, and Choice of Meat For different flavor, try fried rice with: Prik Khing Fried Rice (Spicy Curry Paste) or Yellow Curry Fried Rice (Yellow curry powder)
    • Thai Vegetable Stir Fry

      GF by Request Seasonal Vegetables with Soy Sauce and Garlic served with Jasmine Rice.
    • Curry BBQ Chicken

      Sweet and Spicy Smashed Chicken: Sweetened with Palm Sugar and Brown Sugar Spiced with Roasted Curry
    • Savory

      (Raberd ) Lettuce Wraps Minced pork sauteed with black pepper,sweet soy sauce, and garlic
    • Smiling Elephant Salad

      Lettuce and spinach topped with carrots and pineapples. Pick Gai Yang, Gai Jee, or Ginger Chicken for your meat. Served with Lemongrass Ginger Dressing
    • Larb Lettuce Wraps

      Minced Pork tossed with Fresh Cilantro, Scallions, Onions, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice, and Roasted Rice. Served with Lettuce and Jasmine Rice.
    • Entree

      Dishes can be made: Mild, Hot, or Thai Spicy **Please inform us of food allergies before ordering. We will try to accommodate food allergies but cannot guarantee no contact during preparation, cooking, and/or serving. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness Entrees served with your choice (choose one) of Organic Tofu , Chicken Tenderloin, or Pork Loin In the mood for something different?
      $16.95
    • Smiling Elephant Pad Thai

      Stirfry Rice Noodles with Tofu, Egg, Bean Sprouts, Peanuts and Choice of Meat. Please note that our Padthai is not a sweet/sticky Americanized version but prepared traditionally with Tamarind Sauce and Palm Sugar.
    • Pad Kra Pao

      Spicy Minced Pork or Chicken Stir Fry with Holy Basil (May seasonally substitute with Thai Basil), Garlic, and Chili Peppers served with a Fried Egg and Jasmine Rice
    • Khao Kai Ra-Bert

      Mild stir fry with Minced Pork, Garlic, and Ground Black Pepper served with a Fried Egg and Rice
    • Daily Curry With Rice

      Please ask your server about our daily selection served with choice of meat and Jasmine Rice
    • Pad See-Ew

      Stirfry Rice Noodles with Soy Sauce, Eggs, Broccoli, Garlic, and Choice of Meat.
    • Pad Ka Na

      Stirfry collard greens with soybean sauce, served with steamed rice, fried egg, and choice of meat.
    • Pad Makea

      Spicy, Sour Stirfry with Minced Pork, Eggplant, Tomatoes, Bamboo Shoots, and Thai Basil
    • Minced Pork Noodle Soup

      Pork broth noodle soup with bean sprouts, cilantro, green onion, minced pork, dried garlic, rice noodles and side of pork rinds.
    • Chicken Cashew Stir Fry

      Sauteed with Pineapples, Chili Paste, Onion Served with Jasmine Rice and Satay Sauce. *Also Great with Tofu!
    • Gai Yang

      Chicken Sauteed with Cilantro and Garlic served with a Sweet and Sour Sauce and Jasmine Rice.
    • Gai Jee

      Grilled Marinated Chicken served with fresh and steamed vegetables and Jasmine Rice.
    • Tamarind Pork

      Moo Sahm Rhot Sauteed sweet and sour pork, drizzled with three flavor tamarind sauce and sprinkled with fresh lemongrass, served with Jasmine Rice.
    • Pad Kee Mao

      Stirfry Rice Noodles with Kaffir Lime Leaves, Egg, Vegetables, Garlic, and Choice of Meat. *Best noodle dish if you want something spicy!*
    • Make-Your-Own Noodle Soup

      Noodle: Woonsen, Starch, Egg, or Rice Noodle Protein: Chicken, Pork, Tofu or Fish Ball Soup: Clear Broth or Lemongrass Soup
    • Chicken Satay

      Chicken Marinated coconut milk with a blend of Turmeric, Cumin, and Cinnamon. Served with Satay Sauce, Cucumber Salad, and Jasmine Rice
    • Ginger Chicken

      GF by Request Stirfried Chicken with Fresh Sliced Ginger and Black Mushrooms. Served with Jasmine Rice.
    • Thai Fried Rice

      Pan Fried Jasmine Rice with Vegetables, Eggs, Chinese Broccoli, Garlic, and Choice of Meat For different flavor, try fried rice with: Prik Khing Fried Rice (Spicy Curry Paste) or Yellow Curry Fried Rice (Yellow curry powder)
    • Thai Vegetable Stir Fry

      GF by Request Seasonal Vegetables with Soy Sauce and Garlic served with Jasmine Rice.
    • Curry BBQ Chicken

      Sweet and Spicy Smashed Chicken: Sweetened with Palm Sugar and Brown Sugar Spiced with Roasted Curry
    • Savory

      (Raberd ) Lettuce Wraps Minced pork sauteed with black pepper,sweet soy sauce, and garlic
    • Smiling Elephant Salad

      Lettuce and spinach topped with carrots and pineapples. Pick Gai Yang, Gai Jee, or Ginger Chicken for your meat. Served with Lemongrass Ginger Dressing
    • Larb Lettuce Wraps

      Minced Pork tossed with Fresh Cilantro, Scallions, Onions, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice, and Roasted Rice. Served with Lettuce and Jasmine Rice.
  • A la carte

    • Fried Egg

      $1.50
    • Peanut Sauce

      $2.00
    • Extra Meat/Veggies In Entrees

      $2.00
    • Jasmine Rice

      $2.00
    • Brown Rice

      $2.50
    • Sticky Rice

      $2.50
  • Specials

    • Seafood Hot Pot

      umbo Shrimp, Fresh Lump Crab, Tilapia, Mussels, and Calamari Your choice of Tom Yum or Tom Kha Soup with Extra Herbs.
      $29.95
    • Seafood Pad Pong Karee

      Jumbo Shrimp, Lump Crab, Tilapia, Mussels, Calamari in Creamy Milk Sauce with Karee Curry Powde
      $29.95
  • Desserts

    • Coconut Custard

      (2)
      $4.50
    • Sticky Rice In Banana Leaf

      $4.50
    • Sweet Sticky Rice And Roasted Coconut

      $5.95
    • Roti With Chocolate And Condensed Milk

      $6.95
    • Sticky Rice And Mango

      $7.95

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Menu Gallery

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  • Menu 5
  • Menu 6

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