Red Elephant

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1. Steve Beamish ★★★★★

   Flavors and presentation amongst the best in Auckland. Very friendly service. Beautiful decor. One of the very few to have lasted through covid and cost of living crisis. Support local! These guys are worth it.

   almost 6 months ago
2. Meeshah Alhafidh ★★★★★

   If I can give an extra star for the service then I would have! 10/10 ,the owner was very friendly ,the lady waiting on us was extremely helpful & super nice , the restaurant itself is elegant, food was excellent, we will definitely come back.

   almost 6 months ago
3. Fiona Denny ★★★★★

   Astounding Thai restaurant, the decor is elegant, plush and traditional, the ambience is warm, inviting and cozy. There were six of us dining and service was friendly, courteous and efficient from all staff. The food is flavorsome and authentic. Plenty of menu choices. We all absolutely loved every dish we ordered. Sophicated fine dining, this restaurant leaves a lasting impression that goes beyond serving great food. Exceptional experience and great night out. I highly recommend.

   almost 7 months ago

1. Addie Lane ★★★★★

   BEST THAi RESTAURANT IN AUCKLAND Stepping into Red Elephant after reflexology derive in the same building at Grafton Auckland on 5/6/2025, my husband and I were fascinated by the romantic ambience of the restaurant. The food that we ordered were very tasty. As my husband is a vegetarian, we tried the vegetarian curry puff and vegetarian fried rice. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner who reported that the Red Elephant Restaurant at Khyber Pass Road has been here in the past 32 years non-stop. That alone speaks for itself! ADVICE: Highly recommended to give it a try if you want to taste the best cooked Thai food.

   almost 9 months ago
2. Michael Kang ★★★★★

   I choose this venue for celebrating special occasions, and my recent visit with family reaffirmed its excellence. The service was outstanding. the waitresses knew exactly what my parents preferred and were exceptionally friendly. The cuisine, highlighted by dishes like the red curry and both roasted and steamed snapper, was superb. The flamed chicken provided an exciting experience that never grew dull, and its taste was exceptionally satisfying. This visit was as delightful as my previous ones. The combination of exquisite food and impeccable service ensures that my family always has a fantastic time here. I genuinely love this place!

   almost 2 years ago
3. jason li ★★★★★

   All the Star said everything, what can I said more. Great good and great Service.

   almost 2 years ago

1. Robyn Kriel ★★★★★

   I spent my birthday with hubby here and had the most amazing experience. The service is fantastic, the food is packed with flavour and served with beautiful presentation. All the staff take pride in what they do. I will definitely be back very soon to try some more of their delicious menu options.

   almost 2 years ago
2. Margaret Au ★★☆☆☆

   You can’t miss the red elephant located right outside the entrance. It is eye-catching and captures attention of passersby. I am a Thai food addict. I regularly eat Thai food and have eaten Thai food in many Asian countries as well as in the U.S. and Europe. I’ve always thought Thai food could do no wrong. So I was excited to try Red Elephant. The beautiful decor gives a fine dining feel so I walked in with high expectations. Prices also suggested high-quality, unique dishes. Unfortunately, end products didn’t live up to the perception. I was actually okay with the smaller portion-sized dishes but almost every dish tasted the same. The vegetarian dishes were non-distinguishable. The Pad Thai was so mindlessly chopped that you wouldn’t even know you were eating noodles. Presentation of the chicken was gimmicky. The taste was not bad, but the chicken was so dry and so overcooked that it was like eating rubber chicken. For the fish, its taste was decent but again overcooked and presentation was off-putting to some. There’re so many ways to display the fish than to plate it like the chef just threw a dead fish on the plate and poured some sauce on the bottom half of it. Dessert (Banana Fritters) looked good but except for the apples, there was a strong artificial taste to it. 2 stars for the decor and the acceptable service.

   almost 3 years ago

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