Press & Guest Words
Hell's Kitchen noticed when the elephant arrived. Here is what neighbors and guests have written.
"Elephant Ear Puts a Northern Twist on Thai Dining"
When we opened in November 2024, Hell's Kitchen's own news site, W42ST, came to visit.
"A new Thai restaurant is bringing the spices of Northern Thailand to Hell's Kitchen, in the same spot that was once home to the popular Thai eatery Room Service."
The story, Spicing Up Hell's Kitchen: Elephant Ear Puts a Northern Twist on Thai Dining by Dashiell Allen (November 22, 2024), told how business partners Lay Liang and Patrick Li renovated the space at 690 Ninth Avenue in under two months of "day and night work". The W42ST Daily newsletter invited readers to "check out Elephant Ear, a new Thai restaurant in Hell's Kitchen, serving bold Northern Thai flavors and unique dishes on 9th Avenue."
What Diners Say
A selection of reviews written by diners on OpenTable and the Franki food app, quoted as published.
Very lovely restaurant. Attentive, friendly and nice staff. Relaxing environment. Excellent food and drink! Served fast and really delicious. If I lived closer I would be there more.
Julianne · OpenTable · Nov 2025
The yellow curry with fish is off the charts good!
Leslye · OpenTable · Nov 2025
Loved the ambiance. The food was delicious. (Do not miss out on the crispy pork belly.) Very attentive staff. Really enjoyed our time here.
Andrea · OpenTable · Nov 2025
Delicious food and attentive staff. Will definitely return.
Barry · OpenTable · Nov 2025
Pretty good spot for a large group. The food and drink items were pretty good.
John · OpenTable · Nov 2025
Pineapple Curry Duck… was bursting with flavor and I loved the lychee.
dan_nycfoodie · Franki · Mar 2025
The Dishes People Talk About
Across reviews, a few things come up again and again: the ambiance of the jungle dining room, attentive and friendly staff, and a handful of dishes guests urge each other not to miss:
- Pineapple Curry Duck, with lychee
- Crying Tiger with Garlic Rice
- Mango Avocado Salad
- Crispy Pork Belly with Chili & Holy Basil
- Yellow curry with fish
- Short Ribs Prik Kang
We read every review, including the critical ones. Pre-theater evenings are our busiest, and we keep working on pacing and on making every guest feel welcome, never rushed.
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