Welcome to Elephant District, a trusted Thai Restaurant in Brooklyn, NY 11201, where bold flavors and warm service come together. With a 4.80 rating from 1994 reviews, we’re proud to offer memorable dining experiences for every guest. We also feature great service and quality and accessible facilities to make your visit more convenient and enjoyable.
Our Specialties
Every dish tells a story. Explore our carefully curated menu featuring seasonal favorites and signature creations.
Our chef's signature creations featuring locally-sourced ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.
We partner with local farmers and suppliers to bring you the freshest seasonal ingredients every day.
Every plate is prepared with attention to detail, combining traditional recipes with modern presentation.
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Crispy garlic, black pepper, served with sriracha sauce and jasmine rice. Add fried egg for an extra charge.
Basil leaves, chili, onion, and bell pepper. Served with jasmine rice. Add fried egg for an extra charge.
Stir-fried minced chicken with Thai holy basil, chili, and garlic. Spicy.
Sweet Sticky Rice Papaya Salad Thai Style Chicken Wing Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
Sweet Coconut Sticky Rice Papaya Salad BBQ Pork Skewers Jaew ( Esan syle chili+lime sauce with rice powder)
Sweet Sticky Rice Papaya Salad Chicken Larb (Minced chicken with Thai roasted rice powder, red onion, scallion, dried chili and lime dressing)
Delicate soft crepe filled with creamy goodness, adorned with sweet egg yolk strings for a unique dessert experience.
Sweet sticky rice wrapped around bananas, a traditional Thai dessert, often served in a banana leaf.
The classic sweet treat of the Thai streets.
House-made Thai Coconut Jelly with sweet coconut milk.
House-made mango soft crepe. The combination of soft, fluffy crepe and fresh, sweet mango.
Crispy tuna salad with mango, tomato, peanuts, mint and chili lime dressing.
Homemade golden pastry, filled with chicken, potato, and onion.
Vegan. Crispy spring rolls filled with mixed vegetables. Served with plum sauce.
Thai-style grilled BBQ pork skewer with tamarind Jaew sauce.
Thai-style potstickers filled with ground chicken. Served steamed or fried with sweet soy sauce.
Crispy fried calamari, served with Thai sweet chilli sauce.
Northern Pork Sausage ,fragrant and spicy with galangal, chili, makrut lime, turmeric. This grilled sausage is found on the street all over Thailand. Served with cabbage, fresh chili, red onion, and peanuts.
Recommended. Crispy chicken wings with herbs , fried garlic and Thai sweet chili sauce.
Crispy shrimp roll with Thai sweet chili sauce.
Vegan. Pan-fried vegetable pancake. Served with sweet soy vinaigrette.
Stir-fried Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce, garlic, and soy dressing.
Stir-fried with snow pea leaves , garlic, and oyster sauce.
Stir-fried morning glory with garlic, and house soy.
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Mango puree, Thai tea, milk, and fresh mango
Lychee puree with roselle syrup
Young coconut juice with panda syrup
Thai Tea with lemon juice
Butterfly pea with fresh lemonade
Thai Tea with milk
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Chicken salad with rice powder, red onion, scallion, dried chili and lime dressing in lettuce wraps.
Green papaya, tomatoes, string beans, peanuts, with chili lime dressing.
Crispy soft shell crab salad, mixed with refreshing greens, mango, tomatoes, red onion, and peanuts.
Nakhon Ratchasima style with shredded green papaya, tomatoes, string beans, peanuts, dry chilis, lime, and fermented fish. Its unique balance of spicy, sour, salty, and sweet flavors.
Isaan Papaya Salad Spicy and sour Northeastern style, shredded green papaya, with long bean, tomato,fermented fish, and chilis.
Spicy hot and sour soup with shrimp, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, mushroom, and chili.
Large (2-4 share). Spicy and sour seafood soup (shrimp, giant prawn, mussels, squid) flavored with galangal, makrut lime leaves, and chili.
Coconut milk soup with chicken, mushroom, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves and lime juice.
Kanom jeen, thin rice noodles with green curry chili paste, thai eggplant, basil, bell pepper, dry chili, string beans and soft boiled egg. Top with crispy duck.
Spicy and tart seafood fried rice with giant prawn, shrimp, mussels, and squid flavored with galangal, makrut lime leaves, and chili. Served with Thai nam jim seafood sauce.
Streamed fish curry custard in banana leaves with rich of coconut milk, curry paste, lemongrass, fresh chili and kaffir lime leaves.
Grilled marinated ribeye steak. Served with mixed salad, tamarind Jaew sauce, and sticky rice.
Fried branzino topped with crispy Thai herbs, makrut lime leaves, lemongrass, garlic, chili, and caramelized fish sauce.
Seafood Trio Curry; Scallop, crispy soft-shell crab, and shrimp in a traditional thai curry with red chili paste, basil, green peppercorn, bell pepper, thai eggplant, kaffir lime leaves, and coconut milk.
Soft Shell Crab in Dry Northern Curry. Crab in aromatic curry flavored with turmeric, chili, and ginger. Served with egg noodles and crispy fried noodles.
Chef top's take on the street food classic kings county style stir-fried rice noodle with jumbo prawn, egg, peanuts, scallion, and bean sprout.
Kanom jeen, thin rice noodles with green curry chili paste, thai eggplant, basil, bell pepper, dry chili, string beans and soft boiled egg. Topped with crispy soft shell crab.
Northern-style Thai curry noodle soup with crispy duck, crispy noodle, red onion, crispy shallot, and dried chili.
Whole lobster wok-tossed with rice noodle, tamarind sauce, eggs, beansprouts, and crushed peanuts
Fried branzino in a fragrant Thai red curry sauce, basil, bell pepper, chili, kaffir lime leaves, and coconut milk
Jumbo crab fried rice with egg, onion, and scallion. Served with Thai seafood sauce.
Traditional Thai fried rice with egg, scallion, onion, and Chinese broccoli.
Spicy. Stir-fried rice with egg, bell pepper, onion, and holy basil.
Stir-fried crispy pork belly with Chinese broccoli, sweet soy and garlic sauce. Add fried egg for an extra charge.
Stir-fried crispy pork belly with morning glory, chili, garlic, and house soy dressing.
Stir-fried crispy pork belly with Thai holy basil, chili, and garlic inspired by Chef’s mother’s recipe. Add Thai style fried egg for an extra charge.
Thai panang curry with kaffir lime leaves, bell pepper, and Thai eggplant in coconut curry. Served with jasmine rice.
Thai spiced blended with potato, onion, and peanuts in coconut curry. Served with jasmine rice.
Fresh green chili paste, eggplant, bamboo shoots, and basil in coconut curry. Served with jasmine rice.
Spicy. Stir-fried broad noodle with egg, bell pepper, onion, and spicy basil sauce.
Stir-fried thin noodle with crisp duck, egg, peanuts, scallion and sweet tamarind sauce.
Stir-fried thin noodle with egg, peanuts, scallion, lime, and sweet tamarind sauce.
Stir-fried broad noodle with egg with Chinese broccoli, and house soy.
Hear from our valued guests
Just steps from a popular Brooklyn sightseeing spot, this Thai spot blew us away. The food was incredible, and the staff at City were so friendly, giving us some amazing dish recommendations. Don’t miss their mango Thai tea—beautifully presented and absolutely delicious!
Came here with my BEAUTIFUL girlfriend for the first time and loved everything from the drinks to the food and the service. The best drink on the menu is the Sri Mala - mango and pandan make it a delicious and perfectly balanced cocktail. Although we didn’t try everything, this drink alone is so good we’ll be back to try the rest of the unique and tasty drinks. We ordered the Moo Ping (pork skewers) and Som Tum Thai (papaya salad) for starters. The pork skewers were perfectly cooked and the papaya salad was refreshing with the right amount of spice. We also ordered the Crying Tiger Steak and the Sam Praya (seafood trio curry). Steak was cooked nicely and the nam jim sauce was a wonderful complement. The curry was very light and flavorful, soft shell crab was so crisp and clean - we wish we took a photo but the food was so good we couldn’t wait! The scallops and shrimp were also perfectly cooked and garnished with fresh peppercorn. And of course we had to end the meal with the mango sticky rice. Everything was so delicious but the service, especially Kay, made the experience even better…. The mango on top if you will.
May have been the best Thai restaurant we’ve been to. Will definitely come back. Our waitress City was very nice. Beautifully decorated restaurant too. Highly recommend to anyone. Had the Pad Thai, Seafood Curry, the mango chai tea. The Pad Thai noodles had the perfect texture and flavouring and came with two large prawns which complimented the noodles very well. The curry included some of the most juicy, well-cooked scallops we’ve ever had; not to mention the most delicious big soft shell crab. The mango chai iced tea was so well-balanced; flavourful but also not too sweet, and didn’t know mango could compliment chai so nicely.
Elephant District in DUMBO is an absolute gem for Thai food! The atmosphere is fantastic, but the food is the real star of the show. We ordered a feast, and every single dish was a 10/10. The chicken steak was incredibly juicy, perfectly marinated, and cooked to absolute perfection—definitely a must-order. The Lobster Pad Thai is easily one of my favorite dishes here; the flavors are wonderfully balanced with that classic sweet and savory tamarind sauce, and the seafood tasted so fresh. We also got the crispy veggies, and they nailed the texture—so satisfyingly crunchy and crispy on the outside, yet wonderfully soft and warm on the inside. But the absolute showstopper of the night was the Soft Shell Crab Curry (their Khaosoi Pu Nim). The soft shell crab was perfectly fried, and the dry Northern curry it comes in is so aromatic, rich, and truly special. I cannot recommend this place enough if you are in Brooklyn!
While hanging out in BK, I randomly came across a Thai restaurant that turned out to be surprisingly good. The food tastes very authentic, just like local Thai flavors, and the decor really makes you feel like you’re in Thailand. I really liked this place and would definitely recommend it if you’re visiting BK. It’s right next to the Brooklyn Bridge, so the location is super convenient.
Walking in we were greeted and welcomed. Kay took over and was so friendly. She was very patient describing the dishes and helped us put our order together. The lobster was succulent, Prawns and green mussels were tasty. Everything was nicely seasoned. We were treated with dessert since we were celebrating a birthday. Thanks Kay!!
Elephant District is such a beautiful Thai spot. The presentation is stunning — orchids, banana leaves, and dishes served in real coconuts made everything feel special.The lobster was fresh and sweet, the grilled steak was juicy with a great char, and the skewers were full of smoky flavor. The mango drink was refreshing and not too sweet. Great atmosphere and City is a very friendly server! She is very detail and organized. Perfect for date night — will definitely be back!
Elephant District was an amazing dining experience. Our server Kay was fantastic, attentive, friendly, and made us feel very welcome throughout the meal. The food was just as impressive. The Pad Thai was perfectly balanced, the branzino was crispy and flavorful, and the mango sticky rice was the perfect sweet ending. Beautiful presentation, great flavors, and excellent service. I will definitely be back and highly recommend this spot for Thai food lovers.
love everything here! Super strong flavors and love the unique take on tom yum fried rice, yummy fish custard with rice (homok pla, which we tried at the financial district taste of thai select food festival and loved it! From chef patty) pad thai, crunchy chive cakes, and papaya salad. great service and attentiveness from our server, Kay! Will definitely come back 🤤
We had lunch at Elephant District in Dumbo and honestly really enjoyed it. The location is great, but what stood out to me was the space itself — fun, bold and with lots of personality. We ordered the Crispy Calamari, Thai Curry Puffs, Lobster Pad Thai and the Jumbo Dumbo Steak. Everything was flavorful and nicely presented, but the mains were definitely the highlight — super satisfying and packed with flavor. We finished with the Mango Sticky Rice and tried a couple of cocktails (Sri Mala and Rumpan), both fresh and easy to drink. Overall, a really solid spot for Thai food in Dumbo. Good vibe, good food, and somewhere I’d happily come back to.
Common questions about Elephant District
Elephant District is located at 9 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States.
You can reach Elephant District by calling +1 845-314-3606.
Elephant District has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 1994 customer reviews.
Elephant District features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet, Assistive hearing loop.
Elephant District features the following from the business: Identifies as Asian-owned, Identifies as LGBTQ+ owned, Identifies as women-owned.
Elephant District features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Elephant District features the following highlights: Fast service.
Elephant District features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Elephant District features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Comfort food, Healthy options, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Elephant District features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Table service.
Elephant District features the following amenities: Bar on site, Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom.
Elephant District features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy.
Elephant District features the following crowd: Family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
Elephant District features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Elephant District features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Elephant District features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs.
Elephant District features the following parking: Difficult to find a space.
Elephant District features the following pets: Dogs allowed, Dogs allowed outside.
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