The Smiling Elephant

rajesh bajpai

A small place with amazing food. Reasonably priced as well. Accidentally discovered and was found to be having an amazing variety of food. Food lives up to our expectation of Thai food, because at various places claiming to be genuine Thai food, we have felt cheated in the past. This place was excellent. Good portions were on the higher side. Two dishes for 3 people Should suffice. Ample parking space, does not take reservations and serves very good quality authentic Thai food. Not far from the freeway too. Just 8 miles inside. Has received multiple awards in the past. Must go to place if one is in and around Nashville.

Grace Kim

AMAZING!! When you walk in the vibes are just so cozy and honestly it transported me back to Thailand. Recommend getting dishes to share bc the portions are huge and well worth the $$. We got the pad Thai w green bean noodz which are wider than rice noodles and they tasted amazing without being too filling! Karee curry was our second dish, also super flavorful. Had to make room for mango sticky rice and OMG. I’ve never had it where the rice isn’t a firm ball. Also never had it warm, usually cold or lukewarm at best. It was. So. Good. Service was great and prompt, loved hearing the aunties yell out in the kitchen. Loved my entire experience!

Queenie Lux

Hands down one of the BEST Thai restaurants in Nashville. Cozy seating in a small restaurant but it works. Parking is limited but totally worth it. Service is fine but the food is AMAZING. Great flavors all around! The noodle portions are massive!

Robert McManus

Excellent Thai food - one of the best in Nashville. Everything seems to cooked fresh and with authentic flavors. Good all around service. Seating is slightly limited, however we’ll worth the wait.