Elephant District Menu (2025 Update)

Welcome to Elephant District, a culinary haven nestled under the Manhattan Bridge in DUMBO, Brooklyn. This Thai gem effortlessly transports diners to the vibrant streets of Bangkok with its warm ambiance, highlighted by elephant-themed decor. Every dish on the menu is crafted with authenticity and bold flavors, from the signature KANOOM JEEN DUCK—a sumptuous selection of rice noodles topped with crispy duck—to the JUMBO DUMBO STEAK, a marinated ribeye steak accompanied by tamarind Jaew sauce.

The drink menu showcases delightful options, such as the refreshing Young Coconut Juice and the vibrant Butterfly Pea Lemonade.

Moreover, the attentive service from staff like Kay ensures a welcoming experience that complements the fantastic food. Perfect for casual evenings or special gatherings, Elephant District promises a unique blend of delicious Thai cuisine and memorable atmosphere.

Salads

Larb Gai ลาบไก

Chicken salad with rice powder, red onion, scallion, dried chili and lime dressing in lettuce wraps.

US$15.00

Papaya Salad

Spicy. Green papaya, tomatoes, string beans, peanuts, with chili lime dressing.

US$14.00

Somtum Pra Ra

Isaan Papaya Salad Spicy and sour Northeastern style, shredded green papaya, with long bean, tomato,fermented fish, and chilis.

US$16.00

Somtum Korat

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.

US$16.00

PAD PAK

Stir-fried with snow pea leaves , garlic, and oyster sauce.

US$14.00

Rice

US$3.00

PAD PAKBOONG

Stir-fried morning glory with garlic, and house soy.

US$14.00

PAD KANA

Stir-fried Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce, garlic, and soy dressing.

US$14.00

Vermicelli

US$7.00

Sticky Rice

US$4.00

Vegetables (Side Order)

Curry

PANANG CURRY แกงแพนง

Thai panang curry with kaffir lime leaves, bell pepper, and Thai eggplant in coconut curry. Served with jasmine rice.

US$16.00

GREEN CURRY แกงเขยวหวาน

Fresh green chili paste, eggplant, bamboo shoots, and basil in coconut curry. Served with jasmine rice.

US$16.00

MASSAMAN CURRY แกงมสมน

Thai spiced blended with potato, onion, and peanuts in coconut curry. Served with jasmine rice.

US$16.00

KHAO SOI PED ขาวซอยเปด

Northern-style Thai curry noodle soup with crispy duck, crispy noodle, red onion, crispy shallot, and dried chili.

US$27.00

CHOO CHEE PLA

Fried branzino in a fragrant Thai red curry sauce, basil, bell pepper, chili, kaffir lime leaves, and coconut milk

US$40.00

CRAB MEAT FRIED RICE

Jumbo crab fried rice with egg, onion, and scallion. Served with Thai seafood sauce.

US$27.00

KANOOM JEEN DUCK

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.

US$27.00

JUMBO DUMBO STEAK / ไทยแลนดสเตก

Grilled marinated ribeye steak. Served with mixed salad, tamarind Jaew sauce, and sticky rice.

US$38.00

TOM YUM FRIED RICE

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.

US$34.00

KANOM JEEN PU NIM

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.

US$27.00

KHAO SOI PU NIM

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.

US$26.00

SAM PRAYA สามพระยา

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.

US$32.00

LOBSTER PAD TAHI

Whole lobster wok-tossed with rice noodle, tamarind sauce, eggs, beansprouts, and crushed peanuts

US$45.00

FRIED FISH WITH THAI HERBS

Fried branzino topped with crispy Thai herbs, makrut lime leaves, lemongrass, garlic, chili, and caramelized fish sauce.

US$42.00

HORMOK PLA หอหมก

Streamed fish curry in banana leaves with rich of coconut milk, curry paste, lemongrass, fresh chili and kaffir lime leaves.

US$24.00

BROOKLYN BRIDGE PAD THAI

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.

US$29.00

Signature Entrees

Signature Entrees - Crispy Pork Belly

MOO KROB KRAPOW กระเพราหมกรอบ

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.

US$23.00

PAKBOONG MOO KROB ผดผกบงหมกรอบ

Stir-fried crispy pork belly with morning glory, chili, garlic, and house soy dressing.

US$24.00

KANA MOO KROB คะนาหมกรอบ

Stir-fried crispy pork belly with Chinese broccoli, sweet soy and garlic sauce. Add fried egg for an extra charge.

US$22.00

Coke

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

US$3.00

Thai Ice Tea

Thai Tea with milk

US$6.00

Sprite

The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

US$3.00

Diet Coke

A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.

US$3.00

Young Coconut

Young coconut juice with panda syrup

US$8.00

Butterfly Pea Lemonade

Butterfly pea with fresh lemonade

US$8.00

Lychee Roselle

Lychee puree with roselle syrup

US$8.00

Mango Thai Tea

Mango puree, Thai tea, milk, and fresh mango

US$10.00

Lemon Thai Tea

Thai Tea with lemon juice

US$6.00

Soft Drink

Sauteed

Thai Basil Saute

Basil leaves, chili, onion, and bell pepper. Served with jasmine rice. Add fried egg for an extra charge.

US$16.00

Garlic & Pepper Saute

Crispy garlic, black pepper, served with sriracha sauce and jasmine rice. Add fried egg for an extra charge.

US$16.00

Krakow Gai Sub

Stir-fried minced chicken with Thai holy basil, chili, and garlic. Spicy.

US$19.00

PAD SEE-EW ผดซอว

Stir-fried broad noodle with egg with Chinese broccoli, and house soy.

US$16.00

PAD THAI ผดไทย

Stir-fried thin noodle with egg, peanuts, scallion, lime, and sweet tamarind sauce.

US$16.00

PAD KEE-MAO ผดขเมา

Spicy. Stir-fried broad noodle with egg, bell pepper, onion, and spicy basil sauce.

US$16.00

DUCK PAD THAI / ผดไทยเปด

Stir-fried thin noodle with crisp duck, egg, peanuts, scallion and sweet tamarind sauce.

US$26.00

Noodle

Fried Rice

Thai Fried Rice

Traditional Thai fried rice with egg, scallion, onion, and Chinese broccoli.

US$16.00

Basil Fried Rice

Spicy. Stir-fried rice with egg, bell pepper, onion, and holy basil.

US$16.00

THAI SAUSAGE ไสอว

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.

US$14.00

THAI CURRY PUFFS

Homemade golden pastry, filled with chicken, potato, and onion.

US$12.00

SHRIMP ROLL

Crispy shrimp roll with Thai sweet chili sauce.

US$14.00

CHIVE CAKES

Vegan. Pan-fried vegetable pancake. Served with sweet soy vinaigrette.

US$12.00

BANGKOK NIGHT MARKET WING

Recommended. Crispy chicken wings with herbs , fried garlic and Thai sweet chili sauce.

US$14.00

CRISPY SPRING ROLLS

Vegan. Crispy spring rolls filled with mixed vegetables. Served with plum sauce.

US$11.00

DUMBO DUMPLING

Thai-style potstickers filled with ground chicken. Served steamed or fried with sweet soy sauce.

US$12.00

MOO PING หมปง

Thai-style grilled BBQ pork skewer with tamarind Jaew sauce.

US$14.00

CRISPY CARAMARI

Crispy fried calamari, served with Thai sweet chilli sauce.

US$14.00

YUM PLA KROB ยาปลากรอบ

Crispy tuna salad with mango, tomato, peanuts, mint and chili lime dressing.

US$18.00

Small Plates

Dessert

Khao Tom Mad

Sweet sticky rice wrapped around bananas, a traditional Thai dessert, often served in a banana leaf.

US$12.00

ELEPHANT LAY BACK วนมะพราว

House-made Thai Coconut Jelly with sweet coconut milk.

US$12.00

Foi Thong Soft Crepe

Delicate soft crepe filled with creamy goodness, adorned with sweet egg yolk strings for a unique dessert experience.

US$14.00

MANGO STICKY RICE ขาวเหนยวมะมวง

The classic sweet treat of the Thai streets.

US$14.00

MANGO SOFT CREPE หอหมกมะมวง

House-made mango soft crepe. The combination of soft, fluffy crepe and fresh, sweet mango.

US$14.00

KHAO MAN SOMTUM SET A ขาวมนสมตา

Sweet Coconut Sticky Rice Papaya Salad BBQ Pork Skewers Jaew ( Esan syle chililime sauce with rice powder)

US$26.00

KHAO MAN SOMTUM SET C ขาวมนสมตา

Sweet Sticky Rice Papaya Salad Chicken Larb (Minced chicken with Thai roasted rice powder, red onion, scallion, dried chili and lime dressing)

US$26.00

KHAO MAN SOMTUM SET B ขาวมนสมตา

Sweet Sticky Rice Papaya Salad Thai Style Chicken Wing Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

US$26.00

Khaoman Somtum Combo Set

Soups

TOM YUM SOUP ตมยากง

Spicy. Hot and sour soup with shrimp, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, mushroom, and chili.

US$8.00

TOM KHA SOUP

Coconut milk soup with chicken, mushroom, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves and lime juice.

US$8.00

TOM YUM SEAFOOD HOTPOT

Large (2-4 share). Spicy and sour seafood soup (shrimp, giant prawn, mussels, squid) flavored with galangal, makrut lime leaves, and chili.

US$27.00