The Smiling Elephant Menu

Located in Nashville, TN, The Smiling Elephant offers a unique blend of Thai, Chinese, and seafood cuisine. This casual restaurant provides a cozy ambiance with options for outdoor seating. Known for its vegan and vegetarian offerings, the menu features dishes like Pad See Ew, Pad Thai, and coconut curry soup. Customers rave about the generous portion sizes and authentic flavors. The Pad See Ew, in particular, receives high praise for its melt-in-the-mouth wide noodles and comforting taste. While there may be a wait during peak hours, the quality of the food makes it worth it. With friendly service and a range of options from spicy Pad Kee Mao to sticky rice in banana leaf, The Smiling Elephant stands out as a must-try dining destination in Nashville.

Small Soup

Tom Yum

(Lemongrass Soup)

$5.95

Tom Kha

Coconut Soup)

$5.95

Veggie

$5.95

Chicken And Cabbage

$5.95

Pork And Black Mushroom

$5.95

Shrimp Hacao

(rice flour)

$6.95

Steamed Dumplings

Rice Paper Rolls

Fresh Roll

Carrots, Bean Sprouts, Woonsen Noodles, Cilantro, Scallion Caramelized Sweet Radish

$5.95

Peanut Roll

Fresh Roll with Peanuts

$6.95

Steamed Vegetables With Peanut Curry Dip

$5.95

Edamame With Sea Salt And Roasted Chili Pepper

$5.95

Fresh Mussels, Steamed With Basil And Lemongrass

$12.95

Stir Fry Mussels In Curry And Basil

$15.95

BBQ

$4.00

Pork With Bamboo

$4.00

Baos

Small Salad

Side Salad With Lime

Lemongrass Vinaigrette

$5.95

Ajad

Cucumber Salad

$5.95

SomTum

(Papaya Salad)

$10.95

Entree

Dishes can be made: Mild, Hot, or Thai Spicy Please inform us of food allergies before ordering. We will try to accommodate food allergies but cannot guarantee no contact during preparation, cooking, and/or serving. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness Entrees served with your choice (choose one) of Organic Tofu , Chicken Tenderloin, or Pork Loin In the mood for something different?

$14.95

Smiling Elephant Pad Thai

Stirfry Rice Noodles with Tofu, Egg, Bean Sprouts, Peanuts and Choice of Meat. Please note that our Padthai is not a sweet/sticky Americanized version but prepared traditionally with Tamarind Sauce and Palm Sugar.

Pad Kra Pao

Spicy Minced Pork or Chicken Stir Fry with Holy Basil (May seasonally substitute with Thai Basil), Garlic, and Chili Peppers served with a Fried Egg and Jasmine Rice

Khao Kai Ra-Bert

Mild stir fry with Minced Pork, Garlic, and Ground Black Pepper served with a Fried Egg and Rice

Daily Curry With Rice

Please ask your server about our daily selection served with choice of meat and Jasmine Rice

Pad See-Ew

Stirfry Rice Noodles with Soy Sauce, Eggs, Broccoli, Garlic, and Choice of Meat.

Pad Ka Na

Stirfry collard greens with soybean sauce, served with steamed rice, fried egg, and choice of meat.

Pad Makea

Spicy, Sour Stirfry with Minced Pork, Eggplant, Tomatoes, Bamboo Shoots, and Thai Basil

Minced Pork Noodle Soup

Pork broth noodle soup with bean sprouts, cilantro, green onion, minced pork, dried garlic, rice noodles and side of pork rinds.

Chicken Cashew Stir Fry

Sauteed with Pineapples, Chili Paste, Onion Served with Jasmine Rice and Satay Sauce. Also Great with Tofu!

Gai Yang

Chicken Sauteed with Cilantro and Garlic served with a Sweet and Sour Sauce and Jasmine Rice.

Gai Jee

Grilled Marinated Chicken served with fresh and steamed vegetables and Jasmine Rice.

Tamarind Pork

Moo Sahm Rhot Sauteed sweet and sour pork, drizzled with three flavor tamarind sauce and sprinkled with fresh lemongrass, served with Jasmine Rice.

Pad Kee Mao

Stirfry Rice Noodles with Kaffir Lime Leaves, Egg, Vegetables, Garlic, and Choice of Meat. Best noodle dish if you want something spicy!

Make-Your-Own Noodle Soup

Noodle: Woonsen, Starch, Egg, or Rice Noodle Protein: Chicken, Pork, Tofu or Fish Ball Soup: Clear Broth or Lemongrass Soup

Chicken Satay

Chicken Marinated coconut milk with a blend of Turmeric, Cumin, and Cinnamon. Served with Satay Sauce, Cucumber Salad, and Jasmine Rice

Ginger Chicken

GF by Request Stirfried Chicken with Fresh Sliced Ginger and Black Mushrooms. Served with Jasmine Rice.

Thai Fried Rice

Pan Fried Jasmine Rice with Vegetables, Eggs, Chinese Broccoli, Garlic, and Choice of Meat For different flavor, try fried rice with: Prik Khing Fried Rice (Spicy Curry Paste) or Yellow Curry Fried Rice (Yellow curry powder)

Thai Vegetable Stir Fry

GF by Request Seasonal Vegetables with Soy Sauce and Garlic served with Jasmine Rice.

Curry BBQ Chicken

Sweet and Spicy Smashed Chicken: Sweetened with Palm Sugar and Brown Sugar Spiced with Roasted Curry

Savory

(Raberd ) Lettuce Wraps Minced pork sauteed with black pepper,sweet soy sauce, and garlic

Smiling Elephant Salad

Lettuce and spinach topped with carrots and pineapples. Pick Gai Yang, Gai Jee, or Ginger Chicken for your meat. Served with Lemongrass Ginger Dressing

Larb Lettuce Wraps

Minced Pork tossed with Fresh Cilantro, Scallions, Onions, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice, and Roasted Rice. Served with Lettuce and Jasmine Rice.

Lunch

Dinner

Entree

Dishes can be made: Mild, Hot, or Thai Spicy Please inform us of food allergies before ordering. We will try to accommodate food allergies but cannot guarantee no contact during preparation, cooking, and/or serving. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness Entrees served with your choice (choose one) of Organic Tofu , Chicken Tenderloin, or Pork Loin In the mood for something different?

$16.95

Smiling Elephant Pad Thai

Stirfry Rice Noodles with Tofu, Egg, Bean Sprouts, Peanuts and Choice of Meat. Please note that our Padthai is not a sweet/sticky Americanized version but prepared traditionally with Tamarind Sauce and Palm Sugar.

Pad Kra Pao

Spicy Minced Pork or Chicken Stir Fry with Holy Basil (May seasonally substitute with Thai Basil), Garlic, and Chili Peppers served with a Fried Egg and Jasmine Rice

Khao Kai Ra-Bert

Mild stir fry with Minced Pork, Garlic, and Ground Black Pepper served with a Fried Egg and Rice

Daily Curry With Rice

Please ask your server about our daily selection served with choice of meat and Jasmine Rice

Pad See-Ew

Stirfry Rice Noodles with Soy Sauce, Eggs, Broccoli, Garlic, and Choice of Meat.

Pad Ka Na

Stirfry collard greens with soybean sauce, served with steamed rice, fried egg, and choice of meat.

Pad Makea

Spicy, Sour Stirfry with Minced Pork, Eggplant, Tomatoes, Bamboo Shoots, and Thai Basil

Minced Pork Noodle Soup

Pork broth noodle soup with bean sprouts, cilantro, green onion, minced pork, dried garlic, rice noodles and side of pork rinds.

Chicken Cashew Stir Fry

Sauteed with Pineapples, Chili Paste, Onion Served with Jasmine Rice and Satay Sauce. Also Great with Tofu!

Gai Yang

Chicken Sauteed with Cilantro and Garlic served with a Sweet and Sour Sauce and Jasmine Rice.

Gai Jee

Grilled Marinated Chicken served with fresh and steamed vegetables and Jasmine Rice.

Tamarind Pork

Moo Sahm Rhot Sauteed sweet and sour pork, drizzled with three flavor tamarind sauce and sprinkled with fresh lemongrass, served with Jasmine Rice.

Pad Kee Mao

Stirfry Rice Noodles with Kaffir Lime Leaves, Egg, Vegetables, Garlic, and Choice of Meat. Best noodle dish if you want something spicy!

Make-Your-Own Noodle Soup

Noodle: Woonsen, Starch, Egg, or Rice Noodle Protein: Chicken, Pork, Tofu or Fish Ball Soup: Clear Broth or Lemongrass Soup

Chicken Satay

Chicken Marinated coconut milk with a blend of Turmeric, Cumin, and Cinnamon. Served with Satay Sauce, Cucumber Salad, and Jasmine Rice

Ginger Chicken

GF by Request Stirfried Chicken with Fresh Sliced Ginger and Black Mushrooms. Served with Jasmine Rice.

Thai Fried Rice

Pan Fried Jasmine Rice with Vegetables, Eggs, Chinese Broccoli, Garlic, and Choice of Meat For different flavor, try fried rice with: Prik Khing Fried Rice (Spicy Curry Paste) or Yellow Curry Fried Rice (Yellow curry powder)

Thai Vegetable Stir Fry

GF by Request Seasonal Vegetables with Soy Sauce and Garlic served with Jasmine Rice.

Curry BBQ Chicken

Sweet and Spicy Smashed Chicken: Sweetened with Palm Sugar and Brown Sugar Spiced with Roasted Curry

Savory

(Raberd ) Lettuce Wraps Minced pork sauteed with black pepper,sweet soy sauce, and garlic

Smiling Elephant Salad

Lettuce and spinach topped with carrots and pineapples. Pick Gai Yang, Gai Jee, or Ginger Chicken for your meat. Served with Lemongrass Ginger Dressing

Larb Lettuce Wraps

Minced Pork tossed with Fresh Cilantro, Scallions, Onions, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice, and Roasted Rice. Served with Lettuce and Jasmine Rice.

Fried Egg

$1.50

Peanut Sauce

$2.00

Extra Meat/Veggies In Entrees

$2.00

Jasmine Rice

$2.00

Brown Rice

$2.50

Sticky Rice

$2.50

A la carte

Specials

Seafood Hot Pot

umbo Shrimp, Fresh Lump Crab, Tilapia, Mussels, and Calamari Your choice of Tom Yum or Tom Kha Soup with Extra Herbs.

$29.95

Seafood Pad Pong Karee

Jumbo Shrimp, Lump Crab, Tilapia, Mussels, Calamari in Creamy Milk Sauce with Karee Curry Powde

$29.95

Coconut Custard

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$4.50

Sticky Rice In Banana Leaf

$4.50

Sweet Sticky Rice And Roasted Coconut

$5.95

Roti With Chocolate And Condensed Milk

$6.95

Sticky Rice And Mango

$7.95

Desserts