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Hours
Sun
4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Mon
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tue
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wed
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thu
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fri
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sat
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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PRICE RANGE
₱1,902.00 – ₱3,488.00
CUISINES
Asian, Thai, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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Authentic Thai Cuisine
PRICE RANGE
₱1,902.00 – ₱3,488.00
CUISINES
Asian, Thai, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
420 reviews
Excellent
334
Very good
59
Average
14
Poor
7
Terrible
6
Elmo Blatch
Dundalk72 contributions
Feb 2020 • family
Excellent restaurant. I got the red curry paste chicken. It was so flavourful. Quite spicy which I like. I really can't stress just how flavourful it was. I am looking forward to trying the other things on the menu too. The staff were lovely too. The menu had so many interesting dishes, but not too many that would make you feel like it is a Jack of all trades sort of spot.
I tried some of the duck, and also the recommended curry past dish with crispy chicken. Both dishes were delicious especially the recommended crispy chicken curry paste dish.
The menus were very well laid out with a little picture and bio of each staff member. The kids menu was even put together by one of the owners children I believe which was a very cute touch. The chef came out to advise one of our group on the spiciness of their dish and checked up on them later too, which was appreciated.
There were lovely bottles of Singha and Chang beer. Singha was tastier, nice and crisp! Wish I took more pictures but they have pics of each dish on the menu.
Overall a great experience, can't wait to go back.
Written February 2, 2020
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mervspain
Playa Flamenca137 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Living in Spain we do not visit Cork often but this restaurant is well worth the detour to eat here. While the actual premises are nothing spectacular, the food and service is top class. Staff are highly efficient and welcoming. The menu is extensive and detailed giving a brief summary of each item & its contents. Our starters included soft shell crab, fish cakes and flavorful spicy Tom Yum soup (with prawns) -all so good that we shared. My mainer was the Duck curry which I would regard as the best I have ever tasted anywhere and I have just returned from Asia. We finished with ice cream also well presented. We washed down our meal with perfectly chilled Sauvignon Blanc and the house red, which was very palatable. This restaurant is well worth a visit - strongly recommended.
Written February 18, 2020
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ccblue1979
Cork45 contributions
Mar 2020 • friends
We visited the Golden Elephant this week for a mid week dinner. The food was by far the best Thai cuisine I've ever had. Everyone in our group found the meals to be delicious. They are also happy to amend the menu to your liking, or make a dish vegetarian or vegan. The price was very reasonable too. Well worth a visit!
Written March 5, 2020
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James O
Cork831 contributions
Aug 2022 • none
Slow to bitrate anyone trying to earn a living but the setting is horrendous, this restaurant has very few tables all within unavoidable touching distance of each other. You are actively involved in the conversations of the adjoining tables whether you wish to or not and I certainly was not. In my humble opinion each individual dining space is unpleasantly restrictive and intrusive.
This restaurant has a very active take away trade and one dining table is actually in the reception area, with all the people waiting to collect take away !! you may as well eat on the public street !
Another table is just inside the passage way to the tiny dining room, where customers and staff alike require to walk past you and can't really avoid impeding on your personal space.
The young waitress was pleasant but seriously untrained for a restaurant setting and the food was "mah" nothing wrong with it but equally nothing special about it, The starters looked processed and the choice was very limited unless you are very comfortable with spicy heat.
I've eaten better Asian food in Cork at a similar price range, with a better menu choice and in far better settings.
Every review is a snap shot in time of your personal experience and ours certainly was not great, the prices charged are not cheap and I personally expect more from a dining experience. I was not in any way impressed, just for the ambiance alone I most definitely would never dine in again.
Maybe a take away if your a local and even then !!!!!
Written August 29, 2022
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YingNan X
We are indeed a small restaurant that has been open for 9 years. Originally there were 14 tables at most. It has now been reduced to 8 tables. But the table cannot be reduced any more.
Our Thai dishes do have many spicy options. We don't want to change its original taste to suit local tastes.
You are at our table number 1, the wall to your left, and a table for 4 to your right, this table has no guests that night. So there are no other guests to your left or right.
We respect your personal experience. Thanks.
Written September 5, 2022
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heatherol
6 contributions
Aug 2019 • couples
Good food, bad customer service.
They left out the main protein i ordered in my curry and got very offensive when I let them know.
Won’t be returning which Is unfortunate after I introduced at least 12 people to this restaurant.
Written July 17, 2020
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yingnanx
My staff made a mistake and forgot to add tofu. On the phone, I hope to give more tofu and portion in the next order. For service. My phone and email to you are sincere. If you think this error is unforgivable. This will be a lot of pressure. We are not perfect. I can only tell my employees, don't forget next time. I will not add any more pressure to my employees and myself.
Written July 18, 2020
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Michelle N
County Offaly166 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
The food here is authentic! My dad had the traditional thai cashew chicken and added prawns and he said it was one of the best currys he's ever had and hes been to Thailand numerous times. I had the green curry and I was very weirded out by the fact there was peas in it, I felt like they just added them because they ran out of normal thai veg. I think it had peas, green beans and bok choy, nothing traditional. Next time I think I would say no veg...the curry itself had an amazing flavour but I was genuinely put off by the peas because I HATE them and they do not belong in Thai food....
Written February 11, 2020
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Geraldine
Cork1959 contributions
Apr 2022 • friends
Finally visited this restaurant after years of hearing about it being one of the best, if not the best, Thai restaurants in Cork. Unfortunately I was pretty disappointed. There was nothing really wrong with it, the staff were friendly, the food tasty enough but the prices are very expensive for what you get and it's not better than some of the other Thai restaurants in Cork. I won't be rushing back.
Written April 19, 2022
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catbuck
Cork42 contributions
Jan 2023 • friends
Didn't book as Monday eve quiet. What a lovely place and great aromas as we walked in. David looked after us and was a lovely and relaxed guy. I had mixed seafood curry and price for all mains incl rice so very good value. David asked me about level of spice which I like fairly hot 🔥 and chef got it spot on. Consisted of prawns, squid, mussels and white fish. Was to die for. My pal had red prawn curry and flavours were so authentic. The prawns were very large and succulent. This is a dish she always orders in Asian restaurants and here was the best version by far. I myself have been to Thailand 11 times and I must say this was very authentic.
What surprises me are some bad reviews for little or no reason. One person was talking mainly about 6/7 years ago!!!! Perhaps people can read between the lines when it comes to some ridiculous reviews. Someone critical of size of premises. How ridiculous is that. It is a very welcoming and warm venue . People comparing prices etc with THAI restaurants in Cork City. Well there are NO Thais in the city. Any Asian fusion places in the city are not true Thai and rarely authentic. I am from west of the city but I will be coming back regularly to Golden Elephant for sure by bus
Written January 10, 2023
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Aine Marie Doyle
14 contributions
Jun 2022 • couples
Myself and my went to golden elephant to celebrate our anniversary dinner. We were warmly greeted by a lovely waitress, who catered to our needs. The food was so good, a wide variety menu. The smells coming out of the kitchen were amazing! It is a cleat that this restaurant uses fresh food and high quality spices etc. I will definitely be visiting again soon as I am already craving their spring rolls!!
Written June 13, 2022
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traveltripper1
204 contributions
May 2023 • couples
We stumbled in here, out of the heavy rain, without a booking and they very kindly gave us a table with the proviso we leave within the hour. They don't really cater for vegans but made a plain stir fry with tofu for me which was tasty. My husband was happy with his sizzling prawn dish. There was a nice atmosphere and our waitress was friendly and helpful.
Written May 5, 2023
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Meaksters
Cardiff266 contributions
Jun 2024 • couples
This has a high rating for good reason. Although the entrance doesn’t oooze quality, the lovely food and great friendly service is what makes it stand out. The meals are freshly cooked and they really taste good with great flavour. The cook visited the table and told us about the food and then helped clear up. They work hard here and it shows - well done, you delivered a great experience for us
Written June 11, 2024
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kristina755
Chorley4 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
Wow wow wow!! You have to go here! The food is completely unbelievable the best we have ever tasted and we are fairly picky!! Cannot recommend enough. Do not hesitate to go! We are away on our honeymoon and will be back!! Delightful little place! Hidden gem!!!
Written October 24, 2023
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BRR341
Cork9 contributions
Oct 2023 • family
A breath of fresh air. I've tried 7-10 menu options and they have all been fantastic. Menu is refreshingly honest and true to the authentic nature of the food. I'm a bit of a drive away but it's always worth it
Written October 5, 2023
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David A
8 contributions
Apr 2020 • couples
I had the massaman curry and my girlfriend had the pad Thai. Both amazing. I’ve been to Thailand twice but this restaurant is as good as anything I’ve eaten over there! Very good and friendly staff too. Highly recommended.
Written April 5, 2020
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Newtoncork
Cork14 contributions
Dec 2023 • family
Been about a year since we last ordered takeaway. Has significantly dropped in standard. Ordered the prawn toast. 6.95 for what was effectively a single piece of white bread. Also ordered the chicken cas-nut for 13.50. Half full container with no veg.
Frankly terrible value for moment and won't go back again.
Written December 31, 2023
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