Thai Elephant
$$ • Thai Restaurant
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Warning! Storytime! I have a gluten allergy, but it's likely due to epilepsy and it can go away in 2-3 years... But with all that's been going on in my life I haven't wanted to test it. It's been... 8 years or so now since I developed the allergy. Due to that I eat gluten free. We went in here and asked if any of these 3 things were gluten free and I was told all three could be made gluten free. We enthusiastically ordered orange chicken, and it was good! We ate there again 5 times, ordering gluten free each time. The 5th I felt a little funny but the sauce was much thicker and stickier than it usually was. I chalked it up to that. Called back again and they said orange chicken wasn't gluten free. Maybe it's a new hire? Called back like a week later, got the same response. Went it and asked and were told that it's gluten free because it doesn't have soy sauce and soy sauce has wheat. Umm. I asked the man I was talking to what flour was used to fry it and he said he thinks teff and all purpose. Good news, I may be over my allergy. Would I recommend this place to a celiac, oh definitely not!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Not at all
Quality & Quantity
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Overall Rating
Review
The waiter was very knowledgeable about which dishes were naturally gluten free and such could be adapted with their gf soy sauce. He was super up front about which dishes suffered from the substitution, which was nice.
I got the Pad Thai and Panang Curry. Both were excellent. The Thai ice tea is huge, and the cucumber salad was generous enough to share. I will definitely go back.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for dairy-free
- Good for dinner
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
- Good selection of healthy options
- Good vegan options
- Offers delivery
- Offers online ordering
Overall Rating
Review
My son and I are very sensitive Celiac’s (can’t even touch gluten) and have eaten at least monthly successfully for years. I have been sick at almost every other Thai restaurant. I only have been sick one time when I ate a cucumber garnish that came with the chicken sateh appetizer. My sons favorite is Chicken pad Thai, while I switch off between Chicken Rad Na and mussaman Curry. I’ve eaten other rice noodle meals with success as well. Everything is so delicious. Many DF options too. The owner is very knowledgeable about what he can make GF, just ask!!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
