The Smiling Elephant

Absolutely wonderful! Best pad Thai!!! Very kind and knowledgeable staff!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The gluten free shrimp dumplings were so delicious! I will be coming back for those for sure! I had the pad see ew which was ok but my husband got the Pad Thai and it was great! We got our food to go and it was all labeled GF and we both felt fine after

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Almost the entire menu is gluten free! This is the only place I’ve ever been able to get gluten free shrimp dumplings. Absolutely love it

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Loved their pad Thai and mango sticky rice!!! Great flavor and customer service :) Definitely recommend and will be back next time we visit Nashville!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The food was delicious, if you’re looking for GF Thai food this is the only place I’d currently recommend! I had the fried rice and pad see ew. I did end up getting a little bit of a stomach ache, but I am absolutely willing to try to eat here again because it didn’t feel like my typical reaction to cross contact and the staff was knowledgeable/didn’t rush me as I asked questions while ordering.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options

I am a severe celiac. I only eat out once every few years. I got the gf pad Thai with duck today. It tested gluten free with my Nima sensor. No reaction 💕🙏🏻

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

They do have gluten free options but there was a roach cruising around the dining room. The food wasn't that great.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Poor

I have eaten here several times and never gotten sick! I always get the curry (there’s only one that isn’t GF)! They understand GF and accommodate

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Good

Yummy food. I’ve had both the chicken and vegetable pad Thai without issue. Not sure what else on the menu is gluten free.

Wasn't sure when we walked up, but sooooo happy we did. The food was amazing. Just tell them your allergies and they are happy to accommodate.

Top Tier gluten free option in Nashville. The food tastes. So. Good. And they take your allergy very seriously!! I only wish they were open more often ;-;

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Had the signature pho with green bean noodles. So good. Another reviewer said no peanuts, but I asked my server when I saw what looked like crumbled peanuts on top and she assured me it was OK. I also had the Thai iced coffee, which tasted amazing!

Great food! The waitress was knowledgeable once I said celiacs. She offered suggestions of her favorites and was ok with having my boyfriend's meal prepared gluten free so I could steal some of his food! I definitely will come again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great food! Never had a problem eating here. Staff knows what is GF on the menu or makes a point of checking.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I lived in Asia for 5 years and this is one of the best and most Authentic Asian restaurants I've been to in the states. Had the GF Thai fried rice with crab meat and Pad Thai and it was all excellent and no gluten issues. Will be back next time we pass through town for sure. Give it a try.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Have been here twice when visiting Nashville. I am gluten, dairy, soy & egg free but choices here abound. I had amazing Pad Thai that they use no soy sauce in at all. Then the coconut custard is yum! Wonderful food and knowledgeable staff. They can make anything to meet your allergen needs!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great gf options and the staff are knowledgeable and helpful!

Excellent, , I had Pad Thai chicken and it was so so so delicious! The staff are super friendly and go out of there way to help! I would definitely go back again... and again..... and again!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very yummy! The server was fantastic and was able to tell me why items were not gf! The pad Thai was super good! Large portions! I ado got the shrimp dumplings which were good too! Menu is marked for gf items! Great dinner!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Best pad thai I've ever had!

The Pad Thai was some of the best I've ever had. They list which dishes are GF on the regular menu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

My VERY FAVORITE celiac-friendly restaurant in Nashville! Love their GF Thai fried rice! Have never gotten sick here!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Best Pad Thai ever! Several items on the menu can be made gluten free by request.