The Smiling Elephant

8 recent ratings
$$ • Thai Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Popular gluten-free menu items: Pad Thai, Dumplings
Safety Rating
8 ratings

As rated by the community

2213 8th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37204

Most Recent Reviews


4 months ago

Gluten free options were well labeled on the menu. The pad Thai was amazing! Staff was absolutely awesome and they were all so sweet to my toddler. The family friendly aspect is HUGE to me. We would love to come back soon!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Dumplings, Pad Thai
Other
  • — Lunch
  • — Dinner
  • — Good for kids
  • — Healthy options
Celiac
5 months ago

The pad Thai was delicious, with other gf options labeled on the menu. Staff was helpful

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GF Menu Items
  • — Pad Thai
Gluten-Free at The Smiling Elephant
7 months ago

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

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Important

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Gluten-Free at The Smiling Elephant
GF Thai Fried Rice with Crab Meat
Shrimp dumplings (made with rice paper) super good!
Chicken pad Thai
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Symptomatic Celiac
9 months ago

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

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
1 year ago

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

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
1 year ago

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

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
2 years ago

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.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Safety Features
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Staff accommodates
Other
  • — Vegan options
  • — Takeout
  • — Lunch
  • — Dinner
2 years ago

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 💕🙏🏻

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
2 years ago

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

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
3 years ago

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

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
4 years ago

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

Celiac
5 years ago

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.

Celiac
5 years ago

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 ;-;

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Celiac
5 years ago
Gluten Intolerant
7 years ago

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!

7 years ago

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.

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Symptomatic Celiac
7 years ago

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

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Celiac
8 years ago

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.

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GF Thai Fried Rice with Crab Meat
Celiac
8 years ago

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!

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8 years ago

Great gf options and the staff are knowledgeable and helpful!

8 years ago

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!!

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9 years ago

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!

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Shrimp dumplings (made with rice paper) super good!
Chicken pad Thai
Gluten Intolerant
9 years ago

Best pad thai I've ever had!

10 years ago

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

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11 years ago

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

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Celiac
11 years ago

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

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