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We haven't had a family dinner since the beginning of the year so we decided to visit Red Elephant for some delicious Thai cuisine. Having been to Thailand, the food tasted really authentic but not cheap for the quantity given. This is because Red Elephant focusses more on the quality and service, which I'm more than happy to pay for. Some other plus includes free parking and it's very accessible if you're travelling towards the Northern Motorway.
Between the four of us (we all ate our body weight in food), we got the B1 tom yam goong, C9 the flaming chicken, D1 red duck curry, D7 lamb massaman curry, F1 seasonal vegetables with oyster sauce and H5 pad thai. Along with the feast, we also had the jasmine rice.
I had a spoonful of my dad's tom yam goong and the flavour was spot on. Super strong in shrimp flavour but not cheap ($16.5 for a small bowl for 1 person). The flaming chicken was my brother's favourite dish, the skin was crispy even though it was baked and the sweet barbeque flavour was marinated throughout the chicken, even straight to the bones. For $39, I'd say this dish was definitely worth the money. Between the two curries, I prefer the red duck curry because it was more flavourful but the potatoes in the lamb massaman melted in my mouth, both curries were a bit sweet and the portions were a bit small so order 1 curry per person or share between two if you're getting other dishes. The seasonal vegetables weren't too impressive relative to the other dishes but still tasted good. Lastly, the pad thai was a simple but a must get dish when dining here. The jasmine rice was provided by the waitresses occasionally coming over to your table asking if you want more rice, preventing wastage so I respect this policy.
5/5 for the Red Elephant, I definitely recommend this restaurant and it's got me hooked onto Thai food!
First time visitor and was blown away by the service and quality of food. Would highly recommend this restaurant! Will be visiting them again!!
Nice Thai restaurant in town. Food is awesome. Service is very quick and professional. Definitelt would love to visit again on some special occasions since the price is pretty premium :)
I dined here for a work dinner with my team. The interior is very relaxing with classic music playing and the service is immaculate - our water glasses were constantly filled up and we felt doted on by the staff, who were dressed in traditional Thai attire. I ordered a Tom Kha soup as an entree and a Peanut Stirfry for dinner, both were delicious. The highlight was when the table were given warm, wet flannels at the end of dinner to clean up - they smelt of jasmine!!! Prices are a bit high but you do pay for the service and experience provided here. I would love to come back.
Must try the flaming chicken which is their signature menu. While chicken literally comes out on flame. It doesn’t taste anything special, but you can taste the fire 🔥 which makes it special.
Super super hearty meal which we really enjoyed ☺️☺️
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My favorite Thai restaurant in Auckland.
Sophisticated interior with spacious seatings. Well presented staff with excellent hospitality. A great place for a formal dining.
Their menu offers an excellent variety of authentic and traditional Thai food.
Ordered the raw prawns, flaming chicken, duck curry and finished off with a coconut milk ice cream.
The tiger prawns can be a little spicy but are extremely fresh with an excellent taste and texture.
The duck is tender and moist, absorbing the full flavors of the yellow curry.
The flaming chicken is their signature dish, the meat is tender even around the breast areas. The chicken skin is excellently flavored with fire flames to impress your audiences.
The coconut ice cream is rich and milky, but the styling of the dessert could be improved.
All the dishes are beautifully presented and well portions. Hot towels are served at the beginning of the meal.
Highly recommended.
Food: 10/10
Food presentation: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value for money: 9.5
Price $50 per person (excl alcohol)
Great ambience and service. Variety of options on the menu and the lighting is just perfect. Tried the vegeterian pad Thai and it tasted nice and the portion was quite generous for the price.
Great Ambiance and very quick service. Tried Pad Prig Sod with Chicken meat and a glass of Chardonnay. Delicious food, good quantity and overall a top notch experience.
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Well, first off, I don't give 5's as nothing is perfect, but I wish there was the option for a 4.5. This really was a great experience.
The only reason for not giving a 5 is because the washrooms were a little 'tired' and the chicken in our meals was a little overcooked, but those were the only negatives. Please read on.
Monday night, quiet, only a few staff, but wow!! Terrific service which given the quietness was to be expected but....it was done with warm smiles, no pressure on us to order, and really generating a feeling of their enjoying serving us. Wonderful. 10/10
We shared the mixed appetiser which was excellent except it is only for one person; we should have had one each. Our fault but perhaps the waitress could have mentioned that; no problem though.
My friend had the Pad Thai which was good and generous in portion. I had 'C3' ...a blend of chicken, cashew nuts, onion, capsicums, mushrooms in a light oyster sauce encapsulated in a large cabbage leaf. It was awesome. Yes, chicken a fraction overcooked, but the flavours were dynamic and ingredients complimentary. Again, a large portion,the remains of which will be part of my dinner tonight.
I generally avoid Thai restaurants having been to Thailand and most of the restaurants in Auckland offer the same boring fare; been to one and you've been to them all. NOT Red Elephant. You will see dishes to suit every palate and dishes you won't see anywhere else that I know.
No desserts as we were very full.
There is reasonable on site parking (yes, in Newmarket !!!).
I highly recommend this restaurant and I (we) will most certainly be going back.
PS And loved the background music they were playing.....form Whitney Houston to Gilbert O'Sullivan !!! :-)
This is absolutely the best place for Thai Cuisine.
The service is lovely, the owner is so welcoming and takes care of all your needs and the food just delicious.
The ambience is warm and prices are good for the value, quantity and quality you get.
I spent my birthday with hubby here and had the most amazing experience. The service is fantastic, the food is packed with flavour and served with beautiful presentation. All the staff take pride in what they do. I will definitely be back very soon to try some more of their delicious menu options.
Celebrated Mother’s Day dinner in this lovely, well awarded Thai restaurant for 11 people. No doubt portions are huge, good for two people and to add it up was the unlimited jasmine steam rice, what a deal. Love their flaming chicken which is a must. Atmosphere is nice as well and staff are welcoming. The only downside during our visit was the round table which we were seated. 11 people in a round table good for a max of 8 whilst there was another table which was prepared and empty from the moment we were there until we left. That should have been offered to us. Overall highly recommended 👍
Came here after a long time not being here. Quality of food still very high, service was also good. Price as you would expect from a higher end Thai restaurant was a bit pricey. Only thing that put me off was that when I was parking, I was told to park at a certain spot when there are so many parking spots. I feel it is quite rude, so giving lower score because of this. I saw other smaller cars parking where I wanted to park, so it was quite discriminating.
You won’t miss the giant red elephant outside the restaurant if you drive pass Kyber Pass Road to Motorway 1. This Thai restaurant has been running for so many years. We had takeaway for dinner. They have a beautiful and spacious waiting area with plenty of sofa. The food is ready for just a very short wait. Parking is available at rear, however you need to pay extra attention to find the way to the car park if you are first time there.
Visit for birthday dinner. Available restaurant car park. Appetiser-mixed appetisers: doesn't feel that they are made in the house - maybe frozen ones. Whole crispy snapper with chili sauce: very nice. recommend.
Thai Curry of Tender Braised Lamb
pieces with Kumara in a Medium
Spicy Rich Gentle Sauce: very tender and tasty. recommend. Pad Thai: average.
I’ve dined here twice and both times were exceptional. Authentic Thai prepared to a high standard with a healthy selection of ingredients. Tasteful décor and ambience throughout the restaurant, with Buddhist statues, gorgeous floral arrangements, and red accents for a lovely, bold flare. I especially enjoy their sizzling dishes, which arrive tableside in flames that the waitstaff then extinguish just before serving. Really adds a bit of entertainment to your meal. Always a pleasure at Red Elephant.
All the Star said everything, what can I said more.
Great good and great Service.
Food was amazing overall, very tasty. Quantity was a lot as ordered two dishes between two people so had to takeaway. My drink was really nice as well “lemon drop”. Staff was super friendly and nice. Would definitely recommend this place !
Delicious 😋 food. They keep their quality ever since I known the place. Friendly and kind staff. A truly Thai experience.
Always a pleasure to come here. Call ahead to book on Fridays and weekends, other days you'll be fine. Excellent food, big variety and fantastic table service. Loved it. I have returned here a few times and what I love the most is the consistently good service and delicious food.
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