The Smiling Elephant
Thai, Pad Thai & Tofu
Vegan options
Very vegan-friendly ★ 4.2 (1,302) · $$ · Restaurant · Thai, Asian · Hours
Popular tips: "Ask to omit fish sauce and eggs to make dishes vegan"
Must-try: pad thai, stir fried collard greens dish, soup
Praised for: friendly service
Cozy and health-conscious, this Thai restaurant is known for its accommodating vegan options and tasty tofu-based dishes. Many guests praise the Pad Thai and lemongrass soup, though some mention inconsistent seasoning and occasional oily preparation. It’s a casual spot popular for lunch and dinner, with wheelchair accessibility and a quiet front entrance that is easier to locate than the back.
schedule
Hours
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11 AM-2:30 PM, 5-9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM-2:30 PM, 5-9 PM
Thursday 11 AM-2:30 PM, 5-9 PM
Friday 11 AM-2:30 PM, 4:30-9 PM
Saturday 4:30-9 PM
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2213 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
Vegan Friendliness
iVery vegan-friendly
B
- VEGAN OPTIONS Many · 5–10 dishes
- MENU Clearly marked
- STAFF Knowledgeable
- PROTEIN tofu
Some users reported cross-contamination — worth asking about sauces before ordering.
Others mentioned staff aren't always sure about ingredients.
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