a bowl of food and a glass of wine
Tom Yum Soup (Lemongrass)
Pad Thai with fried tofu
3 Pieces Satay Chicken
Blue Lagoon
2 Pieces Chicken Kabobs
Tom Kah Soup (Galanga)
3 Pieces Vegetable Steamed Dumplings
Mussamun Curry
Inside
Inside
3 Pieces Satay Chicken
Basil Fried Rice
Tom Yum Soup (Lemongrass)
Thai Noodle Soup with Broth
Yuzu martini
Lamb Curry
Outside - so hard to find!
Pad Kee Mow (Lemongrass)
interior, sushi and sashimi
Prosciutto Crowned Grill Shrimp
Pad Thai, Basil Fried Rice, Thai Noodle Soup with Broth, Panang Curry
Panang Curry with rice
Thai Noodle Soup with Broth
Chris C.
Sep 12, 2024
Juicy food. Juicier people. Came around 6:15, sat immediately tbh p empty. Prices are normal, protein is +2$ for some dishes. Pad see ew is solid, he's like a black tshirt- nothing too flashy but gets the job done, your reliable guy. They have a good variety of thai tapas, the chicken is infinitely than the beef, delicious really good char. Service is what it should be and decent street parking around. I had a great time with some really good friends, def would come back.Strengths: empty
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Amanda K.
Apr 29, 2024
While in the area I was craving Thai food and my friend mentioned she knew of a good place nearby. We stopped by around 1130 on a Sunday and it was almost empty when we got there. We were seated right away and ordered a bunch of different foods to share including mussamun curry, pad see ew, pad kee mow, Thai noodle soup, chicken satay, and Thai iced tea. I'd say everything was really good with the exception of the kee mow. It had veggies in it that I've never had in it before and I just didn't love it as much I have at other places. The mussamun was delicious and the noodle soup is something I've never had before but will definitely be on my radar from now on. The inside was nice, the staff was really friendly, and the food came out pretty quickly. Overall I thought it was a good experience and I would go back!
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Olivia M.
Jul 17, 2024
We went here to get out of the heat! We were seated right away and immediately got water. The food and the service were both good. I ordered the fried calamari and it was awful - limp and chewy. We also tried the Pad Thai with beef and that was very good. The restaurant was very nice, and a great break from the summer sun.
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Joseph B.
Nov 16, 2023
Silk Elephant's food is very good--and, as others have noted, Thai tapas are incorporated into the menu, so they have a unique offering! They have a full bar by plus beer and wine. Recently I enjoyed the yuzu martini plus pumpkin masaman curry, which complemented one another well. The curry was rich in flavor. Service is efficient and food comes out quickly. While the restaurant is clean, it feels a little sparse inside. I'm sure this would be a fantastic takeout spot. It's Squirrel Hill so street parking on Murray Ave or a nearby side street would be the way to go if coming by car.
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Julia B.
Nov 2, 2023
Thai food is one of my favorite cuisines, and this was my first time trying Silk Elephant in person after having gotten takeout a couple of times. The food is delicious! I had a spicy tom yum soup (super flavorful & filled with a ton of veggies) and a lamb curry on the waitress's recommendation. The curry was thick & spicy & the lamb was super tender - I will definitely order that again! We went as a big group and shared a couple of appetizers as well. My favorites were the beef satay (super tender with a really good peanut sauce) & the salmon dumplings (a combination that I was surprised to like so much). The restaurant also has a bar, although I opted for the guava tea (free refills!). My friends who got drinks said they were delicious, though, and they have an interesting cocktail menu. The only downside about this restaurant is that service is very slow. We were one of only two tables dining in, and the waitress took a really long time to visit us to get our orders. If you aren't in a rush, the food is worth the wait!Food: A-Drinks: BService: CAmbiance: B-
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Jenee S.
Jan 4, 2023
I ordered takeout from here. The food came out hot.The tea was a little too sweet for me.Moo and goong dumplings were just okay. The texture was kind of weird, almost sponge like. Couldn't taste the shrimp and was definetly well grounded, not mincedI also got the pad kee mow. Level 5 spice level with mixed meat. The pricing is deceiving. You have to pick a meat that adds extra to the price shown. That's an additional $3 ($17 total). The meats tasted off and the noodles seemed old.Looking at one of the pieces of chicken, there was a weird grey/green stripe on it. Not sure if it was mold or what. I found a few more of the same and no longer ate anymore.Would not order from again
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Julie Anna E.
Jul 18, 2022
Very good thai food! We got this last night when a lot of local places stopped delivering after 8pm. Silk Elephant came through and we loved the food!! The only reason I took away a star is because we ordered calamari and it only came with like 5-6 rings on calamari and it wasn't my favorite and the sauce with it wasn't goodOur meals were delicious and piping hot! We got the Red Curry and the Spicy Basil Fried Rice. The spice levels we got were perfect and had a nice kick without being too much. My boyfriend raved about the curry. We will definitely be ordering from here again but will skip the calamari next time
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Ellen B.
Jun 17, 2024
From the service to the food this place is a 10/10. The owner cares so much about his customers and the quality of his food. Treats you like family. My favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh!!
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Sabina S.
Apr 28, 2023
tl;dr: decent Thai food in squirrel hill with large portions, slow service but nice ppl. Probs better as takeout.----Walked in at 7p on a Friday and was sat immediately. Decently busy but not packed. The menu was extensive and they had a large wine selection.Got the tom yum soup which was $5 for a small bowl. The flavor was okay but I felt like I could have made it myself with the paste from the store. Wasn't as flavorful as I usually expect from a restaurant. The veggie spring rolls were delicious!Noodle Curry was beautiful and a huge serving. I got spicy level 4 which wasn't very spicy at all. The flavor of the curry was okay but also not as strong as I would have liked. The crunchy noodles on top were yummy but then they started getting soggy which I didn't personally enjoy. My fiancee got the curry fried rice which was also a huge portion. She said the flavor was good but "nothing to write home about"Prices were fair though. Overall was only 40 bucks.I have a feeling they do more business for takeout. But we'll probs stick to our usual Thai place. Glad to have tried it tho after so many years walking by.
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Danita B.
Mar 4, 2025
The food is so good, servers are so attentive & it's a quiet & thoughtful environment.
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