Vegan
Thai
Take-out
A traditional Thai restaurant with a wide variety of dishes to choose from. Examples include dumplings, soups, Thai curries, stir-fries, rice and noodle dishes as well as Thai desserts such as taro in coconut cream. Open Tue-Sun 11:30am-2:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm. Closed Mon.
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507 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, New York, USA, 14891
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53 Reviews
First Review by JennyRandol
KaylenneMBrown
Points +105
A Thai Vegan Oasis: Green Elephants Thai Vegan in Watkins Glen, NY - Edit
Green Elephants Thai Vegan in Watkins Glen, NY, is a hidden gem for both vegans and food enthusiasts alike. It demonstrates that vegan cuisine can be a culinary adventure filled with exquisite flavors and textures. The commitment to fresh, plant-based ingredients and the dedication to delivering an exceptional dining experience are evident in every aspect of this restaurant. Whether you're a dedicated vegan or simply curious about exploring the world of plant-based Thai cuisine, Green Elephants Thai Vegan is a must-visit destination. It's a culinary oasis that proves that ethical dining can also be a delicious one. Watkins Glen is fortunate to have such a remarkable dining establishment in its midst.
Read morePros: Quality of food and flavors, Customer Service, Variety of options
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RonelleFortune
Points +283
Brilliant food and out of this world service - Edit
What an experience! I was in Watkins Glen on holiday for 5 days and ate lunch and dinner at Green Elephants every single day. I did not bother to look for any other place. The food was incredible. Creamy for some and just the right amount of spice for others. The ingredients were fresh and wholesome. The sauces (peanut sauce, sweet chili sauce, etc) were so very good. The desserts were deliciously decadent. My favorites were definitely the spring rolls, rice paper rolls, dumplings, and Praram, but every dish was really amazing. I was so happy that I didn't need to worry about whether it was 100% vegan or not. I could just eat and enjoy. It was truly the best Thai food I have ever taste. EVER!
Read moreThe service was amazing. The server was so attentive and accommodating. He just went out of his way to make my partner and I feel at home and comfortable. If I lived in Watkins Glen, I would have shares in this little corner of heaven. I highly recommend Green Elephants. 10 stars from me.
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-23
Pros: Excellent food, Excellent service , Excellent atmosphere
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TheRuralVegan
Points +256
All Vegan!! - Edit
It's amazing to have an all Vegan Restaurant option. Great food and great service. The server knew her stuff and was super friendly.
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dyerd85
Points +128
GO HERE! - Edit
Probably one of the best meals I've ever had, for real. We went late on Thursday night. We were the only ones there and they had a problem with the cars reader but we were able to pop nextdoor to bar ATM. The server was very friendly and attentive. Appetizers were very tasty and fresh. The crunch on the golden bags was perfection! The wonton soup is spot on and delicious. My husband got Pad Thai (and I usually taste it when we go out), both of us said it was the best Pad Thai either of us have ever had. The Pad See-aaw was so good. The tofu in it was flavorful and not oily at all. We left absolutely stuffed and will DEFINITELY return!!
Read morePros: Food, Service , Atmosphere
Cons: Booth tables could have been slightly wider
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victoria1024
Points +489
all vegan! - Edit
i love most places if they’re all vegan, but the summer rolls were so fresh and the peanut sauce was amazing. we got the praram mock duck and it was so peanuty and delicious. the waitress described mild as american medium, medium as american hot, hot as extremely hot, and thai hot even hotter. i asked for mine with no spicy. we also got the fried tofu app and that was super good too.
Read morePros: all vegan, food came out quick, delicious
Cons: we weren’t a fan of the thai iced coffee
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SueT5558
Points +48
Phenomenal - Edit
This was my second visit to this place, and I love it. Tom Yum soup, Pad See Awe, Spicy Basil Stir Fry, Thai Golden Packets, Steamed Dumplings, all excellent. (We got excited and ordered so much food we had to take food home). Last time we had Yellow Curry which was also really good. Service was very good too. I wish they had a restaurant in Ithaca.
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JulianneLavallee
Points +166
I wish I had one of these where I lived! - Edit
The food was excellent, the server was super nice, and there were tons of options on the menu
Read moreWe got a vegetable dumpling appetizer, won ton soup, and drunken noodles with mock duck(which the server recommended we get) and it was all amazing
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stonecat
Points +757
Amazing - Edit
Had pad Thai with tofu and summer rolls. Everything was amazing. Truly, the best place to eat in Watkins Glen.
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Steph.w
Points +183
Great! - Edit
Wonderful place! So great to see an all vegan restaurant where you don't need to think about what you're ordering in Watkins Glen!
Read moreThe soups are great - go for the spicy option!
Great portion sizes which is amazing, and means you'll likely have leftovers to take home.
A must visit if your veggie or vegan and you're in Watkins Glen!
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-14
Pros: Curry Puffs - Starter, Good Portion Size, Great location and nice staff!
Cons: They played the same music on a loop, a 4 min song
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GiveThemRope
Points +153
5 all the way! - Edit
Vegan Thai?! Oh yea! Wasn’t aware there was a fully vegan spot on the east coast - and here it is!
Read morePros: The food. Delicious. , Warm, welcoming, attentive staff.
Cons: That I live so far away from this place 😕
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tfish
Points +2970
6⭐️: my favorite Thai restaurant ever - Edit
Thai is my favorite cuisine, and pad see ew is my favorite dish. Has been for longer than I’ve been vegan. I had the best pad see ew of my life for lunch here on Friday, then came back for dinner on Saturday and had it again. Everything I sampled was perfect, but the pad see ew straight up knocked my socks off. If this place was near me, I’d eat here every week.
Read moreInterior is nice too, staff is very friendly, service is quick. But I cannot say enough good things about the food…holy crap, seriously
Pros: Best Thai food I’ve ever had, Best MEAL I’ve ever had??, Oh my goodness
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JohnKarahalis
Points +91
oh my gosh - Edit
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emrose999
Points +49
Best Vegan food i’ve ever had - Edit
Hands down some of the best food i’ve had in my life to date. They had so many vegan options on the menu to choose from which makes my little vegan heart so happy! The pineapple fried rice was absolutely amazing and so much better tha any i’ve had in the past. Cute restaurant and amazing and friendly staff! I would be a very frequent customer if I lived here!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-29
Pros: Many vegan options, Amazing food
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NastjaPavlišič
Points +33
Perfect - Edit
The absolute friendliest staff I’ve met - they were already closed, but let me in since i was alone, which was the highlight of my day bc I’ve been searching for a proper vegan meal for a while.
Read moreThe food was delicious and the staff was so nice!
Absolutely worth a visit💗
Pros: Friendly staff, Great taste
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vgn_wizard
Points +24
All-vegan Thai heaven - Edit
Everything on this menu sounded so good, we had a hard time choosing what to order, and we're considering going back again tonight! For appetizers we tried the steamed vegetable dumplings and the won ton soup. The dumplings came with an irresistible sweet soy dipping sauce. For our mains, my boyfriend had the spicy basil fried rice with mock duck and medium-level spiciness, and I had pad see aew with tofu and vegetables. The fried rice was spicy and flavorful, and the rice had a fluffy texture that was unlike anything I've had before. It's been years since I had pad see aew and WOW it did not disappoint. The veggies were delicious. After a long day of driving and a visit to Farm Sanctuary, this totally hit the spot.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Peaceful atmosphere , Everything is vegan!!!
Cons: The only con is that we couldn't try everything!
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TheresaStowell
Points +1214
Must visit - Edit
In town to visit Farm Sanctuary and tried this newish spot for the first time. We were looking forward to trying the other newish vegan spot nearby in Montour Falls, but they were taking the weekend off. Still looking forward to coming back to check them out, but very glad it gave us the opportunity to try out Thai green elephant.
Read moreI hadn't had wonton soup in close to 10 years and it was fantastic (though the dumplings were a little delicate and fell apart a bit). Pad See Ew, Pad Thai, spring rolls were all absolutely delicious. While Thai is often vegan friendly, it was really great to be able to order anything off the menu with no alteration or questions.
Online ordering made it easy to order on our drive down so that it was ready when we arrived. Only 15 mins from farm sanctuary, so we brought it there to eat at the picnic tables before our tour.
It will be difficult to decide where to stop the next time we are in town!
Pros: Fully vegan thai, Excellent food
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TheloniousG
Points +358
Best vegan option in the area - Edit
Ate here twice. Nice atmosphere, staff knowledgeable about the menu and dietary restrictions in addition to vegan. Tasty, highly recommended!
Read morePros: Good food!, Knowledge staff, Pleasant atmosphere
Cons: None! It’s perfect!
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alwaysanangel13
Points +24
Fantastic!! - Edit
Great food and service!! Comfortable atmosphere
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greenbluegray
Points +1473
Eat your way through the entire menu - Edit
We were beyond excited to try a vegan Thai. No fretting about fish sauce in everything. Owners also run Thai Elephants down the street. It's only been open a month. Please visit a lot so it keeps going -- we know we will be back to this area. I had the cold rice rolls and papaya salad; my spouse had mock duck which was soooo tender. We brought a bottle of rose, and the chef immediately ran over a cold ice bucket. Riesling is great for Thai food even though it's not my favorite grape. The menu is huge, and it can be very hard to decide. I was mesmerized by the huge screen showing ocean life video. Watkins Glen is a cute town to stroll around. We saw a woman sitting outside cuddling an iguana, lol.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-15
Pros: Affordable, good service, easy street parking
Cons: very hard to decide given the huge menu
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Melody32
Points +16
Outstanding - Edit
Celebrated my birthday with family at Green Elephant in Watkins Glen - a memorable experience! Sweet and attentive waitress greeted us from the moment we walked in. The owner and chef were passionate about their food and it showed in the phenomenal dishes. As a vegan, I was thrilled with the many delicious options. Fresh, flavorful, and satisfying soups, rice dishes, noodle dishes, and appetizers impressed even meat eaters in our group. Coconut dessert was out of this world! Impressive for a new restaurant committed to healthy, delicious, and ethical food. Top-notch service and cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend for a dining experience that's both memorable and delicious!
Read morePros: Vegan , Amazing food , Great atmosphere
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GaiaWoolf-Nightingal
Points +22
Green Elephant Vegan Restaurant - Edit
Whether you are vegan or not. Food like this is a very rare treat. Perfect flavor. Portion size and service. Sensational food, the jewel of the Glen. I cannot recommend enough!
Read morePros: All vegan, Perfect flavourful combinations, Exceptional quality
Cons: Perfect portions and price, Friendly relaxed service
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StephanieLanger
Points +952
All vegan in Watkins Glen! - Edit
I was looking forward to visiting, and they did not disappoint. The atmosphere inside is nice and comfortable. The food was delicious, although the potatoes in one of the curry dishes was a little undercooked. They are accommodating to large groups. Just make a reservation beforehand. Excited to visit again and try more dishes.
Read morePros: It’s all vegan, Large groups are welcome
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Nomadturtle
Points +112
Gem of the Glen - Edit
What a pleasant surprise to find this vegan spot. And a large menu. Will visit again.
Read morePros: Fully vegan! , Great taste
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Vboy4ever
Points +21
The food is very good and authentic. Nice ambience. - Edit
The food is very good and authentic. Nice ambiance.
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deanadeana
Points +34
Wonderful vegan Thai food in the heart of Watkins Glen - Edit
We had lunch at the newly opened Green Elephants Thai Vegan Restaurant ,Watkins Glen ,New York.
Read moreThey have done a beautiful job of renovating an old office space into a very nice looking restaurant. And, most importantly, the food is wonderful! And it's all vegan!!
Located on Franklin Street, it's just a couple blocks from the Watkins Glen State Park (we hiked the trail and then walked over for lunch).
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Thai iced tea
Tempura Vegetables appetizer
Drunken Noodles w/veggies & tofu
Pad Thai w/mock duck
Pros: Excellent food, Excellent service, Beautifully renovated space
Cons: n/a
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JennyRandol
Points +100
Yummy! - Edit
Yummy food and great service! Close to Farm Sanctuary. All vegan!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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