Thai Elephant Richmond
Richmond's first Thai restaurant, offering authentic flavors, generous portions, and a warm, family-run atmosphere.
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Thai Elephant Richmond
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Richmond's first Thai restaurant, offering authentic flavors, generous portions, and a warm, family-run atmosphere.
"Absolutely authentic Thai food, felt just like in Thailand. The service was super good too!"
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Explore a variety of flavors easily by considering the set menus.
Try Popular Dishes
Don't miss out on highly recommended dishes like prawn salad or lemon seabass.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Thai
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+44 20 8940 5114
Address
1 Wakefield Rd, Richmond, TW10 6SD, United Kingdom
Website
thaielephantrichmond.co.uk/Highlights
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Authentic Thai Flavors
Experience the taste of Thailand with fresh, authentic flavors that transport you to Southeast Asia.
Generous Portions & Value
Enjoy hearty, delicious meals with generous portion sizes that offer great value for money.
Family-Run Hospitality
Be welcomed like family by friendly staff in this charming, homey restaurant.
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Opt for Set Menus
Explore a variety of flavors easily by considering the set menus.
Try Popular Dishes
Don't miss out on highly recommended dishes like prawn salad or lemon seabass.
Visit on Quieter Nights
For a more intimate dining experience, consider visiting on less busy evenings.
Homegrown Desserts
All desserts are homemade; the mango and sticky rice is highly recommended.
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Opt for Set Menus
Explore a variety of flavors easily by considering the set menus.
Try Popular Dishes
Don't miss out on highly recommended dishes like prawn salad or lemon seabass.
Visit on Quieter Nights
For a more intimate dining experience, consider visiting on less busy evenings.
Homegrown Desserts
All desserts are homemade; the mango and sticky rice is highly recommended.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Diners rave about the authentic Thai flavors and generous portions, often highlighting the friendly, family-run service that makes them feel at home. While many praise the homemade desserts and overall value, a few find the prices a bit high for the portion sizes and suggest the interior could use a refresh.
"Absolutely authentic Thai food, felt just like in Thailand. The service was super good too, extremely friendly and the prices are reasonable. A place surely worth recommending, we will come back!"
Niklas Moorkamp
"We had beef and prawns stir fry. Delicious and very nice wine which is rare. We will definitely come back to try something else."
Maciej Roszka
"Excellent, home made Thai food. All the food was made in house by this family run restaurant.
Including all the desserts!
The sea bass was fresh with a lovely ginger sauce, the Pad Thai was great and the mango and sticky rice is highly recommended.
Will definitely be back."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, many reviewers describe the food as absolutely authentic, with fresh flavors that feel like being in Thailand.
Popular choices include prawn salad, lemon seabass, Pad Thai, and the homemade mango sticky rice.
Yes, the restaurant offers plenty of vegetarian options.
Customers frequently praise the friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable staff, often describing the service as heartwarming and excellent.
The atmosphere is often described as charming, cozy, and homey, with a family-run vibe.
While many find the portions generous and the prices reasonable, some feel it's a bit overpriced for the portion size and suggest better value elsewhere.
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