White Elephant Thai Cuisine Calgary

We came here for dinner a while ago based on several recommendations from others on a group. Boy were we disappointed. The biggest first red flag was the empty parking lot at 6:30pm. When we walked in, the atmosphere was absolutely not one of a restaurant: the entrance area was very cluttered with random supplies and furniture, and you had to flag someone down from the kitchen to seat you. The dining area was in the back whereas everything else was at the front, which was a little strange. Despite only four other people dining in there, service was non-existant. Once they give you everything you ordered, they will never come back again to check on you. Be prepared to get water refills and take out containers yourself. The only decent dishes we got were the papaya salad and coconut rice. He found that both the chicken curry and sweet and sour stir-fry with shrimps were on the sweet side; they also came with too much peppers and tofu. We had to go out to the front and flag someone down from the kitchen to pay our bill. The restaurant seemed like it was run by a family who is new to the industry, given it was one of the worst dining experiences we've ever had.

This place is the absolute best. Nestled away in the back of a Motel is the best Thai spot in the city. Portions are large, and all dishes are balanced and flavourful. Have liked everything so far, especially the Ginger Stir fry - great ginger flavour with a balance of Thai spices. Mango salad is refreshing and perfect to balance out the spice. All the curries are excellent! Cannot go wrong with this place! Service is quick and efficient!

I recently had the chance to visit White Elephant Thai Cuisine, and while the food portions were impressively large, my experience was a bit of a mixed bag. I ordered a dish with Thai spice, hoping for the bold, flavorful heat the cuisine is known for, but unfortunately, the flavor was quite bland. Even though I asked for a higher spice level, it just didn’t deliver; to my surprise, I did get some raw red chilies halfway through my meal, which added some heat, but honestly, they would’ve been better if they were cooked into the dish. As for the meat I selected, it wasn't to my liking — it felt a bit off in terms of quality, which was disappointing. That said, I’m not ready to give up on this place just yet. I think I’ll have to go back and try something else on the menu to see if a different dish might hit the mark. A couple of notes for management: The ambience where I was seated wasn’t ideal. I felt like I was tucked away in a corner by myself, and the music was way too loud, which made it hard to fully enjoy my meal. A little tweak in the atmosphere could make a big difference. Looking forward to another visit — I’m hopeful for a better experience next time! (Will edit this post on my next visit)

Food was fantastic!!! Was a large group of us, and he was a little flustered bringing our bills, but understandable. 100% will be back here. Been craving the spicy noodle ever since

Fantastic food and really good service. Huge portions at a reasonable price. Everything was delicious. Parking lot has seen better days.

I went for dinner at this place, and honestly, it was the worst experience of my life. If there was an option to give negative stars, I'd have given them a -100 without hesitation. First off, the hygiene was beyond disgusting. Every single dish looked like it hadn’t seen soap or water in years. I mean, who even does that? Then there's the food—don't even get me started. No flavor at all, just a strong vinegar taste in one dish, and the other was sweet (dominanting the coconut taste). Nothing tasted like actual Thai food. It's just an absolute mess and disgrace. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. Save your time, money, and taste buds, and do yourself a favor and avoid it at all costs.

The outside is just a plain steel door. The inside is very well decorated. Do not expect a red carpet outside of the door. You have to open your eyes to find it. Nice environment making sure it brings you back to Thailand. The food was really good and of big quantity for 1 person. It would have been great to more fragrance in the curry. My order has lots of potatoes.

I ordered some food from Uber Eats and the food was so tasty! Got the Fried Rice, Pad Thai, Matsaman curry, Papaya Salad, and the Thai iced coffee. All the dishes were so flavorful and perfectly made. I asked them to make the Pad Thai spicy since I like spicier foods, they did not disappoint, it was spicy with that small hint of sweetness, well balanced. The Rice was so soft and tastes so good with the Matsaman Curry. I love that even with ordering for delivery they give lots of peanuts on the side and give u just as much as you would get if you ate in person. The only downside is that it is a little pricey but it’s worth it with the portion size, we ended up getting more food than we were expecting and it will last a couple days for leftovers😅 Next time I will definitely visit in person instead of delivery!