Golden Elephant in Cork

Exceptionally good Thai food. Probably some of the best Thai food in the country. The Cumin Beef was delicious, the beef was tender and crispy. It's quite a small restaurant inside so book ahead if going on a busy evening.

Exceptional food and very friendly staff. Probably the best meal out we've had in Cork.

Probably my favourite restaurant and the best Thai restaurant in Cork. Great gluten free options and beautiful food packed with aromatic flavours.

My partner and I visited on 26/09/24 during our visit to Ireland, from England. We had eaten our way through many pub restaurants in Kinsale and we wanted comforting dining experience with that homemade Thai feel. As I was looking online I came across this restaurant and the positive reviews, also the photos of the food looked amazing and not like 'generic' takeaway. The restaurant is a hidden gem spot in the street. Its small, but beautiful with elephant wallpaper, red velvet seating and magnificent golden ornaments. We ordered Spring Rolls to start, and were also given Handmade Prawn Crackers with a peanut sauce, both delicious. I chose the Chicken & Cashew main, beautifully served in a handmade taro type nest. The chicken was moist and the sauce was the perfect mix between sticky, spicy and slightly sweet. My partner chose the Duck in Ginger Sauce. I personally am not a massive fun of duck - but this changed me, the ginger is tangy but not overwhelming. The Duck was so soft it almost melted in the mouth. Not overly fatty either. Hard to describe but compliments to the chef!! The Duck dish was also a very generous portion- if I ordered this as a takeaway I would be very pleased! Finally we ordered the Pepper Crab to share. Which was absolutely incredibly delicious. The crab again, very well cooked and the sauce just the perfect balance of everything. Top dish. The hosts were very kind and accomodating, offering reccomendations and explaining the dishes. Very pleased we came here! The host also kindly put our leftovers in container for us to take away. Im not often impressed by every dish as I can be quite particular (I hate bland, boring food) every dish here was top tier, full of flavour and perfectly cooked/seasoned. Positive review + tip. 10/10 would reccomend!

It’s actually the best thai food that you can get in Ireland , very authentic with what you’d get in Thailand , very clean inside and the staff really nice. I can’t recommend enough the place and the food,not pricey at all and you get big portions as well. Our favourite restaurant by far.

Great authentic Thai food in Cork

Great food, spotless clean, bit warm inside as it's small but no complaints otherwise and would go back and can recommend it to anybody

Fantastic service and great food, the standard proportion sizes are massive, come on an empty stomach.

Been here on a Saturday night. Great atmosphere, had: seafood curry, sizzling beef, chicken cashew and pineapple rice with prawns. All of it very good and rich.

This has a high rating for good reason. Although the entrance doesn’t oooze quality, the lovely food and great friendly service is what makes it stand out. The meals are freshly cooked and they really taste good with great flavour. The cook visited the table and told us about the food and then helped clear up. They work hard here and it shows - well done, you delivered a great experience for us