Expressive Thai flavor, made for New York nights.
Before the curtain rises, let dinner set the tone.
Elephant Ear is a Thai restaurant on West 42nd Street, moments from Times Square and the Broadway theaters. We bring expressive Thai flavor to the rhythm of the city — bright herbs, slow-built curries, and shareable plates, served with the kind of timing a night out in Midtown deserves.
Built onThai cooking lives in balance. Sour, spicy, sweet, and salty are tuned against one another until each plate feels alive — bright at the edges, deep at the center. That pursuit of harmony guides everything we send out of the kitchen.
We lean on fresh herbs and aromatics, slow-built curries, and seafood handled with care. Wok-fired noodles, shareable plates, and dishes meant to pass around the table — it's food made to be enjoyed together, the way Thai meals are meant to be.
We sit on West 42nd Street, right in the heart of the Theater District — a short walk from Times Square and the Broadway theaters. It's one of the most energetic corners of the city, and the setting shapes how we cook and how we serve.
Dining before a show asks for two things at once: flavor worth slowing down for, and timing that respects the clock. We pace each course so you can savor every plate and still make curtain — warm hospitality, well-judged service, and a kitchen that fires to land right when you need it.
Our kitchen team starts with freshness — herbs, aromatics, and seafood chosen and handled to carry real flavor onto the plate. From there it's about touch: building curries with patience, finishing dishes with balance, and sending each course out at its best.
Service follows the same rhythm. We read the table, pace the meal, and keep things warm without ever feeling rushed — whether you're settling in for a long dinner or counting down to a show. It's hospitality built around your evening, not the other way around.
Low light, expressive Thai flavor, and an easy energy — made for date night, dinner before Broadway, or a group gathering out in Times Square.
Book your table for dinner before Broadway, after the show, or a night out in Times Square — and let us set the tone.