Soup · Spicy
Tom Yum Seafood
$23Hot and sour soup with mixed seafood, lemongrass, galangal, and lime.
Dinner before Broadway, without the rush.
Elephant Ear sits at 321 W 42nd St, in the heart of the Theater District and steps from Times Square and the Broadway theaters. Dine with us before the show, then walk to your seats with time to spare.
We pace each course for comfort — so you can savor expressive Thai flavor without watching the clock. For pre-theater dinners, we recommend booking your table about 90 minutes before showtime.
A simple guide to timing dinner around your curtain. Reserve early, and let us know your showtime so we can pace your meal.
A curated cross-section of favorites that come together with ease — bright, shareable, and built on the Thai balance of heat, herb, sweet, and sour. Hover any plate for the details.
Hot and sour soup with mixed seafood, lemongrass, galangal, and lime.
Plump tiger shrimp grilled and finished with our house special garlic sauce.
Wok-fired jasmine rice with sweet pineapple, cashews, and curry notes.
Stir-fried crispy chicken tossed with fragrant lemongrass and Thai herbs.
Mango, avocado, and tomato with cilantro, garlic, and a lime-chili palm sugar dressing.
Marinated duck breast with eggplant in a tangy tamarind sauce — sweet, spicy, and sour in balance.
Heading to the theater as a group? Our dining room is made for warm, well-timed gatherings before the show. Family-style Thai menus make it easy for everyone to share — tell us your showtime and party size, and we'll help plan the evening.
For a relaxed, well-paced dinner, we recommend booking your table about 90 minutes before curtain. If your show is later in the evening, an earlier seating gives you the most time to enjoy each course. When you reserve, let us know your showtime so we can pace your meal.
Yes. Share your showtime when you book, and we'll pace your courses so you can savor dinner and still walk to your seats with time to spare. A reservation about 90 minutes before the show works well for most parties.
Group and theater-party inquiries are welcome. Family-style Thai menus make it easy for everyone to share. Tell us your party size and showtime, and we'll help plan the evening — call (212) 757-1820 or visit our Private Events page.
Elephant Ear is at 321 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036 — in the Theater District, steps from Times Square and the Broadway theaters. Hours to be confirmed — please call (212) 757-1820 to confirm availability for your evening.
Book your table for a well-paced Thai dinner before Broadway. Reserve about 90 minutes before curtain and dine without the rush.