Green Elephant – Thai
This vibrant plant-based sanctuary hums with energy, drawing guests in with the aromatic steam of fragrant coconut broth and the irresistible sizzle of golden, crispy tempura. Every plate is a celebration of texture and spice, from the buttery layers of warm roti to the bold heat of chili-flecked greens, offering a soulful dining experience that proves how indulgent and creative vegetable-forward cooking can be.
608 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04101 https://greenelephantmaine.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Green Elephant
Dairy-Free at Green Elephant
Green Elephant in Portland has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fragrant Coconut Soup with Tofu & Baby Bella Mushrooms, Roti Canai and Thai Ginger Noodles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Green Elephant
Green Elephant in Portland has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Steamed Vegetables. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Green Elephant
Green Elephant in Portland has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Green Leaves Salad, Tofu Tikka Masala and Fragrant Coconut Soup with Tofu & Baby Bella Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Green Elephant
Green Elephant in Portland has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Stir-fry Asian Vegetables & Tofu, Thai Basil Fried Rice and Steamed Vegetables. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Green Elephant
Green Elephant in Portland has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Steamed Vegetables. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Green Elephant
Green Elephant in Portland has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fragrant Coconut Soup with Tofu & Baby Bella Mushrooms, Deep Fried Vegetarian Spring Rolls and Steamed Assorted Vegetables with Peanut Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Green Elephant
Green Elephant in Portland has 17 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Green Leaves Salad, Tofu Tikka Masala and Fragrant Coconut Soup with Tofu & Baby Bella Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Green Elephant
Green Elephant in Portland has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fragrant Coconut Soup with Tofu & Baby Bella Mushrooms, Roti Canai and Steamed Assorted Vegetables with Peanut Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Green Elephant
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Thai Basil Fried Rice | 55.7 g | 94.3 g |
| Garlic & Ginger Tofu | 35.8 g | 40.5 g |
| Green Curry with Tofu | 63.1 g | 31.5 g |
| Veggie Citrus "Spare Ribs" | 10 g | 30.8 g |
| Steamed Assorted Vegetables with Peanut Sauce | 35.9 g | 27.6 g |
| Thai Ginger Noodles | 86.9 g | 27 g |
| Siamese Dream Curry Noodle | 37.6 g | 23.3 g |
| Tempeh with Sweet Chili Sauce | 8.6 g | 22.9 g |
| Spicy Vegetable Medley Stir Fry | 12.3 g | 17.8 g |
| Char Guay Teow | 45.4 g | 17.2 g |
| Stir-fry Asian Vegetables & Tofu | 2.4 g | 14.3 g |
| Tempura Asparagus Salad with Coconut Milk-Chili Dressing | 8.5 g | 14.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its high-quality burgers and cozy atmosphere, guests love the inviting environment that makes it a perfect spot for group outings with colleagues. Reviewers highlight the welcoming and attentive service, noting that staff members check in regularly to ensure a seamless and enjoyable dining experience.
Menu
Appetizers
- Deep Fried Vegetarian Spring Rolls - $10: Stuffed with vegetable and shiitake mushrooms. Served with tamarind sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Dumplings - $10: Stuffed with mixed vegetables. Served with ginger-soy sauce and spicy chili sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Edamame - $9.5: Organic edamame seasoned with Maine sea salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Spicy Soy Sticks - $10.5: Soy "chicken" on bamboo skewers with our homemade garlic-chili-cilantro sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soy Nuggets - $10: Served with chili sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roti Canai - $10.5: Indian-style flatbread served with vegetable curry dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts - $10: Fried and seasoned with tamari Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- King Oyster Mushroom Tempura - $12: With scallions, salt and pepper Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Fragrant Coconut Soup with Tofu & Baby Bella Mushrooms - $10: Cherry tomatoes, onions, scallions and cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Green Leaves Salad - $13: With a spicy bean curd dressing and crispy tofu. Topped with crispy rice noodles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura Asparagus Salad with Coconut Milk-Chili Dressing - $13.5: Asparagus, red onions, red bell peppers, hard-boiled egg, cilantro, scallions and fried shallots Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Stir-fry Asian Vegetables & Tofu - $18: Chinese broccoli, napa cabbage, bok choy, snow peas and carrots with brown sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Vegetable Medley Stir Fry - $18.5: Broccoli, carrots, corn, mushrooms, zucchini, peanuts and soy-meat in a spicy red curry paste sauce. Garnished with shredded lime leaves Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Assorted Vegetables with Peanut Sauce - $18: Broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini, corn, snow peas, carrot, green beans and steamed tofu Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chinese Broccoli with Crispy Breaded Soy Filet - $19: Stir-fried broccoli, Chinese broccoli, carrots and Thai bird chili in a brown sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic & Ginger Tofu - $18.5: Red peppers, green peppers, carrots, onions, broccoli, snow peas, mushrooms, ginger, garlic and scallions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Citrus "Spare Ribs" - $19: Stir-fried with broccoli, carrots, bok choy, zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers and onions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Tikka Masala - $19: Spinach, edamame and chickpeas in a Masala curry sauce. Served with brown rice seasoned with curry powder, peas, carrots and shallots Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Panang Curry Vegetable & Tempeh - $19.5: Thai eggplant, red peppers, green peppers, zucchini, broccoli, carrots, buttercup squash, Thai basil and lime leaves in a Panang coconut milk curry Dietary tags: Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Curry with Tofu - $19.5: Broccoli, bok choy, green beans, snow peas, bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, Thai-basil, and microgreens in a green coconut milk curry Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pineapple Brown Rice - $18: Sun flower seeds, soy-meat, sweet corn, peas, carrots, scallions and egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Basil Fried Rice - $18: Chinese broccoli, soy-meat, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers and egg Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Pad Thai - $18.5: Stir-fried small rice noodles with tofu, egg, broccoli, carrots, beans sprouts and scallion. Topped with ground peanuts and raw vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Ginger Noodles - $18.5: Stir-fried wide rice noodles with egg, tofu, ginger, broccoli, carrots, onions, snow peas and scallions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Char Guay Teow - $18.5: Malaysian stir-fried wide rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, scallions, Sambal Oelek, tofu and soy ham Available at: dinner, lunch
- Siamese Dream Curry Noodle - $20: Rice noodles, snow peas, carrots, red peppers, tofu, soy-meat, fried shallots, cashew nuts and spinach in a thick coconut curry soup Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Steamed Vegetables - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brown Rice - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peanut Sauce - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Tofu (Steamed or Fried) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempeh with Sweet Chili Sauce - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Green Elephant
- Is Green Elephant dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Green Elephant has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fragrant Coconut Soup with Tofu & Baby Bella Mushrooms, Roti Canai and Thai Ginger Noodles.
- What can I eat at Green Elephant on a dairy-free diet?
- Fragrant Coconut Soup with Tofu & Baby Bella Mushrooms, Roti Canai and Thai Ginger Noodles carry the dairy-free tag, out of 17 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Green Elephant have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fragrant Coconut Soup with Tofu & Baby Bella Mushrooms and Deep Fried Vegetarian Spring Rolls.
- Is Green Elephant gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Green Elephant?
- Thai Basil Fried Rice, at roughly 94.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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