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, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic
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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Dumplings - $10: Stuffed with mixed vegetables. Served with ginger-soy sauce and spicy chili sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Edamame - $9.5: Organic edamame seasoned with Maine sea salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, 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, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roti Canai - $10.5: Indian-style flatbread served with vegetable curry dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, 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: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- King Oyster Mushroom Tempura - $12: With scallions, salt and pepper Dietary tags: 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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline 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, Pescatarian 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: 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 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 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, 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 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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, 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: High-Protein, 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, Pescatarian 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, Volumetrics 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: 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, Pescatarian, 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: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Steamed Vegetables - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brown Rice - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, 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
- Tofu (Steamed or Fried) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempeh with Sweet Chili Sauce - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Restaurants near Green Elephant
- Sabieng — Thai
- Mi Sen Noodle Bar — Thai
- Saeng Thai House — Thai
- Kuno — Thai
- Ruby Thailand Cuisine — Thai
- Veranda Thai — Thai
- Local Sprouts — American
- Wayside Tavern — American
- Two Fat Cats Bakery West End — American
- Uncharted Tea — Chinese
- Another Round — American
- Ruby's — American
