Chef's Special
Duck Tamarind
$30Marinated duck breast with eggplant in a tangy tamarind sauce — sweet, spicy, and sour in balance.
Elevated Thai dining on West 42nd Street, steps from Times Square and the Broadway theater district.
Before the curtain rises, let dinner set the tone.
On West 42nd Street, moments from Times Square and the Broadway theaters, Elephant Ear brings expressive Southern Thai flavor to the rhythm of New York nights. Bright herbs, slow-built curries, and shareable plates — served with warm hospitality and timing made for the city.
Our location makes it easy to enjoy a full Thai dinner and still make curtain. We pace each course for comfort, so you can savor every plate and walk to your seats with time to spare.
A taste of the dishes our guests return for — crafted from premium, fresh ingredients and built on the Thai balance of heat, herb, sweet, and sour.
Marinated duck breast with eggplant in a tangy tamarind sauce — sweet, spicy, and sour in balance.
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.
Crispy-skinned duck simmered with lychee and pineapple in aromatic yellow curry.
Built onFrom bright herbs and slow-built curries to wok-fired noodles and shareable plates, our kitchen team brings the rhythm of Thai flavor to New York nights. Every dish chases the same balance — sour, spicy, sweet, and salty in harmony.
The Theater District sets the tempo. Dining before a show asks for service that's warm but well-timed, and a kitchen that fires fresh seafood, curries, and noodles to land exactly when you need them. That's the experience we build, plate after plate.
Low light, expressive Thai flavor, and an easy energy — made for date night, before Broadway, or a group dinner out in Times Square.
A short, expressive bar list to open the evening or close out the night — Thai-inspired cocktails, mocktails, wine, and beer to pour alongside bold, layered plates.
From birthday dinners to Broadway group nights, our dining room is made for gatherings that feel warm, polished, and full of flavor. Family-style Thai menus make it easy for everyone to share.
Built for sharing — bring expressive Thai flavor to office lunches, private parties, and group meals with family-style menus made to travel.
Easy, shareable platters for the team.
Family-style menus for celebrations.
Generous spreads built for a crowd.
Perfect before a Broadway show — full of flavor and right on time.
Warm service, bold flavors, and a beautiful room in the heart of Midtown.
A memorable Thai dinner in the Theater District — we'll be back.
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321 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
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