The Greedy Elephant
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About The Greedy Elephant
On the High Street in Godalming, The Greedy Elephant serves Thai food across a 25-dish menu without table reservations, seating diners as they arrive. Pad Thai Noodles and Chilli Basil Stir Fry sit alongside Cashew Nut and Garlic Stir Fry preparations, with Oyster Sauce and Boost With Steamed Rice rounding out the options for those building a rice-based plate. The kitchen runs Monday through Saturday and stays closed on Sundays. Orders are taken on a walk-in basis, so seating depends on availability at the time of arrival rather than an advance booking.
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Menu & Prices
25 dishes · mains £3–20- Boost With Steamed Rice£3.00
- Pad Thai Noodles£5.00
- Cashew Nut£11.50
- Garlic Stir Fry£11.50
- Oyster Sauce£11.50
- Chilli Basil Stir Fry£11.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pad thai, lychee martini, birthday dessert and green curry.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pad thai, lychee martini, birthday dessert and green curry.
Featured reviews
- Kiki Phillips
“My brother and I treated our mum to a birthday dinner at The Greedy Elephant last week and the food was out of this world. We opted for a big sharer plate to eat between us, the most decadent cocktails and dessert. The wait staff were ever so helpful and friendly. They were kind enough to provide my mum with a free birthday dessert (lit candle included) and to sing happy birthday to her, along with us. I would thoroughly recommend this restaurant to anyone who likes Thai food and excellent service. Special thanks goes to the younger gentleman who served us with a smile on his face. He was particularly kind and generous but all of them were so lovely and gave us a wonderful evening. We will definitely be returning soon!”
- steven freeman
“Wednesday night visit, busy, best to book. Great service, we were very please with the quality of the dinners. Decent size portions and good choice. Fair prices - Will return.”
- Stephanie Kong (DProf MMus BME LRSM ATCL)
“Excellent! We randomly found this for our dinner on the way home. Surprisingly the food is really nice and staff are amazing.”
- Eddie Chauncy
“An excellent Thai restaurant. Everything was the best version: the prawn crackers were lovely, the seafood dish was great, as were the sides and starters. Very respectful and kind service. We really felt that we mattered. A big thank you to the serving and kitchen staff. We will definitely come back.”
- kieran perfect
“Such a lovely restaurant, delicious Thai food, and excellent service! The lovely man we had the delight of looking after our party of 8 was absolutely fantastic and a credit to your team! Everyone was lovely, welcoming, polite and knowledgeable about the menu, the man who took care of us stood out especially and we all felt he went above and beyond to make our evening special, we celebrated my mums birthday and all had a lovely time, the starters were so lovely and the food was all so hot and fresh, the mains followed not to long after and were all lovely! I had the vegetable pad Thai which was superb! , everyone enjoyed their food so much. I’m sorry we didn’t catch our waiters name but thank you to him for making our evening extra lovely with he’s warm, welcoming and friendly personality! And for saving the day with mums birthday cake! We all look forward to returning soon! 🫶🏻✨”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
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- Sunday
- Closed
Customer Review Summary
Pad Thai is the dish reviewers return to most, with one calling the chicken version hands down the most incredible they have had and another praising the vegetable pad Thai as superb. Close behind are the green curry, described as the best one reviewer has had, and the lychee martini, called excellent. Others mention a mixed starter, prawn crackers, a seafood dish, a lunch special with spring rolls, and Thai-style mince pork made spicier on request. Service draws consistent praise as friendly, kind and welcoming, and several celebrating a mum's birthday describe a free dessert with a lit candle and a sung happy birthday. Reviewers also like the decor and the character of the older building. The recurring complaint is about timing and value. One diner booked a Saturday Valentine's lunch for 1pm, felt hurried out because the kitchen closed at 2pm, and saw multiple couples turned away after 1:30. The same reviewer found the portions small for the price, though another calls them decent and the prices fair. One reviewer notes a Wednesday night was busy and suggests booking.
Location
Thai restaurants near The Greedy Elephant
- Thai Home4.61570.2 mi
papaya salad, crispy pork belly, crispy chicken wings
- Passorn Thai Restaurant4.72222.8 mi£20–30
thai curry, vegan massaman curry, spring rolls
- 3.9 mi
pad thai, terrace view of city and castle, authentic thai flavours
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Greedy Elephant | 4.8142 | — | £1–15 | pad thai, lychee martini, birthday dessert |
| Thai Home | 4.6157 | 0.2 mi | — | papaya salad, crispy pork belly, crispy chicken wings |
| Passorn Thai Restaurant | 4.7222 | 2.8 mi | £20–30 | thai curry, vegan massaman curry, spring rolls |
| The Thai Terrace - Rooftop Restaurant & Cocktail Bar | 4.51,333 | 3.9 mi | — | pad thai, terrace view of city and castle, authentic thai flavours |
The 3 nearest thai restaurants by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
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