Silk Elephant Menu - Pittsburgh, PA

Thai small plates & entrees plus wine & cocktails in a flashy, high-ceilinged space. Based on 503 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Silk Elephant 15217

Address:
1712 Murray Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Phone: (412) 421-8801

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Hours

Wednesday	11 AM–10 PM
Thursday	11 AM–10 PM
Friday	11 AM–10 PM
Saturday	11 AM–10 PM
Sunday	11 AM–10 PM
Monday	11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday	11 AM–10 PM

Soups
Tom Yum \| Lemongrass Spicy. Famous Thai hot and sour soup with mushrooms in a tart tamarind chicken broth sauce seasoned with lemongrass, onion and bell pepper.	$5.70
Tom Kah \| Galanga Spicy. Coconut broth simmered with galanga, accented with roasted chili peppers and lime juice.	$5.70
Potak Seafood Soup Spicy. Shrimp, scallop, mussel and calamari cooked with onion, bell pepper, mushroom, basil leaves and lemongrass in a lemony broth.	$9.15
Tofu Soup Bean curd and vegetables in a clear broth.	$5.70
Wonton Soup A seasoned chicken broth with scallions and wontons filled with mixed vegetable, chicken and shrimp filling.	$5.70
Salads
Crispy Duck Salad Spicy. Crispy shredded duck tossed in a spring mix with shredded fresh green apple, chili, and onion. A refreshing medley of flavors!	$10.30
Faux Duck Salad Spicy. Faux duck tossed in a spring mix with shredded fresh green apple, chili, and onion. A refreshing medley of flavors!	$9.15
Bangkok Tail Salad Spicy. Shredded papaya and carrot tossed with lime chili vinaigrette and topped with grilled shrimp.	$11.40
Morning Glory Salad Spicy. Fried to crispy green water crest leaves tossed with shrimp, ground chicken, dressed in lemongrass, lime juice green onions, chili paste and cilantro.	$12.55
Savory Seafood Salad Spicy. Shrimp, calamari, mussel, scallop, lettuce, spinach, onions, cucumber, tomatoes, and peanuts tossed in lemongrass ginger dressing.	$12.55
Numtok Salad Spicy. Sliced charbroiled beef or pork tossed with a mixture of onions, tomatoes, cucumber, and seasoned lime juice on a bed of mixed greens with a hint of a spicy oyster sauce as a dressing.	$19.45
Eggplant Salad Spicy. Grilled eggplant top with a chunky chili paste dressing garnish with green onion and cilantro.	$8.00
Larb Salad Minced and seasoned with lime juice, herbs, onions, ground roasted rice and spices. Larb is a Thai food preparation.	$10.30
Mango Salad Fresh young mango, ground peanut, dried shrimp and red onion tossed in a spring mix with a sweet lime vinaigrette.	$10.30
Tapas \| Rolls
Spring Rolls (2) Stuffed with cabbage and carrot lightly deep fried and served with a sweet and sour sauce. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$5.70
Taro Spring Roll (2) Seasonal. Stuffed with taro lightly deep fried and served with a sweet and sour sauce. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$4.60
Salmon Roll (2) Salmon mixed mild sriracha sauce and rolled with bean sprouts and then crisped to perfection. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$6.85
Fresh Rolls (2) Fried tofu, rice noodles, carrots, lettuce, mint leaves, basil leaves wrapped with rice paper served with a sweet brown sauce top with ground peanut. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$6.85
Silk Elephant Rice Wrapper Roll (2) Cucumber, carrot, lettuce, cream cheese, crab meat in rice paper wrap served with a sweet chili sauce. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$8.00
Tapas \| Dumplings
Moo & Goong Steamed Dumplings (3) Minced pork and shrimp in dumpling wrapper served with a ginger sesame soy sauce. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$5.70
Vegetable Steamed Dumplings (3) Mixed vegetables in dumpling wrapper served with a ginger sesame soy sauce. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$4.60
Salmon Dumplings (3) Lightly deep-fried salmon, onion, cabbage, and carrot in dumpling wrapper top with our homemade wasabi sauce. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$5.70
Seafood Steamed Dumplings (3) Shrimp and crabmeat in dumpling wrapper served with a ginger sesame soy sauce. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$6.85
Tapas \| More Small Bites From Land & Sea
Thai Crab Crowns (4) Perfect blended crab meat and cream cheese wrapped with wonton skin then deep-fried. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$5.70
Crispy Rice With A Dipping Sauce (3) Sizzling rice cake bites served with a sheer dipping sauce of ground shrimp, chicken and peanut. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$5.70
Tapas \| Vegetarian
Tofu Crisp Fried tofu wedges served with a sweet and sauce topped with crushed peanuts. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$6.85
Corn Fritters Seasoned yellow corns coated in a thin crispy batter and served with a sweet chili paste sauce. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$6.85
Taro Crunch Seasonal. Fresh taro coated in a batter black sesame seed then deep -fried and served with a sweet and sour sauce and crushed peanuts. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$5.70
Curry Puffs (2) Potato, onion and yellow curry powder with cucumber sauce. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$6.85
Tapas \| More Tapas
Rack Of Lamb (2) Marinated lamb ribs delicately drizzled with a green curry house-made sauce and fresh shredded vegetables in a base. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$10.30
Chicken Kabobs (2) Succulent skewers of chicken and vegetables in a slightly sweet marinade. Served with sticky rice and a sweet and spicy dipping sauce. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$9.15
Satay Beef Or Chicken (3) Strips of marinated beef or chicken breast grilled on bamboo skewers and served with our homemade peanut and cucumber sauce. Served with sticky rice and a sweet and spicy dipping sauce. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$6.85
Thai Style Grilled Pork Chop Marinated pork chop on top of spring mixed salad and topped with a sweet and sour sauce. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$10.30
Phuket Beef Or Pork Marinated beef or pork with herbs, thinly sliced and served with our special sauce and sticky rice. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$9.15
Tapas \| Fish & Seafood Tapas
Crispy Calamari Calamari strips marinated with fresh herbs and garlic served with our homemade avocado sauce. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$6.85
Haw Mork Fish Spicy. A steamed red curry and tilapia souffle topped with a splash of coconut milk served in a banana leaf cup. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$6.80
Fish Cakes (3) Spicy. Lightly deep-fried patties of kingfish meat mixed with a mild curry paste shredded green bean and Thai seasonings. Served with a traditional cucumber sauce. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$6.85
Mussels Siam On The 1/2 Shell (4) Spicy. Fresh mussels on the half shell dressed in a creamy, yet mildly spicy sauce and then baked to perfection. Must try! Served with a traditional cucumber sauce. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$8.00
Thai Shrimp & Pork Toast Delicately deep-fried squares of herbal shrimp and ground pork served with a traditional Thai cucumber sauce. Served with a traditional cucumber sauce. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$6.85
Chili Paste Crowded Scallops Spicy. Large succulent scallops crowned with a chunky chili paste sauce that is accented with fragrant kymer lime leaf. Served with a traditional cucumber sauce. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$11.40
Steamy Mussels Mussels steamed with basil, galangal, lemon grass and then steeped to perfection in a herbal Thai broth. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$10.30
Siam Paragon \| Signature Dish Spicy. Jumbo shrimp and crab meat beautifully hand wrapped in egg noodles and drizzled in a trio of tamarind, coconut and panang curry sauce. Tucked, pinched, crumbled or rolled.	$11.40
Entrees \| Curry
Red Curry Spicy. Your choice of meat mixed with bamboo shoot, baby corn, basil leaves in coconut milk and red curry paste.	$19.40
Green Curry Spicy. Your choice of meat mixed with broccoli, green bean, snow pea, eggplant, basil leaves and bell pepper in coconut milk and green curry paste.	$19.40
Panang Curry Spicy. Your choice of meat mixed with broccoli, bell pepper, carrot and baby corn in coconut milk and panang curry paste.	$19.40
Lamb Curry Spicy. Zesty stew with a light ginger and tamarind spiced sauce featuring lamb, pineapple, carrot and shredded ginger.	$19.40
Wild Curry Spicy. Crushed fresh chili with green bean, eggplant, bamboo shoot, mushroom and Thai fresh herbs. Starts at a minimum of spicy 4! Spicy curry, no coconut milk but very flavorful.	$19.40
Duck Curry Spicy. Boneless roasted duck mixed with tomato, grape, pineapple in coconut milk and curry paste.	$19.40
Faux Duck Curry Spicy. Faux duck mixed with tomato, grape, pineapple in coconut milk and curry paste.	$17.10
Mussamun Curry Spicy. Your choice of meat or tofu mixed with carrot, onion and potatoes mixed with coconut milk in mussaman curry paste with a peanut topping. Sweet taste with a strong peanut flavor.	$20.55
Pumpkin Curry Spicy. Your choice of meat mixed with bamboo shoot, baby corn, basil leaves in coconut milk and red curry paste.	$18.25
Entrees \| Sauteed & Grilled
Grilled Chicken & Papaya Salad Half chicken marinated in Thai herbs and displayed on a side of papaya salad.	$18.25
Baby Corn & Mushrooms These favorite vegetable duos served with your choice of meat in a light brown sauce.	$19.40
Snow Peas & Mushrooms These favorite vegetable duos served with your choice of meat in a light brown sauce.	$19.40
Traditional Ginger Ginger match sticks sauteed to a light brown sesame oil and then stir-fried with scallions, peppers and your choice of meat.	$19.40
Sauteed Mixed Vegetables A beautiful mix of fresh broccoli, napa, baby corn, carrots, snow peas, fresh mushrooms and basil leaves in a light soy sauce.	$19.40
Rack Of Lamb (5) Spicy. Marinated lamb ribs delicately drizzled with a green curry house-made sauce and fresh shredded vegetables in a base.	$25.10
Tamarind Supreme	$16.00
Crab Cake Spicy. Delicious house-made crab cake with macadamia nuts in a panang curry sauce with a mix of vegetables and Thai noodle as a side.	$26.25
Cashew Nut Spicy. Your choice of meat stir-fried with white onions, broccoli, and cashew nuts in zesty chili paste.	$19.40
Basil Leaf Spicy. Your choice of meat stir-fried with basil leaf, bell pepper in a spicy garlic sauce.	$19.40
Basil Duck Spicy. Flavorful bites of marinated duck in a dark basil sauce, crowned with crispy basil leaves, carrots, snow peas and mushroom.	$23.95
Sweet & Sour Tangy sweet and sour house-made Thai sauce with pineapple, bell peppers, yellow onions, tomatoes, green onions and cucumber.	$20.55
Entrees \| Noodles & Fried Rice
Pad Thai Lightly sweet and nutty in flavor, this narrow stir fried noodle is a traditional Thai favorite. Your choice of meat mixed with egg, green onion and crushed peanuts.	$18.30
Pad See Ew (See U) Stir-fried broad noodles in a hearty brown sauce mixed with egg, broccoli florets and yellow bean sauce	$18.30
Pad Kee Mow \| Lemongrass Spicy. Stir-fried broad noodles in a zesty garlic chili sauce with fresh Asian basil and Napa.	$18.30
Noodle Curry Spicy. This variation on red curry serves this favorite dish with Northern style Thai food. Egg noodle and chicken in our special curry sauce top with pickled cabbage, onion and crispy noodles.	$18.30
Crispy Noodle With Brown Gravy Crispy egg noodles served with mixed vegetables in a gravy sauce.	$18.30
Fruity Fried Rice A variation of pineapple fried rice. This variation adds in grapes, apples, pineapple, raisins and citrus to make a refreshing rice dish. Garnished with cashew and mandarin oranges.	$17.15
Basil Fried Rice Spicy. Your choice of meat, onion, green and red bell pepper stir-fried with garlic, sweet basil leaf and chili with jasmine rice.	$16.00
Curry Fried Rice Spicy. Yellow curry stir-fried with egg, onion, tomato, green peas, green onion and bean sprout.	$16.00
Traditional Fried Rice Thai style fried rice mixed with white onion, tomato, green pea and egg.	$16.00
Noodle Soups
Thai Noodle Soup \| With Broth Your choice of broth, chicken or beef, over thin ribbon noodles and green onions. Add your own basil, bean sprouts and lime, along with Thai condiments.	$13.70
Thai Noodle Soup \| Without Broth Your choice of chicken or beef tossed with garlic oil over thin ribbon noodles, ground peanut and green onions.	$13.70
Duck Noodle Soup Duck broth over egg noodles and green onions. Add your own basil, bean sprouts and lime, along with Thai condiments.	$17.10
Side Orders
Steamed Jasmine Rice	$2.30
Coconut Jasmine Rice	$3.45
Brown Rice	$3.45
Sticky Rice	$3.45
Peanut Sauce	$0.90
Ginger Dressing	$0.90
Desserts
Taro Custard Cake This tall taro delight is a cross between a moist cake and custard. Has caramel-like qualities. Absolutely delicious!	$5.70
Thai Custard With Coconut Sweet Sticky Rice This tall taro delight is a cross between a moist cake and custard. Has caramel-like qualities. Absolutely delicious!	$5.70
Mango With Coconut Sweet Sticky Rice In season.	$6.85
Chocolate Lava Cake A La Mod	$8.00
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Thai Iced Tea	$4.60
Thai Iced Coffee	$4.60
Thai Lemon Tea	$4.60
Mango Juice	$4.00
Coconut Juice	$4.60
Sparkling Water	$3.45
Soda	$2.85
Spring Water	$4.55
Hot Tea	$3.45
Ginger Beer	$4.60

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A V (globetrotter)

Truly authentic Thai , EXCEPT the one they call crab crowns (AKA crab rangoons), made with cheese, an ingredient that DOES NOT exist in Thai cuisine.

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Ashka Shah

Silk Elephant in Pittsburgh truly wows with their delectable menu. The Jain fruity fried rice bursts with vibrant flavors, while the pad Thai and drunken noodles showcase a perfect balance of spices. The crispy corn fritters are an irresistible delight. What sets this place apart is their willingness to accommodate dietary restrictions, making every diner feel welcomed. Combined with the warm and accommodating staff, Silk Elephant is a must-visit for a satisfying and inclusive dining experience

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Anthony Teo

Food is solid. The idea of Thai small plates is cool, but portion sizes are tiny for the price. The curries are mostly rice and a few pieces of protein. The noodles and fried rice are the best to get at this place. The Thai iced tea is also great, though a little pricey.

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K 2 (K2)

Had a wonderful lunch at the Silk Elephant on Sunday, September 11th. The restaurant was clean and staff were inviting and friendly. The presentations and amounts were perfect! And the food was wonderful! We were completely satisfied with our meals and the pricing. Will plan to go there again.FYI: There is also a bar in the restaurant. Pictured are the salad/spring roll plate (included with each lunch), Payang curry with tofu, and Green curry with tofu. It was so delicious!

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Manali Patel

Authentic food. The food was tasty. I was satisfied and expecting thia food pure taste like this..spie level was perfect. Love this place and food.

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Elizabeth Morgan

Went out to dinner with friends here and loved it. Best pad Thai I’ve ever had. A great portion of food for the price too. All the food was full of flavor. Would recommend and return here!

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Guy Ruff

Oh my gosh. Real Thai food beyond good. My favorite noodle wrapped shrimp. Giant shrimp. Cold coffee with crazy yummy cream. This food is unbelievable veggy rolls are out of this world. Come hungry. You’ll freak out. It’s clean a nd nice people. Made by real artist of Asian food. Thailand food. Tell them Wilailak and me. Guy sent ya. Maybe a surprise

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Ulyana K

Great Thai food! There are loads of Thai options around Pittsburgh, and tons of Asian food in Squirrel Hill. This place has some really interesting and unique options as well as a diverse menu. I decided to stick to my go-tos. Ordered the pad Thai (mild spice) with extra sauce and tofu as well as the Thai custard with coconut sweet sticky rice.

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Dave Shick

Really enjoyed our food here. Large servings provided take home for everyone in our group. I had the fruity fried rice with chicken–so good! We all agreed that you can probably order a couple higher on the spicy scale than you think you should.

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Patricia P

We picked up take out, thai beef salad and veggies with tofu. Both were good and above average. The only complaint is they have a hefty upcharge for brown rice.

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