I have to second the comment about “I cannot understand what people are complaining about”

Food was great…Panang Curry was awesome, and too top it off deep fried bananas.

Only reason I gave it four stars instead of 5…drink prices were over the top, as per most restaurants.

You rock red elephant and I will be back

Service great but food is not worth what they charge. Not authentic, not that great for my thai taste. Pad prik had onions for the whole world. didnt enjoy the meals at all. Little disappointed because I was told food was great here.

Great food, staff and atmosphere. Would recommend to all if you love Thai you got to try this place

Red Elephant is located in an interesting location next to the motorway off ramp. If they did not provide parking most people would give it a miss.

The decor in the restaurant is very red and black, clean and modern.

We were part of a large group and none of us had a bad meal. Service was quick and friendly. I would give the deserts a miss as they are a bit average.

We have been here several times over the last few years but have stopped going as the food has become average and unauthentic and the service is now absolutely terrible. The last time we went the waitress got our order wrong refused to admit her mistake and spent ten minutes arguing that she was right and then refused to take the wrong dish back! We refused to pay for the dish and the manager was happy not to charge but the waitress came out and argued with the manager about being right as well. I have definitely been to better thai places with great service and reasonable prices.

The food is good, authentic or not and they have done a great job on the redecorating. Four of us went for dinner and apart from the deserts we all ordered something different. Everyone agreed good food but quite pricey for an Asian restaurant in Auckland, especially considering its position – Great motorway views!- We would definitely go back but with the prices it would not take much for us to seek out somewhere else. They are definitely trading on the Metro reviews but word of mouth will always prevail.

Not sure what some others were complaining about. Excellent friendly service and delicious food! The restaurant was packed so it paid we booked in advance.

The seafood is very fresh and tasty and the banana dessert is amazing.

Highly recommended.

I had read a great review for this restaurant in the metro magazine. Although i feel the experience was ‘forgettable’. The waitress we had was rude and looked down upon my partner and i and got our order mixed up. The food was very average and didn’t taste ‘authentic’ Id expect this quality of food from any thai takeaway. I wont be going back again.

Didn’t get good service-it was horrible.
However the food was amazing.

Amazing food!! Excellent service!! And didnt think that it was over priced. Food was delicious, desserts yum and COCKTAILS ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS.. The matrede made you feel like you were a valued customer.. Highly recommended!!

Over priced, not remotely authentic and not much atmosphere.