Elephant Jumps Thai Restaurant

Thai restaurant · Merrifield

Elephant Jumps Thai Restaurant

Thai restaurant · Merrifield

8110 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042

Highlights

Creative Thai cuisine with fusion elements served in a cozy, minimalist space (delivery available).

8110 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042 Get directions

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"This longtime Merrifield favorite keeps spice levels high if a customer desires. Standout dishes include most soups, a Thai play on spaghetti, crab curry, and the sen yai ladd na moo mug, which marries marinated pork, rice noodles, pickled pepper, and Chinese broccoli. Dine-in service is available; takeout and free delivery (within three miles of the restaurant) through the website." - Missy Frederick

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"Nestled in a deep corner of an unassuming shopping center off Gallows Road, Elephant Jumps can be tricky to find, but it’s worth the effort for one of the D.C. area’s best Thai restaurants that doesn’t hold back on spiciness. Some of the more interesting dishes on the menu include a funky tuna curry, a Thai play on spaghetti, and the sen yai ladd na moo mug, a well-balanced mixture of marinated pork, rice noodles, pickled pepper, and Chinese broccoli. Lunch specials are reasonably priced." - Missy Frederick

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"Elephant Jumps serving some of the best Thai food in the region." - Adele Chapin

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"This popular Thai restaurant in Falls Church offers free delivery within a three-mile radius. Try go-to orders like panang curry chicken or specials from a “serious authentic” section of the menu." - Adele Chapin

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Manuel Chico

Google

We have been dining here for several times now and for the past previous times we were always satisfied and thought this was such a gem of a Thai resto that part of Virginia . But today was a totally different experience ! The crispy pork belly which used to be their piece de resistance has gone below par. Gone is the freshness and crispness of the menu ! The second menu we ordered was the one with eggplant and tofu. The eggplant was overwhelmed with tofu . There was only a few pieces of eggplant incorporated in the main dish ! Both food were served cold ! My wife and I were totally puzzzled what happened with the quality of the food which suddenly went below par . Did they change their house chef ? We are just curious ? Unfortunately , because of our frustration and disappointment today , June 12,2024 you just lost 2 of your loyal diners !!!

Nick L

Google

Came here for a quick dinner and was really pleased. I got the Duck Cow Soy off the “Authentic Thai” menu section vs. the more Americanized one. Man I’m glad I did, it was so good. Very unlike anything I’ve ever had before and though spicy it wasn’t too much. Will definitely come back!

Tom Snow

Google

The food was pretty tasty. This spring roll was tasty. Thai iced tea was very light. Not much taste. The spicy Thai shrimp soup had some nice spice. The pork belly had some good flavor. Not spicy and wasn't as crunchy as I have had at other places. Service was kind of slow. Seemed to be only one person taking orders, and delivering food. Overall everything was good.

Elza CL*

Google

Ordered the Pad Thai for lunch and it was very disappointing: the rice stick noodles were soaked in a sweet dark and salty sauce, with no veggies (or none that I could identify). It seems the quality of the food in the restaurant has been in decline for a few years. I won't eat there anymore.

Patrick Min

Google

A neighborhood Thai restaurant conveniently located in a shopping center near Merrifield with lots of parking space and shops, including a grocery supermarket, makes it perfect to dine after shopping. The food is comforting, the service is good, and the place is clean.

Huan

Google

Julie and Katie are amazing with their professional customer service skills. They warmly welcomed us with a big smile, gave us some suggestions for the food, and also genuinely told us if the order is already enough for us or not so we dont waste the food. We ordered papaya salad, crab fried rice, softshell crab, and crispy pork. The dishes are so authentic and well marinated. They are really generous with the basil leaves. Some restaurants just give a few leaves. They balance the meat and the veggies. If you dont like salty or spicy, you should request them to make it less for you. It's not a fancy 5 star restaurant but I love to give a 5-STAR for their customer service, their food, and the restaurant cleanliness.

krissy T

Google

The foods ( Crabs fried rice and Green duck curry) were hot and flavorful, ready to eat. It's delicious and consistency. This is the second time I've been here . They had changed the chairs and the table was different a bit.

Jeehoon Bang

Google

I curry noodles, and they have me crispy pork and it was closed so cannot return it I think you are right. your clerk had a language barrier. She clearly said that it is fine to get the noodle, not the crispy pork. Pork was good It was also less affordability more just over priced and the price was not on the menu Last thing, if you guys doing cook to order, it means wait until the customer finshed ordering So for those customers who were not aware this was what happened So I started my order for pork and the noodle and before I even finished the orders the cooks started to cook the pork and when the price came out and I tried to change it, they said it was too late cause they were cooking it while I was ordering . And then, the girl went to the cook and said it was fine so they were supposed to give me the noodles. After, I got back I found out it was pork and I put in the review. Now the Owner insunation that I orderd the pork is technically incorecct cause I never finished my order. Again dear owner future reference. When they say cook to order, means cook after the order is complete, not during and not before. Thx