Royal King Elephant

Welcome to Royal King Elephant, a hidden gem located in Garden Grove, CA serving up authentic Laotian and Thai cuisine. This family-run restaurant offers a unique blend of flavors that will transport your taste buds to Southeast Asia.

From the moment you step inside, you will be greeted by the welcoming ambiance adorned with elephant decorations and enticing pictures of their dishes lining the walls. The friendly staff goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience.

One standout dish that has received rave reviews is the pad karpow, a delectable Thai stir-fry that is full of flavor. The bold and authentic flavors make this dish a must-try for anyone craving a taste of Thailand.

For those looking to explore the Laotian side of the menu, the thom zap, a savory beef soup, is a hearty and comforting option that is guaranteed to warm your soul. Pair it with a side of rice for the perfect combination.

Another favorite among patrons is the mee gatee, a secret menu item that showcases the restaurant's commitment to authenticity. Loaded with pork blood cubes, pork meat, and even chicken feet, this dish is a true representation of traditional Lao cuisine.

Whether you're a fan of spicy dishes or prefer milder flavors, Royal King Elephant caters to all preferences with their extensive menu. With options like crispy rice, larb beef, and papaya salad, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Overall, Royal King Elephant stands out for its dedication to preserving the rich culinary traditions of Laos and Thailand. The combination of warm hospitality, authentic flavors, and unique dishes makes this restaurant a must-visit for any food enthusiast.

Make sure to stop by Royal King Elephant for a dining experience that will leave you coming back for more!

Royal King Elephant Menu

Location

Address: 9924 Garden Grove Blvd Garden Grove, CA 92844
Phone: (714) 638-1887

🕓 Work Hours
MON 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
TUE Closed
WED 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
THU 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
FRI 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
SAT 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
SUN 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Business info

  • Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Vegan Options
    Yes
  • Many Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Android Pay
    No
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    No
  • Accepts Cryptocurrency
    No
  • Casual
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good For Kids
    Yes
  • Good for Lunch, Dinner
    Yes
  • Private Lot Parking
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    Yes
  • Beer & Wine Only
    Yes
  • TV
    Yes
  • Gender-neutral restrooms
    Yes
  • Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Wi-Fi
    No
  • Happy Hour
    No
  • Dogs Not Allowed
    No
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes
  • Provides reusable tableware
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Stephen W.

    17 July 2024

    i've recently been craving a lot of Thai food, specifically the pad karpow due to a YouTube video. A friend of mine recommended this place, indicating that this was one of the usual spots. They did say that they often tend to lean on the laos side of the menu. they recommended the beef soup and the beef larb, rare, however, once I saw karpow I couldn't resist. The restaurant is in a little strip mall. when I entered it, it was empty and plenty space. It one of the places that you sat yourself. I ordered the thom zap which is the laos beef soup. As well as the karpow. The karpow was amazing. The flea route was wonderful. I just wish I had more rice to go with it. When the soup came out, the server was nice enough to provide me a side of rice to accompany the soup, which is not usually included. Both items tasted amazing. I will be coming back to try their beef larb rare, as my friend suggested. Though, I might order takeout next time.

  • Author: Paul N.

    02 June 2024

    This place is tucked in garden grove plaza by soju belly and rolled tacos dessert, near somi somi. Once walked inside the restaurant, you will see nice decorations of elephants and pictures of the food on the walls. I wish the pictures had descriptions or wish the photos were a little bigger, but the pics inside the menu made up for it. Order: the Laos sausages (hand made and not bought), tom yum soup, mixed papaya salad (Thai and Laos style), crispy rice, and pad Thai. My only complaint was the pad Thai isn't the original pad Thai style but little soggy, and there wasn't any chicken or shrimp in it. The service however made up for it, enjoyed the hospitality from a family ran business. Will come back to try the larb and the chefs specials!

  • Author: LINA M.

    21 May 2024

    Amazing and authentic! Never thought I'd find an authentic Lao restaurant that serves actual Lao food, especially in OC. I came here based off Yelp and IG. Upon arriving there was a husband and wife duo owners having lunch at the back table. I originally went there for boat noodles but ended up ordering off the menu based on how delicious their posts looked on social media. My son ended up getting the boat noodles and I ordered 2 items on a secret menu lol. I tried his boat noodles while mixing it for him and it was delicious! It came with different cuts of protein, tripe, meatballs, and liver. I ended up getting their mee gatee to eat there and kua mee to-go. Not a lot of restaurants make mee gatee and can make it taste authentic, at that! My bowl was loaded with pork blood cubes, pork meat, and even had chicken feet! It's rare you get all that if you order a bowl down here in San Diego you'd be lucky if you get pork pieces let alone blood and chicken feet! Their kua mee also came with pork blood omg so good with some papaya salad! You'd never get that here in SD they'll only have noodles, no blood or it cost extra. Husband and wife were super nice and conversed with me during my lunch. Come to find out they're originally from Fresno no wonder their food is delicious! They also used to live in SD for a bit too in the V, he said lol. This is the place for AUTHENTIC! Will definitely be stopping by more often during my OC visits. Sister also hooked it up with extra kua mee for me too I wish I got their names but thank you euy I'll be seeing you guys more often!

  • Author: Brian L.

    06 April 2024

    We came here for dinner and got the larb and papaya salad. I figured it would ok to order a medium and I was so wrong. My mouth was on fire the entire meal but the flavor was so good I just kept on eating. I'm now scared to come back, but I would definitely give it another try.

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