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    Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro 608 Congress St

    Closed4:30PM - 9:30PM
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    Featured Items

    • Pad Thai

      Rice noodles stir-fried with tofu, egg, broccoli, carrots, bean sprouts, and scallions. Topped with ground peanuts and raw vegetables (Gluten-Free)(Make it Vegan by omitting Egg)
      $15.00
    • Deep Fried Vegetarian Spring Rolls

      stuffed with shiitake mushrooms, carrots, onion, cabbage, bean thread noodles, celery, and bamboo shoots and served with tamarind sauce (Vegan)
      $8.50
    • Thai Ginger Noodles

      Wide rice noodles stir-fried with tofu, ginger, broccoli, carrots, onions, snow peas, scallions, and egg (Make it Vegan by omitting Egg)
      $15.00

    Take Out Menu

    Appetizers

    • Brussels Sprouts

      fried and seasoned with tamari (Vegan)(Gluten-Free)
      $8.50
    • Deep Fried Vegetarian Spring Rolls

      stuffed with shiitake mushrooms, carrots, onion, cabbage, bean thread noodles, celery, and bamboo shoots and served with tamarind sauce (Vegan)
      $8.50
    • Soy Nuggets

      served with sweet chili sauce (Vegan)
      $9.00
    • Roti Canai

      Indian-style flatbread served with vegetable curry dip (Vegan)
      $8.50
    • Steamed Edamame

      seasoned with Maine sea salt (Vegan)(Gluten-Free)
      $8.00
    • Vegetable Dumplings

      stuffed with mixed vegetables and served with ginger-soy sauce and spicy chili sauce (Vegan)
      $8.50
    • Hot & Spicy Soy Sticks

      Soy “chicken” on bamboo skewers with our garlic-chili-cilantro sauce (Vegan)
      $8.50
    • King Oyster Mushroom Tempura

      with scallions, salt and pepper. Served with soy dipping sauce (Vegan)
      $10.00
    • Curry Puffs

      *Seasonal Special* Flaky, fried pastry shell filled with potato, carrot, portabella mushroom, onion and curry powder. Served with a cucumber sweet & sour sauce. (Vegan)
      $9.00
    • Spring Fresh Rolls

      *Limited Special* Mango, carrots, lettuce, rice vermicelli, and mint wrapped in rice paper. Served with tamarind sauce. (Vegan) (Gluten-Free)
      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.50

    Soups & Salads

    • Spicy Green Leaves Salad

      Carrots, cherry tomatoes, red onion, corn, and crispy tofu on a bed of spring mix and romaine. Served with our spicy bean curd dressing and topped with crispy rice noodles (Vegan)(Make it Gluten-Free by substituting our ginger vinaigrette)
      $9.00
    • Fragrant Coconut Soup

      Tom kha style coconut soup with tofu, baby bella mushrooms, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, onions, scallions, and cilantro (Vegan)(Gluten-Free)
      $8.00
    • Tempura Asparagus Salad

      Tempura fried asparagus, green leaf lettuce, red bell pepper, red onion with a coconut-chili dressing. Topped with optional hard-boiled egg and cilantro. (Make it Vegan without Egg)
      $11.00

    Stir-Fried & Steamed Dishes

    • Stir-Fried Asian Vegetables & Tofu

      Chinese broccoli, napa cabbage, bok choy, snow peas, tofu, and carrots stir-fried in brown sauce. Served with jasmine brown rice (Vegan)(Make it Gluten-Free by substituting tamari in place of brown sauce)
      $15.00
    • Spicy Vegetable Medley

      Broccoli, carrots, corn, mushrooms, zucchini, peanuts, and soy-meat stir-fried in brown sauce with spicy red curry paste. Topped with shredded lime leaves. Served with jasmine brown rice. Moderately spicy (Vegan)
      $15.00
    • Steamed Assorted Vegetables with Peanut Sauce

      Broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, sweet corn, snow peas, carrots, green beans, and steamed tofu with our signature peanut sauce. Served with jasmine brown rice (Vegan)(Gluten-Free)
      $15.00
    • Garlic & Ginger Tofu

      Red peppers, green peppers, carrots, onions, broccoli, snow peas, mushrooms, tofu, ginger, garlic, and scallions stir-fried in brown sauce. Served with jasmine brown rice (Vegan)
      $15.00
    • Chinese Broccoli and Crispy Breaded Soy Filet

      Broccoli, Chinese broccoli, carrots, and Thai bird chili stir-fried in brown sauce. Served with jasmine brown rice and fried soy “chicken” filet. Moderately spicy (Vegan)
      $15.00
    • Veggie Citrus Spare Ribs

      Broccoli, bok choy, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and “spare rib” soy-meat stir-fried in brown sauce and served with jasmine brown rice (Vegan)
      $15.50

    Noodle Dishes

    • Pad Thai

      Rice noodles stir-fried with tofu, egg, broccoli, carrots, bean sprouts, and scallions. Topped with ground peanuts and raw vegetables (Gluten-Free)(Make it Vegan by omitting Egg)
      $15.00
    • Thai Ginger Noodles

      Wide rice noodles stir-fried with tofu, ginger, broccoli, carrots, onions, snow peas, scallions, and egg (Make it Vegan by omitting Egg)
      $15.00
    • Char Guay Teow

      Stir-fried wide rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, scallions, Sambal Oelek (red chili paste), tofu and soy ham. Topped with shredded lettuces & cilantro. Moderately spicy (Make it Vegan by omitting Egg)
      $15.00
    • Goji Berry Herbal Noodle Soup

      *Seasonal Special* Rice vermicelli, bok choy, goji berries, carrots, daikon and "spare ribs" in a Chinese five-spice broth. Garnished with bean sprouts, scallions and cilantro (Vegan)
      $18.00
    • Singapore Noodles

      *Seasonal Special* Stir-fried rice vermicelli with curry powder, egg, bok choy, snow peas, bell peppers and tofu. Topped with sweet pea shoots and fried shallots. (Make it Vegan by omitting egg)
      $18.00

    Fried Rice Dishes

    • Pineapple Brown Rice

      Jasmine brown rice stir-fried with pineapple, sunflower seeds, soy-meat, sweet corn, peas, carrots, scallions, and egg (Make it Gluten-Free by substituting tamari for our brown sauce and tofu for the soy-meat) (Make it Vegan by omitting Egg)
      $15.00
    • Thai Basil Fried Rice

      Jasmine brown rice stir-fried with soy-meat, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, Thai basil, Chinese broccoli, and egg (Make it Gluten-Free by substituting tamari for our brown sauce and tofu for the soy-meat)(Make it Vegan by omitting Egg)
      $15.00

    Curry Dishes

    • Tofu Tikka Masala

      Spinach, edamame, tofu, and chickpeas in a Masala curry sauce. Served with fried rice seasoned with curry powder, peas, carrots and shallots (Vegan)(Gluten-Free)
      $17.00
    • Panang Curry Vegetables & Tempeh

      Thai eggplant, red peppers, green peppers, zucchini, broccoli, carrots, buttercup squash, Thai basil, and lime leaves in a Panang coconut milk curry. Served with jasmine brown rice. Moderately spicy (Vegan)(Gluten-Free)
      $17.00
    • Green Curry with Tofu

      Broccoli, bok choy, green beans, snow peas, bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, tofu, and Thai basil in a green coconut milk curry. Garnished with microgreens and served with jasmine brown rice. Moderately spicy (Vegan)(Gluten-Free)
      $17.00
    • Siamese Dream Curry Noodles

      Rice noodles, snow peas, carrots, red peppers, tofu, soy-meat, cashews, and spinach in a thick coconut curry soup. Topped with crispy rice noodles and fried shallots (Vegan)(Make it Gluten-Free without soy-meat)
      $18.00

    Side Orders

    • Brown Rice

      $3.00
    • Peanut Sauce

      $3.00
    • Steamed Vegetables

      Side order of steamed broccoli, carrots, corn, snow peas, mushroom and zucchini (Vegan)
      $6.00
    • Tempeh with Sweet Chili Sauce

      $5.00
    • Tofu (Steamed or Fried)

      $5.00
    • Side of 911

      $0.50

    Dessert

    • Chocolate Orange Mousse Pie

      Garnished with sliced almonds and orange zest. (Vegan)
      $9.00
    • Mango With Sticky Rice

      *Seasonal Special* Sweet sticky rice topped with fresh mango and sesame seeds. Served with coconut cream (Vegan) (Gluten-Free) (Soy-Free)
      $9.00

    Take Out Beverages

    Soft Drinks

    • Mexicane Cola

      Maine Root Sodas
      $4.00
    • Blueberry

      Maine Root Sodas
      $4.00
    • Root Beer

      Maine Root Sodas
      $4.00
    • Ginger Brew

      Maine Root Sodas
      $4.00
    • Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water

      (500ml)
      $4.00
    • Lemonade

      House-Made Lemonade
      $3.00
    • Thai Iced Tea

      House-brewed Thai Iced Tea served with your choice of Cream or Soy-Cream. Straws Available By Request Only.
      $4.00
    • Ginger-Peach Iced Tea

      House Brewed Unsweetened Ginger-Peach Iced Tea
      $3.00
    • Orange Juice

      $3.00

    White Wine & Sparkling

    • Corvezzo Pinot Grigio

      2020- Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. An organic 100% Pinot Grigio wine with a bouquet that is gently intense, with notes of tropical fruits and peach. Fresh and well balanced in the mouth with a soft and persistent minerality.
      $35.00
    • Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc

      2020 - Marlborough, New Zealand. Tropical aromas dominate the bouquet of this pale gold Sauvignon Blanc. Grapefruit, guava, passionfruit and lemongrass flow across the palate in perfect harmony with a refreshing, crisp acidity.
      $38.00
    • Bila-Haut Rose

      2022 - Pays d'Oc, France. (Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah) Each of the varietals in the blend offers up their unique flavors to combine a refreshing and crisp wine with “high resolution” of flavors. The Cinsault gives the red fruits, and gentle floral aromas. The Grenache supplies the crisp mineral flavors with a hint of citrus in the lingering finish.
      $35.00
    • Selbach Riesling

      2020 -Mosel, Germany. Vinified in stainless steel, with just a hint of residual sugar, fruity with vibrant acidity and clarity; all highlighted by intense slatedriven minerality.
      $38.00
    • Mirth Chardonnay

      2020- Columbia Valley, Washington. A Chardonnay exhibiting bright tropical notes and excellent purity of flavor and balance unencumbered by oak flavor. The wine is fermented and cellared in stainless steel to preserve its freshness and varietal character.
      $42.00
    • Lamberti Prosecco

      (187 ml) -Treviso, Italy. Floral aromas with peach and tropical fruit notes mark this delicious Prosecco. Lively and effervescent, the palate is clean and crisp with balanced acidity and a lingering finish.
      $9.00
    • Pizzolato Prosecco

      (750 ml) -Treviso, Italy. Made with Organically farmed grapes, this opens with enticing aromas of citrus blossom and Bartlett pear. The bright palate delivers white peach, lemon zest and almond alongside crisp acidity and refined bubbles.
      $35.00

    Red Wine

    • Almarada Malbec

      2020 -Mendoza, Argentina. Intense fruity aromas of black plum give rise to a palate full of freshness, velvety tannins and flavors of dried cranberry and chocolate with orange peel. Great balance and complexity.
      $35.00
    • Nicosia Nerello Mascalese

      2021 - Sicily, Italy. Vivid ruby red. Floral scents with notes of wild strawberry and red currant, with slightly spicy hints on the nose. A dry, juicy and harmonious taste, with great freshness and a long, fruity finish.
      $38.00
    • Krasno Pinot Noir

      -2020. Primorska, Slovenia. A pleasantly smooth wine of character, full-bodied and with a warm finish. Deep ruby red with garnet reflections, this Pinot Noir offers a very typical bouquet, characterized by notes of small red fruits, ripe fruit, berries and well expressed tannins.
      $38.00
    • Foxglove Cabernet Sauvignon

      2021- Paso Robles, California. This wine made with 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes offers rich aromas and flavors of blackberry, cassis, black cherry, graphite, toasty oak, vanilla and spice. Marked by earthy, well-integrated tannins and a long finish.
      $42.00
    • Vidigal Red Blend

      2020- Lisboa, Portugal. Tempranillo, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep ruby color, medium body, fruity, balanced, leathery and with hints of raspberry. Fruity, strong and soft, showing the wine's character and body.
      $35.00

    Beer & Cider

    • Allagash White

      -5.2%
      $6.50
    • Atlantic Brewing Co. Real Ale

      -4.8%
      $7.00
    • Downeast Original Cider

      -5.1% (Gluten-Free)
      $6.00
    • Kit Non-Alcoholic

      -IPA 0.5%
      $5.50
    • Norumbega Dry Cider

      -6.8% (Gluten-Free)
      $7.00
    • Peak IPA

      Peak Organic IPA -7.1%
      $6.00
    • Singha

      Singha Thai Lager -5%
      $5.50

    Canned Sparkling Cocktails

    • Maine Mojito

      -7.9% Made with Three Of Strong's Brightwater Silver Rum.
      $9.50
    • Stormy Night

      -7.9% Made with Three Of Strong's Nightwater Dark Rum.
      $9.50

    All hours
    Sunday4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Wednesday4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    The Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro was opened in 2007 and has since been Portland’s premier haven for mindful dining. Established by chef and owner Dan Sriprasert, the Green Elephant offers Pan-Asian vegetarian and vegan meals (with a decidedly Thai focus), Portland beers, hand-mixed home-grown teas, locally roasted coffee, sweet sodas from Maine, and a superb wine list that includes both vegan and organic options.

    Location

    608 Congress st, Portland, ME 04101

    Directions

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    333 Summer Street
    Boston, MA 02210

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