Funky Elephant Berkeley

This place was SO DELICIOUS!!!
We went pretty late and the restaurant was still pretty packed. We were able to get seated right away though.
We tried their papaya salad, wings, and grilled pork, mango sticky rice and everything was extremely good.

We will definitely be going back lol
Street parking only but there were plenty when we went.

Spectacular blistered greens and papaya salad. Pad Thai was not nearly as amazing as the other dishes avoid pad Thai. The rest was truly stunning. Great service. Delicious Thai iced tea. Small space and close tables. Fun decorations and a porch for when there is good weather.

We've been going around the bay area looking for authentic flavorful Thai food and this place hit the spot. The chicken wings are spectacular with it's unabashed fish sauce and chili flavor that had us craving for more.
The pad thai was the right amount of sweet, salty and spicy. We'll definitely be going back.

A cosy Thai place with a funky twist (as the name suggests)! The curry vermicelli has a curry soup base and it’s definitely a must-try. Would definitely return to try their other dishes.

Update: came back for another meal and food is still extraordinary. Poached chicken was one of the best I had in the State (forgot to take photo and I guess I will just have to go again).

Plates were delicious, fresh ingredients, good sour-tart and chili balance on the dishes that deserve that treatment. The wholesome noodles were my favorite out of the 5 dishes we had.
Service is swift

The wings are not to be missed: fragrant sauce, juicy, beautifully cooked (not dried out) sticky, delicious.
The Pad Thai is full of flavor, tangy, perfect amount of heat, slightly chewy noodles, and the lightly cooked shrimp are a revelation.

INCREDIBLE. Everything was so tasty and the menu had classics all Thai food places should have, but also very innovative dishes. My favorites include the fried egg salad: it was fresh and savory and sweet. The mussels: tender, and the broth was well-spiced. I soaked sticky rice in it and spooned it over everything. The wings: you just have to get it. I got the kid-size version because we ordered so much of everything else. The staff was also so friendly and attentive. Worth the wait!!

We had angus beef, KMG #2 and wings. Beef came with the best yellow curry I’ve ever tasted. Bit spicy, very authentic. Wings were sweet chili flavored, might be too spicy for some ppl but the sweetness was good. Thai tea was enjoyable. Server we had was very chill and funky. Liked the decorations too. Restroom was cool lmao

I only got the Pad Thai to see if it is legit. Wow! This is the way I have dreamed about Pad Thai for years and missed it! The spice is real and the balance of flavors is complete. I got the tofu and appreciate that it tastes like the complete meal, with each bite. Worth picking up for lunch or dinner!!!

Great spot but a bit crowded. We got the rice ball salad, pad thai and party wings. It was all good. The soft serve was really tasty too.

Cute and tasty casual Thai spot. Have always had really good + quick service here. I like that there’s a sunny patio if you want to sit outside (especially at lunch).

The place is small and cozy, with disco lights spinning inside.

The poached egg salad is so good! Very Interesting mixture of flavors and we liked it so much that we saved the sauce for the rice. We also had coconut beef steak (very good), party chicken wings (so so) and a special riceball palm tree sugar dessert (very good).

Overall it is a great meal, just wish the portion was bigger :)

Wow! Funky Elephant is amazing! It’s authentic Thai food that you can’t often find in the US. The menu is small, but everything is unique and delicious.

We tried the fried rice salad. It’s a build your own salad/lettuce wraps. The flavor was complex and refreshing.

Drunken mussels are a must! They come in a rich dark sauce that would be great with rice. The mussels are huge and meaty.

Gang Rawang Beef is a curry based dish. It’s a medium rare flat iron steak that has a great char. It comes with arugula and a yellow curry sauce. The flavor combination is amazing!

Fried shrimp salad - I found this more like an appetizer. The eggs are cooked over easy. I found it best to just pick it up with my hands and eat it. Cutting it with a fork can get messy. It came with a chili sauce on the side. So good!

I found the pea flower jasmine rice to be very unique. It’s a bit on the pricey side, but so worth it!

Currently they are offering take out only. They do have one table outside, as well as a few public wooden benches that could seat 12 per table. If I lived closer I’d come here often or order take out.

Exited to try for the First time since I follow them in social media. Did not disappoint! Food was amazing. So good I had tears of Joy , literally, the food is a little more spicy than other Thai restaurants. I have no complaints about the heat level even though I don't eat that spicy. The food was so good I didn't mind the spice. All the food we tried was amazing. I liked that the Menu is not Overwhelming which makes it easier to order. The portions are smaller than other Thai places but the quality of the food is way better than other restaurants. So worth driving 30 miles to eat here . Will definitely come again.

We fully enjoyed our dining on a chilly night here. A hip, casual place with a unique take on Thai food that I have never had anywhere else before. We ordered the Drunken Mussels and Green Beef Curry. Both have a good spice to it that fired me up, but the mussels and steaks are super tender. The house made dessert (soft serve mango ice cream) is a nice touch to soothe my palette down.

This is a small place that packs a big punch. How did we get so lucky to have this restaurant in our neighborhood? The food is not like the typical Thai food restaurants - Funky E's menu is small but its dishes explode with flavor. Take the pad that for example: it's not the plate of sweet orange noodles that you'd find elsewhere - no, Funky E's is darker, oozing with flavor and spice, decorated with the most flavorful fresh shrimp. Nothing comes close.

A hidden Thai gem, try it once and you will understand the standard of authentic Thai flavors. Every dish was a delight.
A must try..

Best Thai food in the US, hands down! You can never go wrong here. Excellent ingredients, polite and knowledgeable staff, great service. Be prepared for spicey though! Genuinely fantastic restaurant, you'll keep coming back!

Great Thai food place! I love the seasoning and the flavors. Portions are a bit small which makes it a bit expensive, however small portions enables you to try more dishes!
The waiters are very nice too.
100% would visit again!

Huge fan! Food is really good. I loved the spicy rice salads and the steak in green curry! Soft serve for dessert is also yummy!

+ everything is fairly priced!