Desmond Chen, president of Thai House Restaurant Group, is pleased to announce that his newest restaurant, Pink Elephant Thai, is launching a new expanded menu with mass appeal, starting October 18. 

 “We’ve learned a few things since opening Pink Elephant Thai in April,” said Chen.  “One of our observations is that many guests are looking for their go-to Thai favorites, and our original menu didn’t cater to this group.  Sure we had green curry and Pad Thai, but they were served with fish balls and crab instead of chicken and shrimp.  We still offer the many of the more adventurous options but now they are positioned alongside some more familiar choices as well.”

Plus Pink Elephant Thai has taken it one step further for those who want to take the guess work out of ordering.  The menu begins with both New World and Traditional combination dinners for parties of two to six, as well options for shared appetizer platters.  Several of executive chef Parichat Poomkajorn’s standout dishes are Peeg Gai Yaad Sai, delectable boneless chicken wings stuffed with vegetables and glass noodles; Briased Pork Hock, marinated and slow cooked with Thai herbs on a bed of spinach;  Grilled Free Range Duck Breast, served with spicy garlic and chili sauce; and How Mok, traditional Thai steamed egg curry with fish filet, tiger prawns, sweet basil served in a banana leaf.

Pink Elephant Thai features a popular communal table running the length of the restaurant, as well as oversize booths, and a chef’s table to catch all the kitchen action.  Overall, the look is ultra sleek with gleaming white, cool grey, polished black, and lots of the restaurant’s signature pink.  Creative cocktails, imported beers including Thailand’s Singha, along with a varied and well priced wine list, all pair nicely with the menu that ranges from just a touch to totally spicy.

Pink Elephant Thai is located at 1152 Alberni Street open seven days a week, from 11:30am through midnight, serving lunch, dinner, cocktails, plus everything in between.   For reservations phone 604.646.8899. or for more information please visit PinkElephantThai.com, follow @pinkethai on Twitter, and become a fan on Facebook.com/pinkelephantthai.