Elephant
Comfort food and live music on Walking Street, open from breakfast coffee right through to late cocktails.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 08:00–22:00
- Price
- $$$$
- Mid-range
Learn the Spice Scale
Say 'mai pet' for no spice, 'pet nit noi' for a little spice, or 'pet mak' if you want it Thai-hot. Most cooks will default to a toned-down version for foreigners unless you specify otherwise.
Details
- Phone
- +66 89 657 2178
- Website
- l.ead.me/bawJ7H
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Come here when you want food you already know you like. The menu leans comfort rather than adventure, and that's the point. After a few days of island heat and boat trips, a lot of people just want something familiar and a cold drink, and this place has built a following on exactly that.
It works at both ends of the day. Coffee and a smoothie in the morning after the beach, or a proper meal with cocktails once the sun's gone. Live music tips it from restaurant into gathering spot in the evenings, which is either the reason you go or the reason you don't. Prices sit in the mid-range, fair for Koh Lipe, where nothing arrives cheaply.
If you want a calmer meal, go early. Walking Street thickens up as the night goes on and the tables nearest the strip get the full flow of passing traffic. Midday is the quietest stretch.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Elephant, round out your day in Koh Lipe with contrasting stops nearby.
Koh Lipe, 358 Walking St, Koh Sari, Koh Lipe, Chang Wat Satun 91000, Thailand
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Tips for Visiting Restaurants & Food
Follow the Crowds
The busiest street stalls are almost always the best — high turnover means fresh ingredients and a recipe that locals vouch for. An empty restaurant at dinner time is a red flag.
Ice Is Safe
Factory-made tube or cylinder ice (used in virtually all restaurants and stalls) is made from purified water and is safe to consume. You don't need to skip the iced Thai tea.
Use Grab for Delivery
The Grab app works for food delivery across Thailand, letting you order from street stalls and restaurants alike. It's invaluable on rainy days or when you want to eat in your hotel.
Elephant: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elephant worth visiting?
Elephant holds a 4.7★ rating from 2,481 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Koh Lipe.
What are the opening hours of Elephant?
Elephant is typically open 08:00–22:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
How expensive is Elephant?
Elephant is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Koh Lipe.
When is the best time to visit Elephant?
The best months to visit Koh Lipe are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & Chinese New Year — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: May – October (monsoon; many businesses close).
Where is Elephant located?
Elephant is at Koh Lipe, 358 Walking St, Koh Sari, Koh Lipe, Chang Wat Satun 91000, Thailand, in Koh Lipe. Getting around Koh Lipe: Walking — the island is under 3 km end to end; Motorbike taxis with sidecars for luggage runs.
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