Opening hours
Open now · closes 8:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in Ankeny: 7:23 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (515) 964-1848 to confirm.
Location & directions
2410 Southwest White Birch Drive #108Ankeny, IA 50023
About Silk Elephant
Located at 2410 Southwest White Birch Drive #108 in Ankeny, Iowa, Silk Elephant is a Thai restaurant. It is one of 123 places to eat and drink we list in Ankeny.
Silk Elephant is open daily, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 7 days of the week.
Service options include dine-in. Offerings include vegetarian options and vegan options.
Payment methods accepted: credit cards and debit cards. You can reach the team at (515) 964-1848.
Quick facts
- Category
- Thai Restaurant
- Address
- 2410 Southwest White Birch Drive #108, Ankeny, IA 50023
- Phone
- (515) 964-1848
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 5 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Thai restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Silk Elephant’s weekday schedule with 14 other Thai restaurants in Iowa. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 8:30 PM).
In total it is open about 45.5 hours a week, 5 hours fewer than the local median of 50. 57% of Thai restaurants in Iowa open on Sundays, and Silk Elephant is one of them.
Compared with 14 other Thai restaurants in Iowa that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Thai restaurants across the US
Based on 571 menus with 48,165 priced items from Thai restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $13.95, and half of all items are priced between $7.95 and $17.95.
We don’t have Silk Elephant’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Thai restaurants across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Pad Thai | 66% | $16.00 |
| Green Curry | 62% | $16.95 |
| Red Curry | 56% | $16.95 |
| Pineapple Fried Rice | 52% | $17.00 |
| Panang Curry | 52% | $16.95 |
| Yellow Curry | 49% | $16.95 |
| Sticky Rice | 42% | $4.00 |
| Peanut Sauce | 42% | $3.00 |
Calculated from 571 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
Offerings
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Silk Elephant there are 6 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 22 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (4), Sandwiches & Delis (3), Bakeries & Desserts (2), and Pizza (2).
Silk Elephant is the only Thai restaurant within a mile (1 within three miles). The next closest is Siam Table, 2.6 mi away.
9 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsThe Outside Scoop< 0.1 mi
- PizzaDough Co Pizza< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMain Street Cafe & Bakery< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks0.2 mi
- AmericanThunderhead Sports Bar & Grill0.5 mi
What to expect at a Thai restaurant
Thai restaurants are among the most common sit-down restaurants in American towns of every size. Menus balance sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavors and are built around curries, stir-fries, noodle dishes, soups and salads, served with jasmine or sticky rice.
What to order
- Pad thai or pad see ew – the most popular noodle dishes
- Green, red or massaman curry – with rice; massaman is the mildest
- Tom yum or tom kha soup – hot-and-sour or coconut-based
- Larb or som tam – bright, spicy Isan salads
Good to know
- Spice is usually rated on a 1–5 scale; you can always add chili at the table.
- Lunch specials typically include soup or a spring roll at a lower price.
- Many Thai restaurants close between lunch and dinner on weekdays – check the hours.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Silk Elephant's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Is Silk Elephant open on Sunday?
Yes, Silk Elephant is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Where is Silk Elephant located?
Silk Elephant is located at 2410 Southwest White Birch Drive #108, Ankeny, IA 50023.
What is the phone number of Silk Elephant?
You can call Silk Elephant at (515) 964-1848.
Does Silk Elephant offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Silk Elephant. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Silk Elephant open late?
No, Silk Elephant usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Silk Elephant?
There are 22 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Silk Elephant. Nearby options include The Outside Scoop (< 0.1 mi), Dough Co Pizza (< 0.1 mi), and Main Street Cafe & Bakery (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Thai restaurants near Silk Elephant?
None within a mile. The closest is Siam Table, 2.6 mi away.
How much do Thai restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 571 menus with 48,165 priced items from Thai restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $13.95, and half of all items are priced between $7.95 and $17.95.
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