1712 Murray Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Squirrel Hill
412-421-8801
www.silkelephant.net
Hours: Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Tapas $4-8; entrées $10-19
Features: Alcohol Served
Price: $$
famous thai hot and sour soup with mushrooms in a tart tamarind chicken broth sauce seasoned with lemongrass, onion and bell pepper.
fresh young mango, ground peanut, dried shrimp and red onion tossed in a spring mix with a sweet lime vinaigrette.
zesty stew with z light ginger and tamarind spiced sauce featuring lamb pineapple carrot and shredded ginger.
stuffed with cabbage and carrot lightly deep fried and served with a sweet and sour sauce.
stir fried broad noodles in a zesty garlic chili sauce with fresh asian basil and napa.
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