Elephant Indian Bar & Grill
The menu includes a dedicated 'Vegan Special' section with dishes like Vegan Butter Chicken (soya chunks), Mushroom Potato & Peas Masala, Dal Tadka, Kadai Vegetables, and Bhindi-Do-Piazza. Roti (vegan) and Idiyappam are also marked vegan. However, the kitchen is shared and no dedicated equipment or separate prep area is mentioned. Best to confirm with staff that your dish is prepared without dairy or ghee.
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (Dallas & Beckley Ave locations share same hours per source 1, 2, 3, 5; source 1 also states Sun-Thu |
Per-allergen evidence
Vegan
confidence 60% ·
Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.
The menu includes a dedicated 'Vegan Special' section with dishes like Vegan Butter Chicken (soya chunks), Mushroom Potato & Peas Masala, Dal Tadka, Kadai Vegetables, and Bhindi-Do-Piazza. Roti (vegan) and Idiyappam are also marked vegan. However, the kitchen is shared and no dedicated equipment or separate prep area is mentioned. Best to confirm with staff that your dish is prepared without dairy or ghee.
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Vegetarian
confidence 70% ·
Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.
The menu has a large 'Vegetarian Favorites' section (Chana Masala, Aloo Gobi, Malai Kofta, etc.) and a 'Vegan Special' section. Many dishes are clearly vegetarian by description. The kitchen is shared with meat and seafood dishes, so cross-contamination is possible. Staff can guide you to vegetarian options.
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Shellfish-free
confidence 60% ·
Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.
Shrimp and fish dishes are listed separately (Shrimp Fried Rice, Crispy Chili Shrimp, Salmon, Tilapia). The menu does not mark shellfish-free options, but the kitchen can likely prepare dishes without shellfish on request. Shared fryers and woks may be a concern. Confirm with staff.
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Coeliac · Gluten-free
confidence 30% ·
Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.
No gluten-free menu or allergen marking is provided. Many dishes are based on wheat flour (naan, samosa wrappers, pakora batter). Some rice-based dishes (biryani, curries with rice) may be naturally gluten-free, but cross-contamination in a shared kitchen is very likely. Not recommended for coeliac diners without a detailed conversation with the chef.
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Nut-free
confidence 40% ·
Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.
Several dishes contain nuts or are described with cashew/almond-based sauces (Korma, Tikka Masala, Peshwari Naan). The menu does not mark nut-free options. Staff may be able to advise, but the risk of cross-contamination in a busy Indian kitchen is significant. Best to call ahead and speak directly with the chef.
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Dairy-free
confidence 50% ·
Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.
The menu lists many dairy-containing dishes (paneer, cream-based sauces like Tikka Masala, Butter Masala, Korma, lassi, cheese naan). A few items are explicitly vegan (e.g., Vegan Butter Chicken, Dal Tadka, Roti). No dairy-free menu or allergen marking is provided. Staff can accommodate requests, but cross-contamination risk is high in a shared kitchen. Call ahead to discuss your needs.
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Reminder
Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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