Elephant Indian Bar & Grill

The restaurant's menu includes a substantial 'Vegetarian Favorites' section, with items such as Chana Masala, Aloo Gobi, and Malai Kofta, alongside a separate 'Vegan Special' section. Many dishes are identifiable as vegetarian from their descriptions. The kitchen also prepares meat and seafood dishes, which means cross-contamination remains a possibility. Staff can provide guidance on which options suit vegetarian requirements.

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 the dish is prepared without dairy or ghee.

Shrimp and fish dishes are listed separately on the menu, such as Shrimp Fried Rice, Crispy Chili Shrimp, Salmon, and 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. Confirmation with staff is recommended.

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.

Several dishes contain nuts or are described with cashew- or almond-based sauces, such as Korma, Tikka Masala, and 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. Calling ahead and speaking directly with the chef is recommended.

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.