Located in a small space in an industrial area, Elephant is unlike anything else in the city. It’s veggie forward, but uses offal to support many of the dishes (often in super flavourable sauces). The menu is omakase and changes depending on the chef’s mood. We even saw him change how he plated the same dishes for different customers. Every single dish was familiar, but completely unique. While many looked quite simple, the flavours were big and complex. Seating less than 20 people, I’d recommend getting a space at the counter to watch the action and engage in conversation with the amazing staff.

This place is amazing. It’s tiny and as a result we were able to sit near the chef and watch as he prepared all the dishes. The team of just three people (2 servers and 1 chef) worked amazingly well together and provided the perfect level of service. The food was creative, expertly presented and...most importantly...delicious. A great value at 68 per person. I highly recommend it and will return soon myself.

Food was exceptional imo. Lots of veggies with interesting flavours. Imaginative dishes that are a bit on the rustic side. Much attention to flavour and texture combinations. Service was great too. The only thing I wasn't happy with were the chairs. Very uncomfortable...

My best friend took us here for my birthday and it was so enjoyable! It’s hard finding a place in Vancouver that I haven’t been so I was super excited. It was completely omakase (chef’s choice) so we didn’t know what to expect or how much food. It was really fun to see what came out! It was a lot of food, but not heavy, no starch basically! The dessert was really good, not sweet and I’m not a dessert person at all. Super fresh and interesting flavors! The service was a bit slow between courses but it gave us time to chat :) def make a Reso, it’s 18 seats.

Absolute hidden gem here. Can’t believe it took me a year to find it. I’d say a must visit when in Vancouver. 18 seats means an incredibly intimate experience so you’d better love who you’re spending it with. The staff were absolutely phenomenal. Level of service and knowledge of food and wine was impeccable. Food was so unique but the chef is a wizard. Pairings I’d never dream of went incredible together. Great wine list. Wish there was maybe 3 local beers to choose from but I’m getting pretty picky. Apparently change most of the menu every 6 weeks. We’ll be back soon for sure. Go here!

One of the best places to dine in Vancouver. Intimate, cosy with a great wine list. I've dined here more than a few times since they open and my last visit was by far the best. As the menu often rotates, it's always a great surprise each time. Dishes are heavily Asian influence, and the menu always includes a crowd favorite, the turnip soup. Although I feel like the portion of my last visit got a bit smaller, it didn't take away the incredible moment of sipping on the creamy (but with no dairy) deep turnip soup. Another outstanding plate during this visit was this onion and tuna dish. That onion alone stole the show. It was sweet, tender and every layer tasted different from the one before. Lastly wow the Charentais melon ice cream was the perfect way to cap the dinner. Same melon, done 4 ways. Could also use a bigger portion as the happiness dissolved in my mouth quite quickly. Wine pairing is highly suggested as the folks there are genuine enthusiasts and are great fun and hold a lot of knowledge. Sit by the bar if you can to watch chef Justin Song Ell create magic.

Please, please go here! This is a truly hidden gem in Vancouver. Omakase style dinner that’s course based and ever changing. 65 pp gets you 5 courses plus a couple of amuse’s as well which is a fantastic value. This food is every bit worth the money. Chef Jason (just the one guy) is doing some seriously creative things and mixing flavours and cuisines like no body’s business. Their desert which is melon 3 ways, changed me. It was simple yet so complex. I haven’t even mentioned the wine pairing which were expertly matched but also has tremendous variety. Some of the bottles are final cases of the vintages so you’ll get to try something truly unique. If your looking for a Michelin starred experience but don’t want to break the bank Elephant is the ticket. What are you waiting for, go already!!!

First of all, amazing food. Tiny space, only a bar and exceedingly small table(s). Its a chef style menu, you get what is on today's menu. Great vegetarian options. The food was really enjoyable/ service? the one thing they can improve on. We had to wait 15 minutes before anyone really was taking our order, or explain how things work. There is only on cook and that made the overall service very slow. There is also no "real" bar with good cocktails, but great wine selection. The space is stylish, the bar chairs not super comfortable. If you are looking for a space off the beaten track, that offers a different kind of experience. Look no further.