Opening hours
Open now · closes 6:00 PM
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Local time in Portland: 12:17 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (503) 766-9855 to confirm.
Location & directions
4233 North Mississippi AvenuePortland, OR 97217
About White Elephant
Looking for an Asian restaurant in Portland? White Elephant is at 4233 North Mississippi Avenue, Portland, Oregon. Our Portland guide covers 2,607 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
White Elephant is open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM (closed Tuesday).
For questions or orders, call (503) 766-9855.
Quick facts
- Category
- Asian Restaurant
- Address
- 4233 North Mississippi Avenue, Portland, OR 97217
- Phone
- (503) 766-9855
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM (closed Tuesday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Asian restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared White Elephant’s weekday schedule with 16 other Asian restaurants in Portland. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 7:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 43.5 hours a week, 14 hours fewer than the local median of 58. 81% of Asian restaurants in Portland open on Sundays, and White Elephant is one of them.
Compared with 16 other Asian restaurants in Portland that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Asian restaurants across the US
Based on 284 menus with 33,783 priced items from Asian restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $12.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.95 and $17.50.
We don’t have White Elephant’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Asian restaurants across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Edamame | 45% | $6.95 |
| Miso Soup | 36% | $4.00 |
| Shrimp | 33% | $11.99 |
| Sesame Chicken | 32% | $16.00 |
| Seaweed Salad | 32% | $7.00 |
| Wonton Soup | 32% | $5.00 |
| California Roll | 31% | $8.00 |
| Fried Rice | 27% | $11.49 |
Calculated from 284 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
What Asian restaurants usually offer
Across 286 Asian restaurants in our guide with detailed profiles:
- 81% offer takeout
- 94% offer delivery
- 99% have dine-in seating
- 89% are described as good for kids
- 90% accept mobile payments
Ask White Elephant directly at (503) 766-9855 to confirm which of these it offers.
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of White Elephant there are 84 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 159 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (45), Cafes & Coffee (26), Mexican & Tex-Mex (8), and Thai (6).
Competition is light: 1 other Asian restaurant is within a mile and 14 within three miles. The closest is SUNRICE, 0.5 mi away.
41 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- BarbecueMatt’s BBQ< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianDesipdx< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodEggslut< 0.1 mi
- PizzaTale of Us Pizza< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexMole Mole Mexican Cuisine< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an Asian restaurant
This group covers pan-Asian and fusion restaurants as well as cuisines with fewer dedicated restaurants in the US, such as Filipino, Malaysian, Indonesian, Burmese, Hawaiian, Cambodian, Laotian and Mongolian. Poke bars, noodle houses and Asian fusion spots that mix several traditions also fall here.
What to order
- Poke bowl – Hawaiian marinated raw fish over rice
- Adobo or lumpia – Filipino favorites
- Laksa or nasi lemak – Malaysian and Indonesian classics
- Noodle soups – found in almost every tradition in the group
Good to know
- Ask staff for their favorite dish – it is often not the most ordered one.
- Spice levels can usually be adjusted on request.
- Fusion menus change often; check the latest menu before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
What are White Elephant's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM (closed Tuesday). Monday: 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Is White Elephant open on Sunday?
Yes, White Elephant is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Where is White Elephant located?
White Elephant is located at 4233 North Mississippi Avenue, Portland, OR 97217.
What is the phone number of White Elephant?
You can call White Elephant at (503) 766-9855.
Is White Elephant open late?
No, White Elephant usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near White Elephant?
There are 159 other places to eat and drink within a mile of White Elephant. Nearby options include Matt’s BBQ (< 0.1 mi), Desipdx (< 0.1 mi), and Eggslut (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Asian restaurants near White Elephant?
1 other Asian restaurant within a mile. The closest is SUNRICE, 0.5 mi away.
How much do Asian restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 284 menus with 33,783 priced items from Asian restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $12.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.95 and $17.50.
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