Blue Elephant

On 23rd February 2008, I was taken to the Blue Elephant, from the outside I thought we were going to a normal pub, which served Thai cuisine, but when i walked in the decor took my breath way.

The inside was full of green surrounding it and with wooden bridges with fishes swimming underneath, giving it more of an exotic atmosphere. It was like walking out of the streets in Fulham into Bangkok (not that i have ever been, but that is what i imagine it looks like).

We both seated promptly with a genuine smile, the drinks(from the cocktail list) arrived at our table promptly and we were offered two complementary starters.

We were so into our crackers (the best i have ever eaten), that we decided to take a break as we were eating too many, so we went to have a little walk to see the bar. To our surprise and shock on our return the crackers were gone, but the starters had arrived.

We ordered from the set menu which meant that we would get to taste everything in it, wow hat was a lot of food. Excellent for the price.

The food was presented in a beautiful platter and i was so impressed with the yellow flower beside our food which was made from cauliflower (this was not to be eaten, trust me it is not nice!!!)

3 cocktails latter, the conversation started to steam up and my belly was beginning to get full, so i tricked my ex into thinking hat the rest of the food was his and that i had eaten my part. (It was too nice to waste)

We decided to have another Cocktail, this replaced desert. My favorite cocktail was Red Dragon. Wow.

A bit tipsy at the end but excellent service, food and decor. The £140 bill was welcomed as our experience was amazing.

Depending on what your budget is it might not be cheap for some, but there are some promotions, check out the website for them. www.blueeephant.com

Do not be put off by the price, if you have a special someone to impress then i would definitely recommend it,
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Dina Simoes
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Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Sunday, March 02, 2008

If you want a restaurant that looks beautiful, with a nice bridge to cross, lil koi fishes swimming around in the inside ponds, and very good service...and you don't mind eating standard food which will create a great big hole in your pocket this is the perfect place for you!

Enjoy!

(the scenery)
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Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 4
Friday, February 15, 2008

probably the most expensive restaraunt i have ever dined at.

food was c**p, the taxes and charges on top of your bill extrotiante.

Even after ordering expensive drinks and main meals for all guests we had taken our own birthday cake

They chagred us 45.00 to bring it out with a few plates and spoons! on top of the 12.5% taxes and service charges

basic bill 140.00 taxes and charges on top nearly 70.00
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Jass
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Food 4 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 2
Thursday, February 14, 2008

Well...what can I say...what an experience. The food was very good...the experience absolutely fantastic. The service was absolutely superb. I was so impressed I have already booked to go again and will certainly celebrate my birthday there later on in the year and travel some 190 miles to get there.

I have read some of the reviews making adverse comments. All I say is try it yourself and make up your own mind...That's what I did and the rest is history!!
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Paul Jaworski
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Food 7 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, February 09, 2008

Don't go here if you want good Thai food. I am not qualified to say if its authentic or not, but its not as tasty as any number of other Thai places in London (especially for the price). Having said that, its not bad - its just not that great.

However, you are not paying for the food. The ambience is obviously what you're paying the hefty premiums for and strangely enough it works. Its REALLY over the top and redefines kitsch, but it does manage to make you feel that you're not in London.

Upshot - go there if you want something different and can afford it, but don't go there to eat excellent grub.
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Dhruv
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Food 4 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 5
Wednesday, January 23, 2008

The Blue Elephant is not the foodies choice. But that doesn’t stop it being one of my favourites. The prices are very reasonable for a restaurant in Fulham, the wine list is pretty extensive (including two nice house choices) but most of all it really looks the part. I recommend it for late meals, esp after a trip to the restaurant bar.

Think there’s a lot of people on this website who expect a little too much for £50 a head – it’s not Nobu or Gordon Ramsey standard by any means, but this certainly isn’t conveyed by its prices.
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Ollie - View all reviews by this user
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Food 7 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, January 15, 2008

As part of a party of four and arranging a weekend away in London for us all I was looking forwad to trying the Blue Elephant as it had been recommended by a friend but what an utter waste of time and money.

The food was tasteless and service poor.

Surprisingly we will not be booking ever again and will never go to another restaurant recommended by my friend !!!!
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Joanne Jones
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Food 0 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 0
Tuesday, January 08, 2008

I have been in Blue elephant twice, and both times I have enjoyed it a lot. The place is beautiful and the service is superb. The food can sometimes be disappointing and the tables are set too close to each other, and if restaurant is busy (which most of the time it is) it gets too crowded. Nevertheless is great dinner experience. I am planning to go there soon, and have plenty of those fab cocktails.
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Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 7
Sunday, January 06, 2008

Eating here is not just a gastronomic treat...it takes you away from busy London and into a Thai paradise (sort of...)...and it works!
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jerico - View all reviews by this user
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Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 5
Saturday, December 29, 2007

Read the reviews before booking and make your own mind up. As for me? I wil NEVER EVER EVER GO THERE AGAIN!!!
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Renan
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Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Monday, December 17, 2007