Blue Elephant

ben_e_h

Excellent 12th September 2008

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The decor here is fantastic and really adds to the whole experience of the meal. The food is very good but there are possibly slightly better (and less well known)Thai places around the Fulham area. As many people have mentioned it is a very nice place to go on a special occasion, the food does not quite match up with the price. The atmosphere was good (on a saturday) and not at all pretentious. Booking early is important on certain nights, although this was a while ago, not sure if it is still as popular. Service was not very quick but it was a busy evening.

Overall, definitely worth it for the experience but there are certainly better value places around.

baks162

One for a treat 3rd September 2008

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Yes it is expensive. But for a special occassion, it is worth it!

Food is tasty and very well presented. This in my opinion is probably one of the best Thai restaurants that I have been to in London when you take into account the ambience as well. Lovely forestly feel with the pond and bridge and all the plants!

Dont forget the wallet though...

Gandolf

Very good 27th August 2008

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Took several work mates here for dinner. I felt at times abit like Indianna Jones in some jungle as the whole place was covered in plants/vines. The lighting was dim and not too bright but it added to the decor.
Place was well laid out, Food was very good, waiters were very helpfull. Food was served quickly. Would most probably go again with mates and the other half.

Location wise it was within 50M of the station so we didn't have to walk much

kad

It's not all that 24th August 2008

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Don't get me wrong, the decor is absolutely smazing, water fountains everywhere and flowers - it looks great. The food tastes good too. But as someone else here has said, I did think it was a bit pricey for what it was. The price for the starters were shockng when I went!

I woudl say leave BE for a rare treat on a special occasion. You'll end up bankrupt if you came here regularly.

ablair9999

Choose Your Company Well! 4th April 2008

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This place left me in a muddle. I left unsure what I felt about it. Don't get me wrong, I left full, happy and stunned at the decor, but something just wasn't quite right.

Reading the other reviews, I feel distinctly in the middle of the two camps.

The setting and decor is different - there is no doubt about that. A thai styled, slightly more up market version of the Rainforest Cafe perhaps? I'm being cruel - the setting <i>is</i> stunning, and I can imagine that if you had a quite little table tucked away in a corner then it could be very romantic.

We had no real issues with the service when we went - they were polite, prompt and attentive. If anything they were perhaps a little over attentive. Sometimes you just want to be left to enjoy the meal, and the designated driver doen't really want the waiter to come and refill his wine glass every 5 minutes.

The food was also ok. By no means the best Thai food in London, but I have also had a lot worse. While I am familiar(ish) with a Thai menu, the rest of the party were not, so we played 'safe' and went for a set menu. I suspect that this was a mistake. I don't think much of it was prepared fresh to order and the portions were very small. My advice, steer clear of the set menu.

Prices? Very expensive for what you get. I guess the upkeep on the Koi Carp, streams and waterfalls must be very expensive.

All in all, it was actually quite average.

We still had a fantastic night though. Makes you realise doesn't it - choose who you go with carefully as the company can make all the difference!

srahman

tasty but expensive eat! 19th February 2008

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took my girlfriend to the blue elephant for valentines day this year and it didn't disappoint. i found it odd however that our table was in SUCH close proximity to another couples - to the point where they moved.. but other than that, the interior is fantastic. sitting by the stream is a delight. the starters were delightful and we both noted how tender the meat was. this applies to both starters and mains. the chicken satay wasn't hard work to chew off the skewer and the lamb was easy enough to cut up with just the fork.. the food is good without a doubt. furthermore it's halal which is an added bonus for me. but it does hit the pocket hard.. not a regular eat i'm afraid!

gizmogirl

too expensive 21st November 2007

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Nice food, Great Ambiance, Great service...Quite expensive..
However i didn't thought the food was that great

dloizou

Overrated / Overpriced 25th October 2007

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There is no denying that this is a lovely resturant. But if you are looking for value for money, then I'd try somewhere else.

I went here for a friends birthday and although I could not fault the anything in particular, the whole expeierence was a huge let down.

The food although tastey, in my opinion is servered in rather small prtions, the service while attentative also felt slighty intrusive and the prices as mentioned I did not feel offered any value for money.

They do have a personal touch, and a unique seting for diners however you can get the same quality food for much less at local resurants.

If you are looking for something fancy and money is no object then this is a good choice.

If you're just looking for some great thai food without the frills then I'd keep looking.

handbag

Blue Elephant 22nd August 2007

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The Blue elephant is a great Thai resturant in London, its not only the food that is breathtaking but also the decoration is great!
when you first walk in you're not expecting to see what is behind the next set of doors, its like an indoor rainforest!
in order to get to your table the waiter will meander you through a trail of botanical flowers and across small bridges where beneath are a flow of different fish, all shapes and sizes!
The food and service is also great. However the prices are slightly high, this is most probably due to the high quality.

lalaworld

17th March 2007

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a nice place for a classy fulham experience