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Blue Elephant - review by ben_e_h

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:58:04 +0000

Blue Elephant - review by ben_e_h

Rating: 3.8

Location: 3-6 Fulham Broadway, SW6 1AA, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7385 6595

Website: http://www.blueelephant.com

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.

Mildreds - review by Snowy

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:18:09 +0000

Mildreds - review by Snowy

Rating: 4.3

Location: 45 Lexington Street, W1F 9AN, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7494 1634

Website: http://www.mildreds.co.uk/

We went to this restaurant for my birthday. On the good side, the food is nice, not exceptional but fine, though my boyfriend found his pie far too strong tasting and the staff are very attentive despite being really busy. The other side is that you cannot book, and have to wait in the corridor or bar where you are mostly in the way. However once you get your table, it is well worth it and is reasonable in price too. I didn't find that there was enough food though and that the tables are very close together. We were placed right on top off another couple.

Blue Elephant - review by baks162

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:09:44 +0000

Blue Elephant - review by baks162

Rating: 3.8

Location: 3-6 Fulham Broadway, SW6 1AA, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7385 6595

Website: http://www.blueelephant.com

Tags: expensive, thai

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...

Blue Elephant - review by Gandolf

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:10:30 +0000

Blue Elephant - review by Gandolf

Rating: 3.8

Location: 3-6 Fulham Broadway, SW6 1AA, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7385 6595

Website: http://www.blueelephant.com

Tags: thai

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

Blue Elephant - review by kad

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:37:08 +0000

Blue Elephant - review by kad

Rating: 3.8

Location: 3-6 Fulham Broadway, SW6 1AA, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7385 6595

Website: http://www.blueelephant.com

Tags: lively, business, expensive

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.

Mildreds - review by boxinghefner

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:17:50 +0000

Mildreds - review by boxinghefner

Rating: 4.3

Location: 45 Lexington Street, W1F 9AN, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7494 1634

Website: http://www.mildreds.co.uk/

Tags: lively, good value, vegetarian, french

As you enter this resturant what becomes most clear is the open and airy ambience it has, during the day time light floods in from the skylight situated near the rear of the resturant, making for a relaxed, open plan arrangement. Or you may be seated near the front of the resturant, which is also good for watching passers by. The food itself is mixed and varied; ranging from burgers and fries to mushroom pie. I opted for the latter and was nicely surprised to find fresh vegetables came with my very well done pastry pie. The price is middle of the range, and in no way prohibitively expensive. Well worth your time and money.

CC Club - review by glenburg1

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:35:57 +0000

CC Club - review by glenburg1

Rating: 3.2

Location: 13 Coventry Street, W1D 7DH, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7297 3200

Website: http://www.cc-club.co.uk

Tags: cool, hole in pocket, hip-hop, house, sexy, dance, posh

great music, great atmosphere but sooooooooo expensive,2 drinks at the bar cost me over Â£15.00 (aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh)This shocked even me a londoner who is used to rip of prices,
The music and people in here make this a great night out but if i was going again id go and have a drink somewhere else first .
The majority of people in here have plenty of money (drinking champers and done up to the nines)and it can be quite hard to get in ,but one good thing about that is the fact that there dosent seem to any trouble

Jimmy Spices - review by rwilko

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:33:47 +0000

Jimmy Spices - review by rwilko

Rating: 3.3

Location: Unit 5a, Regency Wharf, B1 2DS, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Interesting concept having a mix of foods but could be its downfall. Great if you can't decide what the whole group wants to eat. Recommend the stir fries. Usualy stick with the starters.

Jimmy Spices - review by nedbrab

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:12:39 +0000

Jimmy Spices - review by nedbrab

Rating: 3.3

Location: Unit 5a, Regency Wharf, B1 2DS, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Fine, if you like over-cooked, over-salty food. The starters are far and away the best stuff here. The rest is very bog standard but what can you expect from an "all you can eat" buffet? You get what you pay for - only here, you get marginally less than you pay for because it's quite expensive for what you get! It's ok for a night out with friends when good food isn't top of your list of priorities, but you wouldn't seriously eat out here!

Blue Elephant - review by tinou

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:30:50 +0000

Blue Elephant - review by tinou

Rating: 3.8

Location: 3-6 Fulham Broadway, SW6 1AA, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7385 6595

Website: http://www.blueelephant.com

Tags: romantic, thai

Quite a different atmosphere and decoration than what I've found in London so far. I really enjoyed the calm, which could be due to the fact we were Tuesday, though.

Even if my two friends barely could finish their plates (but girls, you know ...), I would advise you to go there for the taste, not for the amount. My Koh Samui (main based on sea food) was very good, but by the end of it I had enough room to finish the Imperial Fish of my neighbour. If you're into the salty-sweety mixes, I highly recommend that last one.

Expect a bill a bit expensive.

Blue Elephant - review by ablair9999

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:39:39 +0000

Blue Elephant - review by ablair9999

Rating: 3.8

Location: 3-6 Fulham Broadway, SW6 1AA, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7385 6595

Website: http://www.blueelephant.com

Tags: romantic, crowded, thai, vegetarian, expensive

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 is 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!

CC Club - review by arie73

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:57:44 +0000

CC Club - review by arie73

Rating: 3.2

Location: 13 Coventry Street, W1D 7DH, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7297 3200

Website: http://www.cc-club.co.uk

Tags: posh, hole in pocket, indie, sexy, dance

I expected some decent cocktail list... but all I could get was a pink vodka

Blue Elephant - review by srahman

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:02:12 +0000

Blue Elephant - review by srahman

Rating: 3.8

Location: 3-6 Fulham Broadway, SW6 1AA, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7385 6595

Website: http://www.blueelephant.com

Tags: romantic, international, thai, expensive

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!

Blue Elephant - review by gizmogirl

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:13:57 +0000

Blue Elephant - review by gizmogirl

Rating: 3.8

Location: 3-6 Fulham Broadway, SW6 1AA, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7385 6595

Website: http://www.blueelephant.com

Tags: expensive

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

Blue Elephant - review by dloizou

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:28:13 +0000

Blue Elephant - review by dloizou

Rating: 3.8

Location: 3-6 Fulham Broadway, SW6 1AA, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7385 6595

Website: http://www.blueelephant.com

Tags: expensive, pretentious, thai

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.