this place will blow you away
a bit expensive but worth the experiance

Wow! This place is sensational.

From the outside it doesn’t look like anything out of the ordinary. Perhaps a little tacky but nothing unusual.

It’s the walk through the restaurant that astounds you.

At the entrance I was greeted by 2 tradionally dressed ladies, one of whom guided me to my table. As I stepped up onto the wooden 'deck’ I realised that the Blue Elephant is much larger than the outside suggested, and as I made my way over little bridges, streams and a Koi Pond (!) and round corners the sound of running water, dim lighting and the abundance of greenery give left me with the impression that I’d be dining in a tropical foest under the stars.

The service is attentive and the food delicious. Prices are reasonable given the spectacular surroundings with a 3 course meal for 2 plus wine and coffee costing £120.

Highly reccommended.

I was taken here and treated by my work colleagues when I left my last employer. They managed to keep it a surprise - and what a wonderful surprise it was, too.

The venue is something of a surprise if you’ve never been here before: it’s much larger than it looks from the street, but the real shock is the décor. OK, it’s kitsch, but it’s fun: the dining areas are separated by screens of dense foliage, with water features such as ponds, fountains, and a small 'stream’ running through the middle.

The food was generously portioned but also reasonably authentic, and a cut above most other Thai restaurants i have been in recently. They have a good vegetarian selection, too - which not all Thai venues provide.

It is something of a maze inside, though - it can be hard to find your way back from the loo…

If our seriously summer-deprived city has left you craving a touch of the exotic, the solution may be closer-to-home than you think. Simply take a trip to Fulham Broadway and enter the Thai escape that is The Blue Elephant.

Almost instantly, it feels as if you are miles away from the streets of London, as you are gracefully guided to your table, alongside tranquil waters and vibrant orchids. Although the menu is on the 'flowery’ side, in its descriptions, (rather than the high street 'norm’ of red, green and yellow curries) there is plenty to choose from, whether you crave chili-heat or a milder option.

My spicy Bangkok cod (£12.70) was stunningly good - perfectly partnered with a glass of the fragrant house white (£5.50). Service was sweet, efficient and well-timed. If you have room for dessert the perfumed sorbet selection provides a delicious, light ending. The bill will most likely be several degrees above the average Thai exponent but The Blue Elephant is a departure from the High Street, the moment you step inside. Highly recommended as a special sunshine-infused, oriental treat - without the need for air travel.

The outside of this Thai Restaurant doesn’t look particulary special but once inside its like you’ve stepped into a tranquil Thai beachside resort. The decor is very authentic with a magnificient golden mirrored bar that we had cocktails at before being seated. There are tropical plants screening various areas of the restaurant off and an actual pond complete with real carp and wooden bridge.

The food does not disappoint either. Having travelled in Thailand I felt it was just as authentic. The only difference was the price! This place is rather expensive but you are paying for the amazing interior and ambience as well as the food. Worth it for a special occasion and sometimes they do toptable deals which are worth looking for.

Wow. I’ve never been in here because I’ve always been afraid of the prices, but head along for the Sunday buffet (eat as much as you can) for £25 (half price for kids) and you’re going to be a pretty happy camper.

The interior is amazing. Step into another theme-park-esque world. Gold barge bars dropping away to verdant and colourful surroundings, Thai art on the walls and bamboo passageways. Cross over a bridge and gape at the enormous fish swimming beneath you, or sit in a comfy chair at the front and sip a coco passion (gorgeous cocktails served in hollowed out coconut shells – amazing). Not only that, but they have face-painting for the children and sugar spinning demonstrations.

And then there’s the food. I think this is the best Thai cuisine I’ve ever eaten, and the selection is quite extraordinary. Delicately wrapped filo prawns and deep fried squash give way to freshly prepared noodle soups made before you in wonderful enormous steaming pots. Main courses get better, with gorgeous seafood curries and spicy duck served with a lovely selection of noodles and rice. And then there’s desert. Chocolate fountains with fresh fruit and a weird and wonderful selection of delicacies. This is about as good as it gets for Thai food in London. And the whole experience is a complete hit.

From the outside the blue elephant appears to be a tacky resturant in the heart of fulham with dark mirrored windows. Inside it’s almost like a different world, a tropical paradise, where you are welcomed by thai staff dressed in tradition clothing and ready to show you through the tropical gardens, you cross bridges and lush plantation before you are seated on thrones, the staff are attentive and helpful.
The food is fabulous, the best Thai in London. Although the overall cost is expensive (but well worth the treat) it’s an experience which will make you pant for more.
Two course meal: Bottle of wine (23.00), Cocktails , £83.00

This has got to be one of the most special restaurants in London for ambience. The staff are so incredibly friendly and will greet you in true Thai style. You are led to your table and as you wander through the restaurant it feels like paradise with beautiful greenery, flowers, and a tiny bridge with a stream running through the place and coi carp fish (happily not on the menu)! The presentation of the food deserves top marks with carvings of fruit and vegetables in the shape of flowers. The food itself is delicious with ample choice. So, ok, it is a little pricey but for the experience, it is definately worth it. It feels like you’ve been on a mini holiday.