Review

Thai heritage resonates in every corner of Blue Elephant’s Sukhumvit 11 sanctuary, blessed with an old teakwood family house and shaded by branches of a giant monkey pod tree. At the heart is master chef Nooror, whose devotion to heritage cuisine continues to inspire new generations. Phetchabun tamarind & French landes foie gras, remains a revelation three decades after its debut. Creamy foie gras rests on sweet potato mousse, brightened by aromatic bai horapa and the tropical lift of nam dok mai mango. Each bite is a rich, complex interplay of French technique and Thai soul. Pink pomelo salad with prawn cake, is where deep-sea tiger prawns, kissed with Chiang Rai garlic, are paired with refreshing organic pomelo from Nakhon Chaisri. The dish balances sweet, sour and savoury with freshness that feels quintessentially Thai. Massaman lamb curry, slowstewed free-range lamb, melts into a deeply spiced sauce. Complex and fragrant, it pairs elegantly with a glass of Minervois red. Grilled spare ribs, marinated for 48 hours in lychee flower honey, arrive tender and aromatic. Served with sticky rice and Isan chilli dip, they capture Blue Elephant’s ability to transform familiar traditions into elevated dining. Nam dok mai mango cheesecake cleanses the palate with tropical brightness, a sweet reminder of Thailand’s finest fruit. Service flows with ease, attentive to detail yet never overwhelming.