Deserves a sound 4.5 out of 5...
"...SUPER SUPERB ~ QUALITY FOOD..EXCELLENT SERVICE ~ AN ABSOLUTE MUST FOR LOVERS OF THAI CUISINE..."
INVENTIVE.. CREATIVE.. VISUALLY APPEALING.. DELICIOUS..
Well.... we've just got back from a beautiful beautiful Thai meal at ELEPHANT WINGS in Burwood Road, Hawthorn.
They've only been in biz for 2 months, and I'd say they've already just about 'nutted out' all possible 'teething problems'....
Only thing I could fault is the lay-out of tables and chairs - a little bit squishy... but hey, it's not a large space.... and I would say without a doubt - it's the best they can do.... I must assert, though, that any little concern re the perceived 'lack of space' issue is soon 'placed on the back burner', when the entrees arrive...... and 'oh, so totally forgotten, forever', when the mains are gently placed on table......
WOW...!!!
Prawn Spring Rolls - served upright - the height and width of home made grissini bread sticks - full of prawn meat - crisp - sweet sour sauce..
Sweet Corn and Mozzarella Fritters - served sliced in half - fat juicy fritters - Thai mayo - spicy sauce..
Calamari - assorted sized rings [the real thing] - tender - sweet - crunchy - salt, pepper, mustard seeds, green chilli sauce..
Roti with Spiced Chicken, Thai Salad, Peanut Sauce - served rolled and sliced - I would have been wholly and utterly satisfied with only this to eat.. for the whole night.. never had it before.. was just so B good.. 'floated all my boats' - taste - texture - spice - freshness - crunch - all encased in just grilled still warm roti...
Chicken Satay - nicely flattened and golden - tasty - tender - gorgeous spicy peanut sauce..
Then....
Thai Style Fried Rice - stir fried dark brown rice - full of flavour - packed with fresh premium vegetables - so good - a full meal.. just on its own..
Seafood Pad Thai - OMG...!!! Scallops, Whole Prawns, Mussels in shell, Calamari strips, Rockling fillet, Crushed Peanuts, squeaky fresh standing up Bean Shoots, wonderfully long 'al dente' Noodles, Tamarind Sauce, Lime Juice, Lemon..
Then..
Massaman Beef Curry - tender chunks - full-bodied - robust..
Red Vegetable Curry - spicy - perfect heat - unctuous sauce...
Green Chicken Curry - full of chicken - succulent - aromatic - soothing...
Red Jasmine Rice - perfect accompaniment - good for health...
COULD NOT FIT DESSERT IN - DESPERATE TO TRY - NEXT TIME...
Service: IMPECCABLE... Served with genuine care and a demonstrated desire to please... Professionally dressed, well-trained, polite wait staff... Sincere smiles...
Ambience: Nice space - Clean - Cool - Leaning towards up-market - Bare brick walls - Loved the large Thai umbrellas..
Price: Very fair considering quality, presentation, portion and service..
Tonight.. we shared the above 10 dishes with 3 serves of rice.. plus 1 x red wine, 2 x lemon, lime & bitters, 2 x lemonades and continuously poured complimentary house water for $176 [$44 each]
Visited on Friday 6 November 2015 for Dinner for four. read more