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    The Blue Elephant

    4.0 (23 reviews)
    Open • 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Pineapple Fried Rice
    Sakurako K.

    At first I was genuinely excited to find this place on google maps and even more excited when I saw the interior pictures and realized that it was indeed a sit-down restaurant and not just one more of those numerous take out only joints. The interior is decorated nicely, it's clean and the wait staff were professional and friendly. My main comment is that the food was extremely OK. I wasn't offended, but for some reason the pineapple fried rice was not seasoned much, the drunken noodle (probably the best dish of the night) was decently good albeit a little too spicy, and the shumai appetizer was almost there, but not quite. It was a bit of a let down overall as it has so much potential to be a really great spot. With Dakzen, Sugar & Spice and other Thai places nearby Blue Elephant needs to step it up a little then it'll be great.

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    Gabriel A.

    Perfect balance of authentic Thai cuisine with customization and vegetarian options. I like spicy food and the "spicy" level was delicious, my partner ordered medium and there was still enough spice but without sacrificing on flavor. It's a small restaurant with friendly local service and great food, what's more to love?

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    1 year ago

    I love this place. Been going for the past year. Good prices and food. Good for any occasion. Will be back!

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    2 years ago

    Great food, charming interior design--a very welcome neighborhood spot. Only open for takeout now, but looking forward to eating in.

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    1 year ago

    Awesome! Crab Rangoon's are so good! Everything we got was delicious, the Thai basil dish is very good.

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    2 years ago

    We really enjoyed the pad Thai, fried roti and mango sticky rice. The miso soup was not my favorite but my husband liked it.

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    2 years ago

    This new Thai place was super cute and cozy inside, and the food was delicious! I enjoyed the Panang curry. The staff was friendly!

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    Tried this place out as it just opened. Wow, so delicious! Highly recommend, I hope this place sticks around 10/10!

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    Huge Thai guy and can tell the good from the bad and good from great. This place is legit...I knew…read morewhen I saw curry puff on menu. Will have to go in person asap. Delivery had: Curry puff (great!) Pad Thai spicy (I tried to only get like 2-3 out of 5 spice but this thing packed heat regardless. Loved it and big portion. Chicken satay (great)

    Not sure what all the hype is about for this place! We ordered Thai fried rice, green curry and…read morefish cakes. Fish cakes were small and perfectly uniform - almost like they were frozen rather than prepared on site. Green curry had some spice but was mostly one note, there just wasn't much depth of flavor. Vegetables were all cut in huge hunks - both dishes had giant pieces of red bell peppers and onions. Fried rice was pretty bland and barely had any Chinese broccoli in it. Ambiance was bare bones - you order at the counter and they bring you your food and plastic side plates. Half the tables were stacked with boxes and bags of takeout orders. To top it off there's no bathroom, we were told to use the bathroom at another local business. If I'm gonna spend $60 somewhere, I expect to be able to wash my hands before eating and use the restroom. Perhaps there are some specialty dishes that we didn't try but this was my 2nd time ordering from here (I got take out once before) and both times the food was pretty bland. A truly underwhelming experience - especially when there are so many better restaurants in the area.

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    This is my FAVORITE Thai place in all of Cambridge and probably Boston. I so so recommend it, I'm…read morebaffled at some of the lower ratings. I've gotten lucky with walking in but they have enough seating for one to generally be able to snag a table even around dinner time. During the summer, they have lovely outdoor seating! I've gotten take out here once and the food holds up well. Now onto the food... - drunken noodles: occasionally these are very spicy and occasionally they are appropriately spicy. They are always so excellent and the noodles are bouncy and chewy! I usually get this with pork. - pad see ew: this is my favorite Thai noodle dish and it's no exception here. Not as spicy as the drunken noodles but just a massive portion of filling noodles, chicken/tofu, and Chinese broccoli. There's something about the way they do the sauce here that is just so savory and delicious. It feels less greasy than it usually does at other Thai places, which I really like - pad mee korat: my friend always get this and raves about it. I felt like it was worth sharing that this comes in a huge plate and was finished completely. They have a lot of variety in dishes!!

    We ordered takeout for two noodle dishes: Pad See Ew with chicken and Pad Thai…read more The Pad See Ew is usually one of my favorite dishes, so I was excited. Flavor-wise, this version was lighter and more lime-forward than the sweeter, dark soy profile I'm used to. It was also very liquidy, which didn't mesh well with the noodle type. The Pad Thai was fine overall. They use a different kind of noodle than I've eaten before, which was fun and unique. The flavor was solid, though not especially memorable. Portion sizes were very generous, especially for Boston. That said, at $17 per dish I didn't feel the quality quite matched the price, even with the large portions. Overall, it's not gonna be my go-to spot, but I'd be open to ordering again if a friend really wanted to.

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    Noodle craving on a cold day, so I checked this place out for lunch on a whim while running an…read moreerrand. It's cute and colorful with warm vibes. I was seated very promptly and had my order taken by a friendly server. The pho dac biet was okay, the broth was kind of lacking in depth and aromatics...but we are in Arlington, not the Dot or Quincy. The thing that put me off was the rare beef was a bit sour, so I fished it to the side and avoided it. The few tables around me seemed to like their dishes, but I personally won't be going out of my way to return.

    Tonight my mom friends and I had a night out at Noodle Market. It's not the typical trendy spot for…read morea ladies night out but it was perfect for a frigid evening when you just want to wear comfy clothes, be warm, and not stray far from home. One friend is a regular and she got her usual entree with a bunch of substitutions to accommodate her food intolerances (poor thing!), and the staff was very kind as usual. Another friend got the duck which is her favorite dish (she was happy with it!). I got spicy green beans and chicken and it was very flavorful and just the perfect level of spicy for me. Two of us ordered the hot sake (it's in the teens today!). The hot sake is actually a nicer brand than you sometimes get. It had a nice clean finish and maybe went down a little too easily! The best part about our dinner was that the staff let us stay and chat for hours without rushing us out. It was not a crowded evening being so cold but it was a very pleasant experience. My family has been coming to noodle market since we first bought our home in town in 2018. It's our go to place for pho when someone is sick. It doesn't have the most flavorful broth I've ever had but it is always fresh so we keep ordering it. Sometimes you just want clean healthy food and that's what you'll find at noodle market.

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