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    The Blue Elephant

    4.4 (168 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Lois R.

    I ordered takeout for a treat as I was in Wayne for something else. The app had said it would be an hour, but the guy in front of the house made sure the kitchen knew I was there and he found me a comfortable place to wait. I did like the elephants decorating the place. Both items had a nice presentation within the containers. My avocado salad was very fresh. The crudo wasn't my favorite as I don't like tart or vinegar and the liquid it was sitting in tended in that direction.

    Signature Nigiri and California Hand Roll
    Christopher B.

    Had an incredible time at The Blue Elephant. I've been trying to explore more places in the burbs and heard great things. They delivered well. From the food to the ambiance to the service. All excellent. It's a large menu with various flavor profiles. Tons of options for everyone's taste. We ran the gambit. Massaman dish was hardy, tender, flavorful and delicious. I can't stop thinking about the sai ua gnocchi sardi. Very unique dish blending a handful of cultures. It really works and I want more. Truffle fries are addicting and the sushi stole the show. Fusions usually aren't my favorite but this is by far the best combination I've had. The restaurant itself was dope. Elephant themes everywhere. Dramatic stairs to the upstairs dining room. I loved the feel. Our waitress was awesome. Helpful, funny, and personal. All things that are the mark of a great spot. Looking forward to coming back and eating my way through the menu.

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    Morganne M.

    Had a really good experience here. Good service and food, and we were kindly given a complementary dessert because we were dining for our anniversary. We ordered the pork gyoza and spicy tuna roll for apps. Both were good flavor. For an entree, I did the teriyaki eggplant which was amazing. Cooked perfectly, loved the sauce, and the green beans were some of the best I've ever had. Husband got the crab fried rice which was very good. The restaurant itself is very beautiful inside, and I loved the gold chopsticks! Will come again.

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    Damiana D.

    After a long, delayed flight from the West Coast, I arrived at this restaurant hoping for a relaxing meal. I chose to sit at the bar, where three seats were empty. Despite sitting there visibly and even raising my hand to get the bartender's attention, he-- a white male with dark brown hair tied in a ponytail--never once acknowledged me. He served guests seated on either side of me but completely ignored my presence. Fifteen minutes passed without so much as a menu. Then, a man sat down next to me, and within 30 seconds, the bartender greeted him, handed him a menu, and took his drink order. Only after I waved him down again did he finally bring me a menu. At that point, I decided I'd be ordering my food to go--he wasn't getting a single extra dollar from me. Unfortunately, the food was just as disappointing as the service. It lacked flavor, and the only mildly redeeming dish was the chicken lettuce cups. As I left with my takeout bag, a couple took the bar seats I had just vacated--and of course, the bartender immediately handed them menus as they sat down. This experience was disheartening and frustrating from start to finish.

    From front to back: Short rib with potatoes, tomatoes, and pineapple, shrimp tempura hand rolls, drunken noodles, prosecco
    Kelsey M.

    My experience at The Blue Elephant was 10/10. From the moment I arrived, the entire staff including the host, our waiter, and the bartenders were all so kind and very attentive. My friend and I ordered quite the spread - chicken lettuce wraps, steamed gyoza, shrimp tempura hand rolls, short rib, and drunken noodles. The portion sizes were very generous and the prices were (mostly) reasonable. The Peachy Queen cocktail was $17 (which I thought was pricey for an ordinary cocktail). But The Blue Elephant on the other hand ($13) was a much better drink in my opinion. While the food was delicious and the staff were amazing, the tables were very small. As much food as we ordered, I wish we had a little more space to comfortably enjoy our meal. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at The Blue Elephant. I can't wait to check them out again for brunch and happy hour.

    Drunken noodles, eggplant entree, salad, fried rice
    Morgan F.

    I LOVE this spot. The atmosphere is super cute although I was a little bummed we ended up in the bar area. If you want something a little less loud and crowded, upstairs is a better option. The spicy salmon appetizer was by far the best thing we chose. The sushi rolls were a great appetizer option. The fried rice and drunken noodles were excellent. The eggplant entree was not was my friend expected, it was a lot of fried food. The salad was very peanut buttery. I would ask your server for recs or check out the pictures before you spend the money.

    Miso soup
    Gabby T.

    Food was great and the service was excellent. My mom is a very picky eater and they were able to accommodate her. My aunt and her ordered the chicken sandwich and fries and said it was really good! I got the California roll, shrimp tempura roll that came with miso soup. Very good! Bathroom is clean and the restaurant is so cute and kinda small.

    Miso olde fashioned
    Bill M.

    Birthday dinner review! Usually, it takes some digging for me to decide on a place perfect for my birthday feast. But when I found out that the restaurant team behind favorites of mine like Azie and Mikado Thai Pepper had a fusion restaurant that merged Japanese and Thai cuisine with Italian. And the end result was perfect fusion without the confusion. The interior was posh and featured a lot of the decor played to the elephant theme. The service was spot on with their recommendations, and the bar poured tantalizing cocktails and mocktails while also featuring an exceptional beer and wine list. The miso old-fashioned was smoky and flavorful with its Suntory Toki whiskey, miso, and bitters. The seasonal Fallen Leaves cockail was a surprising tiki concoction with Bulleit Rye, kabocha squash orgeat, blood orange, and lime. The Italian and Asian fusion shined throughout whether it was through items like a red curry duck pappardelle, edamame truffle tortellini, panko breaded eggplant teriyaki, and a wasabi Caesar salad. But for our dinner we indulged upon the following: Kobe Beef Hot Rock - perfectly seared by us kobe beef with an incredible ponzu sauce! Signature Nigiri - when you get a chef's selection of five perfectly prepared pieces of nigiri you tend to enjoy it before taking a picture! Senza "Tuna" Rolls - vegan sushi is something I've never been curious to try before, but seeing spicy tuna done with soy-marinated bell peppers, carrots, pickled daikon, and a tofu-based spicy aioli was something that unexpectedly delivered. Green Curry Lobster - a classic made even better when it is paired with a basil mafaldine pasta, white wine! Passion Fruit Chocolate Cake - a perfect mix of decadent chocolate and tropical fruit that should not work but absolutely did! Toss in a weekday happy hour, a late-night happy hour on Friday and Saturday, and a Sunday brunch buffet and you have plenty of reasons to check here out!

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    Lisa Z.

    4.5 Came back for happy hour and saw they updated their HH menu! The shishito peppers were the favorite of the table. Salmon canapé would've been a strong contender but there's only 3 small pieces for $8. Also felt like the umami tots weren't worth the price, it's just tatter tots with spicy mayo. The corn fritters were crispy and indulgent. Probably should've gotten less fried food but that's our own fault. We ordered the green dragon roll and it was really good and unique for a vegetarian roll. I would come back to try their normal menu or their Sunday brunch.

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    Jim R.

    Beautiful looking space and we only saw the main floor. Our server Charlie was fun to talk to as well as informed. They have a large menu but not overwhelming with many very interesting sounding choices. They present themselves as Italian Asian Fusion. The Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich was gigantic as well as delicious. It had the right combination of heat and sweet with cabbage slaw, soy garlic gochujang (spicy red chili paste) and pickled cucumbers. The Wild Mushroom Agnolotti pasta with seared shiitake and black garlic reduction was also a hit. With various cocktails and beer available it was a very different and fun experience. A great place to check out.

    Fruit & Pastries
    Jeremy K.

    The Blue Elephant is unique in many ways. From the outstanding menu, to the interesting decor, to the reason I chose to come here initially, and that is their buffet brunch, which is such a wacky and amazing amalgamation of foods, you simply have to experience it to understand why it's the best place you don't know about yet for a morning meal. Mimosa with your seat? Check. Multiple classic breakfast selections? Check. Rather have sushi for breakfast? Check. Plus who says you're not allowed to anyway? And that is exactly why I wanted to come here so bad. Miso soup, sushi, and pan Asian fusion wonders for breakfast and brunch alongside staples, all served in a wonderful buffet of seemingly endless choices that simply wouldn't stop. Everything that I had was wonderful. I definitely leaned towards the Asian influences when I was there, and the sushi was outstanding. Multiple chefs preparing sashimi, nigiri, sushi, and rolls fresh all morning alongside the hot food and other stations. I also made sure to try a little of everything I could find, because why not? Pro tip: they have the MOST delicious blackberries piled high by the waffle irons. Take a small bowl, collect some and bring them back to your table to drop into your mimosas and muddle lightly with a teaspoon; absolute game changer. The traditional breakfast and brunch offerings were less of a draw for me, but were also good but nothing to write home about. Some were unique though, and they do a good job of ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy that comes through the door. The staff was upbeat and happy to help with any request we had, although we didn't have many. Mainly just mimosa requests! The upstairs space is nice and large with windows to look outside and in my case enjoy the icy cold of the winter gripping the little downtown area of Wayne. One thing of note... there is upstairs and downstairs seating, and the steps are steep and small. The buffet itself is entirely located on the second floor. If you are planning on going for brunch, I highly recommend making sure you plan your reservation (as they are required) to be seated on the second floor or you will be consistently walking up and down these seemingly treacherous stairs. This is the kind of place that I will definitely be returning to for brunch again because it was delicious first, but also you can bring almost anyone with you and know that they will be satisfied with their meal and the choices available. Returning for dinner at some point would is also on my list because the menu looks extremely interesting beyond the brunch offerings, and almost as if the whole place transforms in the evening into a mysterious and wild underwater themed wonderland. If you are nearby or visiting the area, this is a definite must try, just make sure to plan your seats in advance!

    Dessert! So good we brought one home for the baby sitter!
    Ian K.

    Awesome experience at the Blue Elephant on NYE. Very impressed with the decor, waitstaff, and the overall vibe. It was very busy so our reservation was perfect. Didn't wait at all to be seated. What we snagged: -MockTail and their signature miso old fashion. Miso touch was different but nice. -Couple sushi rolls -Fried rice (a MUST) -Tortellini Every dish was delicious. Our waiter was very attentive too! Only knock was the spacing between tables. I get it, you're trying to fit as many folks as possible, but I could smell the breath of the folks next to us!

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    Mike M.

    From start (Pork dumplings) to finish (chocolate mango cheesecake) ....YUM! Great place, staff & food are all fantastic!

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