Thai Lunch

After a wander around the vast Chatuchak market, we felt we deserved a sit-down and some good food! So we sought sustenance and relaxation in the Blue Elephant, housed in an old colonial building, away from the madness of the dusty dual carriageway outside its front door.

We were glad we did, the food was delicious and beautifully presented and the waiting staff warm and attentive. They have a cooking school here too, which might be a good option for a future visit.

We were offered an amuse bouche while we waited; a mini fish cake, a tofu square and some dried shrimps in a tangy dressing.


Then our selection arrived:
Paper Prawns – Tiger prawns wrapped in rice paper with minced chicken and crushed peanuts, served with a homemade plum sauce.


Thai Fish Cakes


Som Tam – Green papaya salad with grilled chicken and spicy crushed peanut dressing


Spare Ribs – marinated in honey and Thai herbs.


We left the Blue Elephant very relaxed and very satisfied… the only stress being the hard decision of whether to go for a massage, or lie by the pool for the rest of the afternoon… life is tough when you’re on holiday…

The Blue Elephant, Bangkok - http://www.blueelephant.com/bangkok/