The Blue Elephant – Thai
The Blue Elephant transports diners to a bustling corner of Southeast Asia, where the rhythmic sizzle of the fryer and the gentle hiss of steam create a backdrop for a feast of vibrant small plates. Hand-crafted dumplings like translucent Har Kau and savory Siu Mai arrive alongside golden, flaky curry puffs and crisp crab rangoon, offering a symphony of textures that celebrate the region's rich culinary heritage. Each bite is a masterclass in balance, inviting guests to linger over shared baskets and buttery fried roti in a space that feels both exotic and intimately welcoming.
719, Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02144 +16177178418 https://www.thaiblueelephant.com/0Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, low-carb, halal, pescatarian, plant-based, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, sugar-free, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, clean-eating, gerd, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, raw-food, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Veggie Spring Rolls - $8: cabbage, carrot, scallion, mushroom, garlic, sweet sour sauce
- Pork Gyoza - $8: pork, cabbage, garlic, soy ginger sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Veggie Gyoza - $8: cabbage, peas, carrot, edamame, garlic, soy ginger sauce
- Fried Tofu - $7: tofu, sweet sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Edamame - $7: edamame, salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Crab Rangoon - $10: crab, crabstick, cream cheese, onion, scallion, sweet sour sauce Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Har Kau - $8: shrimp, water chestnut, garlic, soy ginger sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Siu Mai - $8: pork, shrimp, water chestnut, garlic, soy ginger sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Curry Puff - $12: curried chicken, potato, puff pastry, sweet sour sauce Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Fried Roti - $7: flour, curry paste, coconut milk, house special sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Scallion Pancake - $9: scallion, flour, soy ginger sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Chicken Satay - $10: chicken, prik pao, peanut, sweet soy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Atkins
- Moo Ping - $12: pork, cilantro, garlic, pepper, fish sauce, toasted rice sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Blue Elephant Magic Sticks - $10: chicken, glass noodle, cabbage, carrot, sweet sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Hoi Jor (Deep Fried Crab Nuggets) - $12: crab, shrimp, water chestnut, garlic, tofu skin, sweet sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pandan Chicken - $10: chicken, pepper, cilantro, garlic, pandan leaf, sweet soy sauce
- Sai Oua (Northern Thai Pork Sausage) - $10: pork, curry paste, lime leaf, cilantro
- Crispy Chives Pancake - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Tom Yum - $7: prik pao, coconut milk, cilantro, galangal, lemongrass, lime leaf, mushroom
- Tom Kha - $7: coconut milk, galangal, lemongrass, lime leaf, mushroom
- Wonton Soup - $7: pork wonton, chicken broth, bok choy
- Gaeng Jued (Thai Veggie Soup) - $7: veggie broth, tofu, scallion, cilantro, garlic, carrot, onion
- Gado Gado Salad - $12: spring mix, potato, green beans, sprouts, corn, tofu, egg, peanut sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Som Tum Corn Salad - $12: corn, cherry tomato, carrot, long bean Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Thai Mint Salad (Ground Chicken / Pork) - $14: mint, lime, shallots, cilantro, scallion, fish sauce, toasted rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Crying Tiger Salad (Grilled Chicken / Beef) - $14: cilantro, mint, lime, shallots, scallion, fish sauce, toasted rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Som Tum (Papaya Salad) - $12: green papaya, carrot, string bean, tomato, peanuts, garlic, chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
- Creamy Kway Teow Tom Yum - $15: rice noodle, ground pork, fish ball, mushroom, scallion, prik pao, cilantro, lemongrass, lime leaf, mushroom, coconut milk, fried wonton Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Pho - $17: rice noodle, beef, beef meatballs, beef broth, bean sprouts, cilantro, scallion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Pad Thai - $15: rice noodle, chive, bean sprouts, peanut, egg Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Pad See Ew - $15: wide rice noodle, soy sauce, egg, gai lan, carrot
- Drunken Noodle - $15: wide rice noodle, capsicum, chili, carrot, bamboo, broccoli, thai basil
- Crispy Rad Na - $16: crispy noodle, tao jiew, gai lan, tapioca starch, garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Kua Gai - $15: wide rice noodle, egg, tang chai, lettuce, scallion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Detox, Macrobiotic
- Lo Mein Thai Basil - $15: egg noodle, thai basil, capsicum, onion Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Lo Mein Garlic - $15: egg noodle, scallion, onion, carrot, cabbage Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Yakisoba - $15: yellow noodle, cabbage, onion, carrot, scallion, tonkatsu sauce
- Crab Fried Rice - $22: crab, onion, carrot, peas, scallion
- Street Fried Rice - $15: egg, carrot, peas, onion, tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Basil Fried Rice - $15: thai basil, capsicum, onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Pineapple Fried Rice - $15: pineapple, curry powder, carrot, peas, onion, scallion, egg Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Mango Fried Rice - $15: mango, carrot, peas, onion, scallion, egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tom Yum Fried Rice - $16: thai basil, tomato, mushroom, capsicum, lemongrass, lime leaf
- Green Curry Fried Rice - $16: thai basil, capsicum, bamboo, eggplant, peas
- Broccoli Lover - $16: broccoli, carrot, mushroom
- Ginger Sauce - $16: ginger, onion, scallion, capsicum, mushroom, carrot
- Prik Khing - $16: prik pao, long bean, capsicum, lime leaf
- Cashew Nut - $16: cashew, onion, capsicum, carrot, pineapple
- Veggie Delight - $16: broccoli, cauliflower, peas, carrot, capsicum
- Pepper Garlic - $16: garlic, capsicum, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, long bean, mushroom, peas
- Crispy Chicken Orange Sauce *Special* - $21: orange, brocolli, carrot, celery, capsicum, snap peas, onion
- Kra Pow Basil - $17: thai basil, chili, shallot, capsicum
- Spicy Basil - $16: onion, basil, capsicum, mushroom
- Thai Chili Fish (Pla Rad Prik) *Special* - $21: white fish, capsicum, thai basil
- Seafood Madness *Special* - $27: white fish, mussels, squid, shrimp, onion, basil, capsicum, chili
- Crispy Tofu Prik Khing *Special* - $20: tofu nuggets, string beans, capsicum, lime leaf, carrot
- Red Curry - $16: red chili, capsicum, carrot, basil, long bean, thai eggplant, bamboo
- Green Curry - $16: green chili, capsicum, basil, thai eggplant, bamboo, peas
- Pineapple Curry - $16: pineapple, onion, carrot, tomato, capsicum
- Mango Curry - $16: mango, onion, carrot, capsicum, peas
- Massaman Curry - $17: potato, onion, carrot, peanut
- Panang Curry - $17: red chili, capsicum, long bean, lime leaf
- Stew Beef Massaman Curry *Special* - $22: beef brisket, potato, onion, carrot, peanuts
- Salmon Choo Chee *Special* - $25: salmon, red curry, lime leaf, chili
- Roti with Green Curry - $21: roti, green chili, capsicum, basil, thai eggplant, bamboo, peas
- Jasmine Rice - $3
- Egg Fried Rice - $8
- Brown Rice - $3
- Sticky Rice - $3
- Rice Noodle - $4
- Steamed Veggie - $5
- Side Salad - $5
- Fried Egg - $2
- Crispy Chicken - $5
- Peanut Sauce - $2
- Sweet Chili Sauce - $1
- Mango Sticky Rice - $10
- Fried Banana - $7
- Thai Iced Tea - $5
- Thai Iced Coffee - $5
- Iced Anchan Tea - $6
- Iced Chrysanthemum Tea - $5
- Coconut Juice - $6
- Mango Juice - $5
- Lychee Juice - $5
- Ginger Ale - $3
- Diet Coke - $3
- Coke - $3
- Sprite - $3
- Coke Zero - $3
- Lemonade - $3
- Bottled Water - $2
- Sparkling Water - $4
- Orange Juice - $5