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: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Veggie Spring Rolls - $8: cabbage, carrot, scallion, mushroom, garlic, sweet sour sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Pork Gyoza - $8: pork, cabbage, garlic, soy ginger sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Gyoza - $8: cabbage, peas, carrot, edamame, garlic, soy ginger sauce
- Fried Tofu - $7: tofu, sweet sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $7: edamame, salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rangoon - $10: crab, crabstick, cream cheese, onion, scallion, sweet sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Har Kau - $8: shrimp, water chestnut, garlic, soy ginger sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Siu Mai - $8: pork, shrimp, water chestnut, garlic, soy ginger sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Puff - $12: curried chicken, potato, puff pastry, sweet sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Roti - $7: flour, curry paste, coconut milk, house special sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallion Pancake - $9: scallion, flour, soy ginger sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Satay - $10: chicken, prik pao, peanut, sweet soy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moo Ping - $12: pork, cilantro, garlic, pepper, fish sauce, toasted rice sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blue Elephant Magic Sticks - $10: chicken, glass noodle, cabbage, carrot, sweet sour sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hoi Jor (Deep Fried Crab Nuggets) - $12: crab, shrimp, water chestnut, garlic, tofu skin, sweet sour sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Crispy Chives Pancake - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Tom Yum - $7: prik pao, coconut milk, cilantro, galangal, lemongrass, lime leaf, mushroom Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline
- Tom Kha - $7: coconut milk, galangal, lemongrass, lime leaf, mushroom Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo
- Wonton Soup - $7: pork wonton, chicken broth, bok choy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Gaeng Jued (Thai Veggie Soup) - $7: veggie broth, tofu, scallion, cilantro, garlic, carrot, onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Salads
- Gado Gado Salad - $12: spring mix, potato, green beans, sprouts, corn, tofu, egg, peanut sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Som Tum Corn Salad - $12: corn, cherry tomato, carrot, long bean Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Mint Salad (Ground Chicken / Pork) - $14: mint, lime, shallots, cilantro, scallion, fish sauce, toasted rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crying Tiger Salad (Grilled Chicken / Beef) - $14: cilantro, mint, lime, shallots, scallion, fish sauce, toasted rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Som Tum (Papaya Salad) - $12: green papaya, carrot, string bean, tomato, peanuts, garlic, chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup Noodles
- 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: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pho - $17: rice noodle, beef, beef meatballs, beef broth, bean sprouts, cilantro, scallion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Stir Fried Noodles
- Pad Thai - $15: rice noodle, chive, bean sprouts, peanut, egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad See Ew - $15: wide rice noodle, soy sauce, egg, gai lan, carrot Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Drunken Noodle - $15: wide rice noodle, capsicum, chili, carrot, bamboo, broccoli, thai basil Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Crispy Rad Na - $16: crispy noodle, tao jiew, gai lan, tapioca starch, garlic Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kua Gai - $15: wide rice noodle, egg, tang chai, lettuce, scallion Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lo Mein Thai Basil - $15: egg noodle, thai basil, capsicum, onion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lo Mein Garlic - $15: egg noodle, scallion, onion, carrot, cabbage Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yakisoba - $15: yellow noodle, cabbage, onion, carrot, scallion, tonkatsu sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
Fried Rice
- Crab Fried Rice - $22: crab, onion, carrot, peas, scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Street Fried Rice - $15: egg, carrot, peas, onion, tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basil Fried Rice - $15: thai basil, capsicum, onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pineapple Fried Rice - $15: pineapple, curry powder, carrot, peas, onion, scallion, egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Mango Fried Rice - $15: mango, carrot, peas, onion, scallion, egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tom Yum Fried Rice - $16: thai basil, tomato, mushroom, capsicum, lemongrass, lime leaf Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber
- Green Curry Fried Rice - $16: thai basil, capsicum, bamboo, eggplant, peas Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Stir Fried Entrees
- Broccoli Lover - $16: broccoli, carrot, mushroom Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Ginger Sauce - $16: ginger, onion, scallion, capsicum, mushroom, carrot
- Prik Khing - $16: prik pao, long bean, capsicum, lime leaf Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Cashew Nut - $16: cashew, onion, capsicum, carrot, pineapple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Veggie Delight - $16: broccoli, cauliflower, peas, carrot, capsicum Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Pepper Garlic - $16: garlic, capsicum, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, long bean, mushroom, peas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal
- Crispy Chicken Orange Sauce *Special* - $21: orange, brocolli, carrot, celery, capsicum, snap peas, onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Kra Pow Basil - $17: thai basil, chili, shallot, capsicum Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Spicy Basil - $16: onion, basil, capsicum, mushroom Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Thai Chili Fish (Pla Rad Prik) *Special* - $21: white fish, capsicum, thai basil Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Seafood Madness *Special* - $27: white fish, mussels, squid, shrimp, onion, basil, capsicum, chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline
- Crispy Tofu Prik Khing *Special* - $20: tofu nuggets, string beans, capsicum, lime leaf, carrot Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
Curries
- 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 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Mango Curry - $16: mango, onion, carrot, capsicum, peas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Massaman Curry - $17: potato, onion, carrot, peanut Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb
- Panang Curry - $17: red chili, capsicum, long bean, lime leaf Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
- Stew Beef Massaman Curry *Special* - $22: beef brisket, potato, onion, carrot, peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Salmon Choo Chee *Special* - $25: salmon, red curry, lime leaf, chili Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium
- Roti with Green Curry - $21: roti, green chili, capsicum, basil, thai eggplant, bamboo, peas Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
Sides
- Jasmine Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Egg Fried Rice - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Brown Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Sticky Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Rice Noodle - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Steamed Veggie - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Side Salad - $5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Fried Egg - $2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Crispy Chicken - $5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Peanut Sauce - $2
- Sweet Chili Sauce - $1
Desserts
- Mango Sticky Rice - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Fried Banana - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Thai Iced Tea - $5
- Thai Iced Coffee - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Iced Anchan Tea - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Iced Chrysanthemum Tea - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Coconut Juice - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Mango Juice - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Lychee Juice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Ginger Ale - $3 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Diet Coke - $3
- Coke - $3
- Sprite - $3
- Coke Zero - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Lemonade - $3
- Bottled Water - $2
- Sparkling Water - $4
- Orange Juice - $5
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