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Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant

237 Parnell Road | Parnell, Auckland Central, New Zealand
+64 9 358 3095
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Ranked #4 of 1,029 restaurants in Auckland Central
Price range: $9 - $24
Cuisines: Asian, Seafood, Thai, Vegetarian
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Description: Auckland's latest taste sensation in a warm cosy atmosphere with great service. Whether for a romantic dinner, a catch up with friends or family or for business entertainment, we can cater for your needs. With seating capacity maxing out at around 40 to 50 (depending on seating arrangements), it is advisable to make a telephone reservation. The restaurant also offers great wines, cocktails, beers and a nice selection of premium teas. We also have a nice outdoor area.
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Description: Auckland's latest taste sensation in a warm cosy atmosphere with great service. Whether for a romantic dinner, a catch up with friends or family or for business entertainment, we can cater for your needs. With seating capacity maxing out at around 40 to 50 (depending on seating arrangements), it is advisable to make a telephone reservation. The restaurant also offers great wines, cocktails, beers and a nice selection of premium teas. We also have a nice outdoor area.
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Auckland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

We came for dinner with friends that had been before and it was excellent. The service was great friendly staff, and the food was out of this world, the best Thai food that I have had in NZ.

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Wellington, New Zealand
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32 reviews 32 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

We chose this Thai restaurant because of its location (Parnell) and its ranking at Tripadvisor. We were not disappointed. Ordered a mixed plate of entree -one each of four types: spring roll, Thai curry puff, chicken satay and fishcake. Fishcake was a bit strange - it tasted bouncy without much fish flavour. Chicken was not thoroughly marinated. I would give... More

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Wayne B, Owner at Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant, responded to this review
2 June 2013

Thanks for your nice review Wendy - just one thing - we do not make fish cakes - they are prawn cakes and are made of minced prawns i.e. not fish. The texture for prawns is rather different to that of fish. kind regards. Wayne More

Melbourne, Australia
Top Contributor
88 reviews 88 reviews
56 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

This is such a lovely restaurant in every way. The food is reslly fresh, authentic and unusual. The entrees are exceptional. The decor is intimate, quiet,with tasteful furnishings. The staff are so courteous and informative. The owner made a space for us on a busy night. We eat in Thailand often. This restaurant is up there with the best.

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Whakatane, New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 via mobile

Came here for dinner after reading good reviews, we were certainly not disappointed. Food was awesome and service excellent, also thoughtfully was excellent value. Starter selection for two was great, beautiful fresh flavour explosions. I had the Blue Elephant Ribs and my wife had Pad Thai for mains, both were awesome. All in all a wonderful meal and heartily recommended.

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See 2 more reviews by MikeyB69 for Auckland Central
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

A fantastic evening at Blue Elephant, impeccable food and service and a beautiful environment. Will be returning on my next trip to Auckland!

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
Top Contributor
53 reviews 53 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
190 helpful votes 190 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

This is my wifes favourite Auckland restaurant for un assuming service with good food and excellent value for money.

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See 2 more reviews by RICHSHAR for Auckland Central
Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

We had dinner here on our last night in Auckland. The staff were very friendly and attentive, the food and wine was delicious and the décor and atmosphere beautiful, intimate and cosy. Just thinking back to our meal makes my mouth water and I wonder if I should look at moving to Auckland... perhaps that's going a little far but... More

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Whangamata, null, New Zealand
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15 reviews 15 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Believe every good review you read about this place. Outstanding ambiance, service and food. To see the sparkle in the owners eyes as she discussed "her baby" with us was a treat- we will make it a must visit each time in Auckland

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See 8 more reviews by Mark C for Auckland Central
Nelson, New Zealand
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71 reviews 71 reviews
55 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

more upmarket than other Thai restaurants, hence the higher prices very small number of settings the food quality is very good, with items that are not normally on run of the mill Thai restaurants More of an occasion Thai Restaurant rather than a cheap and cheerful

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See 18 more reviews by rambo1950 for Auckland Central
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

I highly recommend it. Everything we ordered was delicious. We liked it so much we made a point of getting back there once more before leaving Aukland.

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