Chef Noonor is recognized as a Thai celebrity chef and is associated with the Blue Elephant restaurants, known for their authentic Thai and Royal Thai cuisine. She is also involved in culinary education through the...
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Last updated: 12/30/2025, 7:22:40 AM
Key Information
Located in a historical villa that was formerly the Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the restaurant boasts a luxurious ambiance with a blend of Western and Thai styles. It's conveniently situated near BTS Surasak Station.
Customer Perception
Customers consistently praise the exquisite culinary experience, highlighting the artful presentation and balanced flavors of the Thai cuisine. The ambiance, with its elegant decor and fresh floral arrangements, is also frequently mentioned. Service is generally described as warm, attentive, and professional, with specific staff members like Kookkai receiving commendations. Some reviews note the high prices, but most find the overall experience to be worth it.
Additional Details
The restaurant offers Thai culinary masterclasses where students can learn to prepare authentic Thai dishes. There is also a gift shop featuring products designed by Chef Noonor, including apparel, ingredients, and cookbooks.
Our family of 5 (adults) took the half day cooking class. From arrival we were made to feel like guests in a family kitchen. The chef and staff were amazing at helping us feel like we were skilled in preparing our own meal. We weren’t certain what we were in for when we arranged this class but I can whole heartedly say this has been my favorite activity in Bangkok.
The menu seemed daunting to us as we had not cooked Thai before. However, the chef walked us through preparing the meal step by step, and also offered suggestions of alternate ways to prepare in our home country if ingredients couldn’t be found. We then tasted her version to taste what we would then go cook.
Once the chef showed us how to prepare the dish we then entered the kitchen where we then made the dish ourselves. There was plenty of help in the kitchen to make sure we remembered what to do and offer even more suggestions. It was lovely to feel confident as we prepared the dish.
Each of us was offered the opportunity at the end of the class to either eat at the restaurant or to take the dishes home with us. We chose to take the meal with us as we had many bites while we were in the class.
We prepared five dishes in class. The ingredients were beyond fresh. The aromas, indescribably delicious.The chef and kitchen staff were truly amazing, so helpful and fun. We enjoyed this class far more than any of us expected to and we will prepare these dishes at home. I highly recommend this activity while you are in Bangkok!
We had such a memorable evening at Blue Elephant Sathorn. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere felt beautiful and welcoming, and the service was consistently warm and attentive. Everything tasted incredibly authentic and flavorful, and it was clear that the team pays careful attention to every detail—especially presentation.
Our favorites were the King Mackerel Kratong Thong (crispy, fragrant, and perfectly spicy), the Charcoal Pork Satay (tender with a delicious homemade peanut sauce and a great pickled vinegar balance), and the Grilled Spare Ribs (juicy and packed with flavor, especially with the sweet Royal Project honey and spicy Isaan chili dip).
Truly a great choice for a special occasion—highly recommended!👍🏻💕
5
I had the opportunity to enjoy the tasting menu at Blue Elephant Bangkok, and it was a wonderful fine dining experience from start to finish.
The restaurant is set inside a beautiful historic house, creating an elegant and relaxing atmosphere. The interior is tastefully decorated, blending classic Thai charm with sophistication. The service was excellent throughout the meal—friendly, attentive, and professional without being intrusive.
The tasting menu featured a variety of traditional Thai dishes prepared with premium local ingredients. Every course was beautifully presented, almost like a piece of art, and it was clear that a lot of thought had gone into both the flavors and presentation. Overall, the food was delicious, and despite being a tasting menu, it was surprisingly filling by the end.
My favorite dishes were the signature Massaman lamb and the crispy crab starter. The flavors were rich and well-balanced. The only downside for me was that several dishes contained ginger, which I’m personally not a big fan of, so those courses weren’t quite to my taste. That said, the quality of the ingredients and cooking was undeniable.
Overall, Blue Elephant offers much more than just a meal—it’s a refined dining experience in a beautiful heritage setting. If you’re looking to explore authentic Thai cuisine presented in an elegant way, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit.
5
What an amazing morning...we loved going round the market with Babe, her class was fun, educational and we loved seeing how thai cooking comes together sbd snaked at the ease of the recipes. Krisna was fun in the kitchen and himself and Babe walked us through each step. Would recommend the courses to anyone living or coming through Bangkok. Amazing and a huge thanks to the team. Cant wait to do another course. Katrina
5
Three of us had dinner at the Blue Elephant in January on our way back from the Middle East en route home to Sydney.
There are two locations that I’m aware of in Bangkok, as we were staying at the IHG, Sathorn proved to be more convenient for us, and the staff at both locations were very helpful over email recommending options for us.
The restaurant is housed in a beautiful gracious building which appeared to have been a private home at some stage perhaps. There’s an old world charm in the dining room we were seated in (facing the street but the building is set back from the road, so no noise or disturbance). The staff were welcoming and helpful, you can expect to receive warm appreciative service in Thailand.
We chose a curry, a salad, a beautiful duck dish, and we shared some morning glory and dessert. Don’t be too hung up about what we had, because the menu changes from time to time, but be assured that everything you’re going to order is going to be delicious. I don’t have a gripe about by of it, but if I were pressed to suggest an improvement, I would recommend they amp the flavour up a bit to give it a more authentic feel - that could be by offering a lashing of chili on the side of each plate, or whatever works to give the dishes a bit more bite. Just a tad too europeanised for my taste.
I want to add that the staff and the management went out of their way to ensure we got transport back to our hotel as it was a Friday night and we couldn’t get an uber for a good 30 minutes. They arranged a taxi and waited with us, and made sure we were on our way before returning to their posts. You wouldn’t imagine this happening in any other country.
It’s a lovely place to dine and I can’t imagine anyone being disappointed.
