We were looking for a wonderful Asian place for dinner and we definitely found it. Our waiter was so kind and friendly. He made it a wonderful experience. Tuna Hand Roll was just ok. It had a fishy taste so I didn't like it as much as I wanted to. Waygu beef on a hot stone was absolutely fantastic. We loved it. My husband enjoyed his old fashioned. Drunken Noodles were so good. We loved them. I absolutely loved my cider. We'll definitely be back the next time we visit and have to try other tasty things on the menu. read more

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Was looking for a last minute resy and snagged a spot for lunch with girls at Blue Elephant. From the atmosphere, wonderful and quick service to the delicious and comforting food - it was a hit and I am definitely looking to return with my husband when we are in the area. Everything we ordered from the mocktails, apps and dishes, it was all spot on. My pork belly ramen had the perfect amount of umami, texture and variation to leave me craving another bowl. Give this place a try when you're in Wayne! read more

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Checked out this amazing Asian fusion restaurant for happy hour and it did not disappoint! Everything on the happy hour menu is only $8 and it includes rolls and fun bites! The dumplings were especially good and I will definitely be back to try their full menu!! read more

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The Blue Elephant is a beautiful space--smaller downstairs, larger upstairs (split staircase without an elevator). A portion of the upstairs is divided by sliding steel/glass doors, which looks like it'd work for a semi-private event. Service was great--our server helped with a drink suggestion and relaying some food allergies to the chef and staff. I enjoyed a lovely Pineapple Basil No-jito (pineapple puree, thai basil, yuzu ginger syrup, soda). For our starters, we shared: - Seaweed (sesame seeds); and - Main Line sushi roll (spicy tuna, scallions, avocado, tempura crunch, eel sauce): a solid sushi roll, no notes! Mains: - Tom Yum Koong (shrimp, squid ink creste di gallo pasta, lemongrass, galangal, bird eye chili, cilantro, kaffir lime dust): a beautiful plate with wonderful flavor; - Drunken Noodles (wok stir-fried wide nodles, eggs, bell peppers, spicy thai basil chili with tofu): so pleased to learn the chef is Thai--this plate was perfectly balanced with salt, fat, acid, and heat; - Poke Bowl (sushi rice, scallions, edamame, shiitake mushrooms, cucumber, jalapeno, fried shallots, spicy aioli, eel sauce with tuna); - Branzino (edamame puree, sauteed garlic spinach, wild mushrooms, tom kha beurre blanc, kaffir lime dust). Would definitely return if out that way again! read more

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Had an incredible time at The Blue Elephant. I've been trying to explore more places in the burbs and heard great things. They delivered well. From the food to the ambiance to the service. All excellent. It's a large menu with various flavor profiles. Tons of options for everyone's taste. We ran the gambit. Massaman dish was hardy, tender, flavorful and delicious. I can't stop thinking about the sai ua gnocchi sardi. Very unique dish blending a handful of cultures. It really works and I want more. Truffle fries are addicting and the sushi stole the show. Fusions usually aren't my favorite but this is by far the best combination I've had. The restaurant itself was dope. Elephant themes everywhere. Dramatic stairs to the upstairs dining room. I loved the feel. Our waitress was awesome. Helpful, funny, and personal. All things that are the mark of a great spot. Looking forward to coming back and eating my way through the menu. read more

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I ordered takeout for a treat as I was in Wayne for something else. The app had said it would be an hour, but the guy in front of the house made sure the kitchen knew I was there and he found me a comfortable place to wait. I did like the elephants decorating the place. Both items had a nice presentation within the containers. My avocado salad was very fresh. The crudo wasn't my favorite as I don't like tart or vinegar and the liquid it was sitting in tended in that direction. read more

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Great food and service. Love the elephants! The decor was awesome. One of the finest lunch experiences on the Main Line

Had a really good experience here. Good service and food, and we were kindly given a complementary dessert because we were dining for our anniversary. We ordered the pork gyoza and spicy tuna roll for apps. Both were good flavor. For an entree, I did the teriyaki eggplant which was amazing. Cooked perfectly, loved the sauce, and the green beans were some of the best I've ever had. Husband got the crab fried rice which was very good. The restaurant itself is very beautiful inside, and I loved the gold chopsticks! Will come again. read more

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After a long, delayed flight from the West Coast, I arrived at this restaurant hoping for a relaxing meal. I chose to sit at the bar, where three seats were empty. Despite sitting there visibly and even raising my hand to get the bartender's attention, he-- a white male with dark brown hair tied in a ponytail--never once acknowledged me. He served guests seated on either side of me but completely ignored my presence. Fifteen minutes passed without so much as a menu. Then, a man sat down next to me, and within 30 seconds, the bartender greeted him, handed him a menu, and took his drink order. Only after I waved him down again did he finally bring me a menu. At that point, I decided I'd be ordering my food to go--he wasn't getting a single extra dollar from me. Unfortunately, the food was just as disappointing as the service. It lacked flavor, and the only mildly redeeming dish was the chicken lettuce cups. As I left with my takeout bag, a couple took the bar seats I had just vacated--and of course, the bartender immediately handed them menus as they sat down. This experience was disheartening and frustrating from start to finish. read more

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My experience at The Blue Elephant was 10/10. From the moment I arrived, the entire staff including the host, our waiter, and the bartenders were all so kind and very attentive. My friend and I ordered quite the spread - chicken lettuce wraps, steamed gyoza, shrimp tempura hand rolls, short rib, and drunken noodles. The portion sizes were very generous and the prices were (mostly) reasonable. The Peachy Queen cocktail was $17 (which I thought was pricey for an ordinary cocktail). But The Blue Elephant on the other hand ($13) was a much better drink in my opinion. While the food was delicious and the staff were amazing, the tables were very small. As much food as we ordered, I wish we had a little more space to comfortably enjoy our meal. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at The Blue Elephant. I can't wait to check them out again for brunch and happy hour. read more

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I LOVE this spot. The atmosphere is super cute although I was a little bummed we ended up in the bar area. If you want something a little less loud and crowded, upstairs is a better option. The spicy salmon appetizer was by far the best thing we chose. The sushi rolls were a great appetizer option. The fried rice and drunken noodles were excellent. The eggplant entree was not was my friend expected, it was a lot of fried food. The salad was very peanut buttery. I would ask your server for recs or check out the pictures before you spend the money. read more

The Blue Elephant - Drunken noodles, eggplant entree, salad, fried rice - Italian Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

Went to Blue Elephant with a friend who likes trying all kinds of Asian food. The ambiance, especially during the holiday, was very charming, warm, and festive. Service was great. Super cute half asian twins sitting next to us with their attentive parents was a bonus! - miso soup - 5*5 - I'm used to getting miso soup that has a few small cubes of soft tofu and a few small sheets of seaweed. This one, for $6 (what a bargain) came with about a dozen mushrooms, plentiful cubes of tofu, and a delicious miso soup base that wasn't too salty or gritty at the end. - crab fried rice - 5/5 - this was perfectly cooked rice, it was almost like each grain of rice was coated with the flavor of the sauce, we loved this generously portioned dish. - drunken noodles with chicken - 4/5, the flavoring was also delicious - I think I may have overheard the waiter saying it was the same as the crab fried rice, and the dish was not oily (as sometimes drunken noodles can be). the only downgrade was for the pieces of chicken in the noodles, they were very thin slices and very dry which was surprising and detracted from the otherwise excellence of the dish I'd go back and try other items - such a beautiful quiet spot with easy parking, at least on a weekday. read more

Birthday dinner review! Usually, it takes some digging for me to decide on a place perfect for my birthday feast. But when I found out that the restaurant team behind favorites of mine like Azie and Mikado Thai Pepper had a fusion restaurant that merged Japanese and Thai cuisine with Italian. And the end result was perfect fusion without the confusion. The interior was posh and featured a lot of the decor played to the elephant theme. The service was spot on with their recommendations, and the bar poured tantalizing cocktails and mocktails while also featuring an exceptional beer and wine list. The miso old-fashioned was smoky and flavorful with its Suntory Toki whiskey, miso, and bitters. The seasonal Fallen Leaves cockail was a surprising tiki concoction with Bulleit Rye, kabocha squash orgeat, blood orange, and lime. The Italian and Asian fusion shined throughout whether it was through items like a red curry duck pappardelle, edamame truffle tortellini, panko breaded eggplant teriyaki, and a wasabi Caesar salad. But for our dinner we indulged upon the following: Kobe Beef Hot Rock - perfectly seared by us kobe beef with an incredible ponzu sauce! Signature Nigiri - when you get a chef's selection of five perfectly prepared pieces of nigiri you tend to enjoy it before taking a picture! Senza "Tuna" Rolls - vegan sushi is something I've never been curious to try before, but seeing spicy tuna done with soy-marinated bell peppers, carrots, pickled daikon, and a tofu-based spicy aioli was something that unexpectedly delivered. Green Curry Lobster - a classic made even better when it is paired with a basil mafaldine pasta, white wine! Passion Fruit Chocolate Cake - a perfect mix of decadent chocolate and tropical fruit that should not work but absolutely did! Toss in a weekday happy hour, a late-night happy hour on Friday and Saturday, and a Sunday brunch buffet and you have plenty of reasons to check here out! read more

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Food was great and the service was excellent. My mom is a very picky eater and they were able to accommodate her. My aunt and her ordered the chicken sandwich and fries and said it was really good! I got the California roll, shrimp tempura roll that came with miso soup. Very good! Bathroom is clean and the restaurant is so cute and kinda small. read more

The Blue Elephant - Miso soup - Italian Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

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Stunning place- light & airy on a beautiful sunny day! Friendly greeting from a lovely hostess. Had such a delicious mocktail- apologies on not recalling its name. It was light & fruity, not too sweet- and then the jalapeño kicker finish. A 10! Sushi was fresh, tasty and presented artistically. Can't wait to return. read more

4.5 Came back for happy hour and saw they updated their HH menu! The shishito peppers were the favorite of the table. Salmon canapé would've been a strong contender but there's only 3 small pieces for $8. Also felt like the umami tots weren't worth the price, it's just tatter tots with spicy mayo. The corn fritters were crispy and indulgent. Probably should've gotten less fried food but that's our own fault. We ordered the green dragon roll and it was really good and unique for a vegetarian roll. I would come back to try their normal menu or their Sunday brunch. read more

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Beautiful looking space and we only saw the main floor. Our server Charlie was fun to talk to as well as informed. They have a large menu but not overwhelming with many very interesting sounding choices. They present themselves as Italian Asian Fusion. The Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich was gigantic as well as delicious. It had the right combination of heat and sweet with cabbage slaw, soy garlic gochujang (spicy red chili paste) and pickled cucumbers. The Wild Mushroom Agnolotti pasta with seared shiitake and black garlic reduction was also a hit. With various cocktails and beer available it was a very different and fun experience. A great place to check out. read more

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The Blue Elephant is unique in many ways. From the outstanding menu, to the interesting decor, to the reason I chose to come here initially, and that is their buffet brunch, which is such a wacky and amazing amalgamation of foods, you simply have to experience it to understand why it's the best place you don't know about yet for a morning meal. Mimosa with your seat? Check. Multiple classic breakfast selections? Check. Rather have sushi for breakfast? Check. Plus who says you're not allowed to anyway? And that is exactly why I wanted to come here so bad. Miso soup, sushi, and pan Asian fusion wonders for breakfast and brunch alongside staples, all served in a wonderful buffet of seemingly endless choices that simply wouldn't stop. Everything that I had was wonderful. I definitely leaned towards the Asian influences when I was there, and the sushi was outstanding. Multiple chefs preparing sashimi, nigiri, sushi, and rolls fresh all morning alongside the hot food and other stations. I also made sure to try a little of everything I could find, because why not? Pro tip: they have the MOST delicious blackberries piled high by the waffle irons. Take a small bowl, collect some and bring them back to your table to drop into your mimosas and muddle lightly with a teaspoon; absolute game changer. The traditional breakfast and brunch offerings were less of a draw for me, but were also good but nothing to write home about. Some were unique though, and they do a good job of ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy that comes through the door. The staff was upbeat and happy to help with any request we had, although we didn't have many. Mainly just mimosa requests! The upstairs space is nice and large with windows to look outside and in my case enjoy the icy cold of the winter gripping the little downtown area of Wayne. One thing of note... there is upstairs and downstairs seating, and the steps are steep and small. The buffet itself is entirely located on the second floor. If you are planning on going for brunch, I highly recommend making sure you plan your reservation (as they are required) to be seated on the second floor or you will be consistently walking up and down these seemingly treacherous stairs. This is the kind of place that I will definitely be returning to for brunch again because it was delicious first, but also you can bring almost anyone with you and know that they will be satisfied with their meal and the choices available. Returning for dinner at some point would is also on my list because the menu looks extremely interesting beyond the brunch offerings, and almost as if the whole place transforms in the evening into a mysterious and wild underwater themed wonderland. If you are nearby or visiting the area, this is a definite must try, just make sure to plan your seats in advance! read more

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Awesome experience at the Blue Elephant on NYE. Very impressed with the decor, waitstaff, and the overall vibe. It was very busy so our reservation was perfect. Didn't wait at all to be seated. What we snagged: -MockTail and their signature miso old fashion. Miso touch was different but nice. -Couple sushi rolls -Fried rice (a MUST) -Tortellini Every dish was delicious. Our waiter was very attentive too! Only knock was the spacing between tables. I get it, you're trying to fit as many folks as possible, but I could smell the breath of the folks next to us! read more

The Blue Elephant - Dessert! So good we brought one home for the baby sitter! - Italian Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

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My GF and I greatly enjoyed our Happy Hour experience here on a recent June weekday. The bar seating was comfortable and spacious. Service was attentive and professional. The Blue Elephant's HH menu is overall stronger and more interesting than what we've encountered elsewhere in the area. The prices are excellent, too. For drinks, the orange saketinis were delicious and pretty. All the food we ordered (sushi hand rolls, corn fritters, and sushi rolls) was very tasty. I would happily return to Blue Elephant in the future, and I highly recommend its HH program. read more

From start (Pork dumplings) to finish (chocolate mango cheesecake) ....YUM! Great place, staff & food are all fantastic! read more

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I celebrated my birthday at The Blue Elephant on Tuesday. The restaurant is beautiful both on the outside and inside. The upstairs seating is super cozy and spaced out enough to where you don't hear other conversations happening around you. Our waiter was helpful and provided his personal favorite cocktails, appetizers and specials since it was our first time dining here. We started off with the tempura corn fritters. Corn is one of my favorite vegetables and this certainly did not disappoint. It was like eating crunchy, buttery corn and the aioli sauce added a nice touch. I'd 100% get this again! My entree was the eggplant teriyaki. This was an interesting way to use eggplant but it hit every mark. I loved the sweetness of the teriyaki sauce under the eggplant slices. The green beans were excellent, too. Finally, the star of the show - panna cotta. I can't say I've ever had this before but clearly I've been missing out. The crunch honeycomb pieces on top were amazing. I loved them so much, I googled where to find them. Perfect service, lovely atmosphere and killer food. Many thanks to The Blue Elephant for such a wonderful evening. read more

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Very patient & attentive staff! Food was excellent. Cocktails were well made. Nice ambience. Plenty of parking close by read more

The Blue Elephant has excellent food and service. Both of our noodle dishes were spicy but tasted great. Sushi was delicious. And the Kobe beef hot rock appetizer was a hit with the family. We ate upstairs. Beautiful space! Very clean. Will definitely come back when visiting PA again. read more

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I get drinks/dinner at Blue Elephant often and recommend it to anyone who is visiting the area. The food and drinks are great, as well as the overall aesthetic. I HIGHLY recommend the Wicked Geisha cocktail and the Kobe beef hot rock. Seriously, that would be part of my death row meal. The bartenders are kind and are great at recommending drinks based on preference. The only reason I deducted one star is because it can take a while to get seated, even when being on time to your reservation. read more

The Blue Elephant - Wicked Geisha and a seasonal drink I forgot the name of! - Italian Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

The Blue Elephant is awesome. Great apps (I particularly liked the hot stone dish although each appetizer was fantastic). There are 5 of us and we each loved our entree. The service was top notch. Great restaurant. Love the elephant theming too! We'll be back. read more

My partner and I went for the Happy Hour (Mon-Fri 4-6p). The food was delicious! The service was quick. The ambiance was elegant with touches of blue and gold for that regal feel. read more

The Blue Elephant - Blue elephant signature cocktail - Italian Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

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I found this place based on Yelp and it stood up to the reviews! The ambiance is modern, calming, fun, unique. This is a great place for time with your friends, date, or special occasion for a smaller group. The food is Pan Asian Italian fusion. They have a small, rotating menu in addition to their regular offerings. I very much enjoyed the chill vibe and fun atmosphere. I had the Wasabi ceasar and it was phenomenal. Not spicy, as expected, but still delicious. The wonton were a nice touch. For my meal I had the drunken noodles with kobe beef. My companion had the corn fritter appetizer and those were very good, and the crab fried rice, which also had great flavor. Price was in line with the quality of food. Bar area is fun and is definitely the spot if dining alone. We sat upstairs. All seating was very comfy and conducive for a relaxed dining experience. read more

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Second time trying the Blue Elephant as we wanted a hand roll but also something warm for dinner without venturing too far. My first visit I was not too impressed with the food nor value for money, but I think we have the order strategy locked in finally. The key here is to focus on pasta and occasionally a roll. The Blue Elephant is a beautiful business- bilevel, great interior design, pretty bar and sushi bar upstairs. Prices are a little high for what they are serving in my opinion (with some exceptions), but that's what you expect when eating in the main part of Wayne. We were quickly seated on a Sunday night, although for some reason they want a phone number to "check in" walk in parties. I declined. Last night we ordered two hand rolls, the wasabi Caesar, the green curry lobster pasta, and the beef drunken noodles. Hand rolls were pretty good. Fresh but won't blow your mind. The wasabi Caesar was an entire skip. I love Caesars and will eat just about any variety, but the dressing was incredibly bland (although fortunately light), conveying 0 wasabi taste. Lots of parm over the bitter greens was really the only saving grace, but came off as bitter and poorly textured. The fried wontons as croutons felt dated and similarly tasteless. Now here's what to order: noodles. The green curry lobster pasta was excellent. Green coconut curry made into the pasta dough made a light, incredibly flavorful dish. Very satisfying. The drunken noodles were spot-on and had a small, satisfying kick, although the beef was cubed so minutely you could miss it if you weren't looking for it. Takeaway: don't come to Blue Elephant expecting to pay less than $45-50/person, but do order the pasta or noodles. Would rate likely a 3.5 if half stars were allowed on Yelp. Next time, I'll try a signature cocktail! read more

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I'm in town for a graduation and staying at a hotel nearby. I didn't want hotel food so opted to order takeout at a restaurant. I decided to try the Blue Elephant because it had good reviews and looked decent. I called to get takeout thinking it would be maybe a 20 minute wait at 5pm on a Wednesday night. I was told it would be an hour. Wanting something quicker I decided not to place the order. The person I spoke with seemed to have a bit of an attitude but I let it slide. I was going to get food somewhere else anyway. No harm no foul, they weren't getting my money. I saw I had a missed call roughly an hour later from the restaurant. I called back wanting to ensure I wasn't in fact charged for the food. I spoke to someone named Adeline. She told me the original person called to let me know they could make the food in 30 minutes. But at that point I decided to go somewhere else. When I asked her what her name was she gave it but when I asked for the person that took my original order I was told "I won't be giving that to you because it was taken care of." I told her "I would like her name because if I am in fact charged accidentally and I dispute the charge I want to be able to provide my cc company the name(s) of the people I spoke with." It was only after that, that she gave me the name of Harper. I let her know I hadn't planned on even leaving a review because I didn't eat the food and I was going to let Harpers attitude slide. But because of her comment here I am leaving a review. It's crazy that people lack customer service and common courtesy. What's also crazy is I had the thought before I spoke to Adeline "I'll swing by tomorrow to try them since they have good reviews." haha nope that won't be happening. If you want professionalism, common courtesy, and respectfulness I would skip this establishment! read more

The food was excellent. I had the drunken noodles with chicken. It was prepared with the right amount of heat(2 out of 3 chili peppers) waking up my mouth, but not drowning out the other flavors. The only reason I don't give a full five stars is that when I arrived on a very slow Tuesday afternoon as a walk-in customer, I was asked for my phone number and my information was placed in the Rezy system. I was not told this was happening, and didn't find out until I received a text from Rezy. Now, I am already registered there, but there was no need add my presence on this occasion. read more

The Blue Elephant is a beautifully decorated restaurant with equally tasty food! The gold and blue design with elephants incorporated throughout (their bathroom handles are elephants!) is incredibly elegant. I recently went on a dinner date here when visiting PA and this is easily one of the best restaurants I've been to. We got an intimate table near the top of the staircase and were greeted by our waiter who was super friendly and provided excellent service. We ordered the tempura corn fritters, edamame truffle tortellini, lobster gochujang gnocchi, and panna cotta for dessert. The edamame truffle tortellini is a MUST TRY. All of their pasta is freshly made in house and it reflect in how high quality it tastes. The edamame truffle tortellini is delicious, the herb cream sauce with the mushrooms is a terrific pairing and the yuzu foam and chive oil really brings everything together. I loved the gochujang gnocchi too, but I do wish it was a little spicer. The tempura corn fritters were also terrific, I loved the gorgonzola dipping sauce that came with it. I have been craving the tempura corn fritters ever since I had them! The panna cotta came with honeycomb alongside some fruit and a tasty jam. It was so rich and creamy and a great portion to share between two people. Blue Elephant - Wayne is one of my favorite restaurants now. This place will be on my must-go list whenever I visit PA now! read more

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Teetering between a 3 and a 4 but I think this meal was an overall solid 3. I checked in for my reservation about 10 minutes early. I was advised that there are no indoor seats available, only outdoor. I was confused as I thought I made an indoor reservation and I even said to the host that I thought I made an indoor res. We ended up sitting outside to avoid a long wait. I checked my reservation when I got home and it was for inside. The Umai shrimp was the star of the show. It was flavorful and a sizeable app. As for my gochujang gnocchi, this $32 dish should have been bursting with flavor but it fell flat. The lobster was really good, but the sauce was really missing something. My friends fried rice was also flat. She opted for the garlic sauce, there was zero garlic flavor. Staff not too on the ball with water until the second half of the meal. read more

The Blue Elephant - Umai shrimp - Italian Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

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The Blue Elephant is Italian/Asian Fusion and I think whoever dreamed up this idea struck gold. The decor is beautiful and memorable (see: gold Elephant handles) Everything looks incredibly ornate but also... hip? It works is what I'm getting at. The food: I could spend a lot of time being a glutton here. Unfortunately, I could only order a few things off the menu. I started with a thai tea- it was exactly as anticipated, but it's always been my favorite drink to order. Ordered a sushi roll call the mainline for an appetizer. I love tuna... that's what drew me to this roll. It had great flavor, a subtle spice and a little crunch when I bit into it- I was instantly excited for an entree. For dinner, I decided on the Duck Pappardelle. This dish encapsulates the fusion style perfectly. The sauce was a curry base with microgreens. It was beautiful to look at and even better to eat. This is a must visit. read more

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We had such a great, spontaneous dinner at The Blue Elephant a few weekends ago! We were able to snag a last minute reservation within a few hours of our arrival on a Saturday evening and were seated quickly on the 2nd floor in the bright, front section that features plenty of natural light (though the tables are VERY close together!). To drink, I ordered The Delightful Geisha, a cucumber and citrus gin cocktail colored with butterfly pea, which was crisp and delicious, while my husband ordered "The Pineapple Express," which was an excellent smoky Old-Fashioned-inspired cocktail made with caramelized pineapple. From there, we ordered: --- Shishito Peppers: lightly tempura-battered and served with a garlic yuzu dipping sauce that made for a delicious but light appetizer --- Temaki Trio: three sushi hand rolls each featuring a different fish, all of which were very yummy, though the salmon was my favorite. --- Green Dragon Roll: I always love trying a vegan option when given the chance, because I love seeing what chefs can do with vegetables. This was a flavorful, delicious, and texturally satisfying roll! --- Main Line Roll: a Spicy-tuna inspired roll that was a solid spin on a classic --- Gochujang Gnocchi: a fun Italian-Asian fusion with pillowy gnocchi and lobster served with a creamy sauce with a mild kick --- Green Tea Tiramisu: good, but not great. Not particularly sweet, if anyone prefers their desserts to be on the less-sweet spectrum. Overall, a delicious meal, and a place we'd return to when in the area. read more

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It was great start to finish! Fancy, unique, creative, and lovely staff. We both smiled our dinners and had no room for dessert! Only down side was it was crowded because it's so popular. read more

A beautiful restaurant with attention to decor details! The restaurant claims to be Japanese-Italian fusion restaurant but when we went there was nothing really Italian about it. None of the pasta items posted online were actually present on the menu. That being said, the fish they used for sushi was high quality. Aside from the sushi, everything else was mediocre. Plus I question some of the choices they used to name their menu items. Kobe beef? It's hard to believe the marbling on the beef is actually Kobe. And anything labeled Hokkaido milk technically is supposed to be with milk from Hokkaido and I'm pretty certain this is not. Our server was kind but service was s-l-o-w. Our meal took 2.5 hours because of the time it took to get all our food. Also it took about 40 minutes and two reminders to get our initial cups of water. Overall, would recommend for the sushi (and the cocktails). read more

The Blue Elephant - Italian Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

Stylish Asian/Italian fusion spot in quaint Wayne, right near Teresa's and 118 North. Wonderful selection of food and drinks, and the service was wonderful! We didn't get any apps for once, but we got two entrees and two sushi rolls. Both the shrimp tempura and spicy tuna were wonderful, with great texture, and the soy sauce was delicious (not overly salty or overpowering). Next up, the entrees. The tortellini were tender, clearly homemade, but didn't really have much in the way of truffle flavor. The edamame could've also been smoother, with more salt. It had good mouth feel, but honestly, not much flavor. The impression I get is this is one of their better dishes, so maybe they just had a bad night. The other entree was the drunken noodle, and this was amazing! Not overbearing with the Thai basil, noodles perfectly cooked, nice level of spice, and everything blended together perfectly. Epic! We had a few cocktails as well, like the harvest moon and the namesake blue elephant. They were not only beautiful, but delicious as well. On the pricey side for cocktails, but not unusual for the main line. Overall, the service was magnificent, and the food and drinks were delicious. Give this place a shot! read more

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The first thing that attracts you to this restaurant are the elephant door knobs. The service was prompt and the food was very fresh and delicious. We had a girls brunch and I would totally recommend this place for a date night or a group dinner. PS: The portions are a bit large so be mindful when you order the large plates! read more

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Located on Wayne's "Restaurant Row," the Blue Elephant is the newest entry in the Win Signature stable, a restaurant group owned by Win and Sutida Somboonsong. Their other culinary outposts include Mikado Thai Pepper in Ardmore, Teikoku in Newtown Square, Azie, in Villanova & Media, and the Blue Elephant in Pottstown. Like its elder sibling, Wayne's Blue Elephant majors in Asian fusion cuisine, which is basically Italian-Thai with some Japanese influences thrown in for good measure. As I mentioned in my review of the Pottstown outpost several years ago, this all sounds good... But, once again, proper execution - or, more specifically, the lack thereof - proves to be the problem. A number of those menu items certainly look intriguing - in print. Once they hit the table, however, it's back to cold, cruel reality. For the most part, the items we've sampled in several visits have been feasts for neither the eye, nor the palate. But let's begin on a positive note...My dining partner's preprandial cocktail - the Autumn Mule - turned out to be the highlight of a recent evening's visit. An unlikely combo of vodka, green cardamom, chai (a spiced tea beverage that originated in India and is made by steeping black tea with milk and spices), black peppercorn, cranberry juice, and yuzu (citrus juice), it was just unusual enough to tantalize the taste buds and stimulate the appetite, If I had to pick a high point foodwise, my nod would undoubtedly go to our shared starter, the Miso Chicken Lettuce Cup. Ground chicken was wok-sautéed with miso (soy bean paste) and then served with zippy sriracha (a hot sauce made from a paste consisting of chili peppers, distilled vinegar, pickled garlic, sugar, and salt) and wafer-thin slices of pickled ginger. As you would undoubtedly suspect, there was the possibility of heat aplenty here. Fortunately, the hot stuff comes in a mini ramekin and may be applied at the individual diner's discretion. And while I wouldn't go so far as to call the dish exceptional, it was, on the whole, quite good. With the coming of the entrées, however, things proceeded downhill at the speed of light. Consider my dining partner's Eggplant Teriyaki as exhibit A. Panko breaded Italian eggplant, sweet miso, garlic sautéed green beans, and short grain white rice... sounded good. So good, in fact, that I almost ordered it myself. What materialized, however, was a major disappointment. First of all, the presentation: three big clumps just sitting there. About as much savoir faire as you would expect to find at the local greasy spoon. Secondly, the meaning of the term teriyaki refers to a dish - meat, fish, or vegetable - that is grilled or broiled after being soaked in a seasoned soy sauce marinade. Any remnants of such a marinade, however, were certainly conspicuous by their absence, as the above-mentioned constituents were as Bland - with a capital B - as they looked. Anything even approximating flavor was purely coincidental. Needless to say, my dining partner was significantly less than pleased. And I felt precisely the same way about my Drunken Noodles (so named because it was thought that this spicy Thai dish should be consumed with a cold beer). Stir-fried wide noodles are combined with a variety of spices, which tend to vary according to individual recipes. There are, however, certain inclusions that are considered de rigueur, such as Thai basil, vinegar, chili peppers, and peppercorns. In the Thai culinary casebook, this is a relatively simple dish... unfortunately, the kitchen still managed to muck it up. First of all, the noodles had a pronounced and offputtingly slimy consistency. I have enjoyed this dish on numerous occasions in a variety of restaurants, and this is the first time I have ever encountered anything quite so unappealing. And, as if to add insult to injury, the chicken I elected to add to the presentation was terribly dry and overcooked... Not the kitchen's finest hour. The Bottom Line: Wayne's Blue Elephant promises much; but, quite annoyingly, in my opinion, fails to deliver the goods. And, once again, like its elder sibling in Pottstown, the restaurant's reach has apparently exceeded its grasp. read more

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