The Blue Elephant Trail

Name: The Blue Elephant Trail
Address: 7 South Main Street, 06107, CT, 06107
Telephone: 860.233.4405

Innovative yet authentic thai restaurant in West Hartford, CT.

7 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06107, US

• Monday: 11:30AM-9:00PM •Tuesday: 11:30AM-9:00PM •Wednesday: 11:30AM-9:00PM •Thursday: 11:30AM-10:00PM •Friday: 11:30AM-10:00PM •Saturday: 11:30AM-10:00PM •Sunday: 11:30AM-9:00PM •

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Cuisine: Thai
Parking: Street (free), Street (metered)
Alcohol Type: full bar
Takeout Available: Yes

Delivery Available: Yes
Catering Available: Yes
Reservations: Yes
Smoking Allowed: No

Dress Code: none
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Seating: Indoor, Outdoor
Music Type: pre-recorded

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Dinner Menu

Appetizers

Please pardon the length of the preparation time, everything is made to order. Consuming undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Many of our dishes can be ordered vegetarian and/or gluten-free.

Nibble Platter $17.00

Sampler of your favorite appetizers: Thai Spring Rolls, Chicken Satay, Curry Puffs, and Koong Ka Bogs.

Spicy Thai Mussels $11.00

A modern update on a classic Thai dish. Steamed mussels in a subtle coconut curry broth.

Curry Puffs $6.00

Chicken or vegetables with delicious curry flavor in puff pastry shell.

Thai Spring Rolls $5.00

Crispy vegetarian spring rolls with plum sauce.

Thai Summer Rolls $6.00

Soft wrapped with shrimp, rice vermicelli, Thai basil, peanuts and vegetables with hoisin sauce.

Grilled Corn with Coconut Milk $6.00

Sweet corn on the cob with Southeast Asian-inspired coconut and lime dressing.

DIY Thai Lettuce Wraps $9.00

Minced chicken, shiitake mushrooms, peanuts and vegetables with crispy leaves of lettuce.

Mi Krob $12.00

Choice of chicken, beef, pork, or tofu with crispy rice noodles with Chinese broccoli and sweet and sour sauce.

Satay $8.00

Grilled on a skewer and served with peanut sauce and cucumber relish. Chicken or Beef.

Thai Wings $8.00

Crispy chicken wings with sweet chili sauce.

Som Tum $8.00

Shredded green papaya and vegetables in chili lime dressing. Thailand’s most popular salad!

Vegetable Tempura $7.00

Crispy battered vegetables with sweet chili sauce.

Edamame with Sea Salt $5.00

Steamed edamame sprinkled with sea salt.

Koong Ka Bogs $8.00

Crispy wonton-wrapped Thai shrimp with sweet chili sauce

Tod Mun Pla $7.00

Fish cake with sweet chili sauce & cucumber relish.

Tod Pla Muek $9.00

Crispy calamari with sweet chili sauce.

House Salad $6.00

Fresh garden vegetables served with Thai peanut dressing.

Soups

Tom Yum Soup $5.00

Famous Thai sour and spicy broth with fresh lemongrass, lime juice and vegetables. Made with chicken. Add $1 for shrimp version.

Tom Kha Soup $5.00

Creamy coconut soup with lemongrass, mushrooms and lime juice. Made with chicken; for vegetarian version, $4.

Maju Pineapple Soup $6.00

A tangy soup of pineapple, tomatoes, and tamarind with fried garlic and basil. Made with chicken; shrimp version $7.

Yums

“Yum” is a traditional Thai dish, famous across the globe for balancing all the flavors of classic Thai cuisine: sweet, salty, sour, spicy, and succulent. All are served with a side of lettuce and rice except Yum Woon Sen, which is noodles.

Nam Sod $12.00

Pork with red onions, ginger, peanuts and scallions with a spicy lime dressing.

Larb Beef $12.00

Minced beef with ground toasted rice, onions, scallions, chilis, and mint leaves with a spicy lime dressing.

Pad Woon Sen $11.00

Bell peppers, red onions, chilis, vegetables, and exotic Thai herbs and spices give this dish its unique flavor profile. Add $1 for steak, add $3 for shrimp or squid, add $4 for seafood.

Sides

Steamed jasmine rice $2.00

Steamed brown rice $2.50

Sticky rice $3.00

Thai peanut sauce $1.00

Cucumber relish $1.00

Fall 2012 Specials

Autumn Roll $6.00

Crisp orchard apples, fresh garden-grown vegetables, succulent julienned pork and pla nam sauce.

Thai Pumpkin Curry $16.00

Choice of meat with New England butternut squash, bell peppers and basil simmered in rich red curry sauce.

Pad Pumpkin $14.00

Stir-fried butternut squash in sweet chili sauce.

Blue Elephant Trail Specialties

Phuket Seafood $22.00

Named after the most famous island in Thailand, this dish is for serious seafood lovers! Crab, calamari, prawns, and scallops with a tangy Thai basil sauce.

Gulf of Siam Curry $22.00

Crab, calamari, prawns, scallops and mussels in red curry sauce with vegetables and Thai basil.

Crispy Chicken Pad Thai $14.00

Our own update on a Thai classic! Succulent chicken deep fried golden brown and served as part of the traditional pad thai.

Grilled Lamb Chops $25.00

Juicy grilled New Zealand lamb chops with delicious Thai red curry sauce served with seasonal vegetables.

Loc Lac $20.00

Cubed beef tenderloin lightly caramelized in black pepper, garlic and mushroom soy served over lettuce with a lime and peppercorn dipping sauce.

Turmeric Lemograss Frog Legs $19.00

In Thailand, frog meat is only available for a few months of the year, so most people rarely enjoy it. But not us! Try it this way for a spicy kick.

Garlic White Pepper Frogs Legs $19.00

In Thailand, frog meat is only available for a few months of the year, so most people rarely enjoy it. But not us! Try it this way for a subtle kick.

Mango Curry $16.00

Chicken, pork, beef or tofu with chunks of sweet fresh mango and vegetables in red curry sauce. Add $3 for shrimp or squid; add $4 for seafood (includes shrimp, squid AND scallops!)

Duck $19.00

Our expert staff debones half a duck by hand and enhances the naturally juicy waterfowl With traditional Thai sauces, bringing the best of Southeast Asia to you! Choose from the following sauces: Ginger, Sweet & Sour, Thai Basil (Spicy I), Red Curry (Spicy II).

Kaprow $15.00

Ground chicken, green beans, jalapenos, lemongrass, chili, garlic, and Thai basil.

Mango Fried Rice $15.00

Fried rice with mango, egg, carrots, green peas, onion, and cashew nuts. Chicken, pork, beef or tofu served in a half pineapple shell. Add $3 for shrimp or squid; add $4 for seafood (includes shrimp, squid AND scallops!)

Thai Classics

All Thai Classics dishes come with choice of beef, chicken, pork, or tofu. Additional $3 for shrimp or squid; $4 for combination of scallops, shrimp and squid. Comes with jasmine or brown rice, except noodle and fried rice dishes.

Pad Thai $12.00

Our most famous Thai noodles with egg, bean sprouts, scallions and peanuts.

Drunken Noodles $12.00

Rice noodles in chili sauce with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, egg, and basil leaves.

The B.E.T. Fried Rice $14.00

Fried rice with egg, pineapple, broccoli, carrots, green peas and onion.

Thai Basil $14.00

Choice of meats or eggplant, with Thai basil, bell peppers, green beans and onions.

Garlic $14.00

With fresh garlic, snow peas, baby corn, bell peppers, bok choy, broccoli, carrots and napa cabbage.

Sweet & Sour $14.00

With pineapple, bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes and scallions.

Cashew Nut $14.00

With cashew nuts, baby corn, pineapple, snow peas, carrots, mushrooms, onions and scallions.

Rama $14.00

With pineapple, assorted fresh vegetables and Thai peanut sauce.

Ginger $14.00

With fresh ginger, baby corn, bell peppers, carrots, mushrooms, onions and scallions.

Pad Si Eow $12.00

Rice noodles with egg and Chinese broccoli.

Pad Woon Sen $12.00

Clear noodles with egg, carrots, celery, onions, red peppers, tomatoes and scallions.

Basil Fried Rice $14.00

Fried rice with egg, bell peppers, green peas, onions, string beans, tomatoes and basil leaves.

Panang Thai Curry (Spicy I) $15.00

In Thailand, “curry” indicates a family of dishes featuring many similar spices, including kaffir lime, lemongrass, and chilis. Thai curries can be made with chicken, pork, beef, or tofu; additional $3 for shrimp or squid. Comes with jasmine or brown rice.

Massaman Thai Curry (Spicy II) $15.00

Red Thai Curry (Spicy II) $15.00

Yellow Thai Curry (Spicy II) $15.00

Green Thai Curry (Spicy III) $15.00

Coastline Classics

Whether traditional Thai or modern American fish and shellfish, we use the best of the oceans to deliver fresh and tasty Thai cuisine.

Pla Salmon Lad Keeng $18.00

Fresh salmon cooked with ginger, baby corn, bell peppers, carrots, mushrooms, onions and scallions.

Choo Chee Salmon $18.00

Grilled salmon topped with bamboo shoots, snow peas and pineapple in spicy curry.

Chili Salmon $18.00

Grilled salmon topped with bell peppers and fresh basil in Thai chili sauce.

Shrimp Loves Scallop $18.00

Two of the ocean’s most popular finds—shrimp and scallops—with carrots, onions, mushrooms, scallions and ginger in garlic sauce.

Pla Lad Prik (Market Price - please ask your waiter)

Crisp red snapper topped with bell peppers, green beans and carrots in spicy sauce.

Garlic Red Snapper (Market Price - please ask your waiter)

Crisp red snapper topped with crunchy garlic and white pepper.

Thai Basil Red Snapper (Market price - please ask waiter)

Crisp red snapper topped with basil leaves, red bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, chili and garlic.

(Please explore the rest of the Blue Elephant Trail’s menu for more seafood choices , including Spicy Thai Mussels (Appetizers), Shrimp Salad (Yums), Squid Salad (Yums), Seafood Salad (Yums), Phuket Seafood (Specialties), Gulf of Siam Curry (Specialties).)

Beverages

Thai Iced Tea $3.00

Thai Iced Coffee $3.00

Iced Tea $2.00

Hot Thai Tea $2.00

Hot Green Tea $2.00

Hot Ginger Tea $2.00

Coffee $2.00

Mango Juice $4.00

Lemonade $3.00

Cranberry Juice $3.00

Soft Drink $2.50

Perrier Mineral Water $3.00

Bottled Water $2.00

(Please pardon the length of the preparation time, everything is made to order. Consuming undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Many of our dishes can be ordered vegetarian and/or gluten-free.)

Bar

Reds

Massimo Malbec $7.00

Argentina

by the: bottle - $28.00

Cellar 8 Pinot Noir $7.00

California

by the: Bottle - $28.00

2UP Shiraz $8.00

Australia

by the: Bottle - $32.00

181 Merlot $8.00

California 2008

by the: Bottle - $28.00

337 Cabarnet Sauvignon $9.00

California

by the: Bottle - $32.00

Fleur de Lyeth $10.00

California

by the: Bottle - $40.00

Natura Cabernet Sauvignon $10.00

Chile (organic)

by the: Bottle - $40.00

Pierre Amadieu Cotes-du-Rhone $10.00

France

by the: Bottle - $40.00

Angeline Pinot Noir $10.00

Napa 2008

by the: Bottle - $39.00

Whites

Lotus Chardonnay $7.00

California 2008

by the: Bottle - $27.00

Twisted Pinot Grigio $6.00

California 2009

by the: Bottle - $24.00

Arido Sauvignon Blanc $8.00

Argentina 2009

by the: Bottle - $28.00

Amberhill Secret $7.00

California

by the: Bottle - $28.00

Blufeld Riesling $8.00

Germany 2009

by the: Bottle - $32.00

Campanil Pinot Grigio $8.00

Italy

by the: Bottle - $32.00

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc $9.00

New Zealand

by the: Bottle - $36.00

Rutherford $9.00

Chardonnay

by the: Bottle - $36.00

Chateau St. Jean $9.00

Chardonnay

by the: Bottle - $36.00

Sonoma Cutrer Russian River $12.00

Ranches Chard, California

by the: Bottle - $42.00

Sparkling

Enrico Prosecco $7.00

Italy

Beers

Domestic $4.00

Available:: Budwesier | Bud Light | Michelob Ultra | Sam Adams Light

Imported $4.50

Available: Amstel Light (Netherlands) | Asahi (Japan) | Chang (Thailand) | Heineken (Netherlands) | Singha (Thailand)

Signature Martinis

Blue Elephant $8.50

Skyy Infusions Pineapple Vodka, Malibu, Blue Curaçao, Tropical Fruit Juices

Asian Pear Martini $8.50

Skyy Infusions Ginger Vodka, Hiram Walker Pear Liqueur, White Cranberry

Mandarin Blossom $8.50

Hangar One Mandarin Blossom, Orange Juice, Sprite

Martinez $8.50

Tanqueray, Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters, Maraschino Cherry Juice, Lemon Twist

Thai-Teani $8.50

Captain Morgan, Hennessey VS, Thai Tea

Thai Coffee $8.50

Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka, Kahlua, Thai Coffee

Desserts

Fried Ice Cream $5.00

Vanilla ice cream in a golden fried pastry wrapper, topped with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.

Ice Cream $4.00

Choice of vanilla, ginger, coconut, green tea

Fried Golden Plantains $5.00

Served with chocolate and sesame seeds

Fried Golden Plantains with Ice Cream $8.00

Served with chocolate and sesame seeds

Sweet Rice with Coconut & Ice Cream $8.00

Warm sticky rice and cold sweet ice cream

Sweet Rice with Coconut & Mango $8.00

Thailand’s most popular traditional dessert!

Chocolate Torte $6.00

Decadent three-layer torte with dark fudge icing

Black and White Chocolate Cake $7.00

Dark rich chocolate cake with dark chocolate mousse and white chocolate mousse, covered in chocolate ganache

Lunch

Lunch dishes come with choice of beef, chicken, pork, or tofu. Add $3 for shrimp or squid; $4 for combo of scallops, shrimp and squid. Comes with jasmine or brown rice. Mon-Sat lunch comes with your choice of soup or salad.

Rice dishes

The following lunch dishes come with choice of beef, chicken, pork, or tofu. Additional $3 for shrimp or squid; $4 for combination of scallops, shrimp and squid. Comes with jasmine or brown rice.

Penang Thai Curry (Spicy I) $10.00

Red Thai Curry (Spicy II) $10.00

Green Thai Curry (Spicy III) $10.00

Thai Basil $10.00

With Thai basil, bell peppers, green beans and onions.

Garlic $10.00

With fresh garlic, snow peas, baby corn, bell peppers, bok choy, broccoli, carrots and napa cabbage.

Sweet & Sour $10.00

With pineapple, bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes and scallions.

Ginger $10.00

With fresh ginger, baby corn, bell peppers, carrots, mushrooms, onions and scallions.

Cashew Nut $10.00

With cashew nuts, pineapple, snow peas, carrots, mushrooms, onions and scallions

Snow Peas $10.00

With snow peas, bell peppers, carrots, mushrooms and onions.

Fried rice

The following lunch dishes come with choice of beef, chicken, pork, or tofu. Additional $3 for shrimp or squid; $4 for combination of scallops, shrimp and squid. Does not come with rice.

Basil Fried Rice $10.00

With egg, bell peppers, green peas, onions, string beans, tomatoes and basil leaves.

The B.E.T. Fried Rice $10.00

With egg, pineapple, broccoli, carrots, green peas and onion.

Noodle dishes

The following lunch dishes come with choice of beef, chicken, pork, or tofu. Additional $3 for shrimp or squid; $4 for combination of scallops, shrimp and squid. Does not come with rice.

Pad Thai $10.00

The most famous Thai noodles with egg, bean sprouts, scallions and peanuts.

Drunken Noodles $10.00

Rice noodles in chili sauce with bell peppers, onions and basil leaves.

Pad Si Eow $10.00

Rice noodles with egg and Chinese broccoli.