Blue Elephant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Blue Elephant, a delightful Thai restaurant located in Bakersfield, CA. Known for its vibrant, flavorful dishes, Blue Elephant offers an array of traditional Thai favorites that cater to various dietary needs, including numerous vegetarian and vegan options.
The menu features enticing breakfast selections such as the Egg in the Pan and Hainan Steamed Chicken Rice, both brimming with authentic flavors. For lunch and dinner, options range from fragrant Thai Porridge with Minced Chicken to hearty Garlic Sauce dishes tailored with chicken, pork, or tofu. Don’t forget to indulge in refreshing beverages like Taro Milk Tea and Premium Thai Ice Coffee, perfect for complementing your meal.
With a welcoming ambience, outdoor seating, and ample room for groups, Blue Elephant is a fantastic dining destination for all occasions.
Beverages
Taro Milk Tea
Premium Thai ice Tea
Premium Thai ice Coffee
Ice tea
Pink Lemonade
Pomegranate Lemonade
Fresh Young Coconut
Sparking Water
Bottled Drink
Hot coffee
Hot Coffee Breakfast
Hot Thai Tea Breakfast
Loaded Soy Milk Breakfast
Ground soybean and water.
Breakfast Beverages
Breakfast Menu
Egg in the Pan Breakfast
2 eggs, sausage, bacon, ham, green onion, pea carrot and choice of bread.
Hainan Steamed Chicken Rice Breakfast
Chicken thigh, ginger rice and cucumber. Served with chicken broth and ginger spicy sauce.
Hainan Fried Chicken Rice Breakfast
Chicken thigh, ginger rice and cucumber. Served with chicken broth and sweet and sour sauce.
Thai Porridge with Minced Chicken Breakfast
Jasmine rice, fried garlic, scallion and pepper.
Thai Porridge with Tofu Breakfast
Jasmine rice, fried garlic, scallion and pepper. Vegetarian.
Thai Porridge with Shrimp Breakfast
Jasmine rice, fried garlic, scallion and pepper.
Thai Porridge with Fish Breakfast
Jasmine rice, fried garlic, scallion and pepper.
Chicken with Garlic Sauce Over Rice Breakfast
Deep-fried fresh garlic, pepper and light soy sauce.
Pork with Garlic Sauce Over Rice Breakfast
Deep-fried fresh garlic, pepper and light soy sauce.
Beef with Garlic Sauce Over Rice Breakfast
Deep-fried fresh garlic, pepper and light soy sauce.
Tofu with Garlic Sauce Over Rice Breakfast
Deep-fried fresh garlic, pepper and light soy sauce. Vegetarian.
Veggie with Garlic Sauce Over Rice Breakfast
Deep-fried fresh garlic, pepper and light soy sauce. Vegetarian.
Shrimp with Garlic Sauce Over Rice Breakfast
Deep-fried fresh garlic, pepper and light soy sauce.
Seafood with Garlic Sauce Over Rice Breakfast
Deep-fried fresh garlic, pepper and light soy sauce.
Chicken with Spicy Basil Sauce Over Rice Breakfast
Fresh chili, fresh garlic, basil leaves, bell peppers and light soy sauce.
Pork with Spicy Basil Sauce Over Rice Breakfast
Fresh chili, fresh garlic, basil leaves, bell peppers and light soy sauce.
Beef with Spicy Basil Sauce Over Rice Breakfast
Fresh chili, fresh garlic, basil leaves, bell peppers and light soy sauce.
Tofu with Spicy Basil Sauce Over Rice Breakfast
Fresh chili, fresh garlic, basil leaves, bell peppers and light soy sauce. Vegetarian.
Veggie with Spicy Basil Sauce Over Rice Breakfast
Fresh chili, fresh garlic, basil leaves, bell peppers and light soy sauce. Vegetarian.
Shrimp with Spicy Basil Sauce Over Rice Breakfast
Fresh chili, fresh garlic, basil leaves, bell peppers and light soy sauce.
Seafood with Spicy Basil Sauce Over Rice Breakfast
Fresh chili, fresh garlic, basil leaves, bell peppers and light soy sauce.
Chinese Donut Breakfast
Congee
Jasmine rice, fried garlic, scallion and pepper.
Chicken Curry Puff
Deep fried puff pastry stuffed with chicken, potato and yellow curry paste. Served with sweet cucumber sauce
Chicken Sate
Skewers of chicken tender marinated in Thai spices. Served with peanut sauce and sweet cucumber sauce.
Pork Sate
Skewers of sliced pork marinated in Thai spices. Served with peanut sauce and sweet cucumber sauce.
Tofu Sate
Skewers of firm tofu marinated in Thai spices. Served with peanut sauce and sweet cucumber sauce. Vegetarian.
Blue Elephant Spring Rolls
Crispy rolls stuffed with vegetables. Served with sweet and sour sauce. Vegetarian.
Naked Shrimp
Deep fried shrimp with wonton skin in special seasoning.
Calamari de Thai
Lightly flavored and deep fried with spicy mayo sauce.
Pot Stickers
Delicate vegetable chicken only stuffed dumplings, served in panang sauce.
Veggie Pot Stickers
Delicate vegetable only stuffed dumplings, served in panang sauce. Vegetarian.
Chinese Eggplant Tempura
Thin slices, breaded and deep fried until golden crispy. Served with spicy mayo sauce. Vegetarian.
Shrimp Tempura
Fresh shrimps, breaded and deep fried until golden crispy. Served with light soy sauce.
Golden Tofu
Deep-fried until golden crispy. Served with sweet and sour sauce, topped with crushed peanuts. Vegetarian.
Crab Rangoon
Deep-fried wonton skin stuffed with cream cheese and imitation crab meat. Served with sweet and sour sauce.
Mango Chicken Wrap
Mince chicken stir fried with garlic, pepper and soy sauce, topped with crispy rice noodles and green onion. Served with tamarind dressing and shredded coconut. Along side with romaine.
Shumai
Ground Chicken, garlic, steamed wonton. Served with black sweet soy sauce on top with fried garlic, and onion.
Crab Cake
Blue crab meat, Thai herbs, and seasoned breadcrumbs. Served with sweet mango sauce.
Angel Wings
De-boned chicken wing stuffed with ground chicken, cabbage, carrot and clear noodles.
Fish Cake
Fish past mix with Thai herbs, deep fried and served with sweet and sour sauce, topped with cucumber and crusted peanuts.
Fried Taro
Mashed taro root and celery wrapped in tofu skin, served with plum sauce
Sweet Corn Tempura
Deep fried sweet corn in tempura batter, served with cucumber salad
Almond Shrimp Cake
Ground shrimp mixed with sliced almond, and seasoned breadcrumbs. Served with sweet plum sauce.
Chicken yellow curry puff
3 PCs. Thai style pastry filled with chicken potato onion and curry deep fried served with a cucumber relish sauce
Appetizers
Soups
Tom Yum Soup
A famous hot and sour soup prepared with lemongrass, mushrooms,tomato and Thai chili.
Tom Kah Soup
A rich coconut soup prepared with a combination of Thai herbs, mushrooms, tomato and fresh Thai chili.
Seafood Soup
Hot pot. A delicious blend of shrimp, scallops, calamari, fish and mussels in choice of soup.
Wonton Soup
Chicken bouillon with chicken dumpling and napa cabbage.
Tofu Soup
Vegetarian broth with soft tofu, skin tofu, black mushroom and napa cabbage. Vegetarian.
Miso Soup
Garden Salad
Mixed vegetable with choice of dressing. Vegetarian.
Grilled Beef Salad
Grilled sliced medium rare beef with onions, mint leaves, chili and lime dressing.
Blue Elephant Green Papaya Salad
Fine shredded green papaya tossed with green beans, tomatoes, peanuts, garlic and hot chili. Served with grilled shrimp.
Crystal Salad
Glass noodles mixed with shrimp and onions in spicy lime dressing.
Chicken Larb
Ground chicken with red onions, ground roasted rice in spicy lime juice.
Salads
Vegetarian
Spicy Eggplant
Stir-fried eggplant with Thai basils in special sauce. Vegetarian.
Green Bean Prig King
Sauteed green beans and chili paste make this Thai classic. Vegetarian.
Garlic Green Bean
Sauteed with string bean with garlic sauce. Vegetarian.
Veggie Lover
Sauteed with seasonal veggies with soy sauce. Vegetarian.
Golden Triangle
Golden fried tofu with seasoning, vegetables and peanut curry sauce. Vegetarian.
Orange Mock Chicken
Deep fried battered soy chicken then stir with orange sauce. Vegetarian.
Crispy Garlic Chicken a la Carte
Bread herbs marinated chicken breast with fried garlic and basil. Served with choice of rice.
Orange Chicken a la Carte
Deep fried battered chicken then stir with orange sauce. Served with choice of rice.
Roasted Duck with Red Curry a la Carte
Boneless roasted duck topped with spicy red curry sauce, fresh basil, bell peppers, tomatoes and pineapple. Served with choice of rice.
Prawns and Asparagus a la Carte
Sauteed in light soy sauce with garlic and shitake mushroom. Served with choice of rice.
Choo Chee Red Snapper a al Carte
Filet of white fish with red curry paste, coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves and basil. Served with choice of rice.
Spicy Garlic Shrimp a al Carte
Shrimp in garlic sauce with black pepper, carrot and mushrooms. Served with choice of rice.
Crispy Fried Red Snapper with 3 Flavored Chili a la Carte
Fried red snapper with Thai chili and 3 flavored sauce. Served with choice of rice.
Panang Beef Short Ribs a la Carte
Slow cooked beef short ribs in panang curry and coconut cream. Served with choice of rice.
Salmon Green Curry a la Carte
Broiled fresh filet of salmon with special spic Served with choice of rice. green curry. Served with fresh basil and eggplant.
Crispy Salmon a la Carte
8 oz. Atlantic salmon pan grilled with light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Served with choice of rice.
Blue Elephant Cha Cha a la Carte
Milionires soul food. Fried sole sauteed with special curry paste a secret blend of rare and expensive fresh Thai herbs and spices. Served with choice of rice. Spicy
Sea Scallop Garlic a la Carte
Sauteed sea scallops with special garlic sauce on a bed of fresh spinach. Served with choice of rice.
Talay Thai a la Carte
Shrimp, scallops, mussels, squid and fish, stir fried with chili pepper, basil and hot chili sauce. Served with choice of rice.
Coconut Paradise
Rich in protein and high in lauric acid. Served with an assortment of shrimp and scallop with family's spicy green curry paste made daily from fresh Thai herbs, spices and green chili. Served with choice of rice.
Smokin Seafood
An assortment of sizzling fresh seafood with spicy red curry. Served with choice of rice.
Fried Fish 3 Ways
Deep-fried whole fish, topped with 3 flavors sauce and crispy basil leaves. Served with choice of rice.
Lime Fish
Whole fish steamed with Thai spicy lime juice. Served with choice of rice.
Crispy Salmon
8 oz. Atlantic salmon pan-grilled with a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Topped with sauce of choice (a) mango curry sauce or (b) garlic sauce.
Spicy Garlic Clam
Clam in chili sauce with onion, basil, and Thai chili. Spicy.
Thai Mongolian beef.
Beef marinade in sauce stir fried with onion and mushroom
Signature a la Carte
Traditional Thai Fare
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Chicken in Thai sweet and sour sauce with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, carrot and pineapple.
Sea Scallop Garlic
Sauteed sea scallop with house special garlic sauce on a bed of fresh spinach.
Prawns and Asparagus
Sauteed in a light soy sauce with garlic and shitake mushroom.
Talay Thai
Shrimps, scallops, mussels, squid, and fish stir-fried with chili peppers, basils and hot chili sauce.
Shrimp with Eggplant
Sauteed Chinese eggplant with shrimp and bell peppers flavored with black bean sauce and sweet basil leaves.
Roasted Duck with Red Curry
Boneless roasted duck topped with spicy red curry sauce, fresh basil, bell peppers, tomatoes and pineapple.
Pork Prig King
Sliced pork and green beans in our special curry sauce.
Fresh Ginger Beef
Fresh ginger, mushrooms, bell peppers, green onion, carrot, zucchini and onion in light brown sauce.
Choo Chee Red Snapper
Filet of white fish with red curry paste, coconut milk, lime leaves and basil.
Panang Beef Short Ribs
Slow cooked beef short rib in panang curry and coconut cream.
Crispy Fried Red Snapper with 3 Flavored Chili
Fried red snapper with Thai chili and 3 flavors sauce.
Cashew Chicken
Sliced chicken with cashews, onions and roasted chili.
Crispy Garlic Chicken
Bread herbs marinated chicken breast with fried garlic and basil.
Salmon Green Curry
Broiled fresh filet of salmon with our special spicy green curry. Served with fresh basil, and eggplant.
Orange Chicken
Deep fried chicken sauteed with sweet and tangy orange sauce
Pring King
Choice of meat and green beans in special curry sauce.
Fresh Ginger
Fresh ginger, mushrooms, bell peppers, green onion, carrot, zucchini and onions in light brown sauce.
Broccoli
Stir fried fresh cut broccoli in oyster sauce.
Spicy Basil
Sliced choice of meat with green beans, onions, basil and hot chili sauce.
Cashew Nut
Sliced choice of meat with cashews, onions, bell peppers and roasted chili.
Kung Pao
Sliced choice of meat with peanut, onions, bell peppers and hot sauce.
Sweet and Sour
Thai sweet and sour sauce with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, carrot and pineapple.
Yellow Curry
Indian curry Thai style with coconut cream, potatoes and onion.
Red Curry
Blend of 8 spices, bamboo shoots and Chinese eggplant in a coconut cream base.
Green Curry
Slightly sweet coconut cream curry with Chinese eggplant, bamboo shoots and Thai basil accents.
Panang Curry
Distinctive blend of Thai curry with coconut milk and kaffir lime leaves.
Curry Sampler of Any 3 Curries
Curry Sampler of All 4 Curries
Served with yellow curry, red curry, green curry and panang curry.
Curry
Rice and Noodles
Pad Thai
The dish that made Thai food famous. Thin rice noodles stir-fried with bean sprouts, green onion, egg, tamarind sauce and side of crushed peanut.
Pad See-Ew
Stir-fried flat rice noodles with garlic, broccoli, carrot and egg.
Drunken Noodle
Pan-fried flat rice noodles, egg, onions, bell peppers, basil and chili.
Chow Mein
Egg noodle stir-fried with mixed vegetables.
Spicy Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with egg, basil leaves, chili, bell peppers and onions.
Blue Elephant Fried Rice
Thai classic style fried rice pan-fried with egg, onions, green onion and tomatoes.
Pineapple Fried Rice
Sauteed rice, shrimp, chicken, raisins, cashew nut, egg, onions and pineapple with a touch of curry.
Blue Crab Fried Rice
Jasmine rice sauteed with fresh blue crab meat, egg and green onion.
Boat Noodles with Pork
Thai style noodles with a strong flavor soup with pork and meatballs.
Curry Noodle (Kao Soi)
Egg noodle in light yellow curry broth topped with crispy noodles, side of bean sprouts, green pickled mustard, and red onions.
Jasmine Rice
Brown Rice
Sticky Rice
Coconut Rice
Steamed Noodle
Steamed Veggies
Peanut Sauce
Side Orders
Lunch
Ginger Lunch
Fresh ginger, mushrooms, bell peppers, green onion, carrot, zucchini and onion in a light brown sauce. Served with salad and spring rolls with choice of rice.
Spicy Basil Leaves Lunch
Sauteed choice of meat with green beans, onions, basilServed with salad and spring rolls with choice of rice.
Cashew Nut Lunch
Sliced choice of meat with cashews, onions, bell peppers and roasted chili. Served with salad and spring rolls with choice of rice.
Spicy Eggplant Lunch
Sauteed Chinese eggplant with bell peppers, flavored with black bean sauce and sweet and sweet basil leaves. Served with salad and spring rolls with choice of rice.
Spicy Green Bean Lunch
Sauteed green bean with spicy red curry paste. Served with salad and spring rolls with choice of rice.
Garlic Green Bean Lunch
Sauteed green bean with garlic sauce. Served with salad and spring rolls with choice of rice.
Sweet and Sour Lunch
Served with choice of meat in Thai sweet and sour sauce with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, carrot and pineapple. Served with salad and spring rolls with choice of rice.
Veggie Lover Lunch
Medley of broccoli, carrot, onion, sprouts, mushrooms, baby corn, cabbage and zucchini in a light brown sauce. Served with salad and spring rolls with choice of rice.
Yellow Curry Lunch
Mild curry with potatoes and onion. Served with salad and spring rolls with choice of rice.
Red Curry Lunch
Blend of 8 spices with bamboo shoots and Chinese eggplant. Served with salad and spring rolls with choice of rice.
Green Curry Lunch
Slightly sweet curry with slices of Chinese eggplant, bamboo shoot and basil. Served with salad and spring rolls with choice of rice.
Panang Curry Chicken Lunch
Distinctive blend of Thai curry with zucchini, bell peppers, coconut milk and kaffir lime leaves. Served with salad and spring rolls with choice of rice.
Garlic & Pepper
Sauteed garlic & pepper sauce.
Orange Chicken Lunch
Deep fried battered chicken then stir with orange sauce.
Blue Elephant Crispy Garlic Chicken Lunch
Bread herbs marinated chicken breast with fried garlic and basil.
Chu-chee Salmon Lunch
Pan-fried salmon fillet glazed with spicy red curry coconut cream reduction and sprinkle of kaffir lime leaves.
Blue Elephant Cha Cha Lunch
Stir-fried sole fillet with young pepper, chili, basil, finger root and bell peppers.
Spicy Garlic Shrimp Lunch
Shrimp in a spicy garlic sauce prepared with black pepper, carrot and mushrooms.
Andaman Shrimp Lunch
Sauteed shrimp with tomatoes, green onion, red bell pepper and curry powder.
Hainan Steamed Chicken Rice Lunch
Chicken thigh, ginger rice, cucumber. Served with chicken broth and ginger spicy sauce.
Hainan Fried Chicken Rice Lunch
Chicken thigh, ginger rice, cucumber. Served with chicken broth and sweet and sour sauce.
Thai Mongolian Beef lunch special
Beef marinated in sauce stir-fried with green onions and mushroom.
Special Lunch
Desserts
Thai Tea Ice Cream
Green Tea Ice Cream
Made with real Japanese green tea powder.
Coconut Ice Cream
Made with fresh coconut milk and coconut flesh.
Mango mousse cake
Light airy and delicious tropical taste
Tiramisu
Mocha coffee soaked with mascarpone cheese.
Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango
Thai sticky rice cooked with coconut milk and sugar, served along side with ripe sweet mango.
Sweet Sticky Rice with Durian
Thai sticky rice cooked with coconut milk and sugar, served along side with ripe durian.
Thai Coconut Custard
The combination of sweet and salty in the same bite. Old fashion Thai dessert.
BBQ Sticky Rice
Sweet sticky rice with banana inside, wrapped with banana leaves.
Banana Roll with Honey
Banana wrapped with egg roll skin, deep fried to golden crisp. Served with honey on top.
House Cookie
Daily made a cookie from our kitchen.
Crme brle
Custard cream topped with burnt brown sugar.
Sweet Sticky Rice with Egg Custard
Thai sticky rice cooked with coconut milk and sugar served alongside ripe Egg Custard.
Sweet Coconut Cake
Soft fluffy crumb and intense coconut flavor all topped with creamy coconut buttercream frosting.
Black Sesame Balls in Ginger Tea
Chewy, tender sticky rice balls filled with sweet nutty black sesame, steeped in warming ginger tea.
Fried Banana
Sliced Thai Namwa Bananas in a coconut milk, rice flour and sesame seed batter.
Mango and sticky rice
Thai sweet sticky rice with mango and coconut cream
Cheese cake
New York style cheese cake Choice of strawberry or blueberry topp