Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant (Yuyang Road Branch, Rongxiang Square)
Southeast Asian cuisine · ⭐ 4.8
No. 883, Rongxiang Plaza, Yuyang Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Beijing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 883, Rongxiang Plaza, Yuyang Road. It is a Southeast Asian cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Small Tom Yum Soup, Curried Shrimp, Thai-Style Grilled Sea Bass.
This is not a typical Chinese restaurant. Some dishes may be localized adaptations of Southeast Asian cuisine, so check ingredients and flavors before ordering.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Beijing
- Category: Southeast Asian cuisine
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: No. 883, Rongxiang Plaza, Yuyang Road
- Popular dishes: Small Tom Yum Soup, Curried Shrimp, Thai-Style Grilled Sea Bass, Thai Pineapple Fried Rice, Green Curry Chicken
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Dishes
Small Tom Yum SoupSmall portion of Tom Yum Goong soup with lemongrass, lime leaves, chili, onion, garlic, and ginger, cooked with shrimp or chicken and coconut milk in broth. Balanced sour and spicy flavors with rich texture.
Curried ShrimpCurry shrimp is a dish featuring shrimp as the main ingredient and curry as the primary seasoning. To prepare it, first clean the fresh shrimp, then create a rich curry sauce using curry powder and spices. Finally, cook the shrimp together with the sauce until the shrimp are fully cooked and well-seasoned.
Thai-Style Grilled Sea BassThai grilled sea bass made with fresh sea bass marinated in lemongrass, lime leaves, chili, and fish sauce, then grilled to perfection. The skin is slightly charred while the inside remains tender, delivering a rich Southeast Asian flavor.
Thai Pineapple Fried RiceThai Pineapple Fried Rice is made with rice as the main ingredient, combined with pineapple chunks, eggs, shrimp or chicken, green peas, and diced carrots. It is stir-fried using coconut oil or vegetable oil. Fish sauce, lemon juice, and chili are added during cooking for flavor, and it is finally garnished with chopped scallions or cilantro.
Green Curry ChickenGreen curry chicken is a dish made with chicken as the main ingredient, cooked with green curry paste. The preparation involves cutting the chicken into pieces, mixing it with green curry paste, and stir-frying until the chicken is fully cooked and well-seasoned.
Mango Sticky RiceMango sticky rice is made from glutinous rice and fresh mango. The glutinous rice is soaked and then steamed, served with diced mango and drizzled with coconut milk for a sweet and chewy flavor.
Shrimp ChipsShrimp chips are made primarily from shrimp paste, which is mixed, pressed into sheets, and then dried. They have a transparent color, a crispy texture, and a rich shrimp aroma. To cook, simply fry the shrimp chips in hot oil until they expand and change color, then remove and drain before enjoying.
Shrimp Paste Stir-Fried Water SpinachShrimp paste stir-fried morning glory is made by stir-frying washed and chopped water spinach with shrimp paste. The paste is first mixed with a little water, then sautéed in hot oil before adding the greens until tender.
Shrimp CakeShrimp cakes are a snack made primarily from fresh shrimp. To prepare them, shrimp meat is minced into a paste and mixed with starch, egg white, and other seasonings until well blended. They are then deep-fried until golden and crispy. The finished shrimp cakes have an appealing color and emit a rich shrimp aroma.
Green Papaya SaladGreen papaya salad is made primarily with fresh green papaya, combined with vegetables such as carrots and cherry tomatoes. After being sliced into thin strips, it is mixed with a specially prepared dressing. The dish offers a crisp texture and vibrant colors, making it a refreshing cold dish perfect for summer.
Yellow Curry BeefYellow curry beef is made with beef as the main ingredient, combined with onions, potatoes, and carrots. It's stir-fried with yellow curry paste and simmered in water until tender. Beef cubes are blanched and slowly stewed with vegetables to achieve soft meat and rich, thick curry sauce.