Blue Elephant - Bakersfield

I recently visited this restaurant and was impressed by the fact that all of their curries can be made vegan. The server was also very knowledgeable about the menu and was able to help us veganize our dishes. My mom tried the golden triangle curry and I opted for the yellow curry. Just a heads up, their spicy dishes are quite hot. I would definitely come back here again. They also offer mock chicken, which I believe is made from seitan. While it wasn't the most amazing mock meat I've ever had, they certainly gave us a generous portion of it. This review was updated on October 7, 2022.

My husband reserved a table here for our anniversary. At first, I was a little let down by the casual ambiance, but the exceptional service more than compensated. There were several vegan choices on the menu and a good selection of wines and beers. We ordered a wonderful bottle of wine, which the waiter poured with great finesse. The food was scrumptious, and we were so content that we decided to skip dessert. However, the waiter then asked if I was vegan (while my husband eats fish) and surprised us with a delightful dish of sticky rice, coconut ice cream, and peanuts. It was absolutely fantastic and such a considerate gesture. I made sure to save room for that delightful dessert.

If you inform them that you are vegan, they will offer suggestions for your meal. I have always enjoyed the delicious meals at this restaurant.

My husband made a reservation here for our anniversary. At first, I was a bit disappointed by the casual atmosphere, but the service made up for it. They had a variety of vegan options and a good selection of wine and beer. We enjoyed a nice bottle of wine and the waiter served it with the same level of elegance as an upscale restaurant. It was delicious. Since we were so satisfied, we declined dessert. The waiter then confirmed that I was vegan (my husband eats fish) and surprised us with a lovely sticky rice with coconut and dates. It was fantastic and very considerate. I made room for dessert after all.

If you mention that you are vegan, they will recommend dishes for you. The food here is consistently tasty.