Elephant Walk
(617) 247-1500
900 Beacon St
Boston,
MA
02215
42.3465
-71.1058
Neighborhoods: Kenmore, Fenway/Kenmore
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The Owner
Elephant Walk
Owner
Since 1991, The Elephant Walk has remained the only restaurant in the Boston Area serving Cambodian and French cuisine. The Cambodian menu consists of traditional dishes ranging from everyday street food to aristocratic and royal delicacies, as well as original dishes created by Cambodian Executive Chefs Nadsa and Longteine De Monteiro using classic Cambodian ingredients and cooking techniques. The French menu consists of original dishes created primarily by Nadsa.
In 2001, The Elephant Walk was voted "Best Vegetarian" by both the editors and the readers of CitySearch. While most fine dining restaurants offer a single vegetarian entree, we have always offered a large selection of vegetarian and/or vegan menu items.
The Editor
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The Scene
A colorful crowd of food lovers make the trek to sample hard-to-find Cambodian dishes and non-fussy French fare. Attentive young servers and colorful, eclectic dishes provide the bright, upbeat dining room with plenty of atmosphere (there are also many elephant images, for good luck). Libation lovers have a menu of fruity house concoctions to select from, as well as an exciting wine list that's full of rare, international varietals.
The Food
Wise diners mix and match the menu's endless assortment of French and Cambodian dishes. Must-try starters include devilishly fun Nataing (ground pork-coconut milk dip that's served with crunchy jasmine rice cakes) and Leah Chah (steamed mussels in a savory Asian basil broth). Among the Gallic options, a smart choice is the Porc Diplomat--grilled pork tenderloin with a creamy mushroom, garlic and black pepper sauce. Leave room for light, pleasing desserts like white-chocolate mousse with tart raspberry coulis.
User Reviews
bostonjustin
June 23, 2009
We went to the Beacon Elephant Walk after hearing generally positive things, but the only thing memorable was how absolutely horrible an experience we had. The food itself was boring but not awful. What did leave a bad taste in our mouths, however, was the atrocious service. I know this is Boston, where customer service isn't a top priority, but our server was either having an off night or should get out of the business of working with people. She was plain rude from the beginning of the meal to the end, never once introduced herself, smiled or did anything to make us feel appreciated. She bossed around the busser when she didn't like what he was doing, skipped over our table for 15 minutes when it was clear we had finished our meals and remained an absolutely miserable person throughout the evening. It was hands down the worst service I have ever received at any restaurant. Unless you enjoy feeling dejected and unworthy, I'd suggest steering clear.
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lsarao
April 19, 2009
Dined here at the Boston location the other night for the first time. Everything on the menu looked great and it was a difficult decision. Although they say the cuisine is a "fusion" of Cambodian and French, the two are clearly separated on the menu. Although I really wanted to try an authenic Cambodian dish, I was tempted by the French rare, pan-seared tuna loin encrusted with bread crumbs; sliced over spiced red and green chili cream sauces with crisped pear and scallion ravioli. And yes, it tasted as good as it sounds. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the sweetness of the pear ravioli complemented the spicy chili sauces perfectly. Highly recommended for people who are not afraid to step outside the box and try something different!
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January 29, 2008
The staff was fairly friendly, and the food was alright, but a bit pricey for the quality. I've been here four times so far, and they have been getting better each time. If your girlfriend likes chocolate, their chocolate torte is like foreplay for her.
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Know Before You Go:
Word to the wise: unless you have an iron tongue, order the Cambodian dishes on the mild side and ask for a dish of hot sauce (spicy here means more than a pinch of curry powder).
Parking:
Good luck finding parking in this heavily residential area (forget about it when the Red Sox are in town). Fortunately, there's an on-site parking lot that is free for lunchtime patrons and costs $7 (valet service) at night.
Save Money:
A four-course tasting menu, served Sundays through Thursdays, costs only $29.95.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, Check, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Brunch, Family Style Dining, Business Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
Message from Elephant Walk
- Large Vegetarian Menu
- Full-Service Catering
- Sunday Brunch
Since 1991, The Elephant Walk has remained the only restaurant in the Boston Area serving Cambodian and French cuisine. The Cambodian menu consists of traditional dishes ranging from everyday street food to aristocratic and royal delicacies, as well as original dishes created by Cambodian Executive Chefs Nadsa and Longteine De Monteiro using classic Cambodian ingredients and cooking techniques. The French menu consists of original dishes created primarily by Nadsa.
In 2001, The Elephant Walk was voted "Best Vegetarian" by both the editors and the readers of CitySearch. While most fine dining restaurants offer a single vegetarian entree, we have always offered a large selection of vegetarian and/or vegan menu items.
