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The Flying Elephant

The Flying Elephant

Lok Bhavan · ₹₹₹₹

4.4(1,767)

Summary

Verified · 1767 reviews

The Flying Elephant is an upscale dining establishment in Chennai offering Western European cuisine alongside other international dishes. The restaurant features live cooking stations and regular entertainment, though opinions on atmosphere vary significantly.

Pros

  • High-quality food with diverse menu options
  • Attentive and accommodating staff service
  • Fresh, well-prepared desserts made to order

Cons

  • Loud music and entertainment can disrupt dining experience
  • Relatively expensive pricing
  • Inconsistent booking/reservation process

Top reviews

3Eric A. Stalee (Эрик)

Food was good, and what I was expecting. You can find more Western European style tastes here, a refreshing break from Chennai's spice-laden cuisine. But the atmosphere was absolutely abysmal and not even due to looks which were fine. Music being played far too loudly, and then amped even further up while the staff danced to YMCA and Gangnam Style...while having multiple tables to still serve. Service overall felt inattentive and performant. I came here to eat in a 5-Star environment, not have club music blasted in my ears and be unable to have a conversation... The atmosphere makes the food prices incredibly not worth it. Look elsewhere. Perhaps ITC.

5Kirubhananthan Subramoneyam

Absolutely stunning. Good selection of food and drinks, excellent service level the atmosphere was a great vibe all around. Highly recommended. Sit closer to the live cooking station to watch the chef in action.

5Ram Ramakrishnan

This place truly stands out. The overall dining experience was excellent, though on the pricier side. We sampled a variety of appetizers—the lotus stem chaat and chaap were particularly enjoyable. Both the stir-fry and pizza were also very well prepared and flavorful. The staff was exceptionally accommodating, even going so far as to bring in food from a neighboring restaurant to cater to our children’s preferences. A surprise flash mob performance to “YMCA” and “Gangnam Style” added a fun and memorable touch to the evening. In summary: great atmosphere, delicious food, and outstanding service.

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