chef nooror

The Lady Chef behind the concept

Nooror Somany Steppe is the inspiration and central person behind the success of Blue Elephant, constantly working as an ambassador advocating Thai cuisine and Thai culture to all whom she encounters around the world.

a story of love & passion

Since 1980

Chef Nooror married to a Belgian art dealer, Karl Steppe, who has always been passionate about Thai culture and Thai cuisine. They opened the first Blue Elephant restaurant, pioneer of Thai cuisine in Europe with good friends and partners Chai Wayno & Somboon Insusri.

thai mothership

Chef Nooror lands home

Our Master Chef finally returned to her homeland to pilot the expansion of the group’s activities. The Blue Elephant Restaurant and Cooking School opened in Bangkok in 2002, followed by a Phuket branch in 2010.

broader, wider

Blue Elephant around the World

Chef Nooror always thrived to share her knowledge and passion for Thai Cuisine and ingredients worldwide. Throughout the years Blue Elephant branched out, developing a wide range of products and services offering a 360º Thai culinary expertise. From catering to consulting, from manufacturing to export… Blue Elephant continues to promote the wonders of Thai gastronomy. Chef Nooror’s Thai premium ingredients and recipes are now available in 38 countries, on 5 continents!

Blue Elephant Restaurants:

233 South Sathorn Road, BTS Surasak, Bangkok 10120

Mon – Sun:

11:30AM-2:30PM

6PM-10:30PM

+66 (0)2 673 9353 -8

Blue Elephant Bangkok


96 Krabi, Tambon Talat Nuea, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000	Mon-Sun: 9AM – 10:30PM	+66 (0)76 354 355 Blue Elephant Phuket


Hilton Malta Portomaso, St. Julians, Maltatel	Mon-Sun: 6:30PM -10:30PM	+356 213 83383 Blue Elephant Malta


43-45 Rue de la Roquette, 75011 Paris, France	Mon – Wed: 7PM-12AM Thu – Sun: 12-2:30PM \| 7PM-12AM	+33 (0)1 47 00 42 00 Blue Elephant Paris


Chaussée de Waterloo 1120, 1180 Uccle, Belgium	Wed – Thu: 7-10PM Fri – Sat: 12-2:30PM \| 7-11PM Sun: 12-3PM \| 7-10PM	+32 (0)2 374 49 62 Blue Elephant Brussels


Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Amager Boulevard 70 2300 Kobenhavn	Mon – Thu: 5-11PM Fri – Sat: 6PM-12AM Sun: Closed	+45 33 96 59 70 Blue Elephant Copenhagen

Blue Elephant Restaurants:


233 South Sathorn Road, BTS Surasak, Bangkok 10120	Mon – Sun: 11:30AM-2:30PM 6PM-10:30PM	+66 (0)2 673 9353 -8 Blue Elephant Bangkok


96 Krabi, Tambon Talat Nuea, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000	Mon – Sun: 9AM-10:30PM	+66 (0)76 354 355 Blue Elephant Phuket


43-45 Rue de la Roquette, 75011 Paris, France	Mon – Wed: 7PM-12AM Thu – Sun: 12-2:30 PM \| 7PM-12AM	+33 (0)1 47 00 42 00 Blue Elephant Paris


Hilton Malta Portomaso, St. Julians, Maltatel	Mon – Sun: 6:30PM-10:30PM	+356 213 83383 Blue Elephant Malta


Chaussée de Waterloo 1120, 1180 Uccle, Belgium	Wed – Thu: 7-10PM Fri – Sat: 12-2:30PM \| 7-11PM Sun: 12-3PM \| 7-10PM	+32 (0)2 374 49 62 Blue Elephant Brussels


Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Amager Boulevard 70 2300 Kobenhavn	Mon – Thu: 5-11PM Fri – Sat: 6PM-12AM Sun: Closed	+45 33 96 59 70 Blue Elephant Copenhagen