Element was set up at Vegan Exchange in North Hollywood yesterday, and my whole family ordered Banh Mi sandwiches. Service was friendly, and the text notifications for order pickup were convenient. The sandwiches took a while to make, but that's OK -- they were very busy and working hard!
We all enjoyed our sandwiches. My son said it wasn't authentic, but he liked it. I don't know if I could identify what makes a Banh Mi sandwich authentic. I only know that it's normally not one of my preferred dishes, but this one was tasty and fresh -- better than the vegan banh mi at the local joint near my office. Generous cilantro, tender "meat," sauce with just enough kick. The bread, too, was just right, crusty without being tough.
I'd order from Element again, and that's saying a lot since I normally don't order banh mi! read more