This is a hidden gem! We (2 couples) had dinner on a Friday night. Service was very attentive; menu options great. We enjoyed spring rolls, chicken satay, papaya w/prawns salad, salmon, rotisserie chicken and a noodle bowl. The Bomba dessert was amazing! We recommend! read more

I'm in Silicon Valley this evening. I'm on Almaden Expy. I've been meaning to do this a long time. It looks modern, classy, and clean in here. I like my Tartare and Carpaccio made with fish. I had an Ahi Tuna Carpaccio. This is a great take on Carpaccio. It uses some ingredients that I'm very familiar with. The Ahi Tuna was fresh. There's so much contrast in flavors. I know what a Beef Wellington is. But who knows what a Salmon Wellington is? This is a genius creation. It consists of Salmon, Spinach, Bell Pepper, and Lemon Beurre Blanc. When I heard Beurre Blanc, I was like oh that sounds French, that sounds luxurious. It takes longer to prepare like 45 minutes, but worth the time. This is between Italian, British, and French cuisine. It looks almost too good to dig in. The Puff Pastry is intricate, delicate, buttery, and crunchy. The Salmon is cooked to perfection. The Asparagus, Zucchini, and other Veggies accompanied the dish well. The Sauce wasn't heavy at all, light, not overpowering, and gives a hint of lemon. I also got a Guava Juice, and it actually taste like Guava. I was thinking this was going to be a 4.3 stars, but I give this 4.4 stars. read more

Elements Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Elements has been our favorite neighborhood restaurant since they first opened years ago. They started lunch service during Covid but a couple days ago was the first time I went there for lunch. I ordered the Duck Noodle Soup. It was sooo flavorful and perfect! And it reminded me of the Cantonese Roasted Duck that I grew up with. In all honesty, I have never had a bad meal at Elements. Yes, it is in a strip mall but the ambience is very relaxing, the wait staff are friendly and helpful and the quality of the food is on par with or better than upscale restaurants I've been to around the Bay Area. read more

What a find! A sweet little spot with over the top delicious food. The wait staff were so attentive and the decor was very nice. Vegetarian and non- vegetarian options were both phenomenal. The curry sauce was elegant and oh so delicious. To a person everyone in our party said unequivocally that they would happily return. read more

Bottom line: successful Vietnamese American fusion quietly nestled in the Almaden neighborhood. ****contactless pick up**** The waiting area is big enough for parties can wait around and stay six feet apart. It was a Saturday night and one person was taking payment and gathering up the take out orders. Created a little bottleneck but wasn't really an issue. Only real downside is that you have to go inside at all. ***service*** Calling in the order could prove difficult - back to the one person taking payment and coordinating the takeout boxes. They also take the phone orders. So no wonder he never answered all call. Order by text worked seamlessly. They confirm your order also by text and tell you how long it will take. ****food**** We dined on: (1) asparagus beef rolls - flames. It's a rice wrap of sorts, wrapped around the beef, wrapped around the asparagus. Beef to asparagus ratio was much heavier on the beef. That gave me pause at first, but worked really well. There is a light coating of sauce, great at blending all the flavors together. (2) beef stew - simple but effective. A deep flavored beef broth, with chunks of beef and carrot, served over rice. The broth was the star of the show. (3) Vietnamese crispy egg rolls - crispy on the outside, meaty on the inside - JUST LIKE GRANDMAS! Little fish sauce on the side. Fun snack. (4) fresh spring rolls. Chicken, shrimp, sprouts, and mint. A must be dipped in the peanut sauce dish. I don't say this often, but I think pork instead of the chicken would improve this dish. (5) Tiramisu - much better than expected. It's one of those item, you just can't be sure if it's on the menu just because it is a often desired dessert, or if the restaurant actually cares about it. In this instance, the restaurant cares about it. Cream was light and fresh. Cake/biscuit was deeply soaked in espresso. Was missing the rum kick, but bottom line I suspect it was freshly made. (6) calamari. You know what menu the description doesn't mention? Seasoning. Turns out, there doesn't seem to be any on the calamari. Works a bit better with the sauce, but you can pass on this one. read more

I had a great experience at this restaurant. A lovely, chill place to have dinner with friends and family. The food and service are so good that we decided to mark this place as our family place to go from now on. I truly felt the genuine welcome from the servers and the owner. They would come to our table and check with us quite more frequent than other places to make sure we had the best experience at the restaurant. read more

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Went to Elements Restaurant after work on a Thursday, it was fantastic, everyone is so nice and friendly. Vietnamese / French fusion at a reasonable price. We went all out with a Crispy Soft Shell Crabs w/ Aioli appetizer. It was nice a crispy with some greens on the side. Main dish was a perfectly cooked medium rare Filet Mignon with gravy, mashed potatoes and veggies. My friend had the Duck in a tea sauce, which was really incredible. The two dishes were so different but tasted great. It is a bit out of the way in South San Jose, but it was well worth the drive, the atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing. There are a lot of things on the menu that are worth a try in the future. read more

Service and food are good here. I enjoyed the aesthetics of the place as well. The lady that worked here was very nice.

Very nice ambiance and great tasting food. Beautiful plating and execution as I observed from my own orders as well as the tables around us. I walked in with my Dad on a busy Friday night. Service was excellent from the host to the serving staff. The menu has a variety of French and Vietnamese cuisine. There are many dishes on the menu that all sound very delicious and worth ordering. Appetizer, We started with Calamari and it was fried to perfection. What Elevated this for me compared to other places is the fried zucchini. Entree, I always stick to the filet minion because the dish is executed so well. The meat is very tender and flavorful. The sauce is what keeps having me order it over and over again. Everything we ordered is plated very nicely. Worth taking a picture. Elements is great for taking a date or going out with friends/family for a nice meal in a nice setting. read more

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What looks like a simple "hole in the wall" place, ends up being a really nice restaurant inside. They take reservations, but it's honestly not needed on the weekdays. They have a great wine selection, but no cocktail menu which was a bit of a bummer. Great menu items, and the food we tried was definitely worth the semi-hefty price point. Wait staff was friendly, but a tad slow and kept to themselves unless they saw you needed something, or you waved to get their attention. read more

Stopped by yesterday on our bike ride and ordered a pork sandwich to go. It was amazing. Fresh and delightful. I highly recommend. They offer excellent social distancing while ordering and pick up especially in These trying times. Please help local businesses with some take away ordering. Elements is now a go to when you just need something quick and safe outside of the house food. read more

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cons: no outdoor seating. lava cake was just a chocolate cake, not much lava pros: delicious food, nice atmosphere. read more

Elements Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Amazing Asian fusion restaurant. Great ambiance and service. Even better food! Jewel in South Bay!

We have been enjoying Elements for a long time. We frequented this restaurant even when they were located at the CVS stip mall further down Almaden Expressway. Tonight was extra special. We stopped on a whim and had the crispy spring rolls - so yummy with sweet chili dipping sauce. The SeaBass was perfect and so yummy as well as the rack of lamb - cooked perfectly to medium rare. They have a great wine list. Wasn't busy and rarely is lately so let's get in there and keep this place relevant! read more

The meal and service were excellent such that we are scheduling another visit this week to try another one if there wonder menu items.

Had an amazing anniversary dinner at Elements. We have tried small family establishments all over the world and prefer them, so it was exciting to find this one so close to home. We ate the Salmon Wellington, the Duck, and our child had the hamburger. And we each had a really fun dessert. A great and memorable meal for us all. Thank you, Elements! We will come back. read more

A hidden gem in San Jose for a classy, elegant dinner - the meal took me off guard as it was in a pretty average looking plaza. We came here for my birthday dinner and it took us a while to choose between a variety of unique dishes. After debating between other items like the asparagus wrapped beef, lemon crusted sea bass, and rack of lamb, we settled on: 1. Vietnamese spider rolls. Crispy soft shell crab in a refreshing summer roll made for a great start to the meal 2. Mixed greens salad. The citrus dressing and goat cheese with walnuts worked for a delicious flavor profile, and tasted better than its more average presentation 3. Salmon Wellington. Perfectly flaky pastry cage outside of a buttery salmon topped with spinach and bell pepper. This dish took 45 min to come out even though we had called earlier - maybe a lack of or miscommunication with the kitchen? Regardless, well worth the wait as it paired beautifully with the beer beurre blanc sauce 4. Tea smoked duck. Smokiness was definitely there and taro was a unique starch base with the protein. Much better than your typical mashed potatoes 5. Bomba for dessert. Presentation was beautiful and although the ice cream itself was average and not too creamy, it made for the best end to the meal with the crunchy chocolate shell I can't wait to come back to try the other dishes. Servers were friendly, attentive, and we were greeted warmly upon entering and leaving the restaurant. It's a new SJ favorite for me! read more

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Excellent food and service! They have a great ambiance, a great wine menu and a great selection of dishes. There were more than enough vegetarian options to accommodate us. The cuisine was lovely. High recommend the stuffed tofu and vegetarian wellington. The service was great and very friendly! read more

We got here at 8:20pm. They don't close until 9pm. They refused to serve us. They said the kitchen is closed. When I said it's not even 8:30 yet the young man said " I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO TELL YOU"! Poor customer service! I do not recommend this place!!!! read more

Elements Restaurant - Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Great food & service. Could use some improvement on furnishings and patio storage but not a big deal.

Food, service and ambulance are great! They have a unique menu and I've been there several times and the place never fails to impress me. This place is tucked away in strip mall and when you walk in the ambience is surprisingly nice. Service is wonderful, we love this place! read more

Had a hard time finding this restaurant because they just relocated and they haven't put up there big sign, but look for the restaurant on the glass. It's right by the Chase Bank. THE FOOD: Amazing. I am Vietnamese and I thought the flavors were delicious and on point. The appetizers were delicious and it was plenty of food. The ravioli was sooo gooood. We also killed the dessert. THE SERVICE: Amazing!! Loved the waiters and the owner was so sweet. The chef came out to talk to us and he was very kind and friendly! read more

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My parents have been huge fans of Elements for years but, since I lived in LA for 21 years & only moved back to SJ a few months ago, I finally had my 1st meal at Elements for my 40th birthday this past week & it was pure perfection. The impeccable service, delicious food, beautiful presentation, lovely decor & calming ambiance were absolutely incredible! It was a little slow because it was a Wednesday night, but that just made us feel like we had the whole place to ourselves. I sincerely hope they get a lot of takeout orders though 'cuz I want them to get a ton of business 'cuz they deserve to stay in business forever! Highly recommend read more

Elements Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Elements Vietnamese Restaurant didn't disappoint. The calamari appetizer was cooked to perfection - tender, nearly melts in your mouth, and a sharp contrast from chewy calamari which is normally served at other restaurants. I ordered the salmon Wellington and it had my tastebuds singing. From the lemon beurre blanc sauce, the moist salmon, and the hearty vegetable medley which is all engulfed by a flaky cage shell, I didn't want the experience to end. Then we finished our dinner with a mango panna cotta which was light, silky and delicious. My only regret is that we should've ordered 1 per person. I will definitely be back to Elements! read more

Elements Restaurant - Salmon Wellington - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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The dish portion is huge. My family and friends highly recommend the Taro Duck dish. The rest are good too. We had the scallop, salmon and the sea bass dishes. All dish arrangements looked great and tasty. You won't be disappointed. The service is nice. We will definitively visit again soon. read more

Ordered takeout for a COVID-safe birthday meal for my parents, as this is their favorite restaurant in the Almaden Valley. I personally did not enjoy the flavorless, limp vegetables sides that came with the entrees, but the rest lived up to expectations, though perhaps not the price tag. The spring rolls were more substantial than usual, with quite a bit of meat, but unremarkable in flavor. The highlight of the dish was the small fruit salad side. Similarly, the highlight of the tea smoked duck was the taro au gratin, and the herb crusted salmon was saved by the sauce. read more

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Excellent food and service. We've been dining at this family owned restaurant for years. The Vietnamese Stew is my favorite. My friend almost always orders the salmon. Tristen the chef owner is super friendly and knows all his regulars by name. It's a great atmosphere. read more

My Husband & I have been coming to restaurant for years. The food is always very good but unfortunately the service needs to be improved. Once our food was served the server never came back to check on us. It was a early dinner & it was not busy at that time. Hopefully the service will improve. read more

Small and family owned. My daughter ordered a wonton soup and a seafood pasta. It was amazing. And the presentation was beautiful. read more

Elements Restaurant - Seafood Pasta - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Went to try this place out and they have sneaky service. First they forgot to bring us part of our order, then they quickly took items off the table when I wasn't looking. I wasn't even finished. Never have I been to a place where I need to bring my own security system. Keep a close eye on your table if you decide to eat here. read more

Service & food is great! We had a good time on Mother's Day dinner. Wish I could have salmon Wellington & seafood pasta next time!

I had never heard of Elements Restaurant before, but then again I don't usually venture that far south on Almaden. The person who took me there for dinner lives down that way, and was looking forward to showing me a "hidden gem." I don't know if Elements usually has good signage, but the entire strip-mall was getting a face-lift, so it's hard to tell. As we were looking at the postings by the front door, a lady walked by and offered some unsolicited praise for the restaurant. She gave us her recommendations and was off. The building has really high ceilings which adds to the open-feel of the space. There are white tablecloths, but it feels more casual than dressy. Elements is touted as Vietnamese-Fusion, but the menu also offered burgers & Italian fare; kind of schizophrenic. Maybe they're just trying to cater to the neighborhood palates. Anyway, I took the random lady's advice and ordered the Salmon Wellington (Wild salmon, baby spinach, sauteed mushrooms & Maui onion, wrapped in Puff pastry and served with a beurre blanc). My friend ordered the Fillet Mignon w/Mushrooms & Cabernet Reduction. My Wellington was good, but it didn't make me swoon. The salmon was cooked much more than I like, and the beurre blanc needed some salt. My companion absolutely loved his entree! The meat was fork-tender, and the reduction was flavorful. The veggies on both of our plates were cooked nicely and still had some bite. For dessert, I tried the "Chocolate & Vanilla Bomba" (vanilla & chocolate gelato w/heart of cherry, a hint of cinnamon, and coated with chocolate). My friend got the "Pistachio Bomba," which contained pistachio, strawberry, & chocolate gelato dipped in chocolate. I liked the dark chocolate coating, but it was pretty thick so the chocolate to ice cream ratio was a bit high for my preference. My friend devoured his. The food at Elements was perfectly fine. While the presentation was great, the overall flavors, IMHO, were just okay. My friend's assessment was much higher than mine, so I'm giving Elements a low 4 instead of a high 3. One thing for sure, we received excellent service. The hostess, server, and everyone who approached our table was polite and respectful. Our water was refilled without having to ask, plates were cleared at an appropriate time, and we were able to sit and chat without feeling rushed. Granted, we were there on a slow Wednesday evening, but I did appreciate the good service. As far as I know, there aren't many non-chain restaurants in that area. I probably wouldn't drive down that way just to eat at Elements, but If you live down in the Almaden Valley, I would recommend checking it out. read more

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Tasty, well prepared, creative seasoning but why are dishes served cold??? Starters: dumplings were creative but using sticky rice for the dumpling skin is a very risky bet. A bit too thick and chewy to my taste. The crust under the dumplings compensate and the filling is lovely. Mussels: well seasoned, perfectly cooked, arranged and presented. Calamari: standard. very lightly battered. Vegetarian rolls: good. fresh, delicate. Entrees: Seabass (I personally didn't/try have this dish): seemed amazingly cooked. seemed a bit drenched in sauce though but I'll definitely try it next time. Duck: nice but slightly too smokey and overcooked. Dish was served cold. 'vegetable' (potato?) slightly too heavy. Scallops and shrimps: dish was served cold. slightly too much rice compared to the rest of the dish. Fine sauce, well seasoned. Desserts looked great but I can't eat sweet so I won't leave any opinion. Perfect service, attentive and professional. Table of 6 so we got mandatory 18% gratuity added to our bill (without being warned). read more

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I wasn't sure what to expect when this fancy Asian fusion restaurant opened in Almaden. The chicken pho was the first dish I tried from here. I was quite surprised. The noodles were silky, the broth super flavorful yet light, and the chicken perfectly moist. Tonight, my husband and I decided to try a few more dishes. *5 stars for lamb! Perfect medium rare. Juicy and flavorful! *4 stars for the duck. Well cooked and flavorful...but the sauce/potatoes were a little too sweet for my liking. *egg rolls were meaty and crispy. Yum! (5/5) *triple chocolate mousse was the perfect amount of sweet, creamy, and light. (5/5) We would def order again from this lovely gem in Almaden! read more

We had Wagyu beef rice noodle soup and beef stew Pho. Both are very good. Many Asian restaurants serve beef stew noodle soup. The stew here is the best I have ever had. read more

This restaurant is a hidden gem! Absolutely amazing food and desserts! Tristen is an exceptional chef! Very relaxing ambiance and food is excellent every time! read more

Elements can compete with any restaurant in the Bay Area. Any item on the menu is prepared and presented to Michelin Star quality. Service is attentive and professional. Very clean and a place you can go to relax and have a conversation. My only disappointment is that they keep too many boxes, heating lamps, and cleaning products out in the open. read more

Outside looks like a normal plaza but the inside of this restaurant is so cute and romantic. I love the ambience. I had an excellent meal here for my mother's birthday. Sea bass was delicious. My mother ordered the lamb which she thought was excellent. Food presentation was lovely. Would come again! read more

Been wanting to go back since it moved to this location and happy we did. It does not look inviting from the outside but once inside it is much nicer. The menu is extensive and everything we had was delicious. The salmon Wellington was PERFECT but takes a little longer than most entrees. Also had the seafood pasta and it was very fresh and tasty. All of the portions are quite large. Wine and beer only but they do have a long wine list. Our server was a small women who was very hard to hear so that was the only drawback. We will be going back and recommend this to others. read more

Excellent food, and we have tried almost everything! The Pho is excellent, and I love the Salmon.I recommend this restaurant highly.