LumDimSum Discovery: Element Fresh’s California Hippie

A lot of people love to hate Element Fresh.  To be honest, I am not their biggest fan either. I think it’s overpriced and I’ve found so many other places with better sandwiches (Sequoia, Panino Teca, Bocata, the list goes on..)  At one point last year, I even boycotted them after several unpleasant dining experiences due to service and ordering issues.

Element Fresh in Lido

But Element Fresh recently opened a new branch in Lido (just across from Spin ceramics) and I was in the area and craving one of their heaven-sent smoothies.

To accompany my Delicious Mauritius smoothie- pineapple juice, bananas, coconut milk, aloe (RMB 22), I ordered the California Hippie Sandwich (RMB 45), which is by far one of the best dishes on Element Fresh’s menu and thus now a LumDimSum Discovery.

Served on whole grain bread, the California Hippie Sandwich features thick chunks of avocado, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes and greens with Herbed Farmer’s cheese and dijon vinaigrette. If that isn’t enough for you and you’re one to crave more than just veggies in their sandwich, I’d recommend ordering a side of grilled chicken (add additional RMB 28 or add salmon for RMB 58).

See photo below – check out those chunky chunks of AVO!!

**Please note: The photo below only features 1/2 of the sandwich. I had already eaten the other half before I remembered to take a snapshot. My bad.

Element Fresh's California Hippie Sandwich

*LumDimSum Discovery Explanation: Whenever I find a dish worth sharing, I will post this find as a LumDimSum Discovery.  Stay tuned for more to come!