Elem Vancouver

Elem: MICHELIN Guide Recommended Contemporary global Restaurant in Mount Pleasant

Elem is a restaurant and cocktail lab at Main Street and 5th Avenue in Mount Pleasant, inspired by the four classical elements.

About Elem

Elem is the project of chef Vish Mayekar, a Top Chef Canada alum who previously led the kitchens at Pepino's and Caffè La Tana, together with Hassib Sarwari and Winnie Sun of the modern Afghan restaurant Zarak next door. It opened in November 2024 and was named Best New Restaurant at the 2026 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards. Mayekar pairs local ingredients with spices and techniques from around the world, and guests can order à la carte or hand over the night to a surprise tasting menu. The zero-waste cocktail program is a highlight, and the room is split into three distinct spaces of wood, curtain and concrete.

MICHELIN Guide recognition

Elem is a recommended restaurant in the MICHELIN Guide Vancouver, chosen by the Guide's anonymous inspectors for the quality of its cooking.

Good to know

• Address: 2110 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3C5
• Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
• Cuisine: Contemporary global
• Price range: $$$$
• Phone: 604-389-3536
• Reservations: recommended, especially on weekends