Banh Oui

banh oui is a neighborhood grab-and-go restaurant focused on featuring the bright, eclectic flavors of Los Angeles. Its chef-driven menu is modern, fun and flavorful. "banh oui" is a play on words, "banh" in Vietnamese translates to "bread" and "oui" in French means "yes."  

The restaurant believes in sourcing locally, focusing heavily on vegetables, and spreading community awareness and fair labor practices. banh oui started after a decade of James Beard Emerging Chef Winner Casey Felton's experience working in the kitchen both here in Los Angeles and abroad in Sydney, Australia.

When customers ask her about the menu, she tells them that as with most creative endeavors, the menu reflects her childhood (more specifically, her upbringing in Los Angeles and as a daughter to a Japanese transplant; Chef Casey's mom is originally from Tokyo Japan, and when she moved to America, one way for her to learn English was to enroll in different cooking classes).   

The concept of banh mi sandwiches inspires banh oui -- in one sandwich, diners can enjoy all the elements that Casey looks for in a dish. There are spices, pickles, fresh herbs and a "meaty" element of flavor to create a beautiful balance of tastes in one bite. Every dish on the menu mimics these same flavors because they're the flavors Chef Casey grew up eating, studying and cooking.