1480 West 11th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
(604) 736-6664
www.vijs.caHours: Daily 5:30-10pm
A longtime fixture of the Vancouver dining scene, the jovial and passionate Vikram Vij opened his namesake restaurant in 1994, showcasing Indian cuisine made with exacting French technique. An upscale-modern Indian chef (one of a generation), he’s reorienting and refining Indian cuisine and how it’s appreciated on the North American continent. To show his loyalty to his adopted Vancouver, Vij gives local rainbow trout a bold Eastern kick with mustard seeds and curry leaves. Spicy Lamb “Popsicles” are an expression of Vij’s best Gallic and Indian charms, and savory Poached Jackfruit is a clear reminder that Eastern flavors dominate the menu’s style and seduce Western diners who crave something more (much more) than tikka masala.
Recommended Dishes:Pulled Pork Belly sautéed in Tamarind served on PaneerSavory Jackfruit poached in Black Cardamom and Cumin Curry with Micro Greens and Chewy Naan
