Vij's Restaurant
11 expert reviews
“Vij's doesn't take reservations, as is apparent by the line outside every night, but patrons huddled under the neon sign don't seem to mind since they're treated to tea and papadums.”
– Frommer's
Fodor's
"Vancouver's most innovative Indian restaurant. Dishes... are far from traditional but are beautifully executed." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Brilliant all-female kitchen, turning out magnificent creations." Full review
Gayot
16.0
"Vij's décor is minimalist and casual: coal black walls and East Indian lanterns allow the food to take center stage." Full review
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Be sure to ask about Bernardoâs reserve line-up; it's loaded with exciting, worldly selections.
Time Out
"Jamie Oliver described his dinner at Vij's as the most memorable on his trip to Canada." Full review
Rough Guide
"The Indian cooking here has won just about every award going in Vancouver."
Zagat
4.7
"“They line up every night” for the “outstanding” and “surprising” Indian dishes...“complimentary nibbles” and “delightful service” help make it a “must-try experience.”
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Travel + Leisure
"Regional cuisines from across India are found at Vij's, which has been serving Vancouver since owner Vikram opened his first location in 1994." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Said to be the most innovative Indian restaurant in North America, this restaurant combines Indian flavors with European culinary techniques." Full review
Frommer's
"The food is exciting and ever-changing, featuring local ingredients like the sturgeon farmed on the Sunshine Coast as well as all the exotic flavors and aromas of South Asia" Full review
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Must-tries include the lamb “popsicles” (rib chops) in fenugreek curry, as well as the crispy samosas, and whatever is fresh and exciting.
Michelin Guide
Bib Gourmand
"When it opened back in 1994, this local staple was at the vanguard of Indian fine dining in North America, and it continues to make a compelling case for the gastronomic riches of the subcontinent" Full review