Vij's Restaurant Inc
1480 11th Avenue West, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1L1
604-736-6664 | Website
Named one of the finest Indian restaurants in the world by the New York Times, Vij’s Restaurant combines Indian spices and cooking techniques with superb local ingredients to create divine dishes worth raving about.
Category:
Restaurants
What:
| Cuisine Type | | Fusion, Indian |
| Ambiance | | Casual, Trendy, Fine Dining |
| Meals Served | | Dinner |
| Amenities | | Full Bar, Great Wine List, Beer & Wine, Wheelchair Accessible |
| Pricing | | $41 and more |
| Payment | | MasterCard, American Express, Visa |
Where:
| Neighbourhood | | Kitsilano |
| Cross Street | | West 11th and Granville Street |
When:
| From 5:30PM daily |
Profile Last Updated: January 04, 2009
Only the Finest
Vij’s Restaurantt’s owners prefer to avoid the obvious use of the tandoor oven. Spices and cooking techniques are derived from all parts of India. The first restaurant opened in 1994 and in 1995 Vij’s was named Best Asian Restaurant by Vancouver Magazine. Meats, seafood and produce are all local so the menu is seasonal.
Expert Food Preparation
It takes two shifts of kitchen staff to prepare meals for 5:30 each evening. There are no short cuts used here. The all Punjabi kitchen staff is dedicated to ensuring quality. All spices are hand sifted prior to roasting. Every week, 30 pounds of garlic are hand peeled. The detail ensures perfection when meals reach your table. The exotic atmosphere combines with the fragrance of the cooking creating what critics describe as “A lovely out of mind feeling of exoticism.” Vij’s has a great wine list to complement every meal. You can begin be selecting from a list of unique appetizers. The chefs take great care in presentation, and the menu includes creatively prepared dishes of beef, lamb and chicken.
Worth the Wait in the Lounge
Vij’s does not accept reservations. It has been operated on a first come, first serve basis since opening. You will probably discover a line up but can have time to enjoy the lounge. Try a few of the savoury snacks and original drinks. The company is always friendly, lending itself to conversation.
Vij’s Restaurantt’s owners prefer to avoid the obvious use of the tandoor oven. Spices and cooking techniques are derived from all parts of India. The first restaurant opened in 1994 and in 1995 Vij’s was named Best Asian Restaurant by Vancouver Magazine. Meats, seafood and produce are all local so the menu is seasonal.
Expert Food Preparation
It takes two shifts of kitchen staff to prepare meals for 5:30 each evening. There are no short cuts used here. The all Punjabi kitchen staff is dedicated to ensuring quality. All spices are hand sifted prior to roasting. Every week, 30 pounds of garlic are hand peeled. The detail ensures perfection when meals reach your table. The exotic atmosphere combines with the fragrance of the cooking creating what critics describe as “A lovely out of mind feeling of exoticism.” Vij’s has a great wine list to complement every meal. You can begin be selecting from a list of unique appetizers. The chefs take great care in presentation, and the menu includes creatively prepared dishes of beef, lamb and chicken.
Worth the Wait in the Lounge
Vij’s does not accept reservations. It has been operated on a first come, first serve basis since opening. You will probably discover a line up but can have time to enjoy the lounge. Try a few of the savoury snacks and original drinks. The company is always friendly, lending itself to conversation.
