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Vij’s
(Now Closed)Indian Restaurant$$$$
Fairview, Vancouver
The experts at Eater and Serious Eats recommend this place
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Lukius KailimangJanuary 31, 2013One of the best Indian Cuisine in Vancouver, the world even! Get the Lamb Popsicles and mutton kebabs. And simply the best Chai you can get. Fantastic atmosphere and outstanding Indian hospitality!
Chrissy TobinSeptember 20, 2015Best Indian food ever! This is one of my favorite restaurants anywhere! Go ahead and get on the wait list and enjoy some snacks and drinks while you wait!
Serious EatsOctober 7, 2013Cool younger sister Vij's Rangoli serves up inventive Indian without the hype and price of her fancy older sibling next door. For an unexpectedly delicious dessert, don't miss the Meeti Roti.
EaterOctober 7, 2013AKA Vij's Without the Queue or Vij's at Half the Price. No, you’ll not get the famous lamb popsicles but you will get the same beautifully-balanced Indian food but with a casual take.[Eater 38 Member]
Rakesh AroraOctober 25, 2014If you like Indian cuisine and you don't go to Vij's you're crazy. It's absolutely worth the 1-1.5 hour wait! Everything I had was great. The mutton kebabs and lamb were fantastic.
MattJuly 3, 2012Arrive early, before opening time. We got there at 4:55 on a Monday and there was a line-up already. We were the last table of two in the first seating. It’s worth it.
Scott XJanuary 3, 2015The mango lassi is delicious. You can't honestly go wrong with anything on the menu. The jackfruit however isn't worth the money
Nirali PatelSeptember 7, 2014Must try this place. The ambience is so warm. The owner Vij comes to everyone's table to greet them multiple times and checks in on you to make sure you're enjoying the food.
Kristina SimmonsJune 26, 2012Incredible food! One of the best Indian restaurants hands down. It's worth the 2+ plus wait (no reservations). The wait goes by quickly (good drinks + appies), and the food is just sensational.
Darl DsouzaJanuary 15, 2014Delightful food, fabulous service, authentic chefs #love recommend the lamb and beef samosas and lamb Popsicles #nomnom
Josh BranskyJuly 24, 2011AMAZING Indian food. Lamb Popsicles are damn good, servers are nice and helpful, lots of little complementary things. Overall was best food I've had in a long time. Even the wait was enjoyable
Eric TigreDecember 11, 2010Vij's Rangoli serves up some of the freshest Indian food in Vancouver. Drop in for a curry at this small modern South Granville cafe, take home ready-to-eat entrees, and snap up their cookbook too. Read more
Ada JuristovskiOctober 22, 2014They don't take resos and the small restaurant fills up quickly, so if you can't be here by 4:30 (for 5 PM open) aim for 6:30 to catch the second wave of seatings.
Sotheby's International Realty CanadaJanuary 13, 2012No reservations, always a line-up but worth the wait. The lamb popsicles in fenugreek creamy curry sauce are a must-try- it's one of Vij's signature dishes.
ClearlyContacts.caDecember 23, 2011If East Indian cuisine is what you're in the mood for, then you're in the right place! Featuring an authentic menu with a modern twist, you're soon to be satisfied and delighted!
Chris StoneJune 22, 2013Best place in town to wait for a table. Trust me. Go to the back, have a drink and chill out. Your time will come.
Great food and love the snacks. Get the lamb - it is delicious. I love to have the tea before and after the meal!
Olun RileyMay 27, 2013If you like tamarind as a flavor, try the Dark Army cocktail. It's got a similar sweet & sour, spicy collaboration going on.
Rita ParadaDecember 3, 2011amazing food. lamb popsicles for the meat eaters, saag-paneer for the vegetarians. the service isn't the greatest, no reservations either but the food makes it worthwhile to put up with it.
MinOctober 25, 2010Don't be turned off by the wait -- eat here, order anything and everything, you won't regret it. Not to mention that Vij is an awesome host and takes real good care of his guests.
Jason SwetzoffDecember 31, 2013Must say I was disappointed. The dishes are unique but I missed some of my traditional favorites. I probably would not recommend this place to any of my friends. As you can see I'm in the minority.
Get there early for a seat. If not enjoy wine and free appy while you wait at the bar
Metro NewsJanuary 28, 2010If you're not in the mood to cook, pick up frozen salmon cakes with tamarind chutney, frozen naan and fresh raita. Try the kale & potatoes, or yam & green chili dumplings — and rice pudding of course. Read more
Thomas WJuly 18, 2012Try the spicy pulled pork. Have the vegetarian pakora as appetizer (easy to share).
Timothy John GarciaAugust 18, 2015The venison is amazing. Sipping my cardamom side car waiting for the dessert.
For Indian Food. Look no further. Punjabi Heart Attack! (spicy cashews, raw sugar, paneer and ghee) chased with quinoa salad in lemon dressing. Seasonal vegetables in coriander and garlic curry. Read more
Alexa (@ladylexy) AndrzejewskiJune 29, 2015High end Indian food that people say is some of the best in the world.
Dylan MasonAugust 16, 2014The top section of the menu is appetizers, middle is vegetable dishes and bottom is meat dishes.
- Susan RichardsJuly 8, 2013A friend of mine once brought me here. The best Indian food by far that I have tasted...
Leah HanselOctober 14, 2010I looooove Vij's, used to live just down the street and the lamb-q-bob's are amazing! I cook from Vikram's cookbook all the time - soooo good!
Helen WSeptember 7, 2015I was very surprised that the clientele didn't bother dressing up at all for the most part. I felt very overdressed. It was awkward for such a famous restaurant.
Spencer BurnessJune 2, 2013Don't pay attention to the hours of operation. They start open much later to accommodate the wait and will continue takin names well past official closing hours.
Octavio PeralesJuly 6, 2012Lamb chops are really good, staff is the best, beautiful and friendly girls!
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014Rob Feenie, chef of Cactus Club Cafe, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Jackfruit in black cardamom & cumin curry. Read more
Dan BAugust 22, 2010Ok this is by far the best restaurant I have been to in Vancouver!! Everything on the menu is to die for!!!
The ProvinceJanuary 10, 2011Vibrant venue and flavours and an inventive kitchen make for the best curry we’ve had outside Glasgow. (Which is saying something.) Read more
Shannon LussierApril 6, 2016I don't usually eat lamb but the lamb Popsicles were too good to pass up
@gracecheung604October 25, 2011Mango lassi with Lamb, Beef and Lentil Kebabs! A nice light lunch! Read more
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No reservations, not even for VIPs. Come early and line up. It's worth it.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 5:00 PM–10:30 PM
(604) 736-6664
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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