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Vij's Restaurant

1480 W 11th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 1L1, Canada
(604) 736-6664
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Ranked #5 of 1,809 restaurants in Vancouver
Price range: $25 - $102
Cuisines: Indian
Good for: Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours, Dessert
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London, On
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42 reviews 42 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

We went twice and both times the food was excellent, the service smooth and friendly and Vij was there and stopped to talk several times and signed a menu. My wife has collected signed menus since 1972 so this was a big deal. Every food item was well prepared, generous servings and one can order half mains which allows one... More

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See 4 more reviews by DaveLon for Vancouver
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

We had the lamb Popsicles, goat, and portobello mushrooms... All too die for!!! Soo tasty and well worth the wait for a table. Even when you are waiting you can mingle, have a cocktail or two and they serve you appetizer size samosas or pakoras. Be prepared to roll out the door when your finished eating!!

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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Got there at 5.40 pm and were told the wait maybe 2hours, it was in fact only 1and a half. The staff come around while we waited outside having a drink, bringing nibbles to die for. The food is amazing well worth the wait ,Vikram the owner was trained in Austria apparently, it's Indian food with a European touch .

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

I had the great pleasure of eating here while on business from Toronto this past Friday. Every bite of the meal was exquisite. The service was lovely. My other two colleagues and I enjoyed the opportunity to meet Vij who is a man with a delightful calming presence. This is definitely one of the best meals I have ever had.... More

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See 2 more reviews by Gillian S for Vancouver
Newmarket, Canada
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26 reviews 26 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

This is the best Indian food I've ever had. Not just "hot" because it is Indian, but more subtle flavourful hot that sneaks up after each bite. Wonderful service. Very busy though. Get there well ahead of the 5:30 pm seating or be prepared to wait. But the waiting is wonderful fun - small room that gets noisy with friendly... More

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See 11 more reviews by Kate K for Vancouver
Langley City, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

My husband, myself and two friends ate at Vij's last September, so this is rather a late review. We lined up at around 5.10pm and were almost the first people in line. We were all surprised that Vikram himself opened the door and showed us to our table, he is a very gracious host, and made us feel very special.... More

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Maine
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Frequently passing tidbits to help ease the wait time as we sat in the bar area. We were told our wait was 1.5 hours but we went for a 40 minute walk and then sat in the bar for only 20 minutes before our table was ready. The service was quite good and we never felt rushed. When we asked... More

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See 4 more reviews by konacar for Vancouver
Austin, Texas
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27 reviews 27 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

OK, we had very high expectations for this restaurant based on reviews. We have eaten at some of the best indian establishments in North america (Bombay club in DC, Devi in NYC, Amber in SFO,) and were expecting Vijs to be on par. We were disappointed with the food, and a little with the service as well. We went on... More

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Markham, Canada
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16 reviews 16 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

Every time I go to Vancouver I try to visit Vij's. They take no reservations but it's definetly worth waiting. I have found that if you want to want to get into the first seating you need to be there shortly after 5 pm for their 5 30 pm openinig. Let their staff guide you with the menu and you... More

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Fort St. James, Canada
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108 reviews 108 reviews
66 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013 via mobile

The plates were large and plentiful, very eclectic and among some of the best Indian cuisine we have ever tasted. The service was outstanding and we just absolutely loved it. On our to do list for our next Vancouver trip!

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