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Vij's: Vancouver's Landmark Indian Restaurant on Cambie Street
Vij's is the Indian restaurant that changed how Vancouver eats. It opened in 1994 and, as the Michelin Guide puts it, was at the vanguard of Indian fine dining in North America. Today it sits at 3106 Cambie Street, where it moved in 2015.
Vij's holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand and won Silver for Best Indian at the 2025 and 2026 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards. Here's what to order.
About Vij's
Vikram Vij and Meeru Dhalwala built Vij's into a national name with modern, brightly spiced Indian cooking. Vancouver Magazine has inducted Vij's into its Restaurant Awards Hall of Fame after a long run of Best Indian golds.
The kitchen pairs West Coast ingredients with Indian flavours, and the Cambie Street building has a rooftop patio and a cocktail bar.
The Menu
How It Works
Start with the dish that made Vij's famous, then share curries around the table.
What to Order
- Wine-marinated lamb popsicles: French-cut lamb chops in a fenugreek cream curry with spinach potatoes.
- Lamb rogan josh: a classic slow-cooked Kashmiri curry.
- Goan-style halibut: West Coast fish with Goan spices.
- Dahl makhani: slow-cooked black lentils.
- Jackfruit curry: with cumin and black cardamom.
Dietary Needs
Indian menus usually have plenty of vegetarian dishes. Many dishes include dairy (ghee, cream, paneer), nuts or gluten, so tell staff about allergies.
Atmosphere and Dining Experience
A lively, elegant dining room with a rooftop patio.
- Best for: a classic Vancouver Indian dinner
- Price: moderate ($$)
- Format: dinner, sit-down
- Good to know: rooftop patio in warm months
Location: Cambie Village, Vancouver
Vij's is at 3106 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC, a walk from King Edward Canada Line station.
Hours of Operation
Vij's opens for dinner nightly from 5:30 pm. Check current hours before you go.
Reservations
- Reservations are available online.
Price Range
Vij's is moderate, listed at $$ by the Michelin Guide.
Awards and Recognition
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards 2025 and 2026: Silver, Best Indian
- Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards Hall of Fame
Contact Information
- Address: 3106 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W2
- Phone: 604-736-6664
- Neighbourhood: Cambie Village, Vancouver
- Cuisine: Indian
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Vij's open?
1994. It moved to Cambie Street in 2015.
What is Vij's famous for?
Its wine-marinated lamb popsicles in fenugreek cream curry.
Is Vij's Michelin recognised?
Yes, it holds a Bib Gourmand.
Does Vij's take reservations?
Yes.
Who founded Vij's?
Vikram Vij and Meeru Dhalwala.
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