
Vij's
Indian · $$ · Vancouver
Vij’s is a Vancouver restaurant serving inventive Indian cuisine by Chef Vikram Vij; the restaurant is open daily from 5:30 p.m.
SEAFOOD & MEAT KHANA (DISHES)
From the restaurant's menu page- GOAN STYLE HALBIT36
Whole black pepper, curry leaves, coconut curry (GF, DF)
gluten-freedairy-free - GRILLED PRAWNS IN PASTA-E-JAAN34
Red chillies, green peas, creamy rose sauce
- VIKRAM'S FAMILY CHICKEN VINDALOO34
Fried green chillies (GF, DF)
gluten-freedairy-free - BETTER BETTER BUTTER CHICKEN34
Grilled chicken breasts, tomato, fenugreek cream sauce (GF)
gluten-free - LAMB ROGAN JOSH35.5
With cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, red chillies (GF, DF)
gluten-freedairy-free - VIJ'S WINE MARINATED LAMB POPSICLES39
Spinach potatoes, garlic fenugreek curry (GF)
gluten-free - RED WINE BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS36
With kallonji and ras-el-hanout spices (GF)
gluten-free - FRASER VALLEY RAISED GOAT CURRY37
Slow cooked, yoghurt, garlic, ginger and red chillies (GF)
gluten-free - FRISKY AND NAUGHTY ALPACA BIRYANI38
With fried onions and red chillies
MEAT & SEAFOOD SHAREABLE SNACKS
From the restaurant's menu page- CRISPY MASALA PRAWNS19.5
Fried with rice flour, tossed in chilli hot sauce, pickled onions (GF, DF)
gluten-freedairy-free - AMRITSARI FISH MASALA19.5
With pickled onions (GF, DF)
gluten-freedairy-free - VIKRAM'S FAVOURITE SNACK24
Chicken Schnitzel, chilli oil, butter chicken sauce
- GUN POWDER PORK22
Masala encrusted Pork Tenderloin, coconut cream curry (GF, DF)
gluten-freedairy-free - LAMB KEBABS23
Pan seared ground, coriander and green chilli chutney (GF, DF)
gluten-freedairy-free
FOR BEVERAGE MENU - CLICK HERE
From the restaurant's PDF menuCOCKTAILS — Gentle
- Vij’s G&T18
Vij’s Lantern Masala Gin, Premium Tonic, Cucumber, Mint & Ginger. Spices from our kitchen add a savory note to our Vij’s Lantern gin. Bright tonic & citrus
- Mumbai Nights17
Vodka, Pomegranate, Lime, Rose & Black Cardamom. Inspired by the vibrant nightlife of India’s most cosmopolitan city; Bollywood inspired.
- First Growth Fizz16
Gin, Rhubarb Liqueur, Rose Wine, Citrus & Soda. Spring flavors delight and refresh all year round. Frothy and delicate.
- Indian Spiced Margarita17
A vibrant mix of tequila, fresh lime and Indian spices. A modern twsit on a traditional margartia.
COCKTAILS — Fruity and Tangy
- Guava Sour17
Gin, Citrus & Tart Guava Juice. Inspired by 20th century art. Wassily Kandinski, Marc Chagall, Jackson Pollock. Aromatic and refined. Not too sweet. Frothy and tart.
- Up in Smoke18
Mezcal, Aperol, Lemon, Passionfruit & Smoked Saffron Salt. Smoky, but tropical. Tangy acidity.
- The Dark Army17
Dark Rum, Citrus, Mango, Ginger Ale, Allspice & Garam Masala. A West Indies classic takes on Indian tropical fruit and spice.
- Cambie Whiskey Sour17
Whiskey, Lemon, Guava & Claret Float. Vij’s version of the New York Sour. The whisky is mellowed by tropical fruit and transformed by the red wine float. Not for the Light-Hearted
COCKTAILS — Not for the Light-Hearted
- The GURU Old Fashioned21
Vij’s GURU Sandalwood Finished Single Malt Whisky, Chilli Honey & Fruity Bitters. An ode to the arts of distilling and bartending.
- Vij’s Freedom Peacock Martini21
Vij’s Lantern Gin or Vij’s Rangoli Vodka, Vermouth, & Pickled Ginger. Adjust to your taste with homemade tinctures.
- The Ultimate Cocktail24
Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Demerara Syrup & Aromatic Bitters. Complex and luxurious with a long finish.
- Anything you can do…28
Indian Single Malt Whisky, Paan Syrup, Cardamom Bitters. Cooling herbaceous paan flavours and cardamom harmonize with the rich smooth whisky.
WINE — Sparkling
Sparkling Gls ½ Litre Bottle
- Piccolo Bubbles by the Glass19
- Sula Brut Rosé (Indian Sparkling)69
- Fitzpatrick ‘Fitz’ Crémant, Pinot Blanc, Okanagan Valley, BC75
WINE — White
White Gls ½ Litre Bottle
- Vij’s Peacock by Stoneboat, Okanagan Valley, BC17.5 46 69
- JoieFarm ‘A Noble Blend’ Gewürztraminer, Okanagan Valley, BC17.5 46.5 70
- Nostalgia Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley, BC17.5 46 69
- Famille Perrin Grenache Blend, Rhône, FR16 42.5 64
- Meyer Family Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, BC79
- Kismet Estate Winery Pinot Grigio, Okanagan Valley, BC64
- Bordertown Grüner Veltliner, Okanagan Valley, BC69
- Hester Creek Viognier, Okanagan Valley, BC70
- Pfaff Pinot Gris, Alsace, FR72
- Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ75
WINE — Rosé
Rosé Gls ½ Litre Bottle
- Privato Chardonnay/Pinot Noir, Thompson Valley, BC16.5 44 66
WINE — Red
Red Gls ½ Litre Bottle
- Scorched Earth Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley, BC18 48 72
- Famille Perrin ‘Ventoux Rouge’ Syrah, Rhône, FR16 42.5 64
- Marichel ‘Lone Wolf’ Syrah, Okanagan Valley, BC17 45 68
- Rocca delle Macìe, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, IT18.5 48.5 73
- Fort Berens Cabernet Franc, Lillooet, BC18 48 72
- Vij’s ‘Petite Cuvée’ Bordeaux Blend , Okanagan Valley, BC21 56 84
- M. Chapoutier ‘Crozes-Hermitage’ Syrah, Rhône, FR92
- Laughing Stock ‘Portfolio’, Okanagan Valley, BC125
- Damilano ‘Barolo’ Nebbiolo, Piedmont, IT135
- Altesino ‘Brunello di Montalcino’ Sangiovese, Tuscany, IT145
NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS & DRINKS
- Beyond Mojito12.5
Fresh mint and citrus
- Peacock Masti12.5
Bold fusion of mango powder, gauva and paprika
- Ginger Lemon Drink…7.5
Lemon, ginger, spices, cane sugar, sparkling water
- Mango Lassi9
Yoghurt, mango. sweet and soothing. The all time Classic Indian cold beverage. (Salty lassi or Sweet lassi available on request)
- Non Alcoholic Beer9
- Ginger Ale / Cola / Juice7
- Traditional Punjabi Chai4
BEER & CIDER
Local Craft Draft (12oz)
- Vij’s Freedom Peacock Lager9
- Brassneck ‘Klutz’ Kolsch9.5
- Strange Fellows ‘Talisman’ Pale Ale9
- Neighbourhood ‘Happy Place’ Juice Pale Ale9
- Twin Sails ‘Juice Plus’ IPA9.5
- Driftwood ‘Raised by Wolves’ IPA9.5
- Hoyne ‘Dark Matter’9
- Persephone Dry-Hopped Cider10.5
- Ask about the Chef Vikram’s Cellar
VEGETARIAN KHANA (DISHES)
From the restaurant's menu page- BOMBAY SMASHED POTATOES19
Vij’s naughty & tangy masala, fried curry leaves (GF, VG)
gluten-freevegan - EGGPLANT PAKORA IN YOGHURT CURRY24
With homemade crispy onion rings
- HOMEMADE SAAG PANEER24
With fenugreek (GF) red chillies, dried fenugreek leaves (GF)
gluten-free - DHAL MAKKHANI21.5
Slow, slow, slow cooked, 3 kinds of lentils with water buffalo butter and dried red chillies, dried fenugreek leaves (GF)
gluten-free - GARAM MASALA MARINATED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS24.5
In porcini cream curry
- SHAHI PANEER26.5
In a creamy tomato curry (GF)
gluten-free - CHICKPEA FLOUR & POTATOES KOFTA26.5
Mustard seed coconut sauce, fried green chillies
- VEGETABLE JALFREZI28
Toasted coconut, Vij’s garam masala sauce (GF, VE)
gluten-freevegan - VIJ'S MAHARAJA MASALA MARINATED JACKFRUIT27
In Korma Sauce with shoestring potatoes (GF)
gluten-free - CAULIFLOWER & BELL PEPPER BIRYANI27.5
With whole spices, fried onions (VE)
vegan
VEGETARIAN SHAREABLE SNACKS
From the restaurant's menu pageAsk your server
- ROASTED CHICKPEAS & BEETS SALAD17
With paneer, spicy vingarette (GF)
gluten-free - VIJ'S CHAAT SALAD18
Homemade chickpea crisps (GF)
gluten-free - HAND CUT CASSAVA FRIES17.5
Tossed with Naughty and Tangy masala curry/tamarind chutney (GF, VE)
gluten-freevegan - ONION, SPINACH, RED CABBAGE, GREEN CHILLIES PAKORAS18.5
With date and tamarind (GF, VE)
gluten-freevegan - HAND MADE SAMOSAS (2 pieces)18
Filled with jackfruit and potatoes with chai spiced chickpeas curry (VE)
vegan - VIJ'S RAILWAY EXPRESS FOOD PLATTER28
(Serves 2)
- GRILLED PANEER IN VIJ'S MASALA19.5
With bell peppers and spicy chilli chutney (GF)
gluten-free - GRILLED CORIANDER SPICED JACKFRUIT19
Coconut curry (GF, VE)
gluten-freevegan
VIJ's HAND CRAFTED BREADS & RICE
From the restaurant's menu page- GARLIC AND GINGER TANDOORI NAAN4.5
- WHOLE WHEAT CHAPATI4.5
- MAKI DI ROTI CORNMEAL CHAPATI (GF)4.5gluten-free
- POTATO PARANTHA7.50
Stuffed with potatoes, red onions and cilantro
- PANEER PARANTHA7.5
With Cilantro, Vij’s red chilli masala
- CUMIN SPICED BASMATI RICE5.5
SIDES TO SAVOUR
From the restaurant's menu page- BLACK PEPPER PAPPADOMS8
With onion mint chutney (GF, VE)
gluten-freevegan - CARROT AND MINT RAITA4gluten-free
- VIJ’S PICKLED ONION PLATE4.95gluten-freevegan
- TRIO OF CHUTNEYS7.5gluten-free
MITHAI (SWEET ENDINGS)
From the restaurant's menu page- BRÛLÉE OF COCONUT RICE PUDDING15.5
With rose water and cardamom (GF, VE)
gluten-freevegan - VIJ'S GULAB JAMUN (2 pieces)14
- CHEF VIKRAM VIJ’S SWEET TOOTH16
ASK YOUR SERVER
- SWEET ROSE SYRUP ICE CREAM15.5
Paired with gulab jamun