Dim sum
$, Chinese, Reservations, West End
"The dim sum at Kirin Restaurant is the best by far. I love the handmade prawn dumplings, as well as the hot and sour soup."
ChefVikram Vij
Vancouver
My Venues
- My Shanti
- 15870 Croydon Drive
- Surrey, BC
- Vij's Railway Express
- 1075 W Georgia St
- Vancouver, BC
- Vij’s Rangoli
- 1488 W 11th Ave
- Vancouver, BC
Accolades
- Best IndianVancouver Magazine
- Guest judgeTop Chef
- Rising Star AwardBC Food Processors Association
- Best IndianThe Georgia Straight
- PresidentChef’s Table Society of British Columbia
- AuthorVij's: Elegant & Inspired Indian Cuisine, Vij's at Home: Relax, Honey
- ChefsFeed WinnerOne of the Best Things to Eat in Vancouver
Where I Go Out
Porchetta sandwich
$$, Sandwiches, Coal Harbour
"The porchetta sandwich is so tasty and fatty. I just go there to look at the beautiful, thin people and wonder what they live on, because I live on that pork fat."
Kick Ass house fried rice
$$, Outdoor Seating, Chinese, Full Bar, Chinatown
"The Kick Ass house fried rice is so delicious and flavorful that it goes down easily with a nice bottle of wine and great company. It comes with spring vegetables, lettuce, prosciutto, mint, and egg with a nước chấm sauce."
Dry aged "AAA" beef tenderloin
$$$, French,
"This classic steak with its great sauce shows the mastery of chef Scott Jaeger at Pear Tree Restaurant. Chef Jaeger dry-ages the steak for 28 days and leaves the marbling on, then cooks it sous-vide style. The dish is simply elegant and well-prepared with great ingredients and skill. It's not always on the menu since they get the beef from a particular farmer, so call ahead to see if it's available."
Double baked almond croissant
$, Desserts,
"The double-baked almond croissant from Thomas Haas is the worst thing for a fat chef like me, but I cannot resist the temptation because my arteries love the flavor."
Apricot & ginger scone
$, Café, Mount Pleasant
"Along with a fresh cup of coffee, an apricot and ginger scone is the perfect way to start a day."
At My Venues
Tamarind marinated pulled pork, naan crostini, pickled red onions, crunchy chickpeas, and spicy yogurt.
$$, Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan,
"My Shanti's pulled pork on a naan crostini. Tamarind marinated pulled pork rests on top of our delicious naan crostini, garnished with pickled red onions, crunchy chickpeas, and spicy yogurt."
