Vij's
16 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/askvan, r/vancouver25 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Vij's is an unconventional, elevated Indian restaurant that many diners still consider a Vancouver staple, praised for dishes like the lamb popsicles, the chilli chicken schnitzel appetizer and the chicken masala, along with solid food and great vibes. Some commenters feel it has slipped or is resting on its reputation, and a few find it pricey with small portions. One visitor calls it hit or miss but still among the city's better restaurants, while another feels it lost something in the move and is no longer that special food-wise.
Address
Vij's, 3106 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W2, Canada
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Lamb popsicles, Chilli chicken schnitzel, Chicken masala
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Caveatu/Eattoomanychips in r/askvan · Jun 2025
Thinks Vij's capitalizes on diners who assume everything is good.
- Recommendsu/tliskop in r/askvan · Jun 2025
Thinks Vij's and Tojo's are still good restaurants.
- Recommendsu/canada11235813 in r/askvan · Jun 2025consistency
Loves Vij's, still as good as remembered; food top notch after relocation.
- Caveatu/Evening_Werewolf_634 in r/askvan · Jun 2025consistency
Underwhelmed last couple of visits; felt they were resting on laurels.
- Recommendsu/mattkward in r/vancouver · Mar 2024
Says it belongs on the iconic list.
- Recommendsu/BCRobyn in r/askvan · Jan 2025taste
Elevated, quality meat, still really good, though pricey with small portions.
- Caveatu/Curried_Orca in r/askvan · Jan 2025taste
Calls it truly mediocre.
- Mixedu/FrenchItaliano in r/askvan · Jun 2025value
A diner found it inconsistent and costly yet still among the city's better spots, and enjoyed the chicken masala.
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- Recommendsu/wellnessgirllyy in r/askvan · Jan 2025ambience
Praises the food and atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/Any_Treat_3873 in r/askvan · Jun 2025consistency
Says Vij's is still good and never disappoints, and loved a recent visit.
- Mixedu/Rivercitybruin in r/askvan · Jun 2025consistency
Feels it lost something in the move; still a destination but not special food-wise.
- Caveatu/theRealPuckRock in r/askvan · Jun 2025consistency
Believes Vij's has been coasting on its reputation for years.
- Recommendsu/NoahYvr in r/askvan · Jun 2025
Says Vij's is still great.
- Recommendsu/Muellercleez in r/askvan · Aug 2025
Obligatory recommendation of Vij's.
- Caveatu/Johnathonathon in r/askvan · Jun 2025consistency
Thinks Vij's has slipped a little.
- Recommendsu/Mtn_Hippi in r/askvan · Jun 2025taste
Never miss with Vij's; the favourite snack appetizer is amazing.
- Recommendsu/Barbarella_39 in r/askvan · Jun 2025taste
Praises the lamb popsicles.
- Mixedu/dr_van_nostren in r/vancouver · Dec 2023variety
Half the menu is vegetarian, but pricey and slow sit-down service.
- Recommendsu/boringredditnamejk in r/askvan · Aug 2025taste
Says Vij's is good for fancy, with delicious food though dislikes pricing.
- Caveatu/hamstercrisis in r/askvan · Jun 2025value
Calls it overpriced for tiny helpings of 80s-style Indian fusion.
- Recommendsu/AdoraBelleQueerArt in r/vancouver · Mar 2024
Expresses love for Vij's.
- Recommendsu/india2wallst in r/askvan · Dec 2025
Says it is quite good.
- Recommendsu/F1o2t2o in r/vancouver · Mar 2024
Lists it among iconic Vancouver restaurants.
- Recommendsu/oddible in r/askvan · Aug 2025taste
Calls it a top-rated staple for inventive Indian cuisine.
- Recommendsu/bandyvancity in r/askvan · Jan 2025
Recommends it.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.