Vikram Vij
November 21st, 2025
Vancouver culinary icon Vikram Vij is known for revolutionizing Indian cuisine in Canada. His flagship restaurant, Vij’s, has been praised by The New York Times as “easily among the finest Indian restaurants in the world” and earned a Bib Gourmand designation from the Michelin Guide in 2023 and 2024. Vij’s newest book, My New Indian Kitchen (Figure 1 Publishing $40), features 80 easy-to-follow recipes that marry the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine with elegant culinary techniques. Recipes are designed for the home chef and include dishes like Chilled Pea Soup with Fried Mint, Gnocchi with Garam Masala Tomato Sauce and Paneer. The book also traces Vij’s culinary journey, sharing stories of the people, travels and ingredients that have inspired him. 9781773272610
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