Thursday
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Vij's in Vancouver
Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 08:26PM
Before I forget my experience, I thought I would write down one of the most amazing restaurants I have ever dined in - Vij's.
Our Lonely Planet Vancouver travel guide recommended this Indian restaurant praising the "Lamb Popsicles". They also mentioned that the wait is often long. So, Tom & I arrive at 5:20p (10 mins before it officially opens). Thankfully we arrived early because there was already a long line (they don't take reservations) to get in.
Once we were seated, we were immediately served Chai and Nan. What a nice touch! The wait staff was friendly and efficient. In fact, we have a revolving server. I think 6 different members of the wait staff checked on us, took our order, served our food, and gave us the check. It was interesting, as I felt like everyone cared about our well being and it seemed as if we were openly invited to speak to the family at Vij's.
We ordered the Salmon and the Wild Boar for appetizers. The sauce in both dishes were simply amazing. I don't even think amazing is the best word to describe the taste that rolled into my mouth.
I ordered the Short Ribs with the red wine curry for dinner. Let me say that each bite kept tasting better and better. The kale was paired so well with the tender short ribs. I was sad when the dish was over.
Tom had the Halibut and it was also delicious. The crab in the dish was the best part!
This was by far, the best restaurant I've eaten in, in Vancouver. It's probably the best Indian food I've ever had. It's that good! Why did the experience have to end?
E
Our Lonely Planet Vancouver travel guide recommended this Indian restaurant praising the "Lamb Popsicles". They also mentioned that the wait is often long. So, Tom & I arrive at 5:20p (10 mins before it officially opens). Thankfully we arrived early because there was already a long line (they don't take reservations) to get in.
Once we were seated, we were immediately served Chai and Nan. What a nice touch! The wait staff was friendly and efficient. In fact, we have a revolving server. I think 6 different members of the wait staff checked on us, took our order, served our food, and gave us the check. It was interesting, as I felt like everyone cared about our well being and it seemed as if we were openly invited to speak to the family at Vij's.
We ordered the Salmon and the Wild Boar for appetizers. The sauce in both dishes were simply amazing. I don't even think amazing is the best word to describe the taste that rolled into my mouth.
I ordered the Short Ribs with the red wine curry for dinner. Let me say that each bite kept tasting better and better. The kale was paired so well with the tender short ribs. I was sad when the dish was over.
Tom had the Halibut and it was also delicious. The crab in the dish was the best part!
This was by far, the best restaurant I've eaten in, in Vancouver. It's probably the best Indian food I've ever had. It's that good! Why did the experience have to end?
E
