Photo: Wikimedia CommonsThe eponymous restaurant of Vikram Vij reinvented Indian cooking in Vancouver and remains a benchmark, serving vibrant, contemporary dishes built on Indian spicing and local ingredients in a warm, buzzing room. The lamb popsicles are the signature. It does not take bookings for small groups, so expect a wait with a free chai. Come early or late to beat the queue, and let the staff guide you through the seasonal menu.