Vij’s on Cambie, Rangoli, My Shanti and Sutra Offer Pick Up
Update on Vij’s dining options. For the first time in the restaurant’s history, Vij’s on Cambie Street is now open for pickup/takeout and for delivery, courtesy of its own serving staff. As well, Rangoli in South Granville is offered curbside pickup of pre-ordered food, and My Shanti in South Surrey is giving 15% off phone orders for pickup. Both Rangoli and My Shanti are offering delivery via DoorDash. Vij’s Sutra, in the Victoria Public Market, maintains its offering of pickup and delivery foods (Uber Eats, DoorDash), as well as a freezer stocked with foods to prepare at home.
The COVID-19 situation has all restaurants in the Vij’s Group making adjustments to keep providing guests with the foods they love by temporarily suspending their dine-in options, while still maintaining a healthy distance from one another, and complying with federal and provincial health guidelines.
“We want to ensure as many of our staff can keep working as possible,” says co-owner of Vij’s and Rangoli, and owner of My Shanti, Vikram Vij. “Some of them requested that they become the delivery drivers, so we said, sure – because it means people who are isolating at home, can have some amazing Indian comfort food while they stay safe indoors.”
What it means for each restaurant:
Vij’s: Vij’s will be open from 5:00pm to 9:00pm for pickup and delivery options with a specially prepared menu. It includes affordable dishes, cooked with the same Vij’s signature spices, but prepared in ways that accommodate travel time to homes. All dishes will be served with basmati rice, naan, and our channa lentil curry, which is flavoured without chillies, so that kids can enjoy the food. With help from the Vij’s serving staff, a limited delivery service will be offered within 10km of the restaurant. From Friday, Vij’s will also be available via some home delivery services – details to follow on social media: Facebook – @vijsrestaurant and Instagram – @eatdrinkvijs
The number to call to place orders is: 604-736-6664
The address for pickup is: 3106 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC
Vij’s Menu for Take-Out, Pick Up or Delivery all served with naan, rice and channa lentil curry:
Chickpeas in star anise curry and date masala (dairy free) $15
Split green lentil and quinoa in coconut curry with cauliflower (dairy free) $16
Garam masala Portobello mushrooms in porcini cream curry $17
Jackfruit in black cardamom and cumin curry (dairy free) $16
Samosas filled w/ ricotta and turmeric-spinach potatoes $16
Coconut curried vegetables (dairy free) $20
Sauteed eggplant and bell peppers on fenugreek potatoes and cream curry $20
Chicken sautéed in turmeric and ginger in za’atar spiced lentil curry (dairy free) $22
Braised beef in cinnamon and clove curry (dairy free) $25
Goat in Punjabi style curry w/spiced vegetables (dairy free) $25
Spicy lamb, rapini and kale in creamy fenugreek curry $25
Date and Tamarind Chutney $3
Homemade yogurt raita $3
Additional cumin basmati rice $3
Additional Naan $3 each
Rangoli: Rangoli is open from 11:30am to 2pm and from 5-9pm offering a full menu for in-person pickup at the restaurant, or delivery (via DoorDash). If you order ahead, and then call again when you arrive, they will provide kerbside delivery of your meal to your vehicle.
Call ahead number: 604-736-5711
Address for pickup: 1480 W. 11th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
My Shanti: My Shanti in South Surrey has a full menu available for preordered pickup at 15% off. You can also continue to receive home delivery via DoorDash.
Number to call for orders: 604- 560-4416
Address for pickup: 15869 Croydon Drive, Morgan Crossing, South Surrey
Vij’s Sutra: (at the Victoria Public Market): Sutra is open for pickup (you can order ahead via Often Dining) and also for delivery through Skip the Dishes, Uber Eats and DoorDash. Sutra’s hours of operation are: Monday to Friday, 11am to 3pm. The freezers are also stocked with lots of take-home options.
Address for pickup: #6 – 1701 Douglas Street, unit S13 in the Victoria Public Market at The Hudson, Victoria, BC
“This is obviously a very unique time for everyone, and we’re all facing a lot of challenges,” says Meeru Dhalwala, co-owner of Vij’s and Rangoli. “What we wanted to do, was provide something familiar, something nutritious, and something accessible to everyone, and we hope people will enjoy it.”
