VIKRAM VIJ was born in India and grew up in Amritsar and Mumbai. He studied hotel management in Salzburg, Austria, before moving to Canada to work at the Banff Springs Hotel. He opened the original fourteen-seat Vij's Restaurant in 1994, has appeared on many television shows, and regularly cooks for events, including the James Beard Awards gala in New York. A certified sommelier, he is passionate about pairing wines with Indian food. In addition to running Vij’s Restaurant, Vikram is the chef and owner of My Shanti by Vikram Vij and co-author of three bestselling cookbooks. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
“A terrific and deeply personal culinary journey from a great
chef.” Anthony Bourdain
“Vikram has forged his life and career through hard work, the
weight of real risk, a natural sense and flair for Indian flavours
and above all else the character and personal charm to keep people
flooding to his restaurants. Game well played, my friend and
colleague.” Mark McEwan, celebrity chef, restaurateur, and
bestselling author of Great Food at Home
“An inspiring and moving memoir! Vikram is a passionate chef and
entrepreneur who has redefined Indian cuisine and built a
first-class food empire.” Arlene Dickinson, bestselling author of
All In and Persuasion
“An incredibly honest story of an Indian immigrant’s tough
entrepreneurial road to success in Canada. Vij captures the essence
of the very determined, passionate, talented, and charismatic life
of celebrity chef Vikram Vij.” Peter and Chris Neal, founders of
Neal Brothers Foods
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