Celebrity Chef Vikram Vij

Chef Vikram Vij has seen it all.

Vij is co-owner, alongside Meeru Dhalwala, of Vij’s Restaurant & Rangoli in Vancouver as well as My Shanti in South Surrey.

The two also manufacture frozen, prepackaged gourmet curries that can be found at Loblaw City Markets throughout B.C. as well as provided as food service at venues like Rogers Arena and BC Place Stadium.

Early Life and Education

Vikram Vij is still approachable despite his celebrity status; he often appears at public events to sign cookbooks and answer fan inquiries. Furthermore, his deep affection for people shines through when interacting with them.

Chef Kevin has appeared on food and cooking shows such as Top Chef Canada, Recipe to Riches, Dragons’ Den and Chopped Canada. In addition to these appearances he holds three award-winning cookbooks as a certified sommelier and has written multiple cookbooks that have won accolades.

Vij’s Restaurant and Rangoli Restaurant in Vancouver, BC. He also recently introduced packaged gourmet curries sold at select Loblaw City Markets across Canada. Along with former partner Meeru Dhalwala, they share two daughters. His restaurants are known for incorporating fresh local ingredients and innovative ideas in their cuisine.

Professional Career

Vikram Vij is an esteemed television personality and chef, known for being one of the Dragon’s Den series share owners as well as co-owning two restaurants with his spouse: Rangoli in Vancouver and Vij’s in Rangoli. Additionally, he has written numerous cookbooks.

Dhalwala and Meeru Dhalwala have long been actively supporting charities and community projects, while simultaneously spreading Indian culture and cuisine across the globe. For their efforts, Simon Fraser University and UBC awarded both with honorary doctorates.

As well as their restaurants, the couple owns and operates a food processing plant which enables them to offer ready-to-eat meals in Loblaws stores and other supermarkets across Canada. Furthermore, they have developed their own line of curry powders and spices and plan on expanding into India where they plan to share their culinary expertise.

Achievement and Honors

Vikram Vij is an esteemed chef and restaurateur in Vancouver, Canada who has amassed an acclaimed culinary empire through the establishment of Vij’s Restaurant and Rangoli restaurants renowned for their authentic Indian cuisine and unique dining experiences. Additionally, both his cookbooks won gold awards from Taste Canada book awards.

Vikram’s restaurant businesses and commitment to multiculturalism through food have earned him numerous accolades and awards, such as Ernst and Young recognizing him as Entrepreneur of the Year 2011. Furthermore, he serves as a mentor for budding chefs.

Personal Life

Autobiographies thrive when written with candor and Vikram Vij is no exception. He candidly discusses both his triumphs and defeats while detailing all aspects of life that have contributed to him becoming who he is today.

He has become a regular feature on television shows such as Chopped Canada, Dragons’ Den and Recipe to Riches. Additionally, he co-authored three cookbooks with his former spouse.

After arriving in Canada in 1989, Vij worked at Banff Springs Hotel and Bishop’s restaurant in Vancouver before opening his first fine-dining restaurant Vij’s in 1994. Soon thereafter he launched Rangoli with more casual seating which eventually offered food processing facilities to meet retailers like BC Place stadium, Rogers Arena and Whistler Blackcomb’s demands for catering facilities. Vij also offers pre-packaged gourmet curries sold through Loblaw City Market stores.

Net Worth

Vikram is an award-winning chef, cookbook author, television personality, restaurant owner and entrepreneur in the culinary world, known for incorporating Eastern flavors into Western dishes.

Vij operates various restaurants in Vancouver, such as Vij’s and Rangoli. He also owns an organic food products line and appears regularly as one of the investors on the show Dragon’s Den.

Though his schedule is often hectic, he still makes time to lead a healthy lifestyle. Engaging in physical activities such as volleyball and tennis helps keep him in shape; and getting enough sleep has allowed him to remain grounded and focused – an example for chefs around the world who admire him! His net worth currently sits at approximately $60 Million.