Won the Cordon D'Or Gold Ribbon for International Cookbook and the Cuisine Canada Gold Award for Cookbook of the Year for "Vij's Elegant and Inspired Indian Cuisine" in 2007
Received his chef certificate from the Salzburg Hotel Management School in Austria
Became interested in cooking when he was 10 years old and cooked for his mother and friends
Is the author of two cookbooks with his wife Meeru called "Vij's Elegant and Inspired Indian Cuisine" and "Vij's at Home: Relax, Honey․"
Is the owner, with his wife Meeru, of two restaurants in Vancouver, British Columbia called Vij's and Rangoli
Best known as a professional chef who appeared as a guest judge on "Chopped Canada" and "Top Chef Canada․"
His restaurant Rangoli also features a marketplace where he sells packaged versions of his curries