Vij’s in Vancouver was once hailed by The New York Times as

Vij’s in Vancouver was once hailed by The New York Times as “easily among the finest Indian restaurants in the world.” Now, Meeru Dhalwala, the woman behind the renowned restaurant’s menu — check out the “lamb popsicles” on the right! — is opening a restaurant in South Lake Union, according to Seattle Met. Shanik is scheduled to open this fall.