The restaurant is featuring a 5 course Harvest inspired Modern Indian tasting menu by Executive Chef Balvant Ajagaonkar and his team throughout the fall. I visited for dinner with Lawrence who joined me and we enjoyed each of the different courses which were colourful, glorious and unique. It’s offered throughout the fall for dinner, you need an advance reservation.

1st course: Tandoori squash soup and this soup was the perfect start to the meal with it’s flavours and a hint of spice.

2nd course: Sago cassava tikki, this was such a beautiful dish with the colours of chutney’s.

3rd course: Malabar salmon with Malabar spices; such a delicious dish with the salmon and curry.

4th course: Kolhapuri lamb bareli vangi, this dish was a bit heartier with it’s minced lamb and the rolled crepe.

5th course: Ukadliche modak and cranberry pudding, a glorious dumpling sits as the star of the plate.

Desi Indian Lounge is located at 1355 Hornby Street in downtown Vancouver. You can follow them on Instagram @desilounge.yvr 

By: Richard Wolak