DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER HOTSPOT DESI INDIAN LOUNGE
TO OFFER EXCLUSIVE PRIX-FIXE MENU ON CANADA DAY
Executive Chef Bal Ajagaonkar Showcases Four-Course
Feast for the Senses for $45 per Person from
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1st
Desi Indian Lounge Executive Chef Bal Ajagaonkar is showcasing an exclusive Canada Day Prix-Fixe Menu on Wednesday., July 1st at the popular dining destination centrally located in the heart of Downtown Vancouver at 1355 Hornby St.
The four-course feast starts with Rasam, a tangy, spiced soup made from lentil broth and tamarind and blended with South Indian spices, and continues with a second-course choice of Lotus Root & Avocado Chat or Cochin Cauliflower Bites, a Main course selection of Konkani Prawns, Lamb Pasanda or Anjeer and Akrod Kofta Nuts, and a Dessert choice of either Rasmalai Rosset or Motichur Cheesecake.
The prix-fixe menu is available for $45 per person plus tax and gratuity, with optional pairings featuring local British Columbia wines available for an additional $20. Guests can also toast Canada Day with the limited-time Maple Sour, crafted with Crown Royal whisky, pure maple syrup, fresh citrus, aromatic bitters, and a star anise garnish. Prix-fixe menu items will also be available to order on an à-la-carte basis, with Desi’s regular menu offered throughout the day.
DESI INDIAN LOUNGE
CANADA DAY PRE-FIXE MENU
Available Exclusively Weds., July 1
from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
$45 per person plus tax, gratuity
• FIRST COURSE •
RASAM (VE/GF)
A tangy, spiced soup made from lentil broth and
tamarind, blended with South Indian spices
• SECOND COURSE •
Choice of:
LOTUS ROOT & AVOCADO CHAT (GF)
Crispy lotus root and fresh avocado with yogurt, chutney, shev
or
COCHIN CAULIFLOWER BITES (GF/NF/DF/VE)
Crispy fried cauliflower bites, South Indian chili sauce
• MAIN COURSE •
Choice of one:
KONKANI PRAWNS (GF/DF/NF)
Prawns, chili coriander coconut sauce, kokum petals
or
LAMB PASANDA (GF)
Lamb cooked in onion mint sauce, finished with cream
or
ANJEER AND AKROD KOFTA NUTS
Fig and walnut fried dumplings, creamy tomato gravy,
aromatic spices
• DESSERT COURSE •
Choice of one:
RASMALAI ROSSET
Spongy cottage cheese cake, rabari, chocolate & rose petals
or
MOTICHUR CHEESECAKE
Cheesecake layered with motichur crumble served with
crisp tuile and Pista yogurt sauce
Beyond the Canada Day Prix-Fixe menu, Ajagaonkar has also added new items to the à-la-carte menu available daily for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to late that showcases local ingredients, exotic flavours and uniquely regional Indian inspiration in such appetizers as Bombay Pomfret Fry (semolina-coated whole fish, fried with Bombay spices) and Samosa Kale Chat (samosa, chickpeas, chutney, silky yogurt, crispy kale, crunchy shev), Tandoori specialties like BC Organic Portobello Mushroom (tandoori spices, yogurt, stuffed jackfruit mix)and BC Coho Salmon (tandoori spices, green chutney), Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Curry dishes that include Lamb Madras (lamb cooked in coconut sauce with Madras spice and tamarind essence) as well as Indian Breads, sides, desserts and more.
Desi Indian Lounge is also featuring a Summer Tasting Menu that showcases such inspired East-by-way-of-West-Coast dishes as Asparagus Shorba, Tandoori Brussels Sprouts, Tamarind Sablefish, Cornish Hen and a Golden Beet & Paan Mousse available exclusively for 6 p.m. seatings Thursdays to Saturdays for $75 per person plus tax and gratuity with optional wine pairings also available for an additional $30++.
Ajagaonkar, who was born in the coastal town of Malvan in Western India and trained in luxury hotel kitchens and alongside Michelin-recognized chefs internationally, brings a disciplined, technique-driven approach to Desi’s kitchen. His cooking balances regional authenticity with refined plating and layered spice work favouring clarity, depth and harmony over excess.
Opened in 2025, Desi Indian Lounge has quickly carved out a reputation for highlighting the bold and vibrant flavors of India in dishes that are deeply rooted in tradition yet crafted with a modern touch and presented with understated flair in a cozy, inviting space where culinary excellence meets heartfelt hospitality.
RESERVATIONS
Reservations for Desi Indian Lounge are available here.
ABOUT DESI INDIAN LOUNGE
Desi Indian Lounge brings the vibrant flavors of India to the heart of Downtown Vancouver. Established with a passion for authentic Indian cuisine, Desi takes pride in creating dishes that are deeply rooted in tradition yet crafted with a modern touch. From the moment guests step through the doors, they’re welcomed into a cozy, inviting space where culinary excellence meets heartfelt hospitality. Desi’s chefs are true masters of their craft, crafting flavours with passion and expertly blending spices to create dishes that cater to every palate in signature favourites like Butter Chicken, Paneer Tikka, and aromatic Biryani that showcase the diversity and richness of Indian cuisine. Whether it’s for a casual lunch, celebratory dinner, or quick takeout meal, the team at Desi India Lounge stands ready to make every visit an unforgettable culinary experience.
1355 Hornby Street, Vancouver BC V67 1W7
Open daily from 11 a.m. to late with Happy Hour from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.