Fragrant with the smells of cumin, turmeric, fennel, and cloves - the story of Vikram Vij, co-owner of the world-famous Vij's Restaurant in Vancouver. The true rags-to-riches tale of a college dropout from northern India who made it to Europe's temples of high cuisine, then with a one-way ticket for Canada, found fame serving some of the world's most transcendent Indian cuisine. His restaurant, originally a fourteen-seat establishment known for its extraordinary flavours and spice blends, along with a firm no-reservation policy, received accolades from restaurant critics and patrons alike. A culinary journey that began in India as a boy enjoying the praise of visitors for his chai and biscuits, Vikram's passion for Indian cooking and his lifelong mission to bring awareness to the culture he left behind have fueled his tireless drive. He realized his dream, but experienced challenges and sacrifices along the way.