Sula Indian Restaurant is proud to announce the commencement of construction at its third location at 1708 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC. The new Sula Davie Street location will introduce an innovative modern Indian cuisine concept while honouring the heritage flavours that Sula patrons have come to love. Anticipated completion and grand opening are expected this winter, with the restaurant accepting dining reservations now for future dates starting from January 15, 2024.
This departure from Sula’s traditional Indian cuisine concept, which has gained popularity at their Commercial Drive and Main Street restaurants, marks an exciting chapter in the restaurant group’s evolution. Meticulous consideration went into selecting the perfect location, and Vancouver’s vibrant West End emerged as the standout choice. The new establishment, located just one block from English Bay Beach, will feature a modern interior design by Vancouver-based architect David Wong, Principal of WHG Designs.
At the helm of Sula’s Davie Street culinary team, Executive Chef Balvant “Bal” Ajagaonkar discovered his passion for cooking at age 15 while working a summer job in the kitchen of his hometown resort community of Malvan on India’s West Coast. During his tenure in India, Chef Bal garnered numerous culinary accolades, including at the national level Great India Cooking Competition held in Mumbai with four gold medals (2015, 2017, 2018, 2019), three silver medals (2014, 2015, 2017), and the prestigious Best Overall Live Cooking Award (2019). Most recently, Chef Bal served as the Executive Sous Chef at Mumbaikar Indian Restaurant and Bar in Toronto, ON.
“We are taking cherished family recipes and the heritage Indian flavours that we grew up with and adapting them for today’s modern diner,” says Chef Bal Ajagaonkar. “It’s a delicate balance of paying homage to the spice mixtures perfected over centuries while introducing innovative elements to the dishes to present them in different ways. We are thrilled to introduce this exciting new concept in Vancouver’s West End neighbourhood and be part of the community there.”
Guests can stay updated on the progress and opening of Sula’s Davie Street location through its website here and on social media here.
Celebrate the Holiday Season with Sula Commercial Drive and Sula Main Street
While construction is underway at Davie Street, Sula invites guests to visit its other Vancouver establishments at 1128 Commercial Drive and 4172 Main Street. Both restaurants are embracing the holiday season with a selection of festive cocktails, including the Kashmiri Kiss, featuring bourbon, triple sec, orange juice, and saffron syrup, and the Aparajita – Silk Road Seduction, made with butterfly pea flower tea-infused rum, Disaronno, and vanilla-infused mandarin peel.
For the first time, Sula will offer a set three-course holiday lunch menu from November 24 – December 30, 2023, excluding December 25, served from 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Guests can select from their choice of starter featuring Samosa Pinwheels or Chicken Lollipops, main course options include Chicken Kali Mirch, Lamb Hara Patta (+$3), vegetarian Jackfruit Masala, and the vegan-friendly Kadai Mushrooms. Much loved dessert selections include Saffron Lemon Ricotta Cake, Mango Rasmalai, and Vegan Mango Coconut Pudding. Priced at $27++ per person, this holiday offering is available at both locations for dine-in only. Reservations are available here.
Group dining and buyout options are offered at both locations, and Sula also provides offsite catering services for events ranging from intimate dinner parties to corporate holiday soirees. Inquire here. The restaurant is also offering a gift card promotion from now – December 22, 2023. Guests who purchase a $100 gift card will receive a $110 total value on the card. Gift cards may be applied toward the cost of food and beverages at Sula Indian Restaurants and may not be redeemed for cash. Gift Cards can be purchased here.
