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@michelinguide Bib Gourmand 2026
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We are incredibly honoured to share that we have been recognized with a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand and our Co-Founder and General Manager @imyashshah_ has been named the recipient of the MICHELIN Outstanding Service Award.

This recognition means so much to our entire team, especially in our first year of business. We are grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey from the people who have been here since the beginning to everyone who has joined us along the way.

A special thank you to our team for showing up every day with care, passion, and belief in what we are trying to create.

Thank you to every guest who has walked through our doors, shared a meal with us, and supported Kavita from the beginning. Thank you to our farmers, foragers, purveyors, and everyone who helps bring our food to the table.

And thank you to the @michelinguide and @destination_vancouver for this incredible recognition.

We are proud to be part of Vancouver’s restaurant community and grateful to be among so many talented restaurants and people who continue to make this city such a special place to cook, eat, and create.

With gratitude,
Tushar & the Kavita team❤️ taken in Vancouver, British Columbia by @chefttushar

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We’re incredibly excited to be named a finalist for @aircanada Best New Restaurants 2026.

It means a lot to see our restaurant recognized alongside so many culinary greats across Canada.

A huge thank you to our amazing team, who pour their passion, creativity, and heart into Kavita every day. And to all our guests and supporters thank you for continuing to show up, share our story, and believe in what we’re building.

We’re truly grateful for this recognition and for everyone who has been part of our journey so far.

@dinr.app #AirCanadaTop10, revealed in November. by @chefttushar

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Charred Pacific Northwest octopus meets the warmth of Southern India.

Bright tomato chutney, sun-ripened Sungold tomatoes, crispy curry leaf and preserved plums bring together smoke, sweetness, and tang a meeting of coastal traditions, shaped by the land and sea.

@stoneyparadisefarm @organicoceanseafood

📸 @prettychillsuperfriendly taken in Vancouver, British Columbia by @chefttushar

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Excited to welcome @marksingson back to Restaurant Kavita for a special one-night collaboration on November 17th!
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Join us for an Indian–Filipino tasting menu celebrating the flavours, traditions, and stories of two vibrant cuisines, brought together through one unforgettable dining experience.

🎟️ Limited seats available. Tickets via the link in bio! taken in Vancouver, British Columbia by @chefttushar

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3 days ago

Made it to one year with a bang 😊

Feeling incredibly grateful to everyone who has played a part in growing Kavita over the past year. Years of planning, searching for the right people, and finding like-minded individuals to build and grow with have made this journey truly special.

There have been so many beautiful memories along the way, moments that will stay with me for a lifetime. Kavita is what it is today because of the people who believed in it, supported it, and put their heart and soul into making it happen.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey and helped us get to where we are today. This is just the beginning.

Looking forward to another year of growth, new experiences, and pushing boundaries, with all your continued love and blessings. ❤️

@michelinguide
@destination_vancouver taken in Vancouver, British Columbia by @chefttushar

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6 days ago

Bib Gourmand. ❤️

What a first year for @restaurant.kavita:
★ Michelin Bib Gourmand 2026
★ Gold, Best Indian — Vancouver Magazine Awards
★ Silver, Best New Restaurant — Vancouver Magazine Awards
★ No. 96, Canada's 100 Best
★ Finalist, Air Canada Best New Restaurants

I've been on this line since day one — this belongs to every hand in this photo.

Proud to stand with @narendrapanwar37, @kabirs002 and @the_clown_who_cooks.

Huge congratulations to @imyashshah_ on the Michelin Outstanding Service Award — so well deserved.

Now back to work. Toronto, October 27. 🇮🇳

📸 @restaurant.kavita

#michelinguide #bibgourmand #vancouverfood taken in Vancouver, British Columbia by @chefttushar

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10 days ago

2026 so far, through the moments, the meals, the travels, and everything in between @kat.tondvalkar ❤️ by @chefttushar

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19 days ago

Missed @chefttushar Tondvalkar on Global BC this morning?
Tushar joined Jennifer Palma on Cooking Together to make Jumbo Prawn Recheado Masala, a Goan-Portuguese dish that brings together bold spice, acidity and the coastal flavours of Goa.

Along the way, they talked about the history and influences behind the dish, Tushar’s approach to regional Indian cooking, and the national recognition @restaurant.kavita has been receiving.

It’s also a glimpse into a much bigger idea behind Kavita. India is not one cuisine, and Tushar’s cooking moves across regions, traditions, techniques and food memories, with British Columbia’s seasons and ingredients helping shape what lands on the plate.

Watch the full Global BC segment and find Tushar’s Recheado Masala recipe through the link in bio. taken in Global BC by @chefttushar

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20 days ago

Cultural Wednesdays Returns to Kavita. This month, the table moves west.

Next stop, Rajasthan.

Chef Tushar Shroff of Indish joins Tushar in the Kavita kitchen for an evening of Marwari and Rajasthani cooking shaped by family meals, childhood travels and Shroff’s Rajasthani heritage.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Five-course family-style dinner

Reservation is live now, link in bio

Rajasthani Kachori

Chef Tushar shroff & Chef Tushar T

Rajasthani batti

Hawa mahal, Jaipur. by @chefttushar

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23 days ago

Behind the scenes at Cook’s Camp 2026!!

It’s hard to choose but What was your favourite moment at Cook’s Camp?
Comment 👇🏾 taken in North Arm Farm by @chefttushar

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A collection of plates from @restaurant.kavita

Regional Indian flavours, seasonal BC ingredients, old memories, new ideas, and dishes that continue to evolve with the seasons.

A little glimpse into what we’ve been cooking, creating, and sharing at our table. taken in Restaurant Kavita by @chefttushar

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@chefstablebc @cookscamp

Still processing all of this.

Angana and I are honestly a little in shock. It felt like a two-day crash course in food, hospitality, people, stories.. and the business of making all of it work.

We met, listened, learned, laughed, asked a million questions and took in far more than we could possibly process in two days.

Feeling incredibly lucky and truly blessed to have experienced COOKSCAMP the way we did.

This is just the first little photo dump. There is so much more to share. ❤️ taken in North Arm Farm by @chefttushar

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