It all started in 1993. Joginder and Swarnjit Shah were brand new to British Columbia and settled in a small town just outside of Vancouver called Maple Ridge. Most of BC hadn't yet experienced truly authentic Indian cuisine, and one thing led to another until GM Restaurant opened its doors.

Using only fresh ingredients and the recipes Joginder learned from his mother back in their village in India, and staying true to an honest day's work, they grew that small restaurant into one of the most loved Indian kitchens in the province. Countless awards and endless praise never changed what carried them from those humble beginnings: a dedication to quality.

For over 30 years, our family has cooked for this community. Now we're giving you the chance to bring that same dedication into your own kitchen: our very same spice blends and teas, perfected over decades and made in the very same restaurant kitchen, packaged for you.

A family legacy of feeding people

Our story carries more than recipes. It carries the memory of Labh Dhaliwal, the father of Swarnjit Shah: a Granthi who devoted his life to seva and langar, the free community kitchen that feeds everyone. Feeding people has always been who we are, and honouring his spirit is at the heart of what we do. Read more on our Mission page.

Our same spices, our same teas. Come taste what makes GM Restaurant so special. Come taste amazing.