Michelin-recommended Vancouver restaurant quietly closed its doors
Restaurant closures have been rampant throughout Vancouver, and even Michelin-recommended spots are not safe.
Nigerian restaurant Arike, located at 1725 Davie Street in Vancouver, has quietly closed its doors. An announcement from the restaurant has yet to be made; however, its Instagram page has been deactivated. Additionally, it’s listed as “Temporarily Closed” on Google, and the City of Vancouver’s business licence database lists the restaurant and its catering business as having “gone out of business.”
Arike was a two-time Michelin-recommended restaurant, making the list during Michelin’s Vancouver debut in 2022 and 2023. It was best known for its dishes featuring house-made rubs and spice mixes, alongside seasonal dishes and its high-quality cocktail program.
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While the restaurant has not officially confirmed its closure, a new Vietnamese restaurant has already opened in its place called Pho In Love. It held its grand opening on January 30.
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Dished has reached out to Arike for more information on the closure.
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