New Vancouver restaurants you should check out soon

May 20 2021, 5:43 pm

New Vancouver restaurants are our three favourite words, so here’s the latest in local food and beverage.

There are tons of establishments in and around the city that have opened for the first time recently, but how do you pick which ones are worth hitting up?

We’ve done the tough work for you and created this shortlist of reopenings and openings you should be paying attention to — you’re welcome, foodies.

Here are the best new Vancouver restaurants you need to try.

Vennie’s Sub Shop

Vennie’s Sub Shop

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Vennie’s Sub Shop has officially opened its doors in East Vancouver. After months of testing out sandwiches and offering them at select locations around Vancouver, the concept is finally ready to welcome customers to its brick-and-mortar and offer them a variety of creations to-go.

Address: 1692 Venables Street, Vancouver

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Country Roads BBQ

Country Roads BBQ has officially opened its doors in Gastown. The new joint replaced longtime Vancouver eatery Peckinpah, which officially closed its doors in February. Located at the prime address of 2 Water Street in historic Gastown, Country Roads boasts a fantastic patio and serves up a selection of barbeque meats and side dishes.

Address: 2 Water Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-681-5411

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Pigot’s Burger Club (takeout/delivery only)

Calgary-based chef Mike Pigot has brought his American-style cheeseburger pop-up to Vancouver. Pickup orders can be made online and will be collected at a CRAFT English Bay in Vancouver’s West End.

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Nam Dae Moon

Nam Dae Moon

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This popular international rice cake chain was founded in China in 2011. It opened its first BC location in Richmond’s Continental Plaza last month. Known for its glutinous tteok (Korean rice cakes) steamed to chewy perfection, Nam Dae Moon’s cakes are always steamed in-house and are also low in sugar.

Address: 2132 – 3779 Sexsmith Road, Richmond

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NeNe Chicken

NeNe Chicken

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The new 1070 Kingsway eatery is the first location in North American for the famous South Korean chain. NeNe offers a menu of seven varieties of fried chicken including Original, Swicy (sweet and spicy), Freaking Hot, Snowing Cheese, Snowing Chilli, Soy Garlic, and Green Onion Chicken in both original and garlic varieties.

Address: 1070 Kingsway, Vancouver

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PAUL Vancouver

Paul Vancouver

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It’s been over a year since we told you that a legendary French name was officially setting up shop in town, and now, PAUL Vancouver has opened its doors. The 131-year-old bakery café originated in Northern France. Founded in Croix in 1889, PAUL now operates 620 shops (branches and franchises) in 34 countries. The bakery is known for offering its customers the “art of living French-style” via its signature menu of bread, pastries, macarons, sandwiches, and more.

Address: 1164 Robson Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-695-0111

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