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16 of the hottest new restaurants to try in and around Vancouver

Marco Ovies
Marco Ovies
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May 2 2025, 2:00 pm
16 of the hottest new restaurants to try in and around Vancouver
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There’s one thing that always remains true for Vancouver: there are plenty of exciting places to eat. With local hotspots and international chains opening all over the city, it can be challenging to keep track of which new spots have officially opened their doors.

That’s why we’ve compiled a list of some of the hottest restaurant openings in the city for you to check out.

Whether it’s the return of a Michelin-recommended bar or an international dumpling chain’s Canadian debut, here are 16 of the hottest new restaurants to visit in and around Vancouver.

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steak at junie on Cambie

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We were lucky to land a reservation during the modern brasserie’s soft opening period. The 100-seat main dining room of the Cambie Village destination was packed nearly the entire time we were there, which was more than three hours.

The room felt relaxed yet upscale, classic with a modern edge, and it was clear that this was by design. From the ambient lighting to the music to the dapper staff uniforms of a grey blazer, crisp tie, and shiny new J pin, the team had curated one heck of an atmosphere.

As for food, head chef Connor Sperling designed a selection of sophisticated yet casual West Coast-French fare, described as embodying the perfect balance between tradition and modern cooking.

Address: 3305 Cambie St., Vancouver

Din Tai Fung Vancouver

Din Tai Fung Vancouver

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In case you missed the news, Din Tai Fung has opened its first Canadian location right here in Vancouver.

For those unfamiliar, Din Tai Fung was founded in 1972 and now has more than 170 locations in 14 countries around the globe. It also boasts many Michelin nods. It’s best known for its xiao long bao, in addition to other bites like its cucumber salad and string beans.

This new location is 16,412 sq. ft. and has a total of 311 seats. Most of these will be located in the dining room, which has 150 seats, followed by its large patio with 88 seats. There are also 27 bar seats and 46 seats in its showcase dining room.

Address: 1132 Alberni St., Vancouver

Chupito

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The former Gastown destination became an instant favourite with locals and visitors alike when it launched in 2021. We were hooked as soon as we laid eyes on the frozen margarita machine, and then after one bite of the fresh and spicy aguachile, we knew this spot would be one of our regular haunts.

Patrons no longer need to find the alleyway entrance in downtown Vancouver to get their Chupito fix; the new, temporary location can be found at 2450 Yukon St.

Located directly next to La Taqueria, the Chupito team has worked to transform its new space with its unique vibe and hours.

Address: 2450 Yukon Street, Vancouver

Reflections The Garden Terrace

Reflections The Garden Terrace

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After a year-long hiatus, Reflections The Garden Terrace has opened its doors to the public. What’s even more exciting is that it’ll be open year-round.

On the cocktail side of things, drinks are meant to be an exploration of Vancouver’s diverse landscape and placed in one of three categories: Coast (elevated, fresh, and bright), Cascade Mountains (vibrant, layered, and expressive), and Metropolis (bold, alluring, and complex).

For food, you can expect a lineup of upscale share plates that match the sun-soaked vibes of the patio. Think butterflied tiger prawns, lamb kofta, and Dungeness crab tostadas as a few examples. And for those who aren’t in the sharing mood, you can also opt for more substantial bites, such as the Reflections smash burger or paneer biryani.

Address: Rosewood Hotel Georgia – 801 W. Georgia St., Vancouver

Neate Donuts

Located at Oceanic Plaza (1066 W Hastings St.) is Neate Donuts, a new donut shop from the team behind JJ Bean.

It serves your classic glazed donuts, apple fritters, and Boston creams, in addition to some special limited-edition treats like its Benny and the Donut, which features a poached egg and smoked meat with hollandaise sauce wrapped in malasada dough.

Address: 1066 W Hastings St., Vancouver

Call Me Back

Located through an old-school telephone booth, you’ll find Call Me Back, a 22-seat bar serving an assortment of drinks and bites like baked brie and prawns. You’ll also find an assortment of old-school rotary phones throughout the space.

Aside from the disguised door, there is no secret code or password needed to enter this tucked-away bar. However, it is walk-in only, so don’t expect to be able to book a reservation.

Address: Inside The Lions Pub — 888 W. Cordova St., Vancouver

Mon Paris Olympic Village

Mon Paris Vancouver

Mon Paris Patisserie

Mon Paris’ new location at Olympic Village is a total of 1,150 sq. ft. and offers seating for 20 in a cozy and bright space that is inspired by the many cafĂ©s of Paris that Krasnova fell in love with while learning the art of pastry at the prestigious Ferrandi Ecole de Gastronomie.

On the menu you’ll find all the same delectable pastries that have made Mon Paris a must visit, including croissants (varieties including butter, chocolate, ham and cheese, pistachio and double baked almond and chocolate), canales, turnovers, palmiers, and galettes, as well as macarons, chocolates, individual desserts, and custom cakes that can serve between six and 20 people.

Address: 1731 Manitoba St., Vancouver

Bar Asra

Bar Asra

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Located at 1480 W 11th Ave., Vancouver, Bar Asra is opening in an iconic 100-year-old building, which is most notably the former address of Vij’s Rangoli, which closed in 2020. The interior has since been entirely redone, and the approximately 1800 sq. ft. restaurant now boasts 60 seats, with six seats on the bar in the back and a patio in the works as well.

The menu was created by co-owners and chefs Kanwardeep Ahluwalia and Baldeep Singh. Each item on the menu features inspiration from around the globe while highlighting local ingredients.

Address: 1480 W. 11th Ave., Vancouver

Sio Vancouver

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A new cafe called Sio Vancouver has opened its doors, specializing in Japanese-inspired, buttery, salt bread.

For those unfamiliar, salt bread (a.k.a. shio pan in Japanese) is a soft buttery roll that is often sprinkled with sea salt.

However, the true unique factor of this baked good is salted butter placed inside the dough  that melts to the bottom of the dough while baking to create an irresistible crunchy base. While it originated in Japan, it has since gone viral in South Korea, where it’s known as sogeum-ppang.

Siu is serving up both poke bowls and donburi, as well as a line of coffee and tea beverages. Highlights include the iced matcha cream latte, Sio coffee cream, and the Canadiano.

Address: 636 Main St., Vancouver

Threefold

Threefold is a new collective brewery formed by Slow Hand, Boombox, and Temporal.

“Our three breweries had an opportunity to come together under one roof, sharing our knowledge, resources, and creativity to make something new, and something greater than the sum of its parts,” said Threefold. “Our goal is to champion craft and to give all three breweries a mutually beneficial space to produce, serve, and celebrate our beers.”

Slow Hand is best known for its crispy, delicious lagers. As for the other two breweries, Threefold said the Boombox team are “local hop masters pushing the boundaries of modern styles” and called the Temporal team the “masters of barrel aging,” adding that they craft complex beers from farmhouse ales to barleywines.

Address: 1507 Powell St., Vancouver

Bite Me!

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Bite Me! is a new restaurant offering a pick-up/delivery model, meaning there’s no dining in here.

“Expect thick, juicy flavours, mind-blowing textures, and buns so good they’ll leave you weak in the knees,” said Bite Me on its website.

Address: 1205 East Hastings St., Vancouver

Burger Zoghali

Burger Zoghali has officially opened its doors to the public. On the menu, you’ll find standard burgers, as well as a selection of specially crafted handhelds like the Chori Oh Damn (described as juicy chorizo, smoky flavour, spicy attitude) and the rib rage (a roast beef sandwich with a rib through it like a sword).

Additionally, you’ll find a selection of wings, fries, and some seafood options like calamari and prawn to dig into as well.

Located at 1802 Lonsdale Ave., Burger Zoghali has opened in the former space of Italian restaurant Palermo Cucina.

Address: 1802 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver

Punk Rock Pastries

We and the Burnaby community were heartbroken when Hollie Fraser, owner of Punk Rock Pastries, shared the news that the much-loved bakery would be closing its doors. Now, just a few months later, Fraser announced Punk Rock Pastries would be reopening in the same space.

As part of the reopening, customers can expect some new Australian treats, including stuffed finger buns (sweet bread filled with custard, topped with icing and coconut), alongside other goodies such as lamingtons and Vegemite cheesy bread. Plus, its fan-favourite crazy brownies and stuffed cookies will also be making a return.

Address: 5548 Hastings St., Burnaby

Sooda Brentwood

Sooda’s claim to fame lies in its Sooda Boxes, its giant 46 cm sushi box available in a variety of flavours. It also operates a location in Gastown and is the team behind the new all-you-can-eat pork belly restaurant Porker Face.

Address: 4567 Lougheed Hwy., Burnaby

Lee’s Donuts — Brentwood

Also in Burnaby, Lee’s Donuts has officially opened its Brentwood location.

What’s even more exciting is that Lee’s confirmed the donuts at its Brentwood location will be baked and decorated on-site. There are few things better in life than a fresh jelly-filled donut.

Address: 4567 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby

Burger Factory Surrey

After first reporting on it in February 2024, Burger Factory has opened its Surrey location.

For those unfamiliar, the burger chain that specializes in Juicy Lucys, a burger with a patty stuffed with ooey-gooey melty cheese. There are three different varieties available at Burger Factory: Juicy Lucy (stuffed with cheese), Cheesy Lucy (stuffed and topped with cheese), and Juicy Lucy on Fire (stuffed with mozzarella and jalapenos).

Address: 2950 King George Blvd., Surrey

With files from Hanna McLean

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