19 upcoming Vancouver restaurant openings to look forward to
We hope you’re hungry, Vancouver, because whether it’s a new restaurant, bar, or cafe, there are plenty of openings to look forward to.
With so many restaurants announcing openings in and around the city, it can be hard to keep track of all the upcoming eats to be had, which is why we’ve compiled this list of some of the most anticipated restaurants and cafes coming to our neck of the woods.
Among these new eateries are world-famous noodle joints, concepts from a four-time Iron Chef Canada winner, and so many new locations from a self-serve hot pot chain.
So, start texting the group chat to make those dinner reservations, or block off a chunk in your calendar for a little solo date, because your next favourite Vancouver restaurant might be opening sooner than you think.
Marugame Udon Richmond
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Foodies in and around Vancouver may remember the hype when Marugame Udon — a.k.a. “Japan’s favourite handmade udon house” — first shared that it would be coming to Canada, with its first restaurant slated for Vancouver.
Opening day saw long lines, and many more lines in the days after, of hungry Vancouverites wanting to get their hands on the beloved (and affordable) bowls of udon that Marugame has become so well known for.
Now, the brand is poised to expand with three new locations across Canada — one of which is right here in Metro Vancouver.
Signs for the udon chain have popped up at CF Richmond Centre’s new outdoor retail development called “Park Plaza,” a brand-new high-density, mixed-use residential and commercial district currently taking shape on the property. An opening date has yet to be announced.
Address: 1165 — 6553 Park Rd., Richmond
Mee Bar
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Hot off the heels of Touk, one of the most anticipated restaurant openings of 2025, Chanthy Yen is gearing up to open a new concept at Vancouver’s Time Out Market called Mee Bar.
Here, he’ll be offering dishes such as Mee Kola (a take on a rice noodle bowl which will be topped with charcoal-grilled meat and seafood), Cambodian-style chicken wings (with lime and Kampot pepper), and Nom Banh Chok (a traditional Cambodian curry broth with rice noodles, fresh vegetables, and herb salad).
Mee Bar will open in Spring 2026 alongside the rest of Time Out Market, which includes new locations for DL Chicken and Lunch Lady.
Address: Oakridge Park — 650 W. 41st Ave., Vancouver
MaKaam
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Baan Lao’s chef and owner, Nutcha Phanthoupheng (a.k.a. the Richmond restaurant that was named the best in Canada two years in a row), will also be opening a restaurant at Time Out Market called MaKaam in the spring.
This eatery will feature an artisan Thai menu with dishes like pad Thai that is reinvented with the addition of aged tamarind water buffalo milk gouda.
Address: Oakridge Park — 650 W. 41st Ave., Vancouver
Feenie’s
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Also joining the lineup of new concepts coming to Time Out Market is Chef Robert Feenie’s (executive chef and partner of Vancouver restaurant Le Crocodile, Iron Chef America winner, and four-time Iron Chef Canada winner) restaurant, Feenie’s. Expect a selection of gourmet burgers that includes the signature Time Out Market Burger, which is served with house-ground wagyu and gruyerĂ©, and is a burger inspired by Le Crocodile’s Burger De Maison.
Address: Oakridge Park — 650 W. 41st Ave., Vancouver
Barnacle
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The final new restaurant announced for Time Out Market is Bar Bravo’s Barnacle, which will showcase the acclaimed seafood from Head Chef Jonah Joffe. Expect an assortment of raw and cooked seafood, including dishes such as Local Oysters, Signature Jonah Crab Cocktail, and a Seafood Tower.
Address: Oakridge Park — 650 W. 41st Ave., Vancouver
Jo’s Italian Deli
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Jo’s Italian Deli broke the news online that it will be opening a new location in the city.
“We heard you,” shared Jo’s Italian Deli on TikTok. “We’ve been keeping a little secret, but we’re shy, so stay tuned!”
If this new location is anything like its two other spots, we expect to find classics like rigatoni in slow-cooked homemade meat sauce alongside its selection of Italian grocery and pantry staples.
Address: Main Street and 24th Avenue
Charm
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The team behind Zab Bites is gearing up to open a new restaurant in Vancouver called Charm.
“In Thai, Charm (ชาม) means ‘bowl’ — a vessel for food that symbolizes the way Thai meals are traditionally shared and the hospitality we wish to bring to every table. In English, the word reflects the warmth and welcoming atmosphere we want our guests to experience,” the restaurant said to Dished.
We’re told to expect an upscale casual restaurant rooted in authentic Thai flavours presented with a polished touch.
Address: 3293 W. 4th Ave., Vancouver
Dave’s Hot Chicken — Vancouver
A representative from Dave’s Hot Chicken confirmed to Dished that the new Vancouver outpost is expected to open at 901 Granville St. (the former home of the now-closed Cinema Public House) in Q1 of 2026.
This stretch of Granville has seen quite a few additions in the fast food scene, with Taco Bell recently opening its only Vancouver location alongside a new KFC outpost.
Dave’s Hot Chicken first opened in 2017, in an East Hollywood parking lot, but has since expanded to dozens of locations around the world. Its popularity was cemented when Canadian rapper Drake acquired a stake in the company in 2021.
The concept has several locations across Canada, including Ontario, Edmonton, and Calgary.
Address: 901 Granville St., Vancouver
Lucky Lily Asian Brasserie
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The dining scene at YVR Airport is about to get a little bit more exciting, as Top Chef Canada: All-Stars winner Chef Nicole Gomes is opening a new dine-in and grab-and-go concept.
“We’re feeling Lucky to have @chefngomes become a part of our culinary journey at YVR!” shared the airport on Instagram.
Called Lucky Lily Asian Brasserie, YVR Airport wrote that this will be a restaurant “where Asian street food meets contemporary dining.”
Address: Inside YVR Airport near Gate C46 — 3211 Grant McConachie Wy., Richmond
Big Way Hot Pot
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When talking about local mega chains, there are a few that have expanded as widely and quickly as Big Way Hot Pot over the last couple of years, and it shows no signs of slowing down in 2026.
The self-serve hot pot chain shared with Dished that it plans to open a whopping eight different locations in B.C. in the new year. Among these, Big Way was able to share that it has outposts planned for Tsawwassen Mills, West Vancouver/Park Royal, King George Hub, its third location on Robson, and its third location in Richmond.
Oidé Coffee Lab and Roastery
Vancouver’s OidĂ© Coffee has become a much-loved spot for years due to its dedication to quality coffee and service. Now, after over three years of operation, the team is gearing up to open a new coffee lab and roastery.
“We signed a lease last month for OidĂ© Coffee Lab and Roastery,” shared the cafe on Instagram previously.
An exact location and opening date have yet to be announced, but Oidé did share that it hopes to start roasting sometime in the spring or summer of 2026.
Kam Wai Legacy
Signs of Kam Wai Dim Sum have appeared at the former location of Viet Thanh Supermarket.
Kam Wai has been a Chinatown staple for over 30 years and is best known for its affordable frozen and prepared-at-home dim sum classics, as well as its grab-and-go steamed buns, ready-to-eat dim sum, and other seasonal offerings, such as moon cakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
“Kam Wai Legacy is the next chapter in our story: The same classic dim sum favourites you have come to know and love, along with new favourites from Hong Kong and Taiwan. Specializing in frozen and prepared-at-home dishes, snacks, and ready-to-eat hot food selections; the best from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Cantonese cuisine,” wrote the restaurant on Google. It also currently lists that it plans to open in January.
Address:Â 2285 E. Hastings St., Vancouver
Nomad — Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre and Kitsilano
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Nomad Coffee, the beloved eco-friendly cafe that only uses reusable cups, announced it will be the cafe operator for the new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre in North Vancouver.
“The City of North Vancouver is pleased to welcome Nomad Coffee as the cafe operator in the new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre,” said City of North Vancouver Mayor Linda Buchanan.
“As a well-loved local business, Nomad Coffee will offer more than just food and beverages—it will create a vibrant, inclusive space where community connections are fostered and lasting memories are made. The cafe will enhance the overall visitor experience, provide local job opportunities and champion environmentally responsible practices that they are known for, which reflect the sustainable design embedded in this state-of-the-art facility.”
Additionally, Nomad has been preparing to open a new Kitsilano location in the near future.
Address:Â 123 23rd St. E., North Vancouver
Cha Tra Mue Vancouver
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The self-proclaimed number-one tea brand in Thailand — Cha Tra Mue — is making its way to the Vancouver restaurant scene with its first-ever location in Western Canada.
“Since 1945, Cha Tra Mue has been the heart and soul of Thailand’s tea culture,” said the tea shop. “Generations of tea lovers have grown up with the rich, creamy, and fragrant taste of our original Thai tea blend — a closely guarded recipe that’s been perfected over 80+ years.”
At its Vancouver outpost, the tea brand said it’s dedicated to sharing that same real taste of Thailand’s favourite tea.
Address: 736 West Broadway, Vancouver
C Market Coffee Vancouver
C Market Coffee
C Market confirmed to Dished that it will be opening its first location in Vancouver, and its location will be over 5,000 sq. ft.
For those unfamiliar with the brand, it’s a Korean-inspired cafe that currently operates three locations in Metro Vancouver, found in Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, and Coquitlam.
Located at 5185 Main St., C Market Vancouver is right on the cusp of Queen Elizabeth Park and a quick 10-minute walk from Nat Bailey Stadium.
Address: 5185 Main St., Vancouver
Uchu Cevicheria & Raw Bar
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We love a Vancouver first, and this is a Canadian first, too: the country’s first true Peruvian cevicheria and raw bar is opening in Chinatown.
Sister restaurant to the award-winning modern Peruvian spot, Suyo, Uchu will be offering diners a delicious deep dive into Peru’s coastal region.
Chef Ricardo Valverde and his talented team are behind this new Vancouver restaurant, which will be opening in Winter 2026.
Address:Â 158 E. Pender St., Vancouver
Cream Pony Mount Pleasant
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North Vancouver’s Cream Pony announced on Instagram that it would be moving into the former Cartems Donuts Vancouver location at 2190 Main St.
“We are so freaking excited to announce that Cream Pony is coming to Mount Pleasant!” shared Cream Pony on Instagram. “Mount Pleasant has been my home for the past six years, and I still cannot believe that our lil pony will be joining the neighbourhood!”
Address: 2190 Main St., Vancouver
Gigi’s
Glowbal Restaurant Group, the team behind much-loved Vancouver restaurants like Black + Blue, Five Sails, Coast, and many more, has revealed that it’ll be opening a new restaurant concept in the heart of Vancouver’s financial district.
Called Gigi’s, the new restaurant will be serving up bold Mediterranean flavours alongside a sophisticated energy.
Not many details about the new restaurant have been revealed yet, but Glowbal did share that it will be an 8,000 sq. ft. restaurant that will seat 220 guests and offer a large patio.
Address:Â Vancouver’s financial district
Miku Richmond
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The Pioneers of Aburi sushi in Canada, Aburi Restaurants Canada, have shared an update about a new location opening in Metro Vancouver. This time, the well-known group is launching Miku Richmond at the River Rock Casino Resort.
Miku first opened in Coal Harbour in 2008, and later, a Toronto Miku location was added to the mix. The new Richmond location is set to launch this summer, offering the same award-winning contemporary Japanese cuisine Miku fans know and love.
The Aburi Restaurant concept will join Gordon Ramsay Steak at the River Rock, making the casino resort quite the destination for folks seeking top-notch grub in Richmond.
Address: 8811 River Rd., Richmond
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