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Here are 17 new restaurants to try in and around Vancouver

Marco Ovies
Marco Ovies
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Apr 5 2025, 3:00 pm
Here are 17 new restaurants to try in and around Vancouver
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We can’t help but get excited when we hear about a new restaurant coming to the city, and there are plenty that have recently opened in and around Vancouver.

But with so many recently opened, it can be hard to keep track of all the great places to eat. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of all the recently opened restaurants around Vancouver to get excited about.

Whether it’s the return of a manga cafe to a giant 11,000 sq. ft. restaurant, here’s your list of recently opened Vancouver restaurants.

Hero’s Welcome Cafe Takeout Window

Hitting the pub at 10 a.m. might not be your first thought for weekend to-dos in Vancouver, but the folks over at Hero’s Welcome are looking to change that with a new cafe pop-up in the form of a takeout window.

The takeout window is a collaboration between Hero’s Welcome and Myra Maston, who is best known for her work at the now-closed Ubunto Canteen, where she supplied the restaurant with all of its bread and baked goods needs.

Address: 3917 Main St., Vancouver

Jerusalem Shawarma Vancouver

The wait is finally over! After reporting on the space back in October 2024, Jerusalem Shawarma has opened its doors in Vancouver.

Jerusalem Shawarma is a top shawarma destination in Calgary. It currently operates 12 locations, and this new spot is its first in B.C.

“Our roots started in Palestine when our grandfather started this restaurant business in the middle of last century in a village in Palestine. With the great passion he had for food and its varieties, he developed unique recipes to ensure customer satisfaction,” said the restaurant on its website.

Address: 560 Robson St., Vancouver

Ki Cafe

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Ki Cafe is a Japanese-inspired cafe that’s home to a giant wall filled with manga for people to enjoy during their visit. It is also known for its savoury and dessert waffles, homestyle meals like omurice, and bubble tea.

In December 2024, Ki shared the news that it would indefinitely be closing its doors, citing “economic challenges” as the reason for the closure.

However, the cafe is returning once again with limited hours from Friday to Sunday.

Address: 6888 Royal Oak Ave., Unit #105, Burnaby

King Taps Willowbrook

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King Taps shared with Dished that it will open its Willowbrook outpost on April 3 and that online reservations are available now.

The new location is huge, coming in at over 11,000 sq. ft and offering seating for 340 people. It features an interior lounge and dining space, an enclosed all-season patio, and an open-air deck.

For those unfamiliar with the King Taps brand, the restaurant is best known for its family-share-style plates. More specifically, its Toronto locations are well known for pizza, which is made with hand-stretched, 48-hour aged dough fired to crispy, chewy perfection in specialty ovens imported from Sweden. It also serves brunch on weekends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Address: 6141 200 St., Langley

Lee’s Donuts Lonsdale

Originally teased as a hula hoop combat studio, Lee’s Donuts new location can be found at 124 W. 1st St. #100, North Vancouver. The spot opened its doors on April 5. 

Address: 124 W. 1st St. #100, North Vancouver

Chez nous Bakery & Coffee

On its website, Chez nous calls itself a French-inspired bakery serving up warm pastries and coffee in a cozy space.

“After months of dreaming, baking, and probably drinking way too much coffee, we’re finally opening our doors,” the cafe wrote.

On its menu, customers will find typical cafe offerings like lattes and teas alongside sweet and savoury baked goods. Think pain au chocolat, brioche feuilletée, and babka alongside an array of cookie flavours and slices of cake. Plus, Chez nous is selling French croque-monsieur.

Address: 1262 Homer St., Vancouver

Cantina di Luigi

Cantina di Luigi

Cantina di Luigi

There’s no denying that one of the more popular Italian restaurants in Vancouver is Ask for Luigi (just ask Ryan Reynolds). Now, the team behind the much-loved Italian restaurant has opened a new, intimate, and more wine-fused dining experience: Cantina di Luigi.

At Cantina, you’ll find a thoughtfully curated list of Italian wines, from crisp whites and bold reds to refreshing rosés and sparkling Lambrusco. These are paired with handmade pasta and bread, Italian cheese, and small plates that Cantina said “reflect the beauty of simple, high-quality ingredients.”

Address: Inside Mercato di Luigi — 213 E. Georgia, Vancouver

Chau Cafe

Vancouver was heartbroken once word that Chau Veggie announced that it would be closing up shop at the end of 2024. However, the much-loved eatery is making a comeback with a new concept that has officially opened its doors.

Dubbed Chau Cafe, the new restaurant calls itself a “wellness eatery” serving “family-inspired Vietnamese food with a commitment to sustainability, emphasizing fresh vegetables and non-medicated meats.”

Regarding food, customers can expect to find some Chau Veggie favourites like its Golden Temple Soup. However, fans of Chau Veggie’s plant-based eats may be surprised to find meat dishes on the menu of Chau Cafe, such as the Mai Mai Plate served with lemongrass chicken.

Address: 5052 Victoria Dr., Vancouver

Chao Mami Express

Chao Mami Express is a new concept from the same team behind Chao Mami, which opened in Burnaby in 2024. Less than a year later, the restaurant has expanded with a new express concept.

Chao Mami told Dished that it offers a happy hour pho deal for $10 from 2 to 6 p.m. daily. Additionally, it serves other affordable bites available, like its wide range of bao flavours and spring rolls, all for $4.25, in addition to drinks like pandan coffee, Thai tea, and Vietnamese salt coffee.

Address: 678 Dunsmuir St. #80, Vancouver

Nui

When Autostrada Osteria closed its Main Street location last year, we were curious to see what would eventually take its place. Thankfully, we now know that a new Korean restaurant called Nui will be opening its doors in the former space.

“At Nui, we’re focused on Korean-inspired dishes, with a lot of emphasis on balancing flavours and showcasing authentic ingredients,” the restaurant told Dished.

Address: 4811 Main St., Vancouver

Taco Bell Vancouver

The day many Vancouverites have been waiting for is here: Taco Bell has opened its first Vancouver location. You can now eat all the Crunchwrap Supremes and Doritos Locos Tacos you can dream of.

Address: 964 Granville St., Vancouver

Peya

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Peya is a new restaurant that recently opened in the city, and it’s serving a unique fusion of Indian and French cuisine. It’s brought to us by co-owners Ashwani Dabas and Kevin Day, the same team behind The Ellis. 

Address: 2101 E. Hastings St., Vancouver

Gina’s

Located at 227 E Pender St., Vancouver, Gina’s will serve many plant-based Mexican dishes and cocktails. Menu items include Chips Mexicana (choice of plain chips, Tostitos, or Takis with lime juice, Valentina sauce, Maggi sauce, and Worcestershire sauce), Vegan Tinga Tacos (soft corn tortillas with carrots and onions stewed in a chipotle and tomato sauce), and Aguachile (mushrooms, cucumber, and onion cured in a sauce made with lime juice, serrano pepper, and cilantro).

But Gina’s isn’t just about delicious plant-based eats; it also advertises itself as a space “for queers by queers.”

Address: 227 E Pender St., Vancouver

El Compa

El Compa  — short for compañero, meaning companion or friend — is a new eatery brought to us by Carloses and Pablo, two former Aleph employees who have opened the restaurant with former Aleph owner Haitham El Khatib’s blessing.

“We wanted to honour the legacy of Aleph by passing it on to the people who made it special every day. They know what it means to connect with guests and bring something meaningful to the table,” said El Khatib.

Address: 1889 Powell St., Vancouver

Superbolt Lab

Superbolt Lab is the latest tea bar to open in Vancouver, and it’s serving up an assortment of tea drinks that it says are for “focus, energy, and recovery.”

“Superbolt is dedicated to supporting mental clarity and agility. By combining superior teas and remedial herbs, our product is unmatched in providing consistent energy while restoring focus and boosting performance,” said the tea bar on its website.

Address: 1849 W. 1st Ave., Vancouver

theVenti

theVenti has opened its first B.C. location in Richmond. The chain first launched in Busan in 2014 and has since expanded to have nearly 1,500 locations across South Korea. This new location is its first international outpost.

Address: 6011, Number 3 Rd., Richmond

Zenbu Aburi

Located at #135 4000 Number 3 Rd., Richmond, Zenbu Aburi is the latest spot serving up aburi sushi.

Its menu has various aburi options like crispy tuna, hamachi, sockeye salmon, beef, unagi, and more.

Address: #135 4000 Number 3 Rd., Richmond

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