Open and opening soon: 27 new Vancouver restaurants to try
New Vancouver restaurants? Those are our three favourite words.
We’ve gone and collected a list of all the new Vancouver restaurants you should look into trying this month.
There is always a lot of chowing down for us to do in our city, and these new eateries make our to-eat lists longer than ever.
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Here are 27 new Vancouver restaurants for you to try.
Vancouver restaurants open now:
Sushi Aboard
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Located at 1047 Denman Street, the former location of chocolate and dessert destination Cacao 70, Sushi Aboard is operating under a soft launch from August 17 to 23.
Address:Â 1047 Denman Street, Vancouver
Motonobu Udon
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Motonobu Udon has quietly opened its doors in East Vancouver, making it the city’s newest spot to get slurp-worthy noodles. Located at 3501 E Hastings Street, the new eatery is on the street level of a residential building.
Address:Â 3501 E Hastings Street, Vancouver
Do Chay Yaletown
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Do Chay Yaletown is now open at 1269 Hamilton Street, the former location of its sister spot House Special, which closed at the end of June.
Address:Â 1269 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Turbo X Trans Am
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In addition to burgers to-go, the rejigged burger concept also offers a variety of goods for purchase like vintage clothing, keychains, and foodie staples too.
Address:Â 1879 Powell Street, Vancouver
Kinton Ramen — UBC
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The noodle joint is known for its authentic Japanese ramen and casual atmosphere. Patrons can expect eats for lunch and dinner developed by Executive Chef Aki Urata.
Address:Â 6111 University Boulevard, Vancouver
Popeyes – Chilliwack
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The American chain has seriously exploded on the west coast over the last few years, the new 46325 Yale Road location joins nearly 10 other stores operating in the Lower Mainland and beyond.
Address:Â 46325 Yale Road, Chilliwack
Tsujiri
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Move over, self-serve coffee. There’s a luxurious new place to get treats while car shopping: Tsujiri has opened a new location inside a Richmond car dealership. Yep, no lie here guys. The famous Japanese matcha cafe has teamed up with OpenRoad Toyota in Richmond.
Address: OpenRoad Toyota Richmond — 13100 Smallwood Place, Richmond
Time & Place at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown
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Located in the newly-renovated Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, this new third floor concept will offer patrons a locally inspired menu from Executive Chef David Ferguson.
Address:Â 6083 McKay Avenue, Burnaby
Phone:Â 604-639-3756
Straight and Marrow
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This eatery is brought to us by industry vet Chef Christopher Lam. It’s located at 1869 Powell Street in the former location of Bistro Wagon Rouge, which closed in Fall 2019.
Address:Â 1869 Powell Street, Vancouver
Ramen Densetsu
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Ramen Densetsu quietly opened its doors a couple of weeks ago. It’s now soft open Monday to Thursday from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm and Friday and Saturday from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Address:Â 2825 W Broadway, Vancouver
Melo Patisserie
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In addition to drool-worthy traditional pastries, this new bakery-cafe offers signature “ChocoMelo” dessert, a trifecta of dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and caramel/hazelnuts crunch.
Address:Â 154 E 8th Avenue, Vancouver
Takenaka Food Truck
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It’s hard to resist the Aburi Sushi and Temaki Hand Rolls when this new truck’s refrigerated case is full and on display, so these offerings are a no-brainer for those looking for a quick bite.
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Vonns Vancouver
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Vonns offers a selection of tasty handhelds such as burgers, chicken sandwiches, cheesesteak sandwiches, and a vegetarian Beyond Burger as well as sides.
Address:Â 1184 Denman Street #104, Vancouver
Vancouver restaurants opening soon:
Twisted Fork Bistro
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Known for its brekkie staples like Eggs Benedict and decadent French Toast, the Twisted Fork will be opening its doors to the public on Friday, August 21, so plan accordingly.
Address:Â 213 Carrall Street, Vancouver
Tutto Restaurant & Bar
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The eatery will open at 901 Homer Street, the former location of coffee spot Buzz Cafe, which closed in spring 2018. The team behind Tutto, which means everything in Italian, is preparing the 6,000-sq ft restaurant to open its doors in August.
Address:Â 901 Homer Street, Vancouver
Capo and the Spritz
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Set to open mid-September, the relaxed pizzeria and cocktail spot is a new partnership between Autostrada Hospitality and the OPUS Vancouver. Capo and the Spritz will take over the space of La Pentola in the Yaletown hotel. Cocktail bar concept “the Spritz” will operate in the former place of OPUS Bar.
Address: OPUS Vancouver — 322 Davie Street, Vancouver
Honeybrew Bar
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The sweet spot will take over the former location of Truffles Fine Foods at 785 Davie Street. Once it’s open, Honeybrew Bar aims to become a must-try destination for strudels, coffee, and cocktails for locals and visitors alike.
Address:Â 785 Davie Street, Vancouver
Bells & Whistles — Dunbar
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Good news for those living in or around Vancouver’s west side: Bells & Whistles is officially opening a second location in the area. The popular Fraser Street spot first opened in October 2017 and locals have been loving its award-winning draft lineup and casual grub ever since.
Address:Â 4497 Dunbar Street, Vancouver
Popina Cantina
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Popina Cantina will have an ever-changing menu of street tacos, but with a unique twist. Patrons can expect Asian and Persian influences, among other inspirations upon opening.
Address: Net Loft — 1650 Johnston Street, Vancouver
Phone:Â 604-666-6655
Superbaba Vancouver
Designed by Shawn Rassekh of RAAF Projects (Courtesy Superbaba)
Victoria’s fast-casual Middle Eastern spot Superbaba is opening a brick and mortar location in Vancouver. The concept, which has operated a food truck in Vancouver since Spring 2018, will be taking over the former address of Kam’s Bakery at 2419 Main Street. This is one of those new Vancouver restaurants you should be keeping an eye on.
Address:Â 2419 Main Street, Vancouver
J Squared Ice Cream
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J Squared Ice Cream will be opening at 405 9100 Blundell Road in Richmond this summer. Owners told Daily Hive that the new spot “revolves around the love for tea.” This means patrons can expect flavours made with different kinds of locally sourced ingredients and teas.
Address: 405 – 9100 Blundell Road, Richmond
The Dolar Shop Hot Pot — Burnaby
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The premium Chinese chain is opening at 6078 Silver Drive, the unit located right in between Cactus Club and Earls. This outpost will be the brand’s second in Metro Vancouver. It also operates a location at Lansdowne Centre in Richmond.
Address:Â 6078 Silver Drive, Burnabyâ €
Chung Chun
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This global Korean rice hot dog spot is officially opening a location in Vancouver. The street food chain will be opening at 1795 Robson Street in the West End, which is the former location of a Pacific Poke outpost.
Address:Â 1795 Robson Street, Vancouver
Haidilao Hot Pot — Vancouver
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According to the Kits on Broadway BIA, the iconic global chain of eateries will be coming soon to a 5,759-sq-ft property at 3204 W Broadway, the former location of Swiss Chalet, which shuttered in 2017.
Address:Â 3204 W Broadway, Vancouver
Jollibee Vancouver
Jollibee Canada
It was confirmed to Daily Hive that Jollibee’s first BC location is slated to take over 833 Granville Street, the former location of ShuRaku Sake Bar & Bistro, which closed in September 2018. Quite possibly the most highly anticipated “opening soon” eatery on this list of new Vancouver restaurants, we’ll be sure to keep you posted on this one.
Address:Â 833 Granville Street, Vancouver
Robba da Matti – Gastown
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Robba da Matti will soon be opening its third Vancouver location in Gastown. The pasta joint has been serving patrons delicious fare out of its original Yaletown location and its one-year-old West End outpost too.
Address:Â 12 Powell Street, Vancouver
Blackball — Kingsway
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While an official opening date has not been revealed, Blackball Kingsway is opening “soon” according to the company’s website. We’ll keep you posted, but if you can’t wait for the new location, head to the Richmond branch at 1061 8300 Capstan Way.
Address: 1 – 3377 Kingsway, Vancouver
If this new Vancouver restaurant list wasn’t enough to satisfy your tastebuds, check out our list of the best hidden patios in the city.
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