Open and opening soon: 44 new restaurants to try in Vancouver
There isĀ a lot of chowing down for us to do in Vancouver, and these new eateries make our to-eat lists longer than ever.
Just opened, opening soon, or newly re-opened, here are all the new Vancouver restaurants to try this month.
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Fresh St. Market ā Vancouver House
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You may have heard of specialty grocery storeĀ Fresh St. Market before, as it operates locations in West Vancouver, Surrey, and Whistler, but the new Vancouver locationās in-house dining concept, Fork Lift Kitchen & Bar, is brand spanking new, and let us tell you, they arenāt messing around with the menu.
Address:Ā 1423 Continental Street, Vancouver
Phone:Ā 604-265-1311
TurF ā Downtown
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With plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options, TurF is a great new destination to come for a breakfast meeting, lunch date, or even an after-work beverage and snack.
Address:Ā Unit 100Ā W Georgia Street, Vancouver
Phone:Ā 604-238-5170
The Alley ā Richmond
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Known for its signature tapioca pearls (Deerioca) and pure sugar cane syrup, The Alley now has locations around the globe in the US, Asia, and Australia to name a few.
Address:Ā 1316-8368 Capstan Way, Richmond
Viet Mama Cafe
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Viet Mama Cafe is located atĀ 5118 Victoria Drive. The new spot quietly opened at the end of January and offers diners an array of family recipes made with no MSG.
Address:Ā 5118 Victoria Drive, Vancouver
Phone:Ā 778-988-9257
Mango Yummy
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Mango Yummy has reopened at a new address in Richmond, 8271 Westminster Highway. Dessert lovers can now rejoice, as they havenāt been able to get this companyās signature fruit-filled treats like mango tapioca, mango waffles, and shaved ice topped with fresh mango and ice cream since the 2019 Richmond Night Market.
Address:Ā 8271 Westminster Highway, Richmond
Cafe Portrait
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The unique new destination opened this week atĀ 1120 Denman Street in the former location of West End noodle jointĀ Chi Men. Cafe Portrait serves fresh coffee, pastries, and brunch in a room covered in, well, a ton of different portraits.
Address:Ā 1120 Denman Street, Vancouver
Phone:Ā 604-915-6993
Nook ā The Shipyards
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The popular local mini-chain now operates four restaurants including outposts in Vancouverās Kitsilano, Olympic Village, and in the West End. Be sure to stop by and carb up at this new foodie destination. Itās openĀ Monday and Tuesday at 5 pm, Wednesday through Friday at 11:30 am, and Saturday and Sunday at 11 am.
Address:Ā The Shipyards, North Vancouver
Phone:Ā 778-340-4071
Palate Kitchen
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The menu has all the classics and then some, like the Palate Burger topped with a fried egg and a suped-up avocado toast piled high with mixed green on fresh sourdough.
Address:Ā 848 W Hastings Street, Vancouver
Shin Ka Gyuu
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We love us someĀ All-You-Can-Eat, so itās a good thing Vancouver just got a brand new spot to indulge in this style of dining. Shin Ka Gyuu has now opened in theĀ former location of JOEY on West BroadwayĀ (1428 W Broadway).
Address:Ā 1428 W Broadway, Vancouver
Sushi Kaido
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Address:Ā 189 E Broadway, Vancouver
Phone:Ā 604-565-5939
Tsujiri ā Metrotown Pop-up
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The brand, known for using green tea leaves direct from Uji in Kyoto, Japan, has now popped up in Metrotown. You can find Tsujiriās new pop-up inside Metropolis at Metrotown, across from Superstore.
Address:Ā Metropolis at Metrotown — 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby
Old Bird
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The restaurant took over the 1,500-sq.ft. space from Nomad atĀ 3950 Main Street — right across the street from popular vegan sister spots The Acorn and The Arbor.
Address:Ā 3950 Main Street, Vancouver
Phone:Ā 604873-1172
Breakfast Table
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The Asian-fusion comfort eats spotĀ revealed to Daily Hive back in NovemberĀ it was planning on taking over the former space of long-time business Ouisi Bistro atĀ 3014 Granville Street, just a few blocks from its OG location atĀ 1481 West Broadway.
Address:Ā 3014 Granville Street, Vancouver
Trish Juice ā Vancouver
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The healthy fast-casual eatery offers patrons fresh juices, wraps, salads, smoothies, teas, and acai bowls in the heart of the city.
Address:Ā 980 Hornby Street, Vancouver
Pinkavo Cafe
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The new eatery specializes in (shocker) drool-worthy looking avocado toasts and drinks like Lavender Blue Lattes.
Address:Ā 20534 Fraser Highway, Langley
Tenton Japanese Restaurant
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West Vancouverās newest authentic ramen joint is officially open. Tenton Japanese Restaurant is now open for business atĀ 1731 Marine Drive, West Vancouver.
Address:Ā 1731 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
AKD Kitchen Soup + Goods
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AKD Kitchen Soup + Goods is now open atĀ #120, 888 Carnarvon Street in New Westminster, the former location ofĀ Ramen Hachi.
Address:Ā 120 –Ā 888 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster
JOEY Shipyards
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The 28th location for the brand is 9,500 sq. ft. and boasts a two-storey spacious patio with stunning views of downtown Vancouver.
Address: 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Phone: 604-343-2649
Kaneko Hannosuke
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The brand is known for its top-notchĀ freshly-fried Tempura Donburi, akaĀ tendon tempuras.Ā Kaneko Hannosuke currently has locations around Japan and in the US in California and New Jersey.
Address:Ā 1725 Robson Street, Vancouver
Brass Fish Tavern
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Located in Vancouverās iconicĀ Marine Buildingās ground floor space (385 Burrard Street), the Brass Fish Tavern has officially opened.
Address:Ā 385 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Quan Ju De Vancouver
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Thereās more than meets that eye at this new upscale spot though: Quan Ju De will house Canadaās first-ever 5D immersive experience called iDen. This will take diners to a whole new world, several times over, throughout the duration of a multi-course meal in a private room.
Address:Ā 12th and Cambie, Vancouver
Browns Crafthouse Main Street
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Patrons can head to Brownsā newest location and get in its hearty, elevated pub fare and a wide selection of boozy beverages like the Mimosa Tower, which can be shared between two people for $42.
Address:Ā Main Street and 16th Street, Vancouver
Phone:Ā 604-875-8416
Kokomo ā North Shore
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Known for its seasonal menu of hearty vegan bowls, salads, and snacks, North Vancouverites can now get some Kokomo grub in their stomachs at the new Edgemont location.
Address:Ā 3270 Edgemont Boulevard, North Vancouver
Steveās Poke BarĀ ā New West
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The new outpost is located in the New West’s Brewery District atĀ 37 Nelsonās Crescent.Ā The authentic family-owned Hawaiian raw bar has been rapidly expanding across the Low Mainland recently, and there are five new locations in the works set to open in 2020.
Address:Ā 237 Nelsonās Crescent, New Westminster
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Lunch Lady
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A soon-to-be-open destination for authentic Vietnamese eats has some big names attached to it, and theyāre not just from Vancouver. Lunch Lady will be opening atĀ 1046 Commercial Drive in the former location of popular spot Five Elements Cafe, which closed for renovations last year.
Address:Ā 1046 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Pokey OkeyĀ ā Burnaby
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Richmondās Pokey Okey is opening a new location in Metro Vancouver, and to celebrate, the business is offering an awesome freebie during its opening weekend. The new Burnaby outpost will be dishing out FREE bowls on February 29 and March 1.
Address:Ā 4919 Kingsway, Burnaby
Potluck Hawker Eatery
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The 35-seat restaurant will also feature a rotating āpotluck-styleā family menu with sharable dishes such as fried fish, Dungeness crab, and fried chicken, paired with a number of different snacks and sides.
Address:Ā 3424 Cambie Street, Vancouver
PAUL ā Vancouver
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Folks around the globe will recognize PAULās signature black shopfront once it opens at 1164 Robson Street.
Address:Ā 1164 Robson Street, Vancouver
Kurotaki Chabann ā Vancouver
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This brand has hundreds of shops in China and some in Singapore. Itās known for its Brown Sugar Milk Tea, Fruity Tea, Tea Lattes, Milk Teas, and more.
Address:Ā Drake and Richards Street, Vancouver
Bella Gelateria ā Davie Street
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Bella Gelateria, located atĀ 1001 West Cordova Street (tucked into the Fairmont Pacific Rim), has put signage up at another address in town. It looks like the popular local sweet spot will be opening up at 1752 Davie Street, the former location of a Tim Hortons in the West End.
Address:Ā 1752 Davie Street, Vancouver
Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba ā Coquitlam
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Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba is known for its mazesoba (soupless ramen) made withĀ soba noodles made in-house along withĀ raw egg yolk, chives, minced garlic, pork, ground saba fish, and seaweed flakes to name a few.
Address:Ā 531 North Road, Coquitlam
Win Win Chick-N ā Vancouver
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Win Win Chick-N has revealed to Daily Hive that it will be setting up shop on Main Street, and they plan to open for business as soon as next month.
Address:Ā 8197 Main Street, Vancouver
WhataFood
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The mobile restaurant has gained popularity by serving up Insta-worthy eats likeĀ pastels (rectangle pies) and cheese puffs, now it’s getting a brick-and-mortar.
Address: 255-800 Carnarvon Street, New Westminister
Pearl House Restaurant ā Burnaby
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Pearl Houseās team told Daily Hive its new restaurant will be opening atĀ 7623 Edmonds Street in Spring 2020.
Address:Ā 7623 Edmonds Street, Burnaby
Twisted Fork Bistro
Twisted Fork Bistro’s former Granville Street location (Daily Hive)
If youāre after a brunchĀ at the Twisted Fork Bistro anytime soon, be sure to take note that the popular downtown breakfast joint has shuttered its Granville Street location and is transitioning into a new space. Known for its brekkie staples like Eggs Benedict and decadent French Toast, the Twisted Fork closed atĀ 1147 Granville Street last week in preparation for a move to Gastown.
Address:Ā 213 Carrall Street, Vancouver
Marutama Ra-men ā Richmond
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Known as the “pioneer of Tori-Paitan” ramen,Ā Marutama will be opening a new store this spring at 2780 No 3 Road, Richmond.
Address:Ā 2780 No 3 Road, Richmond
Uncle Tetsu ā Robson Street
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Big news forĀ fans of Japanese cheesecakeĀ shop Uncle Tetsu, the brand is officially opening a location in downtown Vancouver. Uncle Tetsu has put up signage at 1151 Robson Street, and the new shop is opening Winter 2020.
Address:Ā 1151 Robson Street
Melo Patisserie
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Melo Patisserie will take over the space ofĀ now-shuttered cheap breakfast destination Nice CafeĀ at 154 E 8th Avenue in Mount Pleasant. The new sweet spot will offer patrons a selection of baked goods, chocolates, and French pastries.
Address:Ā 154 E 8th Avenue, Vancouver
Thierry ā Mount Pleasant
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One of Vancouverās favourite dessert spots, Thierry, will officially be opening a second location in Mount Pleasant. Slated to open in 2020, the second cafe will be located at East 10th and Watson Street, just around the corner from Main Street haunts like Tocador and The Cascade Room.
Address:Ā East 10th and Watson Street, Vancouver
Sebastian & Co Fine Meatsā
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Located atĀ 1299 Howe Street in Yaletown, this will be the first Vancouver location but the second shop overall for West VancouverāsĀ Sebastian & Co Fine Meatsā. The new spot is aiming to open its doors in early 2020 and will feature a take-out sandwich section for those looking for eats on-the-go, along with a broth bar too.
Address:Ā 1299 Howe Street, Vancouver
OEB Breakfast Co. ā Brentwood
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The Calgary-founded all-day brunch eatery recentlyĀ opened its first BC location in Vancouverās Yaletown neighbourhood, where lines are long because the food is epic. Now, OEB is bringing itsĀ farm-fresh classics to Burnaby.
Address:Ā 301-4567 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby
Honās Wonton House ā E Broadway
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Honās Wonton House is gearing up to open its second Vancouver location in Mount Pleasant atĀ 1661 E Broadway. The eatery currently operates a location at 25 E 2nd Avenue in Olympic Village and is known for its classic Cantonese comfort eats with a menu of everything from handmade wontons to pan-fried potstickers.
Address:Ā 1661 E Broadway, Vancouver
Gram Cafe ā Vancouver
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The company has exclusively revealed the addressĀ of the downtown Vancouver location to Daily Hive. The brand has plans to maintain authenticity with its BC locations, aiming to stay true to the famous Japanese recipe by using Japanese ingredients.
Address:Ā 1284 Robson Street, Vancouver
Royal City Donuts
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The local brand, known for its stellar buttery brioche and vegan doughnuts, has been a fixture at many local farmersā markets over the years in Vancouver and Metro Vancouver.Ā The business announced its full-time location will be going in at Unit L52 4946 Canada Way in Burnabyās Deer Lake Centre.
Address:Ā Unit L52 4946 Canada Way, Burnaby