Open and opening soon: 62 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 62 new and newly reopened Vancouver restaurants for you to try right now, or in the near future.
New Vancouver restaurants
Burdy (food bus)
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Burdy has officially launched. The handheld maker has teamed up with Container Brewing, and it’ll be operating on its 1216 Franklin Street lot full-time.
The Rec Room Brentwood
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The sprawling 43,000-square-feet space is finally ready for visitors who will be delighted to check out over 90 games in the massive amusement space along with a menu of eats from the dine-in restaurant called Three10.
Address: 4567 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby
Giovane Bacaro
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The new Venetian-inspired wine bar has officially opened on the lobby level at the Fairmont Pacific Rim where it offers small plates and libations inspired by Northern Italy.
Address: Fairmont Pacific Rim – 1049 W Cordova Street, Vancouver
Nemesis – Great Northern Way
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Nemesis GNW is the centrepiece of the 20,000-square-feet plaza located next to the entrance of Emily Carr University of Art & Design’s (ECUAD) campus. The sparkle of the red metal shingles shimmering in the sun can’t be missed, whether you’re zipping in a car towards East Vancouver or heading the opposite direction on a bicycle — this structure is a straight-up show-stopper, and the same goes for its interior.
Address: 555 Great Northern Way, Vancouver
Miantiao
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The inspiration behind this new eatery comes from the story of a Chinese-Italian couple living in Vancouver who are proud to share their respective cultures and the cuisine they were raised on. This elevated menu is teasing “culinary innovations” and a “playfully provocative approach,” which has our ears perked and mouths salivating already.
Address: 1115 Alberni Street (Level 3), Vancouver
Phone: 604-695-1115
Nonna’s Cucina Food Truck
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Nonna’s Cucina offers a menu of fire-roasted paninis in a variety of flavours like classic Caprese, Nonna’s Meatballs, and Roasted Italian Sausage with Peperonata, to name a few. The truck tells Dished Vancouver it will also serve meats from Calabria, which will ensure they are “keeping the family roots going.”
Address: Murray Street, Port Moody
Doughnut Love
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This brand new donut shop is located at 107-1655 Como Lake Avenue where it started dishing out its sugary eats at the end of last month. From Lemon Poppyseed Old Fashioned to little Cherry Pie Brioche to vegan and gluten-friendly options, Doughnut Love seems to have a treat for everyone’s taste.
Address: 107-1655 Como Lake Avenue, Coquitlam
Phone: 604-492-2456
TABLES (The Amazing Brentwood food court)
Tables food court at The Amazing Brentwood on June 1, 2021. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
It’s no secret that The Amazing Brentwood (TAB) has a lot to offer anyone who visits. While retail and entertainment options are aplenty, we’re mostly concerned about what we’ll be able to chow down on, as usual. Check out all the food concepts that are currently open.
Address: 4567 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby
Phone: 604-298-7314
The Bunny Cafe (by appointment only)
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It’s hare! Vancouver’s highly anticipated Bunny Cafe is open. The Bunny Cafe, according to the owner, is the first of its kind in North America. The cafe is owned by Michell Furbacher, who also owns and operates Catfe — Vancouver’s first-ever cat cafe.
Address: 1696 Venables Street, Vancouver
Foglifter Coffee Roasters
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It has been one heck of a wait, but Foglifter Coffee Roasters’ flagship location is finally open in Vancouver. We first told you about this new shop in 2018, when owners of popular neighbourhood coffee shop Bean Around The World announced they were planning to reopen their Main and 20th location but with a whole new name and look: enter Foglifter.
Address: 3590 Main Street, Vancouver
Chupito
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This concept is brought to us by the talented folks at the La Taqueria/La Mezcaleria group, so you can imagine the cocktails are killer and the Mexican food is as authentic as it gets. Chupito emphasizes seafood on its small but mighty menu. Shareable dishes like Tuna Tartare and Tostada De Camarón are the name of the game here.
Address: 322 W Hastings Street, Vancouver
Oh Carolina
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A new place for all your grocery-buying, dining, and snacking needs has opened in Vancouver. This 580 E 12th Avenue terracotta orange destination can’t be missed. It’s located right at the corner of E 12th and Carolina Street, and it has a ton of deliciousness in store for visitors.
Address: 580 East 12, Vancouver
Phone: 604-428-0750
Kekko Bakery
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Kekko Bakery is Vancouver’s newest destination to find gourmet Japanese cheesecake. The pop-up bakery will be operating out of a commissary kitchen in Vancouver, where it will be whipping up soufflé cheesecake in some exciting flavours.
Taco Nori
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Back in 2018, the concept began as a Richmond Night Market stand called Nori Express, where it served deep-fried seaweed taco shells filled with toppings you’d typically find in sushi rolls. Now the rebranded and renamed purveyor will “add a crunch to your traditional sushi” in ghost kitchen format.
Address: 118 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver (pickup only)
Ricardo’s Kandy Korner
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The weather might be screaming ice cream, but the newest sweet spot in the Lower Mainland has us craving candy: Ricardo’s Kandy Korner. Ricardo’s is located at 14909 Marine Drive in White Rock just steps away from the beach.
Address: 14909 Marine Drive, White Rock, BC V4B 1C2
Phone: 604-535-0332
The Irish Heather
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The Irish Heather operated in Gastown for 24 years before closing up shop on March 29, which was slightly earlier than previously planned due to updated provincial health orders banning indoor dining. Now the concept has reopened at a new location in Chinatown.
Address: 246 East Georgia Street, Vancouver
Roberto’s Big Sandwiches
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It seems like sandwich concepts are popping up every week in Vancouver, and here’s the latest to check out: Roberto’s Big Sandwiches. This concept is now open at microgrocer Dalina’s Main Street location for pickup or delivery via DoorDash and Uber Eats from 3 to 8 pm Thursday through Saturday.
Captain’s Oven Pizza Vancouver
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A popular Surrey-based pizza joint has opened a new location. Captain’s Oven is now open in downtown Vancouver. Folks will find the newest addition to our pizza scene at 1110 W Pender Street, the former location of MELU Juice Bar.
Address: 1110 W Pender Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-416-5555
Reflections: The Garden Terrace
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This elegant outdoor lounge, located in the inner courtyard of the hotel’s fourth floor, is known for its picture-perfect bar, light tapas-inspired dishes, and laid-back vibe. It’s been a minute since we were able to enjoy this much-loved breezy space, so we’re very excited to announce it has reopened.
Address: Rosewood Hotel Georgia – 801 W Georgia Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-673-7043
Rosie’s BBQ & Smokehouse (food truck)
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A new destination for slow-cooked, tender meats has launched in Vancouver. Meat lovers, check out your new favourite stop for grub: Rosie’s BBQ & Smokehouse. The food truck is set to serve up family-style meals to hungry Vancouverites.
Address: Check location details
New Vancouver restaurants opening soon
Good Dogs Plant Foods
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A plant-based hot dog eatery is coming to Robson Street — Good Dogs is slated to open soon in Vancouver. Good Dogs Plant Foods will be opening its brick and mortar at 1331 Robson Street, the team told Dished Vancouver.
Address: 1331 Robson Street, Vancouver
BARA Caribbean Cuisine
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A new Caribbean food purveyor is aiming to bring a unique taste of the islands to Vancouver. BARA Caribbean Cuisine is officially set to launch this summer.
Chubbs
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A new spot for “game-changing” comfort eats, Chubbs, is slated to open in Metro Vancouver soon. The brand new concept is opening in Surrey at The Shops at Morgan Crossing, Unit F118 – 15775 Croydon Drive.
Address: The Shops at Morgan Crossing, Unit F118 – 15775 Croydon Drive, Surrey
Popeyes Chicken — Richmond, Abbotsford, Victoria
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Popeyes Chicken’s aggressive BC expansion has no plans of slowing down, the team tells Dished Vancouver. The American chain has seriously exploded on the west coast over the last few years, opening nearly 10 locations across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
Luckys Exotic Bodega 41st Avenue
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Lucky’s Exotic Bodega is officially opening a second location in Vancouver. The destination for rare snacks and drinks and trendy streetwear will be opening at 1361 East 41st Avenue, right next to much-loved foodie favourite Duffin’s Donuts.
Address: 1361 East 41st Avenue, Vancouver
Shameless Buns
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It has been over two years since we first announced Shameless Buns was hitting the streets in its vibrant Jeepney, and now the much-loved purveyor has more news for us. A brick-and-mortar is in the works for the Filipino street food maker. It’s set to open soon at 5772 Fraser Street in Vancouver.
Address: 5772 Fraser Street, Vancouver
The Source Bulk Foods — Kitsilano
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Popular Australian retailer, The Source Bulk Foods, is opening its second North American location in Vancouver, Dished Vancouver has learned. While the zero-waste brand was founded Down Under, it currently operates 64 bulk food stores around the globe in the UK, New Zealand, Ireland, and Singapore.
Address: 2699 West Broadway, Vancouver
Haidilao Hot Pot — The Amazing Brentwood
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Haidilao Hot Pot is officially opening a new location in Metro Vancouver — this time in Burnaby. The global hot pot chain will be opening in Burnaby’s The Amazing Brentwood on the mall’s second level.
Dank Mart
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One of Vancouver’s favourite places for rare snacks and exotic drinks is officially expanding: Dank Mart has announced a second location is in the works. The 6418 Main Street spot opened up just about one year ago, and it’s been serving up treats like limited-edition gummies, mashup cookies, and never-before-seen cereals ever since.
Address: Robson Street, Vancouver
The Farmhouse
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Mount Pleasant is getting more delicious this summer, as the neighbourhood will be home to Vancouver’s new farm-to-table Italian restaurant called The Farmhouse. The Farmhouse will be opening at 352 East 10th Avenue, which is just a stone’s throw from Kingsgate Mall. The eatery will feature an open kitchen and seats for 60, including four spots at a short serve bar.
Address: 352 East 10th Avenue, Vancouver
La Bottega Di Mangia
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If there was one thing we all needed in our lives, it’s definitely a new pasta boutique — enter La Bottega Di Mangia. This new spot will be Vancouver’s newest destination for Italian fine food and specialty groceries.
Address: 1155 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
Tendon Kohaku — Burnaby
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It’s been less than two months since famous tempura chain Tendon Kohaku opened its first North American location in Vancouver. Now, a second outpost in Metro Vancouver is officially in the works. Tendon Kohaku Burnaby will open at 6065 Silver Drive, just across the street from Earls and Cactus Club at Station Square.
Address: 6065 Silver Drive, Burnaby
Soft Peaks — Richmond
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Soft Peaks opened a Burnaby location in 2019, and now it’s time for Richmond to get a taste of its signature offerings. The Richmond outpost will be located at the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet’s food hall, the Food Folk Eatery.
Address: McArthurGlen Designer Outlet — 1000-7899 Templeton Station Road, Richmond (in the Food Folk Eatery)
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Loula’s Taverna & Bar
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A new Mediterranean restaurant is opening in Vancouver. Loula’s Taverna & Bar is slated to launch on Commercial Drive soon. The new concept is brought to us by a group of local restaurateurs: Petro and Yianni Kerasiotis (Nammos Estiatorio), Bill and Niko Kerasiotis and Marco Mirisklavos (Sopra Sotto), and John Pavlakis (Minerva’s).
Address: 1608 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Pablo Cheese Tart
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More exciting food news for folks living in BC, it appears the province will be the next to get several locations of the uber-popular Japanese chain Pablo Cheese Tart, the company tells Dished Vancouver. The Osaka-based brand is known for its “revolutionary cheese tarts” and cheesecakes in various flavours and sizes. It’s set to open not one but three locations in Vancouver, Burnaby, and Richmond. Exact addresses are TBD.
Collective Goods
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A new neighbourhood bistro and grocer called Collective Goods is planning to open in Vancouver this summer. The concept’s executive chef, Sean Reeve (The Mackenzie Room, Say Mercy), is heading up the food program at the new destination. It will be opening at 3532 Commercial Street.
Address: 3532 Commercial Street, Vancouver
Delara
Delara Sourdough Flatbread
We finally know what’s going into the space that Burgoo Kitsilano left behind when it closed last winter. Delara Restaurant is slated to open soon at the 2272 West 4th Avenue address. Bardia Ilbeiggi is behind this new concept, which will offer diners cuisine inspired by the cooking and hospitality of Iran, where he grew up, the chef tells Dished Vancouver.
Address: 2272 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Bamboo World Kitchen
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Bamboo World Kitchen is gearing up to open its flagship location in Vancouver. The new 2690 Granville Street eatery will be opening in the former location of a Starbucks in South Granville.
Address: 2690 Granville Street, Vancouver
Charcuterie Vancouver
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One of the city’s top makers for custom graze tables, boards and charcuterie boxes is opening a brick-and-mortar shop. Charcuterie Vancouver announced a storefront is officially in the works and it’s slated to open this summer. The purveyor revealed the shop will be located at 2766 West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano, which is just a hop, skip, and a jump from the beach (picnics to-go, anyone?).
Address: 2766 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Ignite Pizzeria — Yaletown
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We’ve been waiting to see what would replace the Vancouver Starbucks that Ariana Grande made famous, and now a year-and-a-half after it shuttered, we finally know. The high-traffic 977 Mainland Street address will be Ignite Pizzeria’s newest branch, flagship location, and test kitchen. Ignite Pizzeria is a local maker that offers handcrafted, stone-fired pizza out of its Gastown and Main Street locations.
Address: 977 Mainland Street, Vancouver
Alimentaria Mexicana
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Granville Island is about to get a new dining destination: Alimentaria Mexicana is slated to open in the former Edible Canada space this June. The new concept is brought to us by Mexican-Canadian Chef Ernesto Gomez (Chancho Tortilleria, Nuba, Fayuca) and promises to offer patrons an authentic taste of Mexican via dine-in, takeout, and retail options once it opens its doors. Alimentaria will also boast an educational space, as this project aims to inform customers and support local and international artisans and suppliers.
Address: 1596 Johnston Street (Granville Island), Vancouver
Mister — Kitsilano
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One of Vancouver’s favourite sweet spots is officially opening a new location, Dished Vancouver has learned. Mister Ice Cream Bar is gearing up to open its second Vancouver outpost in Kitsilano this summer. The popular liquid nitrogen churned ice cream parlour will be setting up shop at 1835 West 1st Avenue, the former location of a smoothie bar called Shift Shakes.
Address: 1835 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver
Mary Brown’s
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Famous Canadian chicken chain Mary Brown’s is officially landing in Vancouver this summer. The national, quick-service eatery was founded in St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador in 1969 and has since grown to operate nearly 200 locations across the country. It’s known for offering up a menu of signature chicken made from whole, fresh, local Canada Grade A chicken alongside eats like taters and coleslaw.
Address: 6549 Main Street, Vancouver
Marutama Ra-men – Coquitlam
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Marutama Ramen is opening yet another BC location and this time, a new eatery is headed for Coquitlam. The must-try Tokyo ramen shop operates five restaurants in Vancouver and Metro Vancouver. This will be its sixth spot in the area.
Address: 1190 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Kin Kao
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Authentic Thai eats purveyor Kin Kao has announced it will be opening a new Vancouver location. The concept will be setting up shop at 317 E Broadway (the former location of The Black Lodge) this summer, according to its social accounts.
Address: 317 E Broadway, Vancouver
Angus T – Park Royal
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Vancouver’s croissant-centric bakery Angus T opened back in 2018, and now the much-loved purveyor is gearing up for a second location.
Address: Park Royal, West Vancouver
Juanita
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Kitsilano, you’re in for a treat. New all-day dining concept “Juanita” is gearing up to open, and pretty soon at that. Located at 1516 Yew Street, the eatery has taken over the space formerly occupied by shuttered jazz destination the Blue Martini Cafe, directly across the street from Nook and Local.
Address: 1516 Yew Street, Vancouver
La Ruota
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It’s out with one pizza chain and in with another: La Ruota will be opening on Cambie Street where make-your-own spot Assembli used to operate.
Address: 2325 Cambie Street, Vancouver
Yogost
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Yogurt and rice drink chain “Yogost” is officially opening a new location in Metro Vancouver. The brand will be opening a new outpost in Burnaby at 4560 Kingsway near Crystal Mall and Metropolis at Metrotown.
Address: 4560 Kingsway, Burnaby
Kozak Ukraïnian Bakery
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A popular destination for Ukrainian food and artisan bread, Kozak Ukraïnian Bakery, is officially opening a new Vancouver location. The local staple will be opening its third outpost in Gastown at 1 West Cordova Street sometime this spring.
Address: 1 West Cordova Street
Luigi & Sons
Luigi & Sons
Calling all steak lovers, the Toptable Group is gearing up to open a brand new quality provisions spot and butcher shop: Luigi & Sons. This new destination is brought to us by the team behind Elisa steakhouse, so you know it’s going to be good (and John Cena approved).
Address: Yaletown
Linh Cafe
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Ça Marche isn’t the only concept that’s planning to bring some French flair to Vancouver House, as local favourite Linh Cafe is opening a new location at the development also. Linh Cafe’s team confirmed to Dished Vancouver that an outpost would be opening at 1428 Granville Street (exact unit to-be-revealed).
Address: 1428 Granville Street, Vancouver
iSETTA
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This new counter-service destination will have indoor seating for about 42 people, as well as additional outdoor patio space for folks looking to enjoy everything from brunch eats to Italian-style paninis al fresco.
Address: 4360 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
Alouette
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Vancouver’s Hotel Le Soleil is getting a new concept this summer, a French bistro called Alouette. A representative from the new Hornby Street eatery told Dished Vancouver patrons can expect a French-meets-West Coast food program complete with comfort foods, French classics, oysters, and fresh salads and mains.
Address: 567 Hornby Street, Vancouver
Saola
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A new modern Asian restaurant called “Saola” is set to open in Vancouver. Slated to open at 2415 Main Street in early 2021, the folks behind this project include Do Chay’s Patrick Do, seasoned hospitality veteran Kevin Lin, and actor-producer and actor-writer Osric Chau and Nicholas Carey, respectively.
Address: 2415 Main Street, Vancouver
Cream Pony
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For those of you who can’t ever decide between sweet or salty, Cream Pony is going to be the ultimate spot for you. This new concept is set to be serving up handmade brioche donuts and buttermilk fried chicken on the North Shore soon.
Address: 111 1st Street E Unit B2, North Vancouver
BBQ Chicken — Main Street
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We don’t really need any more Korean Fried Chicken joints in Vancouver, but we certainly won’t say no to new additions. BBQ Chicken is opening a new location in town. The chain — which has been rapidly expanding across BC, Alberta, and Ontario — is slated to open its newest location in Vancouver at 4470 Main Street.
Address: 4470 Main Street, Vancouver
Menya Itto Vancouver
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Popular Tokyo-born ramen shop Menya Itto is officially opening its first North American location in Vancouver. The brand’s first outpost on the continent will be opening at 1479 Robson Street, the former location of Ramen Koika.
Address: 1479 Robson Street, Vancouver
The Very Good Butchers
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Victoria-based vegan food phenomenon The Very Good Butchers is officially opening a huge flagship location in Vancouver. On a call with Dished Vancouver, the company’s CEO, Mitchell Scott, shared details about the plans for a new 10,000-square-foot facility slated to open at the Nickel at 285 West 5th in Mount Pleasant.
Address: 285 West 5th, Vancouver
Katsuya – Vancouver
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Katsuya is officially opening its first Vancouver location on Robson Street. The Toronto-based Japanese fusion tonkatsu chain opened a location in Coquitlam last fall, and now the brand is opening its second BC location at 1471 Robson Street.
Address: 1471 Robson 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: 785 Davie Street, 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: 833 Granville Street, Vancouver
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