Open and opening soon: 41 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 41 new Vancouver restaurants for you to try right now, or in the near future.
Please note: Due to current provincial health restrictionsĀ indoor dine-in services are not permitted in restaurants. Please check with a restaurant directly about their updated hours, takeout, and patio options.Ā
New Vancouver restaurants
Nam Dae Moon
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The popular international rice cake chain was founded in China in 2011. It opened its first BC location in RichmondāsĀ Continental Plaza. Nam Dae Moon currently operates itsĀ three other Canadian shops in Toronto.
Address:Ā 2132 ā 3779 Sexsmith Road, Richmond
NeNe Chicken
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South Korean-founded NeNe Chicken has opened its first-ever North American location in Vancouver. The new outpost is located at 1070 Kingsway. NeNe Chicken is an international chain with locations across the globe, including in Japan, Singapore, Australia, and of course, Korea.
Address:Ā 1070 Kingsway, Vancouver
John 3:16 Malaysian Delights
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John 3:16 Malaysian Delights has been serving up delicious eats at its Richmond location since 2014, and now the brand has opened its new Vancouver outpost. The eatery is known for offering patrons Malaysian appetizers, soups, noodle and rice dishes, and more.
Address:Ā 1063 W Broadway, Vancouver
Phone:Ā 604-423-5909
Puro Chile
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Puro Chile, a new Chilean fast food restaurant, just opened in Vancouver. The fresh 1101 Denman Street spot took over the former location ofĀ Fat Burger in the West End, which closed in late 2020. According to its website, Puro was “born after the need of Chilean food in Vancouverā and it offers traditional dishes and drinks such as churrascos, chorrillanas, pisco sour, jote, borgoƱa, and more.
Address:Ā 1101 Denman Street, Vancouver
Phone:Ā 604-225-0005
BlackBall Kerrisdale
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BlackBall has quietly opened its new Vancouver location in Kerrisdale. The popular brand is known for serving upĀ authentic Taiwanese desserts and drinks such asĀ Grass Jelly, Taro Balls, and Shaved Ice, to name just a few.
Address:Ā 2184 W 41st Avenue, Vancouver
Meltwich Surrey
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Artisan grilled cheese chain Meltwich has officially opened its first BC location in Metro Vancouver. The eatery is now open and operating at theĀ Grandview Corners Shopping Centre atĀ Unit 50 ā 2245 160th Street in Surrey. Meltwich operates several other locations in Ontario, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. The fast-casual brand is known for its burgers, poutines, milkshakes, and a wide variety of grilled cheese sandwiches.
Address:Ā Unit 50 ā 2245 160th Street, Surrey
Machi Machi ā Richmond
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Machi Machi has officially soft-opened its first Metro Vancouver location in Richmond.Ā TheĀ Taiwanese tea shop is known for its selection of specialty drinks like fresh teas, milk teas, and cream foam sips inĀ unique (and adorable) to-go cups as well as takeaway bottles. Machi Machi operates several locations in the Toronto area and just recently opened its firstĀ BC location on Robson Street in Vancouver.
Address:Ā 1306-8368 Capstan Way, Richmond
Phone:Ā 604-564-9139
Ba Ba Tang
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A new dessert and drink spot has quietly popped up in Metro Vancouver:Ā Ba Ba Tang is open in Richmond. TheĀ 9111 Beckwith Road #2010 sweet spot offers an array of coconut desserts (served in actual coconuts) as well asĀ beverages like bubble tea made with coconut milk and fresh fruit such as fresh, juicy mango.
Address:Ā 9111 Beckwith Road #2010, Richmond
Phone:Ā 604-284-0828
New Vancouver restaurants opening soon
OEB Breakfast Co. ā Brentwood
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Popular all-day brunch spot OEB Breakfast Co. has finally released the official opening date of its new location in Metro Vancouver after some serious delays. TheĀ Calgary-based brandĀ opened its first BC location inĀ Vancouverās Yaletown neighbourhood back in Spring 2019. This will be itsĀ second restaurant in the province, it opens on May 3.
Address:Ā 4525 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby
Pigot’s Burger Club
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A popular Calgary-founded smash burger pop-up has been making the rounds around Canada, and now, itās finally Vancouverās turn. Pigotās Burger Club is coming next week. This concept was created byĀ Chef Mike Pigot, whoās been slingingĀ American-style cheeseburgers since he launched the pop-up in Calgary this past winter.Ā Now, Pigot has teamed up will top culinary talentĀ Chef Alex Chen to create an exclusive burger only available at the Vancouver pop-up.
Charcuterie Vancouver
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One of the cityās 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 itās slated to open this summer. The purveyor revealed the shop will be located atĀ 2766 West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano, which is just a hop, skip, and a jump from the beach (picnics to-go, anyone?).
Address:Ā 2766 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Ignite Pizzeria ā Yaletown
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Weāve been waiting to see what would replace theĀ Vancouver Starbucks that Ariana Grande made famous,Ā and now a year-and-a-half after it shuttered, we finally know. TheĀ high-traffic 977 Mainland Street addressĀ will be Ignite Pizzeriaās 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:Ā 977 Mainland Street, Vancouver
The Irish Heather
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The Irish HeatherĀ announced it would be wrapping up operationsĀ at 210 Carrall Street after over two decades of business there. Now, the local legend is already revealing plans to reopen at a new address in town. Owner and operator Sean Heather confirmed to Dished Vancouver that the much-loved haunt would be opening atĀ 246 East Georgia Street in Chinatown, right besideĀ Phnom Penh.
Address:Ā 246 East Georgia Street, Vancouver
Sal y Limon — Commercial Drive
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One of Vancouverās top spots for tacos and beyond, Sal y Limon, is officially opening a new Vancouver location. The much-loved brand, which already operates three locations in and around Vancouver, is gearing up to unveil an outpost atĀ 1752 Commercial Drive, the space of a former Starbucks cafe.
Address:Ā 1752 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Alimentaria Mexicana
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Granville Island is about to get a new dining destination: Alimentaria Mexicana is slated to open in theĀ former Edible CanadaĀ space this June. The new concept is brought to us byĀ Mexican-Canadian Chef Ernesto Gomez (Chancho Tortilleria, Nuba, Fayuca) and promises toĀ 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:Ā 1596 Johnston Street (Granville Island), Vancouver
Giovane Bacaro
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Clearly, Kitchen Table Restaurants has been busy behind the scenes. The hospitality group just revealed plans for yetĀ another exciting food and beverage concept in a popular Vancouver hotel,Ā this time, the Fairmont Pacific Rim. Giovane Bacaro, a newĀ Venetian-inspired wine bar, is set to openĀ on the lobby level at the Coal Habour hotel this spring.
Address:Ā Fairmont Pacific Rim ā 1049 W Cordova Street, Vancouver
Mister — Kitsilano
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One ofĀ Vancouverās favourite sweet spotsĀ 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 atĀ 1835 West 1st Avenue, the former location ofĀ a smoothie bar called Shift Shakes.
Address:Ā 1835 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver
Mary Brownās
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Famous Canadian chicken chain Mary Brownās isĀ officially landing in VancouverĀ this summer. The national, quick-service eatery was founded in St. Johnās, Newfoundland & Labrador in 1969 and has since grown to operate nearlyĀ 200 locations across the country. Itās 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:Ā 6549 Main Street, Vancouver
Taco Nori
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Taco Nori is officially gearing up to launch in Vancouver. Back in 2018, the concept began as a Richmond Night Market stand called Nori Express, where it served up deep-fried seaweed taco shells filled with toppings youād typically find in sushi rolls. Now the rebranded and renamed purveyor is going to āadd a crunch to your traditional sushiā in ghost kitchen format.
Marutama Ra-men ā 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:Ā 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 atĀ 317 E Broadway (the former location of The Black Lodge)Ā this summer, according to its social accounts.
Address:Ā 317 E Broadway, Vancouver
Miantiao
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The luxury downtown hotel and itsĀ new partner the Kitchen Table GroupĀ will be opening a new Italian-Chinese restaurant calledĀ Miantiao, which translates to noodle inĀ Mandarin.
Address:Ā Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver – 1128 W Georgia Street, Vancouver
Angus T – Park Royal
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Vancouverās croissant-centric bakeryĀ Angus T opened back in 2018, and now the much-loved purveyor is gearing up for a second location.
Address:Ā Park Royal, West Vancouver
PAUL ā Vancouver
PAUL Robson Street (Daily Hive)
The 131-year-old bakery cafe, originating from Northern France, will be opening up its first Canadian location in downtown Vancouver soon, according to the brandās new Canadian social media accounts.
Address:Ā 1164 Robson Street, Vancouver
Juanita
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Kitsilano,Ā youāre in for a treat. New all-day dining concept āJuanitaā is gearing up to open, and pretty soon at that. Located atĀ 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:Ā 1516 Yew Street, Vancouver
La Ruota
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Itās out with one pizza chain and in with another:Ā La Ruota will be opening on Cambie StreetĀ where make-your-own spot Assembli used to operate.
Address:Ā 2325 Cambie Street, Vancouver
Yogost
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Yogurt and rice drink chain āYogostā 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:Ā 4560 Kingsway, Burnaby
Kozak UkraiĢnian Bakery
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A popular destination forĀ Ukrainian food and artisan bread,Ā Kozak UkraiĢnian 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:Ā 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:Ā Luigi & Sons. This new destination is brought to us byĀ the team behind Elisa steakhouse, so youĀ knowĀ itās going to be good (andĀ John Cena approved).
Address: Yaletown
Linh Cafe
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Ća MarcheĀ isnāt the only concept thatāsĀ planning to bring some French flairĀ to Vancouver House, as local favourite Linh Cafe is opening a new location at the development also. Linh Cafeās team confirmed to Dished Vancouver that an outpost would be opening at 1428 Granville Street (exact unit to-be-revealed).
Address:Ā 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:Ā 4360 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
Alouette
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VancouverāsĀ 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:Ā 567 Hornby Street, Vancouver
Saola
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A new modern Asian restaurant called āSaolaā is set to open in Vancouver. Slated to open atĀ 2415 Main Street in early 2021, the folks behind this project includeĀ Do Chayās Patrick Do,Ā seasoned hospitality veteran Kevin Lin, and actor-producer and actor-writerĀ Osric Chau and Nicholas Carey, respectively.
Address:Ā 2415 Main Street, Vancouver
Popeyes Chicken – Burnaby
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Popeyes Chicken is opening yetĀ anotherĀ Metro Vancouver location ā this time, in Burnaby. This news was confirmed to Dished Vancouver just over a week after we posted about a newĀ Richmond location from the brand.
Address:Ā 7855 Kingsway, Burnaby
Cream Pony
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For those of you who canāt 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 upĀ handmade brioche donutsĀ andĀ buttermilk fried chickenĀ on the North Shore soon.
Address:Ā 111 1st Street E Unit B2, North Vancouver
Menya Itto Vancouver
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PopularĀ Tokyo-born ramen shopĀ Menya Itto is officially opening its firstĀ North American location in Vancouver. The brandās first outpost on the continent will be opening atĀ 1479 Robson Street, the former location of Ramen Koika.
Address:Ā 1479 Robson Street, Vancouver
SakuĀ ā Robson Street
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Popular Japanese tonkatsu spot Saku is planning to change things up with one of its Vancouver locations, the team confirmed to Daily Hive. The eatery currently operates two outposts on W Broadway and in Vancouverās West End, and the latter will be moving from 1773 Robson Street to a bigger location, just two blocks away atĀ 1588 Robson Street.
Address:Ā 1588 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 companyās 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:Ā 285 West 5th, Vancouver
Katsuya ā Vancouver
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Katsuya is officially opening its first Vancouver location on Robson Street. The Toronto-basedĀ Japanese fusion tonkatsu chain opened a location in Coquitlam last fall, and now the brand is opening its second BC locationĀ at 1471 Robson Street.
Address:Ā 1471 Robson Street, Vancouver
Honeybrew Bar
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The sweet spot will take over the former location of Truffles Fine Foods atĀ 785 Davie Street.Ā Once itās open, Honeybrew Bar aims to become aĀ must-try destinationĀ for strudels, coffee, and cocktails for locals and visitors alike.
Address:Ā 785 Davie Street, Vancouver
Jollibee Vancouver
Jollibee Canada
It was confirmed to Daily Hive that Jollibeeās first BC location is slated to take over 833 Granville Street, the former location ofĀ 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:Ā 833 Granville Street, Vancouver
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