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11 of the hottest new restaurants and bars to try in and around Vancouver

Marco Ovies
Marco Ovies
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Oct 4 2025, 6:00 pm
11 of the hottest new restaurants and bars to try in and around Vancouver

Vancouver is home to plenty of new and exciting places to eat, but with so many opening all over the place, it can be hard to keep track of everything.

That’s why we’ve compiled this list of newly opened restaurants to jog your memory.

From Japanese-Mexican fusion to a cafe inspired by the South of France, these are some of the hottest new restaurants and bars you can check out in Vancouver today.

Nomo Nomo

Nomo Nomo is a new Japanese snack bar that specializes in yƍshoku cuisine, which Executive Chef Benedict Lim describes as a section of Japanese cuisine that draws significant influence from the Western world.

“It’s almost like the world through a Japanese lens,” he said, adding that he is taking fan-favourite dishes like katsu and tempura and branching out from there.

“Now, hopefully, we branch out in the right way so that we tell a story. We kind of tell the Vancouver version of the evolution of the izakaya,” he added.

Address: 1268 Commercial Dr., Vancouver

Mojo Cantina-Izakaya

 

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The city’s latest dining concept is looking to capitalize on the constant change in the restaurant industry by utilizing the space to open multiple short-lived dining concepts one after another.

To start, the first restaurant to occupy this space is Mojo Cantina-Izakaya, which aims to combine Mexican street food with Japanese izakaya cuisine.

On the menu, you’ll find bites like udon mole, yakitori al pastor, flan brĂ»lĂ©e with miso caramel, and much more, alongside select cocktails.

However, this restaurant won’t be around for long. A representative from Mojo confirmed to Dished that it will operate until at least the end of the year, if not longer, before being replaced by the team’s next restaurant idea.

“Over the past summer, the team have been thinking a lot about what excites them most in this industry, and the answer is always the same: creating something new,” Mojo told Dished. “So instead of sticking to one fixed restaurant, they are turning this Mount Pleasant space into their ‘playground’ of sorts.”

Address: 2650 Main St., Vancouver

Sud Cafe

 

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Sud Cafe, which opened at 1082 Cardero St. in the former space of Cardero Grocery, aims to transport guests to the South of France in both its ambience and its food.

Expect to find your typical coffee and tea offerings, along with some specialty beverages. Think espresso tonics, peach blossom lemonade, and a French mocha, to name a few.

Plus, Sud is serving a variety of baked goods, including croissants, sablés, and fougasse, which is a type of bread from the Provence region, available in multiple flavours like elderflower and honey, pumpkin spice, and pistachio.

Address: 1082 Cardero St., Vancouver

Ellipsis

 

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This new cafe/bar is situated in the Waterfall Building, a space designed in 1996 by Canadian architect Arthur Erickson in collaboration with Nick Milkovich, originally intended to serve as an art gallery.

The cafe drink menu is broken up into three simple categories: classic, special, and brew. Under Classics, you’ll find your traditional Americano, flat white, latte, and matcha latte. Meanwhile, under Brew, you’ll find both cold brew and hand-brewed specialty coffees.

As for food, expect offerings like duck and potato and panzanella salad, to name a few.

Address: 1540 W. 2nd Ave. #205, Vancouver

Jeon

 

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Jeon, owned by Chef Tom Jeon and located at the Sandman Hotel on Davie, opened its doors on Sept. 4.

If that location sounds familiar, it’s the previous home of Moxies, which operated there for over 20 years before closing last year. It’s also just steps away from Tom Sushi, as well as the recently opened Barra Gitano.

“Jeon brings together taste, atmosphere, and people — creating more than just a dining experience,” wrote the restaurant. “Every dish served reflects our pride.”

Address: 1160 Davie St., Vancouver

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop

Located at 488 Robson St., Brooklyn Dumpling Shop is opening in the former location of Food Republic, a short-lived digital food hall concept.

First founded in 2021 by NYC restaurateur Stratis Morfogen, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop serves unique flavours of dumplings all day via a contactless ordering system.

This means customers can access food from state-of-the-art, temperature-controlled food lockers at any time — it’s like a vending machine, but for dumplings.

Address: 488 Robson St., Vancouver

TheVenti Vancouver

The South Korean coffee chain TheVenti has opened its first downtown Vancouver location at the previous location of Hey I am Yogost.

The chain launched in Busan in 2014 and has since expanded to have nearly 1,500 locations across South Korea. This location is the chain’s third in Metro Vancouver, with its other locations found in Richmond and Coquitlam.

Address: 509 Dunsmuir St., Vancouver

WingsUp! — Vancouver

WingsUp!, a Canadian chicken wing restaurant chain originating from Ontario, has opened in Vancouver at 3003 Kingsway. This is just steps away from the recently opened Noople Noodle and Dumpling House (which took over the space of Sea House but kept the same fish and chip recipe).

The restaurant is known for its hand-cut, breaded, and made-to-order chicken wings, which come in 18 different wing flavours, including classics such as BBQ, sweet, spicy, and dry seasoning.

Address: 3003 Kingsway, Vancouver

Kim’s Korean Waffles and Pancakes

Kim’s Korean Waffles and Pancakes announced that it reopened on Oct. 1.

The stall, located underneath Arisu Authentic Korean BBQ, is best known for its two different snacks: waffles (bungeoppang) and pancakes (hotteok).

“A common winter street scene in Korea is that of food carts selling bungeoppang on street corners,” wrote Kim’s Waffles on its website. “For many Koreans, the sight of freshly baked bungeoppang and its sweet aroma wafting through the crisp winter air is a signal that winter has truly arrived.”

Address: 4501 North Rd., Burnaby

Dolce Amore Caffeteria

The Dolce Amore Caffetteria, located in Burnaby, officially opened its doors on Oct. 4.

“Similar to our favourite spots in Italy, our caffetteria will be open daily, from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., and our hope is it’ll be an all-day destination where people can come together for various reasons throughout the day,” said Daniela and Giancarlo. “For example, a cup of morning coffee and cornetti on the way to work, casual lunches, afternoon breaks, evening aperitivi, and of course, a little digestivo to go with our gelato.”

On the pastry side of things, you’ll find a selection of homemade treats like cornetti (the Italian version of a croissant made with brioche-like dough), pain au chocolats, and seasonal dishes. There’s also tiramisu, cookies, and cheesecake along with freshly baked artisanal breads and baguettes.

When it comes to more substantial offerings, Dolce Amore Caffetteria will serve a variety of focaccia sandwiches, pizza al taglio (a.k.a Roman-style pizza), and savoury cornetti options with ingredients like prosciutto, creamy burrata, and grilled vegetables.

Address: 6011 Hastings St., Burnaby

Milestones Coquitlam

Following rumours about its future, Milestones has officially reopened the doors to its Coquitlam location.

This location will act as the brand’s first test kitchen, where guests can try exclusive dishes the team is experimenting with. This includes special bites like a selection of new pizzas, oysters, soufflĂ© pancakes, and more.

That’s not the only new thing you’ll be able to find at this location, because a new speakeasy-style bar has opened on the second floor.

Address: 2745 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam

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