Are you looking for a new Vancouver restaurant to try? Or want to know what will be opening up soon?
Well, you’re in the right place as we’ve compiled an ongoing list of the new and coming soon Metro Vancouver restaurants below:
New Vancouver Restaurants That Opened Recently:
🍣Sushi Lovers expands with larger Richmond spot – Now open across from Richmond Centre with cat-themed decor and an expanded menu.
🍝 West Van’s Fred’s Italian debuts in Kits – Replacing Romer’s Burger, this cozy spot offers wood-fired pizzas and handmade pasta.
🍗 Mary Brown’s debuts in Burnaby – Iconic Canadian fried chicken chain opens on Kingsway.
🍜 Richmond welcomes new noodle concept – New HK-style Noodle Don opens in President Plaza’s lively food court.
🍕 Family-run pizzeria heats up Robson – Napoletana Pizza opens a sleek new downtown Vancouver location.
🥙 New Lebanese street food spot opens on Commercial Drive – TWK brings authentic Middle Eastern flavors to Vancouver.
🥐 Popular croissant café opens pickup-only spot – Angus T’s new central kitchen opens on SW Marine Drive.
🍣 New sushi sensation draws crowds – Akihana Sushi in West End earns high praise for its extensive menu.
🍳 Retro diner opens in Gastown – Aureliana offers classic breakfast and burgers with a nostalgic touch.
🍲 Solo dining Japanese gyudon spot opens – Oishinoya soft opens with booths and gyudon near West Broadway.
🍰 New Japanese cafe opens in downtown Vancouver – Nizu Cafe launches with Japanese pastries, brunch, and minimalistic aesthetics.
🇻🇳 Affordable family-run Vietnamese spot opens on Kingsway – Viet Street Food Cafe offers comfort food gems at throwback prices.
🔔 New self-serve hot pot in Richmond – Drama Hot Pot opens with enticing sign-up bonuses for foodies.
☕️ Doe Coffee debuts in Strathcona – No-tipping cafe offers pastries, handcrafted coffee, and cozy seating.
🍭 Chinese dessert chain debuts in Burnaby – XISHI opens its first North American location at Crystal Mall.
🍓 Richmond’s Dessert Scene Just Got Healthier – 100E Fruit opens with fresh yogurt and fruit bowls.
🌮 High-rated Taqueria Jalisco expands in Vancouver – The beloved Mexican restaurant opens a new location on Davie Street.
🍕 New retro-cool pizzeria debuts on Commercial Drive – Belli Pizza brings classic New York–style pies and a lively atmosphere.
🥩 Popular Korean BBQ restaurant expands in Burnaby – Galbi opens second Burnaby location, delivering classic Korean BBQ delights.
🔥Cherry’s Food House revamps to Sichuan eatery – The Richmond spot is now serving spicy, authentic Sichuan dishes.
🍝 Award-winning chef opens Italian gem in Burnaby – Chef Pino’s Il Cappello debuts October 21.
🔥 Big Way Hot Pot expands in Burnaby – Opening its largest location yet with over 100 seats.
🙌 Family-run Vietnamese cafe debuts in Burnaby – 2025 Cafe opens offering steamed rice rolls and authentic eats.
🛍️ First gyukatsu spot opens in Vancouver’s West End – Kuro Katsu debuts with premium Japanese beef cutlets.
🥡Haidilao unveils surprise pasta venture – The hot pot chain secretly launches a takeout pasta shop in Richmond.
🌮 Mexican-Japanese street food fusion opens on Main – Mojo Cantina Izakaya debuts with rotating culinary concepts.
🍜 Hidden Japanese Noodle Gem Finds New Home – Tatchan Noodle opens its first storefront under an East Hastings bridge.
🫚 New Sichuan spicy spot spices up Richmond – Blooming Spice Fish House opens with sizzling Boiling Fish delights.
🍕 New all-day modern Italian café in Burnaby – Dolce Amore Caffetteria opens October 4th with Italian pastries and pizza.
🇻🇳 New Vietnamese eatery opens on Broadway – Hu Tieu Mom offers homestyle noodle soups and more until 2AM.
🍹 Taiwanese bubble tea chain opens on Kingsway – Chun Fun How’s third Vancouver spot offers premium teas and taiyaki.
🍰 Bold flavour explosion with Eni Desserts – Pastry chef Celine Yeung debuts playful new desserts in Vancouver.
🍽️ Modern Korean Restaurant Jeon Debuts in West End – Chef Tom Jeon who is behind Tom Sushi and Tozen, opens new Korean spot on Davie Street.
New Vancouver Restaurants Opening Soon:
🍜 Taiwanese comfort food expands – Richmond’s Memory Corner brings nostalgic flavors to new Burquitlam spot on North Road.
🍩 Bold opening on Fraser Street – Goldie’s Donut & Bakery sets up their first full-scale Vancouver location.
🍝 Jo’s Italian Deli expands to Mount Pleasant – Beloved spot for Italian comfort food opening on Main Street.
🇰🇷 New Korean street food café soft opening soon in Richmond – The Seoulful is launching November 15 with a special pickup-only menu.
🇨🇳 Yunnan-Guizhou hot pot arriving in Richmond – Stone & Flow to open, offering sour soup hot pot.
☕️ Charming bakery cafe brewing excitement in Richmond – Pocorit to offer pastries, coffee, and specialty drinks come spring 2026.
✨ Top Chef-Led Asian Brasserie arrives at YVR – Lucky Lily, by Chef Nicole Gomes, opens 2026 post-security.
🍩Peak Donuts to debut on West 4th – Fresh St. Market’s beloved donut brand is expanding to Kitsilano.
🌿 Zero-waste cafe expands – NOMAD Espresso Bar & Bakery to join new Harry Jerome Community Centre in 2026.
🌯Chipotle expands in Davie Village – The Mexican chain is set to open its third downtown Vancouver location soon.
🔥 Drake-backed hot chicken spot lands in Vancouver – Dave’s Hot Chicken to open its first location on Granville Street Q1 2026.
🥢 Tofino’s celebrated Korean restaurant expanding to Vancouver – Jeju’s award-winning modern Korean cuisine comes to Mount Pleasant this fall.
💚 Smoothie and cafe bar Celeste to open in Gastown – Tiny 327 sq. ft space featuring smoothies and more.
🎶 Cozy listening lounge opening in Gastown – Amber Kissa debuts with music, food, and vibes this fall.
🇬🇧 UK dessert chain to debut in West End – Heavenly Desserts is joining the Landmark on Robson lineup.
🧋 Pikachu-themed bubble tea shop set to debut in Richmond – Pika Herb & Tea Co. promises herbal, health-focused drinks.
☕️ Massive 5,000 sq. ft Korean café opens in Vancouver – C Market Coffee brings Korean-inspired menu and community events.
🍙 Popular onigiri shop opening downtown – Onigiri Ya brings affordable rice balls to Vancouver in November.
🔥 Nando’s returns post-fire – Nando’s is reopening in Kerrisdale, work starting soon on new location.
🫖 UK Tea Chain lands in Vancouver – Chaiiwala of London to open its first Robson Street location.
🛒 Kitsilano market expands with new shop – Be Fresh is opening its second location on Alma Street.
☕️ Surrey welcomes 24/7 cafe bakery – Breka Bakery & Café is opening soon at King George Hub.
🇹🇭 Thai culinary giant lands in Kitsilano – Massive Charm Thai Eatery opening soon with 150 seats and patio space.
🐟 All-you-can-eat fish & chips shop opening on Main Street – Cockney Kings expanding with a new location next to the Shameful Tiki Room.
🥪 New Italian Sandwich Spot on Commercial Drive – Dante Italian Sandwich expanding with a new location in Little Italy.v
🔥 Hot new addition to Surrey – Big Way Hot Pot spotted opening at King George Hub, their first in Surrey.
🇲🇾John 3:16 Malaysian Delights Heads to Burnaby – Popular restaurant set to open near Metrotown soon.
🥢 Northern Chinese gem expanding to Richmond – Lao Cai opens its third location, offering beloved Shaanxi-style dishes.
🍩Krispy Kreme Opening First Vancouver Store – Finally landing at in the city; no need to drive to Delta soon!
🚗 New shawarma spot at crash-hit corner – Shawarma 2 Go Grill opens soon in Richmond.
☕️ New cafe blends coffee, pastries, and art – Yar Cafe opening soon on West Broadway, offering specialty coffee and local artwork.
☕️ Popular café expanding downtown – Slo Coffee brings wabi-sabi design and artisanal drinks to Granville Street.
🍵 New matcha café brews in Burnaby – Matcha Tea Lab opening at Crystal Mall this fall, offering no-tip service.
🇲🇽🇯🇵 Mexican Japanese fusion returns downtown – Miso Taco to open a new spot in Coal Harbour.
🥐 Award-winning US bakery landing in Vancouver – Tutti Freschi to open its first Canadian location at International Village Mall
🍜 24-hour food spot found in Richmond – New dim sum, BBQ, and hot pot venue under construction.
👀 First Cambodian restaurant by Top Chef Winner coming this winter – TOUK, Chef Chanthy Yen’s contemporary Cambodian eatery, to open on Alberni Street.
🍦Baskin Robbins returns to Richmond – The global ice cream giant is making a comeback at Ironwood Plaza.
🍩 Retro donut shop coming to Burnaby – Vegas Donuts takes over former Pizza Hut on Hastings.
🥮 New Asian bakery coming to Richmond – Savor Hill to offer cakes, milk tea, and fresh bakes.
🧋 Legendary Thai tea in Vancouver – Cha Tra Mue opening its first Western Canada cafe.
🍱 Taiwanese Bentos coming to Richmond food court – New Taiwanese lunch box spot, Taiwan Bento 101, opening soon at Aberdeen Centre.
☕️ Hidden gem Guffo Café expanding in downtown – Second location spotted coming soon.
🇵🇭Max’s To Go landing in Richmond – Beloved Filipino chain to open at Aberdeen Centre food court with first Canadian to go concept.
☕️ Chinese coffee giant debuting in Burnaby – Cotti Coffee opening soon in City of Lougheed Mall.
🥦 Kitsilano gets fresh – Fresh St. Market to open a new location in late 2025, expanding on the West Side.
🥙Pokey Okey returns – New Richmond food hall to host Pokey Okey and two Japanese concepts.
🍵 Toronto’s viral Matcha Matcha expanding west – Popular matcha cafe set sights on Vancouver, location TBD.
🦞UCHU set to spice up Chinatown – Suyo’s sister Peruvian cevicheria debuts this fall with coastal flavours.
🌸 New flower shop and cafe hybrid blooms in West End – Bouquet Cafe to open with coffee and floral offerings.
🍵Paragon Tea Room’s triumphant return – Popular tea room secures new Cambie Village location, opening mid-September.
🥟 OG Chinatown dim sum brand expands – Kam Wai opening Hastings Sunrise shop this August.
☕️ Cotti Coffee to open first BC outpost in Richmond – the Chinese coffee chain is the 4th largest in the world with over 10,000 stores.
🧋 Toronto’s M Cha Bar coming soon – Opening first Vancouver location on Renfrew with bubble tea and gelato!
🍣Aburi Market to open new store in downtown – Premium Japanese market arriving this fall with sushi, wagyu, and a new bakery.
🍩 North Van donut and fried chicken café to land in Mount Pleasant – Cream Pony takes over former Cartems space this Fall.
🍔Boardwalk Burgers to debut in Vancouver – Classic American burger & fries chain is seting up next along Renfrew.
🍜Kinton Ramen expands to Richmond – Popular ramen chain to open new location at McArthurGlen Outlet.
🫖 Popular Chinese jasmine tea brand to open in Richmond – Molly Tea will launch at Richmond’s Union Square.
🍣Miku to open new location in Richmond – Award-winning sushi spot expanding to River Rock Casino this summer.
🥐Angus T expanding! – Vancouver’s top croissant bakery to open two new locations this year.
🥧 Aussie Pie Cafe to open on West Broadway – Peaked Pies brings handmade Aussie meat pies and coffee!
🧋 Popular China fruit tea brand to open first BC location – YOTEA will debut in Richmond this summer!
🍜Kinton Ramen coming to Coquitlam – Coming this summer to Coquitlam Town Centre area.
🍰 Popular cheesecake café to open first Richmond location – Trees Organic Coffee & Cheesecake spotted opening at new Capstan Skytrain Station.
☕️ % Arabica to open first Metro Vancouver store – Japanese coffee chain % Arabica is setting up shop in CF Richmond Centre.
🍜 Popular ramen chain to open first Burnaby outpost – Kinton Ramen spotted to land in Brentwood area.
🍚 Popular Hei Hei Rice Roll opens at Crystal Mall – Fans rejoice! Burnaby gets Richmond’s beloved rice roll spot.
🍖 Seattle AYCE BBQ Spot Signs Spotted – Bellwether to open in Richmond offering BBQ and hot pot.
☕️ NOMAD Coffee expands – Kitsilano to welcome zero single-use cup cafe soon.
🌮La Taqueria’s New Waterfront Spot – Mexican faves coming to 601 Waterfront Hub Tower.
🍁Nightingale’s New Nest in Yaletown – Modern Canadian cuisine to open second location.
😱 Time Out Market Oakridge Park – the omega 69,000 sq. ft food court will include live cooking kitchens, 3 bars, coffee shop, and open patio. Time Out has similar gigantic food halls in Montreal, New York, Osaka, and more.
That rounds up our list of restaurants opening their doors, or getting ready to open. We hope you try a few, or all of them, and enjoy safe and memorable meals. If you’re looking for the best food in Vancouver, peek our lists so you won’t be disappointed.