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:
🍱 New spot in Steveston – Enishi Japanese Kitchen opens with authentic Japanese cuisine and vibrant atmosphere.
🥢 Legendary Cantonese BBQ lands at Crystal Mall – Roast Goose King BBQ opens its anticipated Burnaby location.
🍠 New Richmond Spot Steams Real Taro In-House – And Drinks, focusing on pure taro and ube delights.
🍦 Iconic ice cream chain returns to Richmond – Baskin Robbins reopens in Ironwood Plaza, bringing back classic flavors and signature cakes.
🍵 Authentic Japanese Grab & Go Spot Opens Downtown – Family-run 93 Coffee debuts at Harbour Centre with matcha and hojicha drinks.
🥟 Fresh dumplings on Cambie – Buns & Dumpling opens, spotlight on Pan Fried Pork Buns, tiny takeout-focused spot.
🍔 Asian Hawker smash burgers hit Cambie Village – Street Hawker Turbo opens with smash burgers and fried chicken.
🍜 New late-night ramen spot hits East Broadway – Kinton Ramen brings customizable broths and late-night hours to Commercial-Broadway.
🧋 Popular Richmond food court gem Cha Don opens first Coquitlam spot – Serving crowd-favoruites from HK-style comfort eats, including all-day breakfasts.
🍩 Korean donut shop opens massive cafe on Fraser – Viral Goldie’s Donut & Bakery brings its cream-filled delights to Vancouver.
☕️ Slo Coffee opens sanctuary in Downtown – New calming cafe with popular drinks and pastries on Granville Street.
🇲🇾 Richmond’s Malaysian gem debuts in Burnaby – John 3:16 Malaysian Delights opens its fourth location with a tasty launch promo.
🎉 Top Chef Winner Chanthy Yen opens TOUK on Alberni – First-ever contemporary Cambodian restaurant in Canada debuts.
🥖 New bakery mystery unveiled – Baking Factory opens takeout-only across from Aberdeen Centre in Richmond.
🇵🇭 4.7-Star Filipino spot opens in Burnaby – Chibugan ‘To launches a take-out only shop on Kingsway.
🍣 Beloved Richmond poke spot returns with new friends – Pokey Okey opens a “mini food hall” in Richmond.
☕️ Hidden cafe gem opens on Robson – Guffo Cafe quietly unveils a new spacious location in downtown Vancouver.
🔥Big Way Hot Pot opens in Mount Pleasant – The popular chain debuts in Olympic Village.
🍩 Krispy Kreme finally lands in Vancouver – Opening first shop on West Broadway.
🍜 East Van iconic Bun Bo Hue spot opens in Burnaby – Song Huong brings their legendary flavours to North Burnaby on Hastings Street.
☕️ World-famous % Arabica debuts in Metro Vancouver – Japanese coffee brand opens in CF Richmond Centre.
🦪Yang’s Dumpling quietly opens first B.C. location – This famous Shanghai dumpling chain debuts in Richmond’s Alexandra Road.
🍙 Downtown Vancouver location now open – Affordable rice balls starting at $2.99 for lunch.
🥤 Viral “Cube Cup” fruit tea arrives in BC – Shenzhen-based YOTEA opens first Richmond location with unique fruit-packed drinks.
🧋 High-protein drinks arrive near Richmond Oval – Protein Go has opened with macro-focused smoothies and eats.
🍜 Tianjin cuisine returns to Richmond – O’Bistro Tianjin opens on Alexandra Road with Northern Chinese breakfast specialties.
☕️ Wellness cafe brightens downtown – No Bad Days opens December 1st with a focus on positivity.
🛍 Dante lands on the Drive – Dante Italian Sandwich opens on Commercial Drive with a new downtown spot coming soon.
🦘 Aussie comfort food arrives on West Broadway – Peaked Pies opens its fourth BC location, offering hearty pies and Aussie coffee.
New Vancouver Restaurants Opening Soon:
🍜 World’s largest udon chain heads to Richmond – Marugame Udon is set to open at CF Richmond Centre.
🍖 Chinatown’s BBQ King Expands – Money Food Ent. is opening at Crystal Mall, enhancing Burnaby’s BBQ scene.
🍪 Viral cookie brand opens Richmond store – Crumbl Cookies lands at Ironwood Plaza this winter, bringing sweet treats closer.
🍵 Matcha pop-up anchors on Main Street – Mitchie Matcha to debut its first cafe this January.
⭐️ New Philly cheesesteak spot opening – Crave Cheesesteaks replaces 911 Pizza with authentic East Coast sandwiches.
🎄 Plot twist in the coffee scene – Cafe & Life Co. to reopen before Christmas, thanks to new franchise partner.
🍞 Spanish grocer sets roots in historic corner – Ultramarinos Pepe opens soon at West 16th and Heather.
🌭 Korean hot dog giant finds a new Richmond home – Chung Chun Rice Hot Dog set to return across from Richmond Centre.
🧀 Cheesy newcomer to take over Robson – Raclette Steaks replacing Meet Fresh, offering hearty comfort food with melted raclette.
🇻🇳 Famous Toronto pho chain expands to Kingsway – Pho Anh Vu signs spotted for a new Vancouver location.
🛒 Budget grocery giant arrives – No Frills to open its first Burnaby location this January.
🧇 Mini pancake chain to open first BC location – Panda Pancakes brings its sweet creations to Burnaby’s Metrotown.
🔥 Michelin faves heading to Oakridge – Lunch Lady and DL Chicken among first Oakridge food hall vendors.
🍕 World’s biggest deliverable pizza arrives in Vancouver – Big Mama’s & Papa’s Pizzeria opens soon on Arbutus.
☕️ Nine Bar Coffee to open first Vancouver cafe – The mobile espresso bar is setting down roots in Yaletown.
🥪 Popular Italian sandwich spot to expand in downtown – Dante Italian Sandwich opens in Bentall Centre soon.
🥙 Mediterranean chain set to open in Vancouver – Tahini’s brings its signature shawarma to Renfrew Street soon.
🍕 Popular Lonsdale Italian eatery expanding to Vancouver – Alberello set to open on Denman Street.
🍜 Taiwanese comfort food expands – Richmond’s Memory Corner brings nostalgic flavors to new Burquitlam spot on North Road.
🍝 Jo’s Italian Deli expands to Mount Pleasant – Beloved spot for Italian comfort food opening on Main Street.
🇨🇳 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.
💚 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.
🔥 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.
🔥 Hot new addition to Surrey – Big Way Hot Pot spotted opening at King George Hub, their first in Surrey.
🥢 Northern Chinese gem expanding to Richmond – Lao Cai opens its third location, offering beloved Shaanxi-style dishes.
🚗 New shawarma spot at crash-hit corner – Shawarma 2 Go Grill opens soon in Richmond.
🍵 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.
🥮 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.
☕️ Chinese coffee giant debuting in Burnaby – Cotti Coffee opening soon in City of Lougheed Mall.
🍵 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.
🍜Kinton Ramen coming to Coquitlam – Coming this summer to Coquitlam Town Centre area.
🍜 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.
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.