Are you looking for a new food joint 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 sushi spot takes over – Lucky Sushi Co. opens in the space formerly occupied by Horangee Sikdang in DT.
☕️ Modus Coffee opens new Burnaby location – Popular café expands with a larger space and specialty brews.
☕️ New cozy Korean brunch cafe opens in Burnaby – For Rest Cafe offers unique brunch items & drinks.
🌶️ Popular Hunan chain opens in Richmond – Nong Geng Ji has launched its first flagship Canadian location, serving authentic Hunan dishes.
🧁 New Korean Bakery Cafe opens in Vancouver – Cafe Episode offers unique drinks and fresh baked goods near Renfrew Skytrain.
🍧 New Cantonese dessert shop opens – Dessert Artisanaux set to debut on Kingsway with handcrafted treats.
🧀Uncle Tetsu soft opens in Richmond – Famous Japanese cheesecake brand launches at Aberdeen Centre.
🍗 China’s fried chicken chain soft opens in Burnaby – Zhengxin Chicken Steak offers crispy chicken “steaks” and more in Metrotown.
🥪New Italian sandwich shop opens in Burnaby – Panino Mio now serving classic La Grotta paninis.
🍣Green Leaf Sushi expands with new location – Soft opening on Kingsway for their 4th spot!
🥐 Popular Korean French bakery finally opening downtown – Paris Baguette debuts on Alberni Street.
🐔Popeyes finally opens at Metrotown – After two years, enjoy Louisiana-style fried chicken under the food court!
🍖Sooda opens 150-seat lounge – Popular Korean spot relocates to Burnaby’s Amazing Brentwood.
☕️ New Cozy Bakery Cafe Opens – Toña, a family-run cafe, offers pastries and Latin-inspired treats.
🥓 New Burnaby Korean BBQ opens – Porkerface offers all-you-can-eat pork belly adventures.
🥟Dinesty opening first food court concept – Iconic soup dumplings coming to CF Richmond Centre.
🍪 Beloved cookie shop launches pop-up – Cookies By George opens in The Post, downtown Vancouver.
🥪 New Italian Sandwich Shop Opens – Dante brings Tuscan schiacciata sandwiches to downtown Vancouver.
🍰Fuwa Fuwa pancakes soft opens – Popular soufflé pancake café quietly opens on Robson ahead of its grand launch on Nov 30.
🍛 Japanese curry chain opens Vancouver location – Oretachi Curry soft opens on Main Street, offering authentic Osaka-style dishes.
🍔Odd Burger arrives in Vancouver – The popular vegan fast-food chain finally opening on Main Street!
🍜 New Katsu and Ramen Bar Opens – Ryu offers comforting ramen and katsu dishes in West Broadway.
☕️ AVIK Cafe soft opens with a modern vibe – Aesthetic late-night coffee spot on West Broadway.
☕️ Charming coffee shop soft opens in Richmond – Miion Cafe opens with specialty brews and a cozy vibe near Richmond Centre.
🥢 Longtime HK noodle chain returns – Deer Garden has opened a new location in Richmond!
🧀 “Trashy & Classy” Evening Snack Bar Opens in Gastown – Breeze Bar soft launched with 20 items under $20.
🥐 New French bakery cafe soft opens – Elysees Patisserie & Bistro brings a taste of France to Vancouver.
🟡 Stinky tofu stall opens in Richmond food court – Sonic Chef brings iconic black stinky tofu and hearty noodles.
🥞 New all-day brunch spot opens – The Hard Bean Brunch Co. launches at Vancouver Waterfront, offering playful menu twists.
🍜Long’s Noodle House reborn in Richmond – Award-winning Shanghainese spot returns with a full dine-in experience.
🍸 New Contemporary Restaurant and Cocktail Lab Opening Soon – Mount Pleasant ready get ready for ELEM from a Top Chef Canada chef and brains behind Zarak.
🧋 Best Frappe in UK soft opens in Richmond – Chayan offers unique frappes and teas, inspired by the Chinese oriental tea trends.
☕️ New aesthetic Korean cafe soft opens – Cafe Algan features stunning decor and cute drinks in Vancouver.
🔥Big Way Hot Pot soft opens massive New West location – Enjoy 110 seats and late-night hours until 2 AM!
🇮🇪 First Irish Chinese takeout opens – Emerald Dragon brings unique UK-style Chinese dishes to Vancouver and it is kinda wild.
🍖Galbi KBBQ expanding with second Burnaby location – Coming soon to Gilmore Place, adding more Korean BBQ options!
🔥 New malatang hot pot opens in Richmond – Piping Hot features familiar Big Way-style personalized weight concept but with free taiyaki ice cream.
☕️ Fable Café opens with no tipping – the aesthetics are on point here!
🔥Gyubee brings AYCE BBQ to Richmond – Ontario’s popular chain opens
☕️ New Kitsilano cafe opens with a drink-delivering elevator – Lumiere Cafe soft opened its second location with unique features.
🛒88 Supermarket opens largest store in Richmond – The first Richmond location offers a vast selection of ethnic foods.
🍣 New Japanese eatery opens in Kitsilano – Ocean Goose takes over the space formerly occupied by Qube.
🎉French Table reopens after retirement plans change – Chef Hervé Martin welcomes diners back to classic French cuisine.
🥐Swiss Bakery opens at UBC – New spot for pastries and Frissants takes over Boulevard Coffee.
🎳 New bowling-themed sushi spot opens in Kitsilano – Toyokan Bowl offers premium sashimi bowls in a playful atmosphere.
🥚 New HK-style breakfast spot opens – Cha Don serves classic all day Hong Kong breakfast in Richmond.
🌿 New family-run Vietnamese eatery opens – Madame Danh offers traditional dishes with a modern twist.
🍜 Beloved Northern Vietnamese spot reopens – Hanoi Old Quarters returns with an elevated menu in Kitsilano.
🫕ChoCho AYCE hot pot soft opens in Richmond – Premium all-you-can-eat experience now available at Aberdeen Centre.
🍜 Popular Taiwanese beef noodle shop opens second Richmond location – Uno Beef Noodle now serving at Blundell Centre.
🌮 Mexican-Japanese fusion spot opens in Cambie Village – Miso Taco brings vibrant flavours and anime vibes!
🍙 Maruhachi Ramen winds down sister ramen shop – Menya Juemon becomes Onigiri Ya, serving fresh onigiri daily.
🔥 New sleek Korean BBQ opens in Burnaby – Galbi KBBQ has soft opened, offering marinated meats and cozy seating.
🍣 New high-end omakase opens downtown – Sushi Hyun offers exclusive sushi and kaiseki experiences in a six-seat setting.
🦪 Cheeky Filipino spot rebrands into Jack’s Chowder – Shameless Buns has swapped to their new clam chowder concept.
🍵Paragon Tea Room soft opens new Richmond location – New larger space with new pastry collab items!
🍜Horin Ramen soft opens in Burnaby – Enjoy their famous tonkotsu ramen at Crystal Mall!
🦪Bow & Stern Grand Opening – Burnaby’s new massive seafood spot opens with an extensive oyster bar and seafood platters.
🍕 New Pizza Spot Alert – Just Pizza has soft-opened in East Vancouver, bringing sourdough bases and Asian-inspired toppings from Burnaby’s top pizza chef.
🍣 Richmond’s Meet Oyster ditches oyster concept – The new spot serves AYCE Japanese Izakaya with elevated dishes.
🥭 Rice Holic Expands: New location at Empire Centre focused on Taiwanese breakfast and noodles soft opens.
🍜 Hidden Korean noodle shop reopens quietly in Downtown – Oyo Noodles is back with their popular $10 noodle bowls.
🍣 Hello Nori opens largest location in North America – The 36-seat handroll bar launches in Richmond.
🎉 New futuristic Korean brunch & bar opens in Burnaby – EGGBOMB+ debuts with Korean-inspired dishes and sci-fi vibes.
🧋 Viral Mango BBT Chain soft opens Burnaby outpost – Get your mango fix and MACU tea fix now!
🍰 Nero opens new mini waffle bar in South Granville – Grab bite-sized Liège waffles on the go!
🫕Big Way Hot Pot Richmond 2 opens – 2nd Richmond location on Ackroyd soft opens.
☕️ New stylish cafe opens in Richmond – Lion Fresh Press Cafe offers great coffee and travel services.
🌀New Futomaki specialty restaurant opens – Yume Dining offers futomaki, sukiyaki, and Japanese highballs in Olympic Village.
🍲 Popular Chinese Sauerkraut Fish Chain Opens New Richmond Outpost – Fish With You brings its unique flavours to Alexandra Road.
New Vancouver Restaurants Opening Soon:
🍣 Popular Richmond sushi spot expanding – Sushi Lovers to open a larger location near Richmond Centre!
🇰🇷 Large Korean street food brand Sinjeon Topokki to open first BC location – Tteokbokki and more coming to Coquitlam!
🍜 Popular Toronto Vietnamese restaurant to open in BC – Pho Anh Vu is coming to Richmond’s Garden City this Winter!
🍫 Quebec chocolate shop opens first Vancouver location – Chocolats Favoris offers chocolate dipped ice cream and artisan chocolate treats.
🍰 Popular cheesecake café to open first Richmond location – Trees Organic Coffee & Cheesecake spotted opening at new Capstan Skytrain Station.
🔥Big Way Hot Pot expanding to Brentwood – This marks its third Burnaby location!
🫕 Big Way Hot Pot announces 5 new locations – Aside from soft opening the Coquitlam and West End locations, they announced more upcoming locations!
🍜 New build-your-own bowl spot opening in Burnaby – Dragon Bowl will launch near Metrotown in January.
🌶️ Popular Toronto Sichuan spot is coming – Chengdu Street Food, known for its 4.9-star rating, is opening in Richmond!
🌟 SalaThai reincarnated as Jay Nok – Iconic Thai restaurant returning in 2025, offering modern takes on street food.
☕️ Calgary coffee chain expands – Analog Coffee to open large new cafe on Kingsway soon.
🍜 New Taiwanese beef noodle shop spotted – Lao Shan Dong is opening in Richmond soon!
🧋 Mega Popular Bubble Tea Brand is Coming – Molly Tea is bringing their Jasmine Tea to Vancouver after a successful Toronto launch.
🍲 New hot pot restaurant spotted in Richmond – HiPanda Hot Pot is taking over the old Blue Whale House location.
🍜Old Xian’s Food to open on Cambie – Famous for hand-pulled noodles and snacks; new convenience store & restaurant concept.
New Korean supermarket coming to Burnaby – Hannam Supermarket set to open this winter on Imperial St.
☕️ % Arabica to open first Metro Vancouver store – Japanese coffee chain % Arabica is setting up shop in CF Richmond Centre.
🕌 Alberta’s top-rated shawarma chain coming to BC- Jerusalem Shawarma’s first BC location to land on Robson Street.
🍜 Popular ramen chain to open first Burnaby outpost – Kinton Ramen spotted to land in Brentwood area.
🍜 Homey Korean Kimchi Cafe relocating – OiSO Kimchi Cafe is moving to Downtown Vancouver’s West End!
🍣Sushi Mura Expands to Coquitlam – Japanese chain’s 6th location brings beloved sushi to Lougheed.
🧋 HeyTea to Open First Richmond Location – Renowned bubble tea chain takes over former Blackball spot at Union Square.
🍲 Fancy Japanese Shabu Shabu restaurant coming to Richmond – Mikann Shabu is opening soon with a sleek, modern interior and interactive dining.
🍽 Retro-inspired diner coming to Gastown – Aureliana to bring 80s & 90s vibes to Hastings St.
🍸 Award-winning team opening new restaurant bar – The Keefer Bar team launches a 150-seater lounge, June, in Cambie Village this fall.
🍜 NYC dumpling automat locker shop set to open – Brooklyn Dumpling Shop brings its innovative concept to downtown Vancouver this summer.
🍚 Popular Hei Hei Rice Roll opens at Crystal Mall – Fans rejoice! Burnaby gets Richmond’s beloved rice roll spot.
🇯🇵 New mysterious Japanese cafe spotted in Downtown – bright signage mentioning coffee, matcha and baked goods.
🍖 Seattle AYCE BBQ Spot Signs Spotted – Bellwether to open in Richmond offering BBQ and hot pot.
🍲Big Way Hot Pot’s New UBC Spot – Self-serve hot pot brand expanding to International Village this summer.
☕️ VERONI & CO. expands – Highly rated Burnaby espresso bar to open in Coquitlam.
🍩 Iconic Lee’s Donuts expands again – New Brentwood location set for Fall 2024 debut.
☕️ 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.
🔥 New Korean BBQ Spot Sizzles into Burnaby – Stone Korean BBQ to open this summer in Lougheed.
🍁Nightingale’s New Nest in Yaletown – Modern Canadian cuisine to open second location.
🍝Fiorino Coming to North Van – Italian street food spot is opening at Lonsdale Quay in 2024.
🧋Old Memory Kitchen to Enliven Richmond – New Taiwanese grocery store bringing nostalgic snacks and toys.
🍦 Ricardo’s to open second ice cream spot – BC’s largest candy shop to launch new ice cream location in Granville Entertainment District.
🍜 Award-winning BBT spot to open in Vancouver – CHICHA San Chen to open first Vancouver location by Langara Canada Line Station
🍕 MICHELIN-recommended restaurant to open new DT location – Known for its Italian cuisine and Spanish tapas, Per Se Social Corner will take over the space previously occupied by Chewies oyster bar.
🏗️ Lonsdale Quay Market’s exciting revitalization underway – The iconic North Shore marketplace is undergoing a transformation, set to include an evolved Food Hall, new brewery, 10,000 flagship chain, and exterior upgrades.
🍦 Popular froyo spot to open in Lonsdale – Krave Kulture Yogurt, an organic frozen yogurt brand from North Vancouver, is opening a new location inside Lonsdale Quay Market. The new space will have both indoor seating and an outdoor patio.
😱 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.