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:
🫕 Top-rated Toronto retro hot pot arrives in Richmond – Loon Fong Hotpot opening soon at Empire Centre.
🇵🇪 Chinatown welcomes new Peruvian cevicheria – UCHU opens with vibrant seafood and modern Peruvian dishes.
☕️ Mobile espresso bar opens first café in Yaletown – Nine Bar debuts its brick-and-mortar spot on Davie Street.
🛒 No Frills opens first Burnaby location – Justin’s No Frills opens on Hastings St, filling neighbourhood grocery gap.
👀 Beloved Syrian restaurant relocates – Tayybeh moves to spacious Mount Pleasant spot, with Syrian brunch returning.
🔔 “24-hour” food court opens with limited hours – Richmond’s new late night spot finally opens with limited hours and items.
🤖 Robot barista arrives in unexpected spot – Dianmood serves coffee from a Richmond hotel parking lot.
🫖Paragon Tea Room returns to Cambie – Newly opened with modern design, sans laptops, featuring tea flights and shortbreads.
🍕 World’s Largest Deliverable Pizza spot opens on Arbutus – Big Mama’s & Papa’s brings oversized slices to Vancouver.
🍰 Fist-sized meat floss cakes now in Richmond – Savor Hill opens on Alexandra Road featuring unique sweet-savoury treats.
🍵 New Matcha Haven in Richmond – Nonbiri Cafe debuts across from Richmond Centre offering cozy vibes and matcha delights.
☕️ World’s 4th largest coffee chain debuts at Lansdowne – Cotti Coffee opens first Richmond outpost.
🍲 Stone Pot Rice debuts in Burnaby – Nampo, from China’s fast-growing chain, opens on Kingsway with fusion menu.
🍜 New 4.7-star Uyghur spot opens on Marine Drive – Caravanserai brings authentic Halal Central Asian cuisine.
🍽️ Vancouver’s former plant-based hotspot gets rebrand – Chi reopens as GlassHouse with a flexitarian menu.
🍜 Popular ramen chain debuts in Burnaby – Kinton Ramen opens at Gilmore Place with 33 seats.
🧀 New cheesesteak spot opens downtown – Crave Cheesesteaks launches at former 911 Pizza location on Robson Street.
🌏 Asian snack haven lands in Richmond – Smart N Save opens in former Bed Bath & Beyond space.
☕️ Massive Chinese coffee chain launches its first BC spot – Cotti makes Burnaby debut with big crowds.
🇭🇰 New HK-style cafe stall opens in Aberdeen Square – Hong Kong Pai Pai brings classic Cha Chaan Teng delights to the quiet mall.
🧈 Butter coffee cafe opens in Aberdeen Square – Butter & Joy brings rich coffee options and injects some new life into the mall.
🌟 New Market Alert – Fresh St. Market opens in Kits, featuring its largest hot bar yet.
🦋 Home-style Korean dining on Powell Street – Nabi House, a cozy Korean eatery, just opened in Railtown.
🍱 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.
New Vancouver Restaurants Opening Soon:
☕️ Cheap Korean coffee chain expanding to Davie Village – TheVenti to open its second Downtown Vancouver location.
🍜 World’s largest mazesoba chain opens in Richmond – Kokoro Mazesoba reveals second outpost at CF Richmond Centre.
🇹🇭 New Thai street food spot on The Drive soon – Khaosan Thai Street Food brings Bangkok vibes to Commercial Drive, opening soon.
🥞 Toronto brunch chain Eggstatic arriving on Main Street – Eggstatic to open its first Vancouver location, offering Middle Eastern-influenced breakfast delights.
👀 Nigerian cuisine arrives in Chinatown – VanSuya opening soon on Keefer St., bringing bold West African flavors.
🥞 Massive waffle chain landing on Robson –The Waffle Co. to open their first Vancouver location soon.
🍜 Popular ramen chain heads to Richmond – Japanese chain Horin Ramen opening its first Richmond location.
🍦 Global ice cream chain arriving at Lansdowne – Baskin Robbins to open at Lansdowne Centre even though redevelopment buzz.
🍭 Candy giant expands downtown – Ricardo’s opening a third location on Robson, featuring scoops and dipping flavors.
🍖 Vancouver scores authentic Cantonese BBQ spot – Richmond’s BBQ & Co is opening soon on Cambie Street.
🔄Pho Capital makes a comeback – Returning after a Coquitlam explosion, opening in Richmond this winter with classic Vietnamese dishes.
🥟 Burnaby welcomes vibrant dumpling spot – Baohaus set to open soon on Kingsway, featuring colorful handmade dumplings.
💜 World’s top acai brand landing in Richmond – Oakberry to open its first location beside Capstan Station soon.
🍲 New Chinese clay pot spot opening soon in Richmond – Hey Yearn Restaurant will serve Wuzhi Clay Pot dishes at Union Square.
🍲 Popular Hot Pot Chain Expands to Park Royal – Metro Vancouver’s favorite hot pot, Big Way, is opening in West Vancouver.
🍜 Popular Vietnamese eatery relocating to Coquitlam – Ong Ba is expanding to Henderson Place, bringing traditional dishes with a modern twist.
🍕 Vancouver Island pizza brand expands to West End – LOCAL Pizza is set to open its first Vancouver location soon.
🍰Breka Bakery to debut in Richmond – Richmond Centre to welcomes its first Breka location, which will open 24/7.
🌶 Big Way Hot Pot to expand with third Robson spot – Filling demand with another location on Robson Street.
🍽 “Social Canteen” to open in Metrotown area – New foodie market concept to open but details remain scarce.
🀁 Cozy Wok concept replaces Jinmi Juga space – New wok-focused Chinese eatery opening this winter on Denman Street.
🍜 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.
🍞 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.
🔥 Michelin faves heading to Oakridge – Lunch Lady and DL Chicken among first Oakridge food hall vendors.
🥪 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.
☕️ 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.
🌿 Zero-waste cafe expands – NOMAD Espresso Bar & Bakery to join new Harry Jerome Community Centre in 2026.
🔥 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.
🫖 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.
🔥 Hot new addition to Surrey – Big Way Hot Pot spotted opening at King George Hub, their first in Surrey.
🚗 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.
🍱 Taiwanese Bentos coming to Richmond food court – New Taiwanese lunch box spot, Taiwan Bento 101, opening soon at Aberdeen Centre.
🍵 Toronto’s viral Matcha Matcha expanding west – Popular matcha cafe set sights on Vancouver, location TBD.
🌸 New flower shop and cafe hybrid blooms in West End – Bouquet Cafe to open with coffee and floral offerings.
🥟 OG Chinatown dim sum brand expands – Kam Wai opening Hastings Sunrise shop this August.
🧋 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.
🍚 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.