20+ New Metro Vancouver Restaurants That Just Opened & Opening Soon In 2025 [UPDATED]

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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:

๐Ÿฅย New Parisian bakery cafe opens in Olympic Village –ย Mon Paris Pรขtisserieย launches on April 26th with new sandwiches and sweet treats.

๐ŸฃPokey Okeyย makes a comeback –ย New Vancouver location spotted on Kingsway offers expanded menu with poke, katsu, and gyudon.

๐Ÿฆย 80-year-old Ontario ice cream brand debuts in BC –ย Kawartha Dairyย opens its first location in Britannia Village along the Sea to Sky Highway.

๐ŸฅงCasa de Nata opens first cafe – Get ready for fresh pastรฉis de nata in Gastown!

๐ŸฉLee’s Donuts opens first Burnaby location – Fresh honey dips and classic treats now available at The Amazing Brentwood.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Another self-serve Malatang hotspot opens – Grandjoy launched on Robson St, joining the hot pot craze!

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ New experimental eats & global vibes at Bar Asra  Opens April 15 in South Granville!

๐ŸŒŠSmall Victory opens stunning oceanside cafรฉ – Enjoy coffee and pastries with waterfront views at Marina Crescent!

๐Ÿฅ— New Korean brunch cafe opens – The Green offers delicious, healthy twists on classics in East Vancouver.

๐Ÿž Sio Bread soft opens in Vancouver – New cafรฉ offers unique salt bread and poke bowls in Chinatown.

โ˜•๏ธ Popular tea brand returns with pop-up – Paragon Tea Room opens at Pacific Centre, offering signature drinks and bubble waffle.

๐ŸŒฎTaco Bell finally arrives in Vancouver – The first downtown location opens on Granville Street!

๐Ÿก New retro HK snack spot soft opens – Snackshot has opened its latest location in Richmond, serving iconic sweets and snacks.

๐Ÿท New brasserie June opens in Cambie Village – brought you by the team behind award award-winning Keefer Bar.

๐Ÿง‹Paragon Tea Room makes a comeback – Opening a 6-month long pop-up at CF Pacific Centre in downtown Vancouver starting on April 3rd.

๐Ÿ“š Ki Cafe makes its triumphant return – Burnabyโ€™s beloved manga dessert cafe reopens April 4 with drinks and desserts!

๐Ÿž New bakery cafรฉ pop-up window opens – Myra Bakery serves fresh pastries and coffee from Heroโ€™s Welcome window.

๐Ÿซ• New Malatang Hot Pot opens in Richmond – Datang Hot Pot offers over 50 broth combos!

๐ŸฅŸChaomami Express soft opens downtown – Vietnamese baos and salad rolls for just $4.25!

๐Ÿฃ New aburi sushi spot opens in Richmond – Zenbu Aburi offers flame-seared selections with a 20% off promo.

๐Ÿฆ™ Alberta’s renowned shawarma chain opens in Vancouver – Jerusalem Shawarma debuts on Robson Street, serving authentic Palestinian-style dishes.

โ˜•๏ธ New coffee shop named after ownerโ€™s dog opens – Cafe Marie in Downtown Vancouver serves Korean-inspired drinks and fresh sandwiches.

โ˜•๏ธ New Korean coffee chain theVenti opens in Richmond – Offering oversized drinks and a semi budget-friendly menu.

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต New Omakase restaurant opens – Junzushi highlights local seafood with Edomae-style sushi in a 10-seat counter.

๐Ÿฅข New affordable eats in Richmond – Lucky J serves Chinese rice rolls and wonton noodles starting at $7.50.

๐Ÿœ New Korean soup spot opens – Nui specializes in comforting pork soup and gukbap on Main Street.

๐Ÿต New mango fruit tea chain opening in Richmond – SWEET7 launches with opening promos starting March 6.

๐ŸฅŸDinesty opens first food court concept – Richmond’s CF Richmond Centre now hosts this popular dumpling brand.

๐Ÿง‹ New performance matcha tea bar opens – Superbolt launches in Kitsilano, offering energy-boosting drinks and snacks.

๐ŸŒฑ New plant-based cafe opens in Mount Pleasant – AM Cafe serves comfort-driven vegan food with bold flavours.

๐ŸŒฎ New authentic Mexican spot opens – El Compa Cocina Mexicana serves tacos, mezcal, and bold flavors.

๐Ÿฅฉ New Loaded Steak Sandwich Shop Opens – Stackhouse Steak Sandwich serves up hearty, meat-packed options in the West End.

๐ŸœJay Nok Modern Thai opens – SalaThai’s reincarnation offers vibrant street food in Olympic Village.

๐ŸฅขBig Way Hot Pot soft opening at UBC – After months of delay, the popular Malatang hot pot brand is finally opening in the University Village!

๐Ÿ”ฅ New Yakitori Omakase Experience – Sumibiyaki Arashi opens in Mount Pleasant, offering an intimate charcoal-grilled dining experience.

๐Ÿ”ฅBoiling Point makes a comeback – The longtime hot pot chain reopens on Main Street after closing for 5 months.

๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ Torontoโ€™s Pho Anh Vu opens in Richmond – Thepopular Vietnamese spot is regularly listed as one of the best pho spots in Toronto.

โ˜•๏ธ New cozy French-inspired cafe opens – Jackโ€™s Spot Cafe has soft opened, featuring pastries, bread, and locally roasted coffee.

๐Ÿœ Korean street food sensation opens first BC location – Dive into tteokbokki and more at Sinjeon Topokki in Coquitlam!

๐ŸœOld Xian’s Food opens new restaurant – Experience Xiโ€™an-style noodles and a convenience mart on Cambie.

๐Ÿฅ–Flour Dance Bakery opens in Richmond – Specializes in unique loaves like Red Bean Pork Floss and Basque Cheesecake.

๐Ÿœ Popular HK cafรฉ stall expands – One Cafรฉ opens second location in Empire Centre Food Court in Richmond.

โ˜•๏ธ iCafe returns to City Square – The Hong Kong-style cafรฉ has reopened as a food stall serving classic dishes.

๐Ÿ”ฅ New Chinese BBQ spot soft opens with killer deal – Yummy BBQ offers $9.95 BBQ on rice meals in Richmond!

๐Ÿ—Popeyes opens new West Broadway location – Fast-food chain replaces Moderne Burger with its famous fried chicken offerings.

๐Ÿง‹HeyTea to open in Richmond – First Richmond outpost grand opening on January 24 with exclusive city magnet.

โ˜•๏ธ New hidden gem for coffee in Burnaby opens – Hooray Coffee Lab is a casual spot serving specialty coffee and Japanese eats.

๐ŸŒฟ New aesthetic cafe blends vibes – Aidanโ€™s Cafe opens on West Broadway with Japanese zen charm.

๐ŸฒKumo Sukiyaki to expand with 2nd location – Bringing all-you-can-eat sukiyaki to Richmondโ€™s โ€œFood Street.โ€

โ˜•๏ธ New espresso bar opens in Coquitlam – VERONI & CO. soft opens new location with a sleek design and limited menu.

๐Ÿฅฉ Gordon Ramsayโ€™s first Canadian steakhouse opens in Richmond – A massive 266-seat venue with local specialties and river views.

๐Ÿฃ New sushi spot takes over – Lucky Sushi Co. opens in the space formerly occupied by Horangee Sikdang in DT.

โ˜•๏ธ Modus Coffee opens new Burnaby location – Popular cafรฉ expands with a larger space and specialty brews.

โ˜•๏ธ New cozy Korean brunch cafe opens in Burnaby – For Rest Cafe offers unique brunch items & drinks.

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Popular Hunan chain opens in Richmond – Nong Geng Ji has launched its first flagship Canadian location, serving authentic Hunan dishes.

๐Ÿง New Korean Bakery Cafe opens in Vancouver – Cafe Episode offers unique drinks and fresh baked goods near Renfrew Skytrain.

๐Ÿง New Cantonese dessert shop opens – Dessert Artisanaux set to debut on Kingsway with handcrafted treats.

๐Ÿง€Uncle Tetsu soft opens in Richmond – Famous Japanese cheesecake brand launches at Aberdeen Centre.

๐Ÿ— Chinaโ€™s fried chicken chain soft opens in Burnaby – Zhengxin Chicken Steak offers crispy chicken โ€œsteaksโ€ and more in Metrotown.

๐ŸฅชNew Italian sandwich shop opens in Burnaby – Panino Mio now serving classic La Grotta paninis.

๐ŸฃGreen Leaf Sushi expands with new location – Soft opening on Kingsway for their 4th spot!

๐Ÿฅ Popular Korean French bakery finally opening downtown – Paris Baguette debuts on Alberni Street.

๐Ÿ”Popeyes finally opens at Metrotown – After two years, enjoy Louisiana-style fried chicken under the food court!

๐Ÿ–Sooda opens 150-seat lounge – Popular Korean spot relocates to Burnabyโ€™s Amazing Brentwood.

โ˜•๏ธ New Cozy Bakery Cafe Opens – Toรฑa, a family-run cafe, offers pastries and Latin-inspired treats.

๐Ÿฅ“ New Burnaby Korean BBQ opens – Porkerface offers all-you-can-eat pork belly adventures.

๐ŸฅŸDinesty opening first food court concept – Iconic soup dumplings coming to CF Richmond Centre.

New Vancouver Restaurants Opening Soon:

โ˜•๏ธ Popular cafe and Italian eatery coming to Coquitlam –ย Nemesis Coffee & Gigiโ€™s by Ask For Luigi are opening atย TriCity Pavilionย this spring.

๐Ÿง‹ย Torontoโ€™sย M Cha Barย coming soon –ย Opening first Vancouver location on Renfrew with bubble tea and gelato!

๐Ÿตย Hidden Matcha cafe making a comeback –ย Matcha Cornerย is returning with a new spot on Kingsway!

๐ŸถCowdog expands to Kitsilano – The popular cafe will open a new location on West 4th by mid-May.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Toptable Group spotted opening a new restaurant in Kits – A mysterious spot with an all-new culinary experience is coming this spring!

๐ŸฃAburi Market to open new store in downtown – Premium Japanese market arriving this fall with sushi, wagyu, and a new bakery.

๐ŸฅŸ Canadaโ€™s First Din Tai Fung Opening Soon – The iconic Taiwanese dumpling spot opens in Downtown Vancouver April 24.

๐Ÿ•Nicli Pronto to open on Commercial Drive – Award-winning pizza spot brings Neapolitan pies to The Drive.

 North Van donut and fried chicken cafรฉ to land in Mount Pleasant – Cream Pony takes over former Cartems space this Fall.

๐Ÿ”Boardwalk Burgers to debut in Vancouver – Classic American burger & fries chain is seting up next along Renfrew.

๐Ÿ›’ New HK grocery store & cafรฉ heading to Burnaby – Smart N Save spotted taking over a previous 7-11 store.

๐Ÿจ New sweet dessert spot opening soon – Myth Dessert & Patisserie will offer traditional Chinese sweet soups in Richmond.

๐Ÿฅก Vancouver Chinatown OG returns – Golden is opening soon, featuring jerky and Malaysian-Singaporean dishes.

๐Ÿซ•Deer Garden dives into hot pot – The longtime HK noodle chain to get into the hot pot game.

๐ŸฃPokรฉrrito to open new Vancouver location – Familiar poke chain expands with customizable bowls by Renfrew Station.

๐Ÿก New Japanese snack shop spotted – Daruma to open a new location in Kerrisdale.

๐Ÿœ Ramen chain expands Richmond location – Afuri Ramen relocates to a larger space, reopening May 1.

๐ŸœKinton Ramen expands to Richmond – Popular ramen chain to open new location at McArthurGlen Outlet.

๐Ÿซ– Popular Chinese jasmine tea brand to open in Richmond – Molly Tea will launch at Richmondโ€™s Union Square.

๐Ÿฅ– New Japanese Salt Bread & Kaisendon spot to open – Sio brings viral salt bread and fresh seafood bowls to Chinatown!

๐ŸฃMiku to open new location in Richmond – Award-winning sushi spot expanding to River Rock Casino this summer.

๐Ÿงžโ€โ™‚๏ธ AYCE Chinese BBQ & Hot Pot spot coming to Burnaby – The Meat Up will launch its first Burnaby location on Kingsway!

๐Ÿณ Retro-inspired diner to serve all-day breakfast โ€“ Aureliana opens this spring in Gastown.

๐ŸฅAngus T expanding! – Vancouver’s top croissant bakery to open two new locations this year.

๐Ÿฆ New Richmond dessert shop opening soon – Coquitlam’s Little Pisces will serve taiyaki and ice cream this summer.

๐ŸฃCOFU expands with new location – Plant-based pressed sushi shop opens in Chinatown this summer!

๐Ÿง‹ Popular bubble tea brand opening fourth Vancouver location – MACU Tea arrives in Kerrisdale this spring!

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ New Sichuan restaurant opening in Richmond – Blooming Spice Fish House brings 30 years of spice mastery with signature Boiling Fish.

๐Ÿœ Burnaby’s Vietnamese eatery expands downtown – Chao Mami to open new express location at Granville Skytrain Station.

๐Ÿฅง Aussie Pie Cafe to open on West Broadway – Peaked Pies brings handmade Aussie meat pies and coffee!

๐ŸฐSmall Victory Bakery returns – New ocean-inspired Yaletown waterfront cafรฉ to open soon!

๐Ÿฆ Latino and Asian-inspired ice cream shop to open – Crema Ice Cream is launching in Burnaby Heights this spring!

๐Ÿง‹Chahalo to debut in Richmond – China bubble tea brand opening its first BC location this March.

๐Ÿก Burnabyโ€™s first cream mochi shop opening soon – Hafu to debut inside Crystal Mall, featuring mochi desserts.

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ New Northeastern Thai restaurant opening soon – Sainam by Angus An is coming this spring to downtown Vancouver!

๐Ÿง‹ Popular China fruit tea brand to open first BC location – YOTEA will debut in Richmond this summer!

๐ŸœKinton Ramen coming to Coquitlam – Coming this summer to Coquitlam Town Centre area.

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท New French brasserie to open in Whistler – Lorette Brasserie will offer Quรฉbรฉcois comfort food this spring.

๐Ÿฃ Popular Richmond sushi spot expanding – Sushi Lovers to open a larger location near Richmond Centre!

๐Ÿซ Quebec chocolate shop opens first Vancouver location – Chocolats Favoris offers chocolate dipped ice cream and artisan chocolate treats.

๐Ÿฐ Popular cheesecake cafรฉ to open first Richmond location – Trees Organic Coffee & Cheesecake spotted opening at new Capstan Skytrain Station.

๐Ÿ”ฅBig Way Hot Pot expanding to Brentwood – This marks its third Burnaby location!

๐Ÿซ• Big Way Hot Pot announces 5 new locations – Aside from soft opening the Coquitlam and West End locations, they announced more upcoming locations!

โ˜•๏ธ Calgary coffee chain expands – Analog Coffee to open large new cafe on Kingsway soon.

๐Ÿœ New Taiwanese beef noodle shop spotted – Lao Shan Dong is opening in Richmond soon!

New Korean supermarket coming to Burnaby – Hannam Supermarket set to open this winter on Imperial St.

โ˜•๏ธ % Arabica to open first Metro Vancouver store – Japanese coffee chain % Arabica is setting up shop in CF Richmond Centre.

๐Ÿœ Popular ramen chain to open first Burnaby outpost – Kinton Ramen spotted to land in Brentwood area.

๐Ÿœ Homey Korean Kimchi Cafe relocating – OiSO Kimchi Cafe is moving to Downtown Vancouver’s West End!

๐Ÿฒ Fancy Japanese Shabu Shabu restaurant coming to Richmond – Mikann Shabu is opening soon with a sleek, modern interior and interactive dining.

๐Ÿธ Award-winning team opening new restaurant bar – The Keefer Bar team launches a 150-seater lounge, June, in Cambie Village this fall.

๐Ÿœ NYC dumpling automat locker shop set to open – Brooklyn Dumpling Shop brings its innovative concept to downtown Vancouver this summer.

๐Ÿš Popular Hei Hei Rice Roll opens at Crystal Mall – Fans rejoice! Burnaby gets Richmond’s beloved rice roll spot.

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต New mysterious Japanese cafe spotted in Downtown – bright signage mentioning coffee, matcha and baked goods.

๐Ÿ– Seattle AYCE BBQ Spot Signs Spotted – Bellwether to open in Richmond offering BBQ and hot pot.

๐Ÿฉ Iconic Lee’s Donuts expands again – New Brentwood location set for Fall 2024 debut.

โ˜•๏ธ NOMAD Coffee expands – Kitsilano to welcome zero single-use cup cafe soon.

๐ŸŒฎLa Taqueria’s New Waterfront Spot – Mexican faves coming to 601 Waterfront Hub Tower.

๐Ÿ”ฅ New Korean BBQ Spot Sizzles into Burnaby – Stone Korean BBQ to open this summer in Lougheed.

๐ŸNightingale’s New Nest in Yaletown – Modern Canadian cuisine to open second location.

๐ŸFiorino Coming to North Van – Italian street food spot is opening at Lonsdale Quay in 2024.

๐Ÿง‹Old Memory Kitchen to Enliven Richmond – New Taiwanese grocery store bringing nostalgic snacks and toys.

๐Ÿ• 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.

๐Ÿ—๏ธ 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.

๐Ÿฆ 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.

๐Ÿ˜ฑ 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.