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:
🫕 Retro Hong Kong hot pot opens in Richmond – Loon Fong brings 80s HK nostalgia and quality cuisine to Empire Centre.
☕️ Massive Korean coffee shop opening this weekend – C Market Coffee launching their 5,000 sq. ft. flagship on Main Street.
🥪Dante Sandwiches debuts in downtown – Italian sandwich brand opens its third location at Bentall Centre.
🫓Shawarma 2 Go opens at Tesla-crash site – New Mediterranean eats in Richmond’s busy No. 3 Rd corner.
☕️ Hidden specialty coffee shop opens in Strathcona – Peace and Culture Coffee brings unique drinks and rustic vibes.
🍵 Matcha cafe soft opens in Burnaby – Matcha Tea Lab opens at Crystal Mall with ceremonial-grade matcha drinks.
🦆 New duck-themed Japanese grill opens in Kitsilano – The Hungry Duck offers quick, smoky, and value donburi meals.
🍜 Popular ramen chain’s Coquitlam debut – Kinton Ramen soft opens at Sunwood Square.
🥣 Coquitlam pho shop moves to Richmond – Pho Capital finally reopens near Richmond Olympic Oval after an explosion.
🥞 Mini Pancake Chain Debuts in Burnaby – Panda Pancakes opens at Metropolis, offering a sweet mini pancake treat.
☕️ Vancouver cafe reopens under new franchise partner – Cafe & Life Co. returns with same beloved menu.
🇹🇭 Legendary Thai tea brand lands in Vancouver – ChaTraMue soft opens first cafe on West Broadway.
🍩 Popular Korean donut shop expands to Kitsilano – Goldie’s opens second Vancouver location with their signature brioche donuts.
🍣 Conveyor belt sushi meets playground – Richmond’s Mino Sushi Conveyor opens inside a children’s indoor space.
🦑 Fish & chips favorite opens on Main – Cockney Kings debuts its fourth Metro Vancouver location.
🥐 Popular Vancouver croissant bakery soft opens in River District – Angus T’s fourth BC location finally debuts in the River District area.
🍜 West End welcomes new Lanzhou noodle spot – Imran Beef Noodle opens on Robson, serving traditional halal lamian dishes.
🍣 Popular Aburi Sushi Restaurant opening in Richmond next week – Miku’s new River Rock Casino location features iconic flame-seared Aburi Sushi.
🇵🇪 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.
New Vancouver Restaurants Opening Soon:
🍵 Taiwanese tea brand heads to Richmond – Unique Green’s first Canadian location is opening at CF Richmond Centre.
🥢 New Vietnamese spot coming to Davie Street – Aura, a sleek bar and restaurant by Khanh Express, is opening soon.
🍜 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.
🍖 Vancouver scores authentic Cantonese BBQ spot – Richmond’s BBQ & Co is opening soon on Cambie Street.
💜 World’s top acai brand landing in Richmond – Oakberry to open its first location beside Capstan Station soon.
🍲 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.
🍜 World’s largest udon chain heads to Richmond – Marugame Udon is set to open at CF Richmond Centre.
🍵 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.
🇻🇳 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.
🥙 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.
🫖 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.
🇲🇽🇯🇵 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.
🧋 Toronto’s M Cha Bar coming soon – Opening first Vancouver location on Renfrew with bubble tea and gelato!
🍩 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.