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:
๐ MICHELIN Vietnamese noodle house opens in Richmond – Hแปng Phรกt soft opens new Richmond outpost.
๐ฒLUCA joins Aberdeen Centre food court – Highly rated Egyptian restaurant relocates from Vancouver with 10% off.
๐ฅ Ng Kee Cafe opens in Aberdeen Square – Teochew stall serves pork hock rice and handmade dumplings.
๐ฆ Frozen custard pops up in East Van – Lucyโs serves weekend-only scoops with family-run charm.
๐ง Rolled ice cream lands in Vancouver – Rollz brings colourful desserts and South Asian flavours to Main Street.
๐ฅ Popular Mexican eatery back in action – Sal Y Limรณn finds new home on Fraser Street.
๐ Korean celebrity chef opens Burnaby noodle spot – Korea Noodle House serves hand-cut kalguksu and more.
๐ฐ MasterChef winner opens new Vancouver dessert cafe – Daan Go soft opens with cakes, macarons, and drinks from Fresh Press Coffee.
โ Popular cafe opens in Mount Pleasant – Just Another launches second location with cozy vibe and test kitchen.
๐ Charcoal-grilled burger chain opens in West End – Burger Zoghali serves smash burgers steps from English Bay.
๐ฅ Steamed bun stall arrives at Aberdeen – Shanghai Winning Baozi opens with familiar bun classics in Richmond.
โ๏ธ Calgary coffee chain debuts in new location this week – Analog Coffee’s new spot opens on Kingsway
๐ New Chinese crispy burger spot opens – Downtown’s Mo-Ment brings Chinese-style burgers, noodles, and skewers to Granville.
๐ฅฉ New steakhouse by veteran chef opening in Downtown Vancouver – Handson Steak & Frites to soft opens.
๐ง Popular Taiwanese dessert chain returns to Richmond – Meet Fresh quietly reopens in Union Square after its sudden closure.
โ๏ธ Vietnamese coffee brand launches in Mount Pleasant – Hanoi Drip opening East Broadway location this week with grand opening event coming soon.
๐ฅ Beloved bakery expands with French alpine flair – Beaucoup Bakery opens third location in Britannia Village
๐ฅข Richmond food court favourite opens new Singaporean breakfast stall – Malaya Kitchen offers kaya toast and Soto Chicken sets at Pacific Plaza.
๐ข New AYCE skewer & hot pot spot in Burnaby – The Meat Up opens their sleek location with endless feast options.
๐ Retro cafe opens in Richmond – ManTung Cafe debuts with BBQ rice plates and Southeast Asian comfort food.
๐ New Italian eatery opens in The Stack – Nook brings handmade pasta and pizza to Coal Harbour with 107 seats.
๐ถ First dog hot pot and poke bar opens in Richmond – Chew Chew creates a unique pet dining experience in Steveston.
๐ Sea House is back with noodles – Noople opens on Kingsway, reviving Vancouverโs beloved fish and chips.
๐ฐ๐ท New Korean eatery heats up Marpole – Keumsan debuts with soondubu and sizzling pot rice specialties.
๐ Hidden HK-style stall opens in Richmond – Wasan Cafe brings classic Hong Kong dishes to Pacific Plaza.
๐ฎ๐นFiorinoย arrives at Lonsdale Quay –ย Award-winning Italian eatery offers street-food-inspired dishes and aperitivo vibes.
New Vancouver Restaurants Opening Soon:
๐ฉ Retro donut shop coming to Burnaby – Vegas Donuts takes over former Pizza Hut on Hastings.
๐ง Chun Fun How opening on Kingsway – Taiwanese bubble tea chain expands with its third Metro Vancouver spot.
๐ฃ New hand roll stall opening downtown – Sashimi Box brings sushi rolls to Robson Public Market.
๐ฅฎ New Asian bakery coming to Richmond – Savor Hill to offer cakes, milk tea, and fresh bakes.
๐ฃ Richmond sushi spot expanding to Kits – SYU takes over former Kibune Sushi space in Kitsilano.
๐ง Legendary Thai tea in Vancouver – Cha Tra Mue opening its first Western Canada cafe.
๐ฑ Taiwanese Bentos coming to Richmond food court – New Taiwanese lunch box spot, Taiwan Bento 101, opening soon at Aberdeen Centre.
๐ญMomo Tanghulu sweetens Richmond – New tanghulu shop bringing Beijing-style candied fruit skewers to Buswell Street.
๐ป๐ณ Pho chain expands with a new location – Pho 37 spotted on Commercial Drive at former Fish Counter site.
๐ฆ New Japanese seafood restaurant by ex-Miku chef – Blue Coast to open in Joyce-Collingwood this August!
๐ Juicy Pork Hock Spot Set to Open in Richmond – Yummy Pork stall to serve Longjiang-style braised pork hock rice at Parker Place.
โ๏ธ Hidden gemย Guffo Cafรฉย expanding in downtown –ย Second location spotted coming soon.
๐ Family-run pizzeria expands to Robson Street – Napoletana Pizza is opening its third Vancouver location soon.
๐ฅ Another self-serve hot pot spot coming to Richmond – Drama Hot Pot, coming soon to Central at Garden City.
๐ต๐ญMaxโs To Go landing in Richmond – Beloved Filipino chain to open at Aberdeen Centre food court with first Canadian to go concept.
โ๏ธ Chinese coffee giant debuting in Burnaby – Cotti Coffee opening soon in City of Lougheed Mall.
๐ฅฆ Kitsilano gets fresh – Fresh St. Market to open a new location in late 2025, expanding on the West Side.
๐ฅPokey Okey returns – New Richmond food hall to host Pokey Okey and two Japanese concepts.
๐พ Vietnamese cafe coming to Metrotown – 2025 Cafe will serve bรกnh cuแปn and Vietnamese coffee.
๐Kavita to Spice Up Mount Pleasant – A new Indian dining experience inspired by tradition and global influences, opening in September.
๐ต Torontoโs viral Matcha Matcha expanding west – Popular matcha cafe set sights on Vancouver, location TBD.
๐ฆUCHU set to spice up Chinatown – Suyo’s sister Peruvian cevicheria debuts this fall with coastal flavours.
๐ธ New flower shop and cafe hybrid blooms in West End – Bouquet Cafe to open with coffee and floral offerings.
๐ตParagon Tea Room’s triumphant return – Popular tea room secures new Cambie Village location, opening mid-September.
๐ซ Famous Swiss chocolatiers to debut in Richmond – Lรคderach opens its first Western Canada store at CF Richmond Centre.
๐ฅ OG Chinatown dim sum brand expands – Kam Wai opening Hastings Sunrise shop this August.
โ๏ธ 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.
๐ฒ Self-serve hot pot replaces Meet Fresh – U Town Hot Pot to join Richmondโs Union Square.
๐ง Torontoโs M Cha Bar coming soon – Opening first Vancouver location on Renfrew with bubble tea and gelato!
๐ฃAburi Market to open new store in downtown – Premium Japanese market arriving this fall with sushi, wagyu, and a new bakery.
๐ฉ North Van donut and fried chicken cafรฉ to land in Mount Pleasant – Cream Pony takes over former Cartems space this Fall.
๐Boardwalk Burgers to debut in Vancouver – Classic American burger & fries chain is seting up next along Renfrew.
๐ฃPokรฉrrito to open new Vancouver location – Familiar poke chain expands with customizable bowls by Renfrew Station.
๐ก New Japanese snack shop spotted – Daruma to open a new location in Kerrisdale.
๐Kinton Ramen expands to Richmond – Popular ramen chain to open new location at McArthurGlen Outlet.
๐ซ Popular Chinese jasmine tea brand to open in Richmond – Molly Tea will launch at Richmondโs Union Square.
๐ฃMiku to open new location in Richmond – Award-winning sushi spot expanding to River Rock Casino this summer.
๐ณ Retro-inspired diner to serve all-day breakfast โ Aureliana opens this spring in Gastown.
๐ฅAngus T expanding! – Vancouver’s top croissant bakery to open two new locations this year.
๐ถ๏ธ New Sichuan restaurant opening in Richmond – Blooming Spice Fish House brings 30 years of spice mastery with signature Boiling Fish.
๐ฅง Aussie Pie Cafe to open on West Broadway – Peaked Pies brings handmade Aussie meat pies and coffee!
๐ง Popular China fruit tea brand to open first BC location – YOTEA will debut in Richmond this summer!
๐Kinton Ramen coming to Coquitlam – Coming this summer to Coquitlam Town Centre area.
๐ฃ Popular Richmond sushi spot expanding – Sushi Lovers to open a larger location near Richmond Centre!
๐ฐ Popular cheesecake cafรฉ to open first Richmond location – Trees Organic Coffee & Cheesecake spotted opening at new Capstan Skytrain Station.
๐ฅBig Way Hot Pot expanding to Brentwood – This marks its third Burnaby location!
โ๏ธ % Arabica to open first Metro Vancouver store – Japanese coffee chain % Arabica is setting up shop in CF Richmond Centre.
๐ Popular ramen chain to open first Burnaby outpost – Kinton Ramen spotted to land in Brentwood area.
๐ NYC dumpling automat locker shop set to open – Brooklyn Dumpling Shop brings its innovative concept to downtown Vancouver this summer.
๐ Popular Hei Hei Rice Roll opens at Crystal Mall – Fans rejoice! Burnaby gets Richmond’s beloved rice roll spot.
๐ฏ๐ต New mysterious Japanese cafe spotted in Downtown – bright signage mentioning coffee, matcha and baked goods.
๐ Seattle AYCE BBQ Spot Signs Spotted – Bellwether to open in Richmond offering BBQ and hot pot.
โ๏ธ NOMAD Coffee expands – Kitsilano to welcome zero single-use cup cafe soon.
๐ฎLa Taqueria’s New Waterfront Spot – Mexican faves coming to 601 Waterfront Hub Tower.
๐Nightingale’s New Nest in Yaletown – Modern Canadian cuisine to open second location.
๐ 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.
๐ฑ 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.