20+ New Vancouver Restaurants That Just Opened & Opening Soon In 2025 (UPDATED)

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:

🍣 New Inari Sushi Spot Opens – Red Wasabi debuts in Yaletown by Kimbap Cheonguk & Sushi Tree team.

🗺️ New Korean Chinese spot opens quietly in Burnaby – 88 Town offers diverse flavours on Kingsway.

🇵🇭 Filipino flair arrives in East Vancouver – Halina, a modern Filipino kitchen, soft opened on Hastings

🇯🇵 Sake Maki returns to Commercial Drive – Beloved Japanese spot revives with affordable bento boxes and sushi combos.

☕️ New Korean cafe ‘Moodbe‘ opens in Mount Pleasant – Serving Goldie’s Donuts and specialty drinks.

🍝Lucia set to open in Mount Pleasant – Modern Italian eatery with a West Coast twist opens 

🍽️ Vancouver’s first Uzbek eatery debuts – Tashkent opens in International Village Mall offering authentic Uzbek cuisine.

🌶 New Northeastern Thai restaurant by Maenam team opens – Sainam debuts fiery Isaan dishes in Vancouver’s West End.

🍡 Burnaby’s first cream mochi shop opens – Hafu Dessert launches at Crystal Mall with stuffed cream mochis and desserts.

☕️ New chic all-day cafe opens in Kitsilano – Provisions Kitsilano, by Toptable Group, offers a casual chic atmosphere and curated menu.

🇻🇳Như Ý Cafe brings Hai Phong flavours back to Kingsway – New family-run Vietnamese eatery now open.

🥐 Vancouver patisserie rebrands, closes Broadway location – Foret Noire transitions to Le Belisse Cafe on Robson, maintaining its pastry offerings.

🇮🇹 New Italian gem opens in East Vancouver – Folietta offers handmade pastas and negronis on tap.

🍜Smart N Save debuts in Burnaby – New location offers HK café eats and 12% promo until June 8.

🥬Hannam Supermarket launches in South Burnaby – The new compact spot offers essentials with a Korean twist.

🇩🇿 Algerian Hidden Gem in Vancouver – Casbah de Vancouver offers comforting North African vibes and heartfelt hospitality.

🍵ChaHalo makes BC debut in Richmond – Popular tea brand soft opens at Empire Centre with tea-forward drinks and elegant design.

🇨🇦 New French-Canadian gem on Fraser – Chez Céline opens, offering cozy dishes from St. Lawrence alums.

🥣Yuan Soy Food opens in Vancouver – Ontario’s 30 year old tofu dessert shop debuts with silky-smooth tofu puddings.

☕️ Estratto Coffee makes a comeback – Highly rated café reopens in downtown Vancouver with its intimate roastery magic.

🍲 New AYCE hot pot & grill spot opens – Hot Spot Buffet replaces Sumo Grill on Kingsway

🍣 Sushi taco fave opens first storefront – Taco Nori launches Downtown lunch spot in Bentall Centre.

🫕Deer One debuts in Richmond – New self-serve hotpot spot by OG HK noodle brand (Deer Garden) opens with unique ingredients.

🥣 New Chinese dessert spot in Richmond – Myth Dessert soft opens with customizable dessert soups under $10.

🛍️ UBC debuts Canada’s first 24/7 autonomous store on campus – Check out Gage Market’s Amazon-powered Just Walk Out concept.

🛍️ Cashierless convenience in Vancouver – Aisle 24 Market opens its first 24/7 location on Robson.

☕️ Perfecto Cafe debuts on North Shore – Popular bakery cafe opens its chic third location in Lonsdale Quay.

🍩 Downtown Korean bakery opens new Yaletown spot – Unni Pastries now offers their signature cream donuts on Hamilton Street.

🍜 Lao Shan Dong makes a comeback – Iconic Taiwanese noodle shop opens new spot in Richmond.

☕️ Cowdog to soft open Kitsilano location – Mega hyped new, larger space soft opens.

🧗‍♂️ Cafe with a climbing gym opens in Vancouver – Progression Cafe offers bouldering, a chill lounge, and more.

🍰 Mexican bakery Mercado Panaderia arrives in East Vancouver – New cafe serving traditional Mexican baked goods in Hastings Sunrise.

🍦 Little Pisces soft opens Richmond location – the popular taiyaki and ice cream shop is finally opening in Richmond!

🍫 Quebec chocolate haven opens in Gastown – Chocolats Favoris launches with 12 chocolate dips and more!

🥢 Bold return for Chinatown’s heritage eatery – Golden Smell Mee soft opens, serving iconic jerky and laksa.

🍩 JJ Bean revives donut legacy – Neate Donuts now open on West Hastings with classic and seasonal treats.

🥐 New Parisian bakery cafe opens in Olympic Village – Mon Paris Pâtisserie launches on April 26th with new sandwiches and sweet treats.

🍣Pokey Okey makes a comeback – New Vancouver location spotted on Kingsway offers expanded menu with poke, katsu, and gyudon.

🍦 80-year-old Ontario ice cream brand debuts in BC – Kawartha Dairy opens its first location in Britannia Village along the Sea to Sky Highway.

🥧Casa de Nata opens first cafe – Get ready for fresh pastéis de nata in Gastown!

🍩Lee’s Donuts opens first Burnaby location – Fresh honey dips and classic treats now available at The Amazing Brentwood.

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

🍽️ New experimental eats & global vibes at Bar Asra – Opens April 15 in South Granville!

🌊Small Victory opens stunning oceanside café – Enjoy coffee and pastries with waterfront views at Marina Crescent!

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

🍞 Sio Bread soft opens in Vancouver – New café offers unique salt bread and poke bowls in Chinatown.

☕️ Popular tea brand returns with pop-up – Paragon Tea Room opens at Pacific Centre, offering signature drinks and bubble waffle.

New Vancouver Restaurants Opening Soon:

🥦 Kitsilano gets fresh – Fresh St. Market to open a new location in late 2025, expanding on the West Side.

🥙Pokey Okey returns – New Richmond food hall to host Pokey Okey and two Japanese concepts.

🌾 Vietnamese cafe coming to Metrotown – 2025 Cafe will serve bánh cuốn and Vietnamese coffee.

🐔 70-Year-Old Roast Chicken Brand to Launch in Richmond – Huabaogang brings Daokou-style roast chicken to Union Square.

🍛Kavita to Spice Up Mount Pleasant – A new Indian dining experience inspired by tradition and global influences, opening in September.

🍜 New Ramen Spot in Downtown – Nin Nin Ramen by Horin set to open with playful, family-friendly vibes.

🍵 Toronto’s viral Matcha Matcha expanding west – Popular matcha cafe set sights on Vancouver, location TBD.

🦞UCHU set to spice up Chinatown – Suyo’s sister Peruvian cevicheria debuts this fall with coastal flavours.

🥐Dope Bakehouse Goes Solo in North Van – Nemesis Coffee’s bakery opens first standalone spot this summer with creative pastries.

🐟 Iconic fish & chips return with a twist – Noople to include Sea House’s classics, now with noodles and dumplings.

🌸 New flower shop and cafe hybrid blooms in West End – Bouquet Cafe to open with coffee and floral offerings.

🌶 New Thai eatery debuts next week – Sainam brings fiery Isaan flavors to Vancouver’s West End.

🍵Paragon Tea Room’s triumphant return – Popular tea room secures new Cambie Village location, opening mid-September.

🥢 Vietnamese noodle house expands to Richmond – MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Hồng Phát opening on Ackroyd Road this July.

🍫 Famous Swiss chocolatiers to debut in Richmond – Läderach opens its first Western Canada store at CF Richmond Centre.

🇻🇳 New Northern Vietnamese Eatery ‘CHÉN’ to Open in Burnaby – Hanoi-style noodle soups and homestyle meals coming this June.

🥟 OG Chinatown dim sum brand expands – Kam Wai opening Hastings Sunrise shop this August.

☕️ 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.

🍨 Rollz Rolled Ice Cream to land on Main – Toronto dessert chain to open first Vancouver outpost

🍲 Self-serve hot pot replaces Meet Fresh – U Town Hot Pot to join Richmond’s Union Square.

🧋 Meet Fresh returns to Richmond – Taiwanese dessert chain prepping new Union Square location

🍔 Chinese burger spot Mo-Ment set to open – Mo-Ment brings crispy Chinese burgers to Granville Street soon.

☕️ Popular cafe and Italian eatery coming to Coquitlam – Nemesis Coffee & Gigi’s by Ask For Luigi are opening at TriCity Pavilion this spring.

🧋 Toronto’s M Cha Bar coming soon – Opening first Vancouver location on Renfrew with bubble tea and gelato!

🍵 Hidden Matcha cafe making a comeback – Matcha Corner is returning with a new spot on Kingsway!

🍣Aburi Market to open new store in downtown – Premium Japanese market arriving this fall with sushi, wagyu, and a new bakery.

🍕Nicli Pronto to open on Commercial Drive – Award-winning pizza spot brings Neapolitan pies to The Drive.

 🍩 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.

🍣Pokérrito to open new Vancouver location – Familiar poke chain expands with customizable bowls by Renfrew Station.

🍡 New Japanese snack shop spotted – Daruma to open a new location in Kerrisdale.

🍜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.

🍣Miku to open new location in Richmond – Award-winning sushi spot expanding to River Rock Casino this summer.

🧞‍♂️ AYCE Chinese BBQ & Hot Pot spot coming to Burnaby – The Meat Up will launch its first Burnaby location on Kingsway!

🍳 Retro-inspired diner to serve all-day breakfast – Aureliana opens this spring in Gastown.

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

🍣COFU expands with new location – Plant-based pressed sushi shop opens in Chinatown this summer!

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

🌶️ New Sichuan restaurant opening in Richmond – Blooming Spice Fish House brings 30 years of spice mastery with signature Boiling Fish.

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

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

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

🍡 Burnaby’s first cream mochi shop opening soon – Hafu to debut inside Crystal Mall, featuring mochi desserts.

🌶️ New Northeastern Thai restaurant opening soon – Sainam by Angus An is coming this spring to downtown Vancouver!

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

🍜Kinton Ramen coming to Coquitlam – Coming this summer to Coquitlam Town Centre area.

🍣 Popular Richmond sushi spot expanding – Sushi Lovers to open a larger location near Richmond Centre!

🍰 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!

☕️ Calgary coffee chain expands – Analog Coffee to open large new cafe on Kingsway soon.

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.

🍜 Popular ramen chain to open first Burnaby outpost – Kinton Ramen spotted to land in Brentwood area.

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

🍜 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.

☕️ 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.

🍕 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.