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

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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:

๐Ÿœย Lao Shan Dongย makes a comeback –ย Iconic Taiwanese noodle shop opens new spot in Richmond.

โ˜•๏ธย Cowdogย to soft open Kitsilano location –ย Mega hyped new, larger space soft opens.

๐Ÿง—โ€โ™‚๏ธ Cafe with a climbing gym opens in Vancouver –ย Progression Cafeย offers bouldering, a chill lounge, and more.

๐Ÿฐย Mexican bakeryย Mercado Panaderiaย arrives in East Vancouver –ย New cafe serving traditional Mexican baked goods in Hastings Sunrise.

๐Ÿฆ Little Pisces soft opens Richmond location – the popular taiyaki and ice cream shop is finally opening in Richmond!

๐Ÿซ Quebec chocolate haven opens in Gastown – Chocolats Favoris launches with 12 chocolate dips and more!

๐Ÿฅข Bold return for Chinatown’s heritage eatery – Golden Smell Mee soft opens, serving iconic jerky and laksa.

๐Ÿฉ JJ Bean revives donut legacy – Neate Donuts now open on West Hastings with classic and seasonal treats.

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

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

๐Ÿฆ 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.

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.

New Vancouver Restaurants Opening Soon:

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

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

๐Ÿต Hidden Matcha cafe making a comeback – Matcha Corner is returning with a new spot on Kingsway!

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.

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

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

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

๐Ÿกย New Japanese snack shop spotted –ย Darumaย to open a new location in Kerrisdale.

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.

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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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.