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:
🍜 Ninja Shiba Ramen lands in Downtown Vancouver – Horin’s playful ramen spot, Nin Nin, now open on Abbott Street.
🍮 Family-run Chinese dessert house opens on Kingsway – 66 Dessert House brings classic Chinese sweets to Vancouver evenings.
🚗 Burnaby’s Vintage Mercedes-Benz Café Cruises Into Town – Benzo Café opens with car-themed decor and a unique espresso experience.
🍵 Matcha cafe returns – Viral Matcha Corner pop-up now inside new Chinese dessert shop on Kingsway.
🐔 Vietnamese chicken delight hits Vancouver – Lá Chuối specializes in regional chicken dishes on Kingsway.
🍱 New Japanese café soft opens in Kitsilano – Bento Cafe offers authentic Japanese teishoku meals in a modern, cozy setting.
🍣 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 Vancouver Restaurants Opening Soon:
🇻🇳 Award-winning Vietnamese eatery expands to UBC – Crab Hot Lau brings its iconic dishes to campus.
🥦 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.
🍵 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.
🍵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.
🥟 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.
🧋 Toronto’s M Cha Bar coming soon – Opening first Vancouver location on Renfrew with bubble tea and gelato!
🍣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.
🌶️ 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!
🧋 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.
☕️ % 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.
🍜 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.
🍁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.
🍕 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.
😱 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.