One thing will always remain true about Vancouver: there’s always somewhere new and exciting to eat. So many, in fact, that it can be hard to keep track of them. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of some of the most exciting openings happening in and around the city. From Japanese-inspired markets to new cafes, here are all of the new restaurants coming to Vancouver. Aburi Restaurant Canada is at it again, this time bringing us another location of its premium Japanese Washoku concept, Aburi Market. Customers can expect to find Aburi Market’s signature freshly prepared grab-and-go sushi bentos, Japanese specialty snacks, and exclusive imported goods from Japan. However, this location will also feature a brand-new Japanese bakery concept, created in collaboration with its sister-venue
Wa-Bagel’s head baker, Yukiko Iikura. “Since launching Aburi Market Ambleside, we’ve always wanted to create a new bakery concept, and I’m excited to see what Yukiko creates,” said Seigo Nakamura, founder and CEO of Aburi Restaurants Canada.
Glowbal Restaurant Group, the team behind much-loved Vancouver restaurants like
Black + Blue, Five Sails , Coast, and many more, has recently revealed that it’ll be opening a new restaurant concept in the heart of Vancouver’s financial district. Called Gigi’s, the new restaurant will be serving up bold Mediterranean flavours alongside a sophisticated energy. Not many details for the new restaurant have been revealed yet, but Glowbal did share that it will be an 8,000 sq. ft. restaurant that will seat 220 guests and offer a large patio.
Not to be confused with the entry above, Gigi’s by Ask for Luigi is a new concept for the Ask for Luigi team opening in Coquitlam’s TriCity Pavilion. Led by
Top Chef Canada winner and Culinary Director
Chanthy Yen , alongside Head Chef Lloyd Taganahan, you’ll find all the same big flavours as its sister restaurant. Guests can anticipate a selection of fresh pasta, pizza, Italian, wine, and cocktails in a relaxed, welcoming space. Also coming to the TriCity Pavilion is a new Nemesis location. This new location will offer an inviting space alongside its signature coffee creations and baked goods courtesy of its in-house bakery, Dope Bakehouse. It will come in at 2300 sq. ft. and feature 50 seats, including a dedicated pastry kitchen. “The Tri-Cities is one of Metro Vancouver’s fastest growing regions, and we look forward to working with Marcon once again to bring a new community hub to life with TriCity Pavilion,” said Jess Reno, founder and CEO of Nemesis.
Bigboy’s Chigs To-Go broke the news on Instagram that it will be opening a new concept called Haliná. “What started as a small to-go restaurant and catering business, known as Bigboy’s Chigs To-Go, run by four friends with a shared love for Filipino cuisine, quickly grew into something much bigger,” said the restaurant on its website. Bigboy’s Chigs is known best for serving a variety of Filipino favourites, including lumpia, longganisa, and pork sisig.
The coffee shop shared with Dished that it will be taking over the Ramen One space and turning it into 404 Coffee Lab. The new space will feature an expanded food menu, offering pasta fusion dishes, curries, and a variety of desserts (including its popular buttermilk soft-serve ice cream), as well as two distinct seating areas, which 404 said are “designed for different kinds of experiences.” So, what are the two different areas? Similar to what Ramen One offered, one part of the store is dedicated as a solo diner zone created for minimal interaction. Guests will be able to order directly from their seats via a QR code and will have approximately a two-hour time limit to work, read, or take a breather. Staff will also be nearby if solo diners need anything. The other section is designed as a communal zone and will feature full-service bar-style seating, which 404 said is “ideal for friends catching up or new connections over a good meal.”
Matcha Corner broke the news on April 18 that it’s gearing up to open its first location at Kingsway and Glen Drive in Vancouver. “We found this space five months ago and have been doing renovations to make it the perfect go-to matcha spot in Vancouver,” shared Matcha Corner. For those unaware, Matcha Corner became a matcha hot spot when it started operating last summer, with many lining up to get their hands on one of its signature matcha creations. It closed its pop-up on Sept. 2, 2024, and people have been patiently waiting for it to come back ever since. Starting in 1998, Hannam was the first large-scale Korean mart in Western Canada, opening in Burnaby’s Korea Town Centre. Since then, the grocery store has opened locations in Surrey, Langley, and Vancouver (including an
“express” location in Yaletown ). Now, it looks like the supermarket is gearing up to open its second location in Burnaby. Rio Brazilian Steakhouse shared that it plans to open its third location in Langley. Currently, the brand operates locations in Vancouver at 1122 Denman St., and Coquitlam at 2729 Barnet Hwy. “Endless fire-grilled meats, tableside carving, and that warm Brazilian hospitality are about to arrive in the heart of Langley,” said Rio.
Autostrada shared on Instagram that it will be opening a new concept this summer called Autostrada Oyster Bar and Grill. “Located between West Vancouver and Squamish, the new Autostrada location is just off the Sea to Sky highway next to the old mine — an epic spot with incredible views of Howe Sound and the surrounding mountains,” shared Autostrada. As for what people can expect from this new Autostrada concept, the restaurant said it will offer a seasonal menu that reflects its surroundings. “Much like farm crops, oysters follow the seasons so guests can look forward to Pacific oysters harvested from various local growing regions off the B.C. coast,” said Autostrada. North Vancouver’s
Cream Pony announced on Instagram that it would be moving into the former Cartems Donuts Vancouver location at 2190 Main St., Vancouver. “We are so freaking excited to announce that Cream Pony is coming to Mount Pleasant!” shared Cream Pony on Instagram. “Mount Pleasant has been my home for past six years and I still cannot believe that our lil pony will be joining the neighbourhood!”
On its
website , Boardwalk Burgers has listed a Vancouver location at 2529 Renfrew St. as “Coming Soon.” For those unfamiliar, Boardwalk Burgers first got its start in 1981. On its website, Boardwalk says founders Dave and Fran DiFerdinando dreamed of bringing the unmistakable taste of Boardwalk fries, a taste that is “synonymous with summer and joy,” to people everywhere around the country, not just those along the beach. After getting its start in Victoria, Superbaba first landed in Vancouver as a
food truck and then eventually opened its
first brick-and-mortar location in Mount Pleasant. Now, the fast-casual Middle Eastern restaurant is gearing up to open its second Vancouver location at The Post. Superbaba shared the news on its Instagram on March 25. “I finally found the perfect space for Superbaba’s return to downtown Vancouver,” shared Chef and owner of Superbaba Dallah El Chami.
You still have a few more months left with Mahony’s Tavern False Creek before it closes, but come Spring 2026, the space will reopen as Mishree on the Water, a new bohemian-inspired concept brought to us by Mishree Restaurant Concepts, which operates multiple restaurants like Tandoori Flame and Happy Singh Eats, to name just a few. Owner Ricardo Rizaie told Dished that this new location will be a more gelato-focused concept than its other two locations. However, we are assured soft serve will be found at this spot, too. Located at 797 Thurlow St., Vancouver, Ricardo’s will be taking over the former
Perverted Ice Cream location, which closed on Oct. 31, 2024.
Fans of anything sweet and delicious in Vancouver have most likely heard of
Oh Sweet Day! Bake Shop , located at 1706 E. 1st Ave., Vancouver. But for those who haven’t, this bakery is best known for its shortbread, buttercream cakes, and cheesecake, which it claims are the “best in Vancouver.” Now, the bake shop is preparing to expand further into Metro Vancouver with the launch of its second location in Port Moody. “We just put out the sign yesterday, and we’ve been getting lots of messages,” shared Oh Sweet Day! on Instagram. “THANK YOU! We are very excited!”
Big Mama’s & Papa’s is making its way to Vancouver and bringing its absolutely massive pizzas along for the ride. Just how big are these pizzas? Well, for those who don’t know, Big Mama’s & Papa’s holds the world record for the world’s largest deliverable pizza for its 54-inch by 54-inch pie called The Great Sicilian. It also sells giant slices, which are so large that one piece can feed five to seven people.
Sud Cafe, opening at 1082 Cardero St. in the former space of Cardero Grocery, aims to transport guests to the south of France in both its ambience and its food. You’ll be able to find your typical cafe offerings like lattes and other hot and cold drinks, but there will be some drinks that offer a bit of a French and Mediterranean twist.
Analog — Kingsway
Ronnie Olstad, president of Ninety Eight Food Co (Analog’s parent company), confirmed that Analog is currently preparing to open a new cafe within the city at 776 Kingsway. “The architecture of the building is probably what stands out the most, the shape of it, and how they were creative in making it work for that block. A lot of more traditional people wouldn’t have gone for that route,” said Olstad when speaking about the space. Olstad said that he can’t put an exact date for the opening of this new location, but he predicts a summer opening in either July or August of this year.
Crema Ice Cream
Crema Ice Cream, which started as a food truck, will soon have its very own brick-and-mortar location. The spot, which is best known for its Latino, Asian, and classic ice cream flavours with a twist, is expected to open somewhere in Burnaby Heights this spring.
The folks behind much-loved dining destinations Tableau Bar Bistro, Homer St. Cafe & Bar, and
Maxine’s Cafe & Bar have something else up their sleeves. The Wentworth Hospitality Group has shared that it will be launching a new dining destination, Folietta, early next year. Folietta will focus on regional Italian fare and will be located in East Vancouver at 1480 Nanaimo St. (within Amacon’s latest development,
The Grant ).
In its bio, Aureliana says it will be “a retro-inspired journey” with “pure nostalgia and simplicity.” In one of its first posts, it also says it’s “a classic American diner, with its own refined edge.” Details on the menu and an exact opening date have yet to be announced, but the restaurant shared it will be opening this year.
A-OK currently has locations in multiple Canadian cities, such as Toronto, Calgary, and Winnipeg, but this will be its first B.C. location. Aritzia previously occupied a different space at Guildford Town Centre (without an A-OK Cafe) and will be moving into the former Forever 21 space. The new Aritzia location and A-OK Cafe will open its doors this spring.
A major U.S.-based fondue chain is preparing to enter the city with not one but two locations. Currently, Melting Pot has two Vancouver locations planned: one each on the west and east sides of downtown. However, it is still early days and exact opening dates and locations have yet to be announced. Fiorino North Shore will feature waterfront views of the harbour, a large outdoor seated patio, and a private dining area within a wine cellar. When it comes to the menu, Fiorino is planning on keeping it similar to the Chinatown program, focusing on seasonality and classics it has become known for, like its Coccoli e Prosciutto.
We couldn’t be more g
rilled about this new
Korean BBQ joint making its way to Metro Vancouver. Stone Korean BBQ is set to open in Lougheed at 310-3778 Grand Promenade sometime this year.
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop (multiple locations)
It’s official: Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a dumpling automat franchise, is coming to Metro Vancouver. Founded in 2021 by NYC restaurateur Stratis Morfogen, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop offers 32 unique flavours of dumplings 24 hours a day via a contactless ordering system. Set to open later this year, the concept from the Social Corner Group of restaurants will be setting up shop at 1055 West Hastings St., the former location of
Chewies Oyster Bar .
Two years ago , we reported that King Taps would be opening a two-storey flagship store in North Vancouver at the Lonsdale Quay Market. Since then, we’ve been waiting on pins and needles to check out the new restaurant. Now, we finally got an update, alongside a sneak peek inside. The new location features two floors, two patios, two bars, and so upwards of twelve T.V.s for all your sports viewing pleasure, as well as projectors that’ll come up and down for big games.
The Pioneers of Aburi sushi in Canada, Aburi Restaurants Canada, have shared an update about a new location opening in Metro Vancouver. This time, the well-known group is launching Miku Richmond at the River Rock Casino Resort. Miku first opened in Coal Harbour in 2008, and later, a Toronto Miku location was added to the mix. The new Richmond location is set to launch this summer, offering the same award-winning contemporary Japanese cuisine Miku fans know and love. The Aburi Restaurant concept will join the
brand-new Gordon Ramsay Steak at the River Rock, making the casino resort quite the destination for folks seeking top-notch grub in Richmond.
Bar Down Bakery
Brookies took Metro Vancouver by storm when co-owner and siblings Kayla and Brayden Harvey started selling these tasty creations at farmers’ markets and eventually opened the first milk and brookie bar in
Willowbrook Mall . Now, the duo are expanding even further with a new bakery and cafe location. Kayla told Dished that the first Bar Down Bakery and Cafe is coming to Fort Langley. “This is truly a dream come true for us and we cannot wait for the day that we get to open the doors and welcome everyone for the first time,” said Kayla. Burger fans, get excited. A Vancouver burger bar is preparing to land at YVR Airport. Construction for Romer’s Burger Bar has appeared inside the airport in U.S. departures. For those unfamiliar, Romer’s is best known for its wide assortment of burgers made with local, free-range, hormone-free beef from Semlin Ranch in Cache Creek, British Columbia. It also served sourdough pizzas, pasta, and more. In 2022,
Cofu Pressed Sushi wowed Vancouver by being the first plant-based sushi restaurant in all of Canada. Now, the team behind Cofu are gearing up to open something new. 488 Gore Ave. in Vancouver will soon be home to the latest Cofu location. This is the previous spot of
Kevin and Kevin , which closed in 2023. “We’re building something special — just for you,”
shared Cofu.
