⭐️ 10 New Vancouver Food Spots

Gooooodmorning there!

Welcome to the Nov 21st edition of Noms Mag weekly rundown.

Here’s what’s in today’s weekly rundown:

• 🍕 World’s biggest deliverable pizza coming soon

• 🍞 Another mysterious bakery spotted

• 🏆 Vancouver dominates Best New Restaurants in Canada list

Let’s dive into this week’s rundown!

🍁 LAST CHANCE: Fall Food Fest Passport & Mission Submissions

Today Nov 21st, is the LAST chance for you to submit your filled passport and festival mission posts.

Any submissions after today will not be counted in the final draws.

🌟NEW & COMING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🍕 World's biggest deliverable pizza arrives in Vancouver - Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria opens soon on Arbutus.

2.🍣 Kitsilano welcomes Japanese hand roll bar - Kagura pre-opens on West 4th with limited menu.

3.🦐 New Malaysian BBQ Pork stall in Richmond - 88 Malaysian Crystal BBQ Pork opens at Admiralty Centre food court.

4.🍦 Italian cafe and gelato spot to open in Kitsilano - Dario’s first Vancouver location coming soon.

5.🌿 New Gastown lounge opens with $10 menu - Dix offers affordable plant-based late-night dining.

6.🍰 New Mysterious Bakery Cafe Spotted in Richmond - Baking Factory takes over former Yummy Restaurant space near Aberdeen Centre.

7.🍗 Max’s To Go opens in Richmond - First Canadian takeout spot for iconic Filipino chain debuts in Aberdeen Centre.

8.☕️ Japanese cafe expands with new kiosk - Popular 93 Coffee is opening at Harbour Centre soon.

9.🍕 AJ’s Brooklyn Pizza expands - Mount Pleasant adds 30 seats, TVs, private bookings next door.

10.☕️ Nine Bar Coffee to open first Vancouver cafe - The mobile espresso bar is setting down roots in Yaletown.

👉 Check out 10 more new restaurants that have opened here.

🪦CLOSED & CLOSING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.😢 Kitsilano's beloved biscuit spot closing soon - Chewies Chicken and Biscuits to shut doors on November 23rd.

2.💔 Downtown Vancouver Korean pancake shop to close - Mapo Pancake House ends its three-year run in Yaletown on November 24.

3.🇯🇵 Kerrisdale Japanese snack shop plan canceled - Daruma pulls out amid building issues, leaving unit empty.

4.🥢 Rajio ends kushikatsu era - Osaka skewer spot will transform into Rajio Shokudo with a new concept from November 26 to December 4.

5.👋 Burnaby Korean Chinese spot relocates - 88 Noodle House moves to Kingsway, but it feels more like a closure for fans.

6.☕️ Yaletown cafe closes after 15 years - Coo Coo shutters, Nine Bar Coffee moving in this December.

👉 Or check out 10 more restaurants that have closed recently here.

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🍣 Double Cali Box Lunch Special - Enjoy for only $9.99 until November 30th; originally $12.99, available at Sushi Oyama in Burnaby

2.🧋 Sip & Save: 25% Off at Chicha San Chen - Enjoy 25% off all drinks during Black Friday week; available November 24th - 30th; exclusive to Richmond, Burnaby locations; walk-ins only!

3.🎉 Birthday Bash at Boketto! - buy 5 mini mochi waffles and get 1 free on Nov 20, and BOGO 25% on new holiday drinks on Nov 21; Plus, 10% off menu items on Nov 22-23; dine-in only!

4.🍗 Sweet & Spicy $1 Wings at Crab Hot Lau - Every Friday, enjoy Viet-style wings for just $1; available from 5 PM till closing at Granville and Kingsway; don't miss the spice!

5.🍵🎉 Biggest Sale of the Year at Paragon Tea Room - Enjoy up to 50% off your favorite teas from Nov 3rd-30th; weekly refreshed deals both online and in-store.

6.🎉 $1.50 Throwback at Cockney Kings - Celebrate 60 years with 1965 pricing! On November 23rd from 12-4PM, get 1 piece of cod & chips for just $1.50; available at all locations; supplies limited, arrive early! Dine-in and take-out only. No other menu items from 12-4PM.

📰 QUICK FOOD NEWS

1.🍣 Vancouver steals the spotlight in national rankings - Four local spots make Air Canada's Best New Restaurants list.

2.🛒 BC's first Costco Business Centre opens in New West - Over 3,000 unique bulk products now available.

3.🇨🇦 Mark Carney visits iconic bakery - Canada's PM enjoyed steamed buns at Chinatown's New Town Bakery.

4.🌯 Viral shawarma sensation in Vancouver - Damaskino Shawarma's crispy shawarma are drawing long lines in the West End.

5.🚫 Another mushroom recall in BC - Enoki mushrooms recalled due to Listeria concerns; avoid consuming.

6.🍽 Minerva's Restaurant honored by city - Mayor officially declares November 16th as Minerva's Day in Vancouver.

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

👉THIS WEEKEND

1..🎄 [POP UP] Got Craft Holiday Market (Nov 22-23 & Nov 29-30) - curated market with 100+ makers, kidpreneurs, workshops, and food trucks; @ Croatian Cultural Centre East Vancouver; TICKETED

2.🛍️ [POP UP] Eastside Flea Holiday Markets (Nov 22 - Dec 14) - vibrant market with 50+ local vendors, vintage goods, and food trucks; @ Astorino’s Hall, Vancouver; TICKETED

3.🎄 [EVENT] Steveston Christmas Craft Fair (Nov 22) - shop unique handmade goods and enjoy a family-friendly day with 125 vendors; @ Steveston Community Centre, Richmond; 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM; FREE

4.🍔 [POP UP] Vancity Foodie Fest (Nov 21) - local flavours, artisan chocolates, and festive vibes; @ The Pipe Shop, North Vancouver; TICKETED

5.🍣 [EVENT] Food Bazaar (Nov 23) - enjoy Japanese dishes like udon and teriyaki; @ Vancouver Japanese Language School, Vancouver; FREE

6.♟️ [EVENT] DJ Chess Night (Nov 22) - chess event with happy hour and DJ tunes; @ Progression Cafe; 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM; TICKETED

👉NEXT WEEK+

6.🛍️ [POP UP] Vancouver Etsy Co Holiday Pop Up Market (Nov 29 - 30) - explore handmade gifts from 80+ creators, with a special Kids Zone and Mini Makers; @ The Pipe Shop, North Vancouver; TICKETED

7.🎄 [POP UP] Japan Market - Christmas Fair (Nov 29-30) - explore unique Japanese crafts and cuisine perfect for holiday gifts; @ UBC Robson Square, Vancouver; TICKETED

8.🛍️ [EVENT] Make It Vancouver (Dec 4 - 14) - upbeat shopping featuring 200+ Canadian artists and crafters with food trucks and beer garden; @ PNE Forum, Vancouver; TICKETED

9.🎄 [POP UP] Holiday Market at Heritage Hall (Dec 12) - 40+ local vendors with unique gifts and festive finds; @ Heritage Hall Vancouver; 12PM–8PM; FREE for first 30 guests, then TICKETED

👉ONGOING

🌟 [FESTIVAL] Vancouver Christmas Market (Nov 13 - Dec 24) - German-style village with food, gifts, and music; @ 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver; TICKETED

🧙‍♂️ [EVENT] Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience (Nov 13 - Jan 11) - illuminated woodland trail with magical creatures; @ Vancouver; TICKETED

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.

That's all for now! Stay magical and have a delicious weekend :)

-Jason