⭐️ 12 New & Closing: HK Noodle Shop Closing After 30 Years

Gooooodmorning there!

Welcome to the Dec 12th edition of Noms Mag weekly rundown.

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

• 🇯🇵 melt in your mouth mochi pop up

• 🇭🇰 HK noodle shop to close after 30 years

• 🍰 Christmas desserts and treats

Let’s dive into this week’s rundown!

🌟NEW & COMING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🍡 Famous warabi mochi pop-up debuts soon - Torori Tenshi brings its melt-in-the-mouth mochi to Pablo Cheese Tart, Dec 12-14.

2.🔥 Big Way Hot Pot opens in Mount Pleasant - The popular chain debuts in Olympic Village.

3.🧀 It's back: Pablo Cheese Tart reopens - After a 3-month pause, the West Broadway favourite returns with tarts and pop-up events.

5.🍩 Krispy Kreme finally lands in Vancouver - Opening first shop on West Broadway, next week.

6.🍜 East Van iconic Bun Bo Hue spot opens in Burnaby - Song Huong brings their legendary flavors to North Burnaby on Hastings Street.

7.🍞 Spanish grocer sets roots in historic corner - Ultramarinos Pepe opens soon at West 16th and Heather.

8.🎄 Plot twist in the coffee scene - Cafe & Life Co. to reopen before Christmas, thanks to new franchise partner.

9.🌭 Korean hot dog giant finds a new Richmond home - Chung Chun Rice Hot Dog set to return across from Richmond Centre.

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

🪦CLOSED & CLOSING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🍜 Wo Fung Noodle House closing after 30 years - Richmond’s iconic spot shuts down on December 15.

2.🦜 Jungle-themed bar closes quietly - Jungle Room in West End closes; Miraas Persian restaurant to replace it soon.

3.🍔 Kitsilano's The Ellis bids farewell - The Ellis shuts down after 8 years of service.

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

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.☕ Grand Opening Deals at Trees Coffee Capstan - Free drip coffee, cheesecake samples, and 30% off slices; join us next Saturday, December 13; located at Capstan Station, Richmond; offers valid while supplies last.

2.🍜 12% Off Ramen Butcher Ramen & Gyoza Combo - Enjoy daily handcrafted ramen with original gyoza for 12% off; available Dec 3 to Dec 31; weekdays only and dine-in only at The Ramen Butcher, 223 E Georgia St, Vancouver.

3.☕ Free Cookie at % ARABICA's Grand Opening - First 100 guests get a free cookie with any drink purchase; grand opening on December 13th at CF Richmond Centre;

4.🍽️ All-You-Can-Eat Fish & Chips for Under $20 - The London Fish offers unlimited fish & chips for $17.50.

5.🎉 BOGO Alert: Chipotle Drops Deals - Chipotle Canada offers two December BOGO entrée deals with festive surprises.

📰 QUICK FOOD NEWS

1.🎄 12 Holiday treat alert - Tree-shaped croissants and Yule logs are now available across Vancouver bakeries.

2.💡 $10 Table Reservation Fee Funds Local Charities - Anh and Chi raises over $500,000 for community causes.

3.☕️ Starbucks’ Holiday Grilled Cheese Feeds Kids - Each purchase donates two school meals in Canada.

4.🔔 Check your freezer: McCain snack recall - Popular potato bites recalled for plastic contamination.

5.🍜 New ramen hotspots to slurp - Discover Vancouver's best ramen joints for 2026.

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

👉THIS WEEKEND

1.🛍️ [EVENT] Make It Vancouver (Dec 11 - 14) - upbeat shopping featuring 200+ Canadian artists and crafters with food trucks and beer garden; @ PNE Forum, Vancouver; TICKETED

2.🍡 [POP UP] Famous Osaka Warabi Mochi Brand Pops Up (Dec 12 - 14) - taste melt-in-the-mouth mochi from Japan at this exclusive pop-up; @ Pablo Cheese Tart, 511 W Broadway

3.🎄 [POP UP] YVR Makers & More Holiday Market (Dec 12) - cozy holiday shopping with 40+ local vendors and unique gifts; @ Heritage Hall, Vancouver; 12PM–8PM; FREE for first 30 guests!

4.🎄 [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

5.🎅 [EVENT] Steveston Santa Claus Parade (Dec 13) - festive night with lights, music, and Santa in Steveston Village; @ 4th Avenue & Regent Street, Richmond; 6 PM; FREE

6.🍦 [POP UP] Little Pisces X KL Charmed and Co. (Dec 14) - create charm jewelry and enjoy delicious taiyaki; @ Little Pisces, Richmond; FREE

👉NEXT WEEK+

7.♟️ [EVENT] CHESS NIGHT @ Pizzeria Ludica (Dec 15) - chess event for all levels with a special board contest; @ Pizzeria Ludica (189 Keefer Place); 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM; TICKETED

8.🧁 [POP UP] Sip, Style, Sprinkle (Dec 17) - holiday pop-up with cupcake workshop and winter collection preview; @ Gong Cha New Westminster Station; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM; FREE

9.🧋 [EVENT] Bubble Tea Workshop Fun & Flavour-Packed Experience! (Dec 20) - hands-on bubble tea workshop with Gong cha drinks and festive goodies; @ Gong cha New Westminster Station; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM; TICKETED

10.🎄 [EVENT] Pickleball - Christmas Social (Dec 21) - festive social for players to enjoy casual games and meet new friends; @ Mas Pow Pickleball; 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM; TICKETED

11.🍡 [EVENT] Nikkei Mochitsuki (Dec 29) - experience traditional Japanese mochi pounding, cultural performances, and treats; @ 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby; 11 AM - 3 PM; FREE

👉ONGOING

🎄 [EVENT] Gastown Holiday Celebration (Dec 7 - 21) - festive activities with carolers, elf hunts, and carriage rides; @ throughout Gastown, Vancouver; FREE

✨ [MARKET] Holiday Night Markets (Nov 28 - Dec 19) - twinkle lights and handcrafted gifts from local makers; @ 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC; FREE

🎁 [MARKET] Shipyards Christmas Market (Nov 28 - Dec 24) - waterfront market with Santa visits and live performances; @ 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC; FREE

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

🛍️ [FESTIVAL] Eastside Flea Holiday Markets (Nov 22-Dec 14) - vintage finds and local makers; @ 1739 Venables St, 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