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⭐️ 12 New & Closing Metro Vancouver Restaurants

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Jason Yeh
January 10, 2025

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Hey there,

Welcome to the Jan 10th edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down!

After the quiet holiday season, things are picking up again. Yup, we spotted some interesting new spots making their way to BC.

Ready to dive into this week’s rundown? Let’s get rolling!


❤️ Thank You For Helping Us Make 2025 Deliciously Better

After gathering your amazing feedback and entries, one lucky participant was randomly selected.

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Thank you to everyone who took the time and participated—you’ve helped us in understanding what we’re getting right and what we need to work on!

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🌟NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

Photo credits: Pho Anh Vu

1.🍜 Popular Toronto Vietnamese restaurant to open in BC - Pho Anh Vu is coming to Richmond’s Garden City this Winter!

2.🇰🇷 Large Korean street food brand Sinjeon Topokki to open first BC location - Tteokbokki and more coming to Coquitlam!

3.🍫 Quebec chocolate shop opens first Vancouver location - Chocolats Favoris offers chocolate dipped ice cream and artisan chocolate treats.

4.🚪 Family-Owned Dumpling Spot Closes — Myung Ga Mandu in Coquitlam has quietly shut its doors after 6 years.

Photo credits: Lucky Sushi Co.

5.🍣 New sushi spot takes over - Lucky Sushi Co. opens in the space formerly occupied by Horangee Sikdang in DT.

6.🧁 Heartbreaking closure for beloved brunch spot - Aphrodite’s Organic Café closes in February after 20+ years.

7.🚫 Liberte Cafe to close its doors - The beloved Filipino fusion brunch spot shuts down in February but plans to reopen elsewhere.

8.🍣 Popular Richmond sushi spot expanding - Sushi Lovers to open a larger location near Richmond Centre!

9.☕️ Modus Coffee opens new Burnaby location - Popular café expands with a larger space and specialty brews.

10.☕️ New cozy Korean brunch cafe opens in Burnaby - For Rest Cafe offers unique brunch items & drinks.

11.🍰 Popular cheesecake café to open first Richmond location - Trees Organic Coffee & Cheesecake spotted opening at new Capstan Skytrain Station.

12.🍽️ Heartbreaking closure for Ju Restaurant - Downtown eatery bids farewell after just 6 months of service.

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

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

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🎬 $5 Movie Tickets & Popcorn at Cineplex - Enjoy $5 general admission on Tuesdays plus a small popcorn for only $5; valid January 14 - February 11; Scene+ members receive an extra 10% off!

2.🍔 $6 Buddy Bundle at A&W - Choose between Buddy Burger® or Chicken Buddy; includes small fries and drink; available for a limited time only at participating locations.

3.🍜 Happy Hour special at Ramen One - Classic Tonkotsu ramen for $12; happy hour is everyday 2pm - 6pm

4.🚗 Hotpot & Free Car Wash Combo at Liuyishou Richmond - Order 2 Premium AYCE hotpot meals and get a FREE car wash voucher worth $12.99! Available until January 31; say “Car Car Wash!” for the deal!

5.🌟 Unlock 24,000 points with Amex Cobalt Card! - Sign up for 9000 extra points; available until January 28, 2025 (Reply to this email to get this referral offer).

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

Photo credits: Efnbebakehouse

1.🥯 [POP UP] Efnbebakehouse at Yama Cafe (Jan 11) - offering sweet and savory buns, both baked and deep-fried; @ Yama Cafe 2007 E Hastings St, Vancouver; 10 am - 2 pm

2.🔥 [EVENT] Big Eater Challenge at Liuyishou Hotpot (Jan 13 - 16) - compete for a free meal and one-year hotpot voucher; @ Liuyishou Hotpot Burnaby; 40 minutes to win; TICKETED

3.🦸‍♂️ [EVENT] Vancouver Comic Con (Jan 12) - comic convention featuring special guests for all ages; @ Heritage Hall Vancouver; 11AM - 5PM; TICKETED ($5, kids under 14 FREE)

4.🧧 [FESTIVAL] Lunar New Year Market (Jan 20) - featuring 40+ food, local makers, floral arrangements and cultural performances; @ UBC Botanical Garden 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver; 10 am - 5 pm; TICKETED

5.❄️🍽️ [FESTIVAL] Dine Out Vancouver (Jan 22 - Feb 9) - 350+ participating restaurants offering fixed-price three-course menus; @ various locations across Vancouver

6.☕️ [FESTIVAL] Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival (Jan 18 - Feb 14) - self-guided festival featuring creative hot chocolate from local vendors; @ Metro Vancouver

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.

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

-Jason