13 New & Coming Soon Vancouver Restaurants

Hey there,

Welcome to the September 15th edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down!

We're here to keep you in the know on all the latest happenings in the Metro Vancouver food scene. Whether it's new restaurants opening, beloved spots closing their doors, or mouthwatering events to attend, we've got you covered.

Anyways - buckle up and let's dive in to get filled in for this weekend!

✍️ WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST

🍁 [ANNOUNCEMENT] FALL FOOD FEST INCOMING

You asked for more food festivals, and we’re giving you more.

After hosting our first food festivals this summer, we’re back with another month-long self-guided food festival! This time: revolving around autumn-inspired dishes and items.

Explore over 30 festival vendors to try their exclusive festival item or their signature item!

From award-winning BETA5 to Michelin-recommended Archer to stellar newcomers like Little Karp to unique concepts like Tatchan Noodle’s ramen cart…

You’ll want to grab your foodie friends to fill your Festival Passports together this October!

🌟 NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.🍲 Big Way Hot Pot hits Robson Street - Popular brand soft opened their 4th location with elevated design this week. 

2.🍲 Amay’s House's anticipated return - Beloved Burmese spot reopening at Joyce & Kingsway, replacing Fighter Chicken.

3.🥯 First Japanese style bagel shop opens - Miku’s new niece, WA-BAGEL opened their doors on Burrard in Park Place.

4.🐱 Hello Kitty Cafe Delayed - A second postponement for the highly anticipated cafe.

5.☕️ New Korean Camping-Themed Cafe opens - Comma Cafe, who is replacing shuttered Whitewood Cafe, opened this week.

6.🍜 B House Restaurant heads to Richmond - Expanding from Commercial Drive and taking over previous Pho 37 unit.

7.🍜 Taiwanese food joint to makes comeback - Pearl House (previously in Richmond & sister restaurant of Pearl Hot Pot in Burnaby) soft opens beside Snackshot on Granville.

8.🐟 Popular Korean street snack stand returning soon - Korean WNP, which sells fish shaped waffles and pancakes in Lougheed is back for the fall season starting Sept 15.

9.☕️ [COMMUNITY SPOTTED] Bisou Bakehouse to land in Telus Gardens - the bakery cafe to take over previous Nosh unit in Telus Gardens

10.🍻  Leopold's Tavern expands to Vancouver - Known for its eclectic poutines and wings, Regina's popular pub, Leopold's Tavern, is set to make over the old Storm Crow location. Opening Sept 18th.

11.🌱 Nightshade in Yaletown transitions - The Michelin-recognized vegan spot temporarily closes as of Sept 17th for a possible shake up.

12.🍣 Seiza Japanese Cuisine closing its doors - Main Street's neighbourhood favourite to shut end of September after 5 years.

13.🔥 Torafuku faces temporary closure - Fire and water damage cause unexpected hiatus; 8th anniversary celebrations postponed.

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

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

⚡️ QUICK (FOOD) NEWS + DEALS

1. 🍴 6 restaurants join Michelin’s recommended list - New additions just weeks before the 2023 Michelin Guide ceremony!

2.✈️ Air Canada's Best New Eateries 2023 - Nominees unveiled; winners announced this fall.

3.🎸 Ed Sheeran dines at Tojo's - Star visits Vancouver's renowned Japanese spot post-BC Place show.

4.🚗 Downtown restaurant crash tragedy - Car smashes into Pacifico Pizzeria, injuring two on Sunday.

🗓️ EVENTS THAT MATTER

1.🚶🏻‍♀️[FESTIVAL] Car Free Days Main Street (Sept 16) - street festival with artisan vendors, street food, and live entertainment; @ Main Street (10th Avenue to King Edward Avenue); 12PM - 7PM; FREE

2.🍞[POP UP] My Love At First Bite Mid Autumn Macaron Pop Up (Sept 23 - 24) - known for her cute macarons and cakes, My Love At First Bite is back with another pop up with Mid-Autumn Festival inspired macarons and cookies; @ Omomo Aberdeen; 11AM - 3PM

3.⚓️ [MARKET] Shipyards Night Market (May 12 - Sep 15th Fridays) - artisan vendors, food trucks, beer garden, live entertainment; Free admission.

4.👋[FESTIVAL] StreetFest! at Univercity (Sept 15 - 16) - annual festival with artisans, buskers, food trucks, and games; @ SFU Cornerstone

5.📚 [EVENT] Fall 2023 Used Book Sale (Sept 14 - 16) - gently used books, CDs, and DVDs at amazing prices; @ Alice MacKay room in the Lower Level of Central Library (350 W. Georgia St.); 10AM - 5PM

6.🍡 [MARKET] Richmond Night Market (Apr. 28 - Oct 8) - the return of the most popular night market in Canada.

That's all for now! Stay cool and have a delicious and exciting weekend!

-Jason