⭐️ 13 New Vancouver Food Spots

Gooooodmorning there!

Welcome to the Nov 14th edition of Noms Mag weekly rundown.

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

• 😱 A lot of new spots!

• 🪦 One Chatime closed for unpaid rent

• 🎄 Christmas markets are here!

Let’s dive into this week’s rundown!

🌟NEW & COMING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🍜 Chinese hand-pulled noodle and halal spot opens in Burnaby - Hui Flavor brings Xinjiang flavours with hand-pulled noodles and halal dishes.

2.🍕 Popular Lonsdale Italian eatery expanding to Vancouver - Alberello set to open on Denman Street.

3.🥙 Mediterranean chain set to open in Vancouver - Tahini’s brings its signature shawarma to Renfrew Street soon.

4.🍜 Affordable ramen bowls debut at City Square - Kojima Ramen offers $12.50 bowls bursting with flavors.

5.🦐 New chowder spot in downtown - Jack’s Chowder opens in Bentall Centre with seafood comfort classics.

6.🧪 Burnaby gets a tea laboratory - D² Tea Lab soft opens with milk-to-tea perfection at Royal Oak.

7☕️ Cheap thrills with Korean coffee chain - The Venti opens fourth location inside Le Miel Bakery in Burnaby.

8.🍭 Richmond welcomes first tanghulu shop - Momo Tanghulu opens with colourful candied fruit skewers and smoothies.

9.🥪 Popular Italian sandwich spot to expand in downtown - Dante Italian Sandwich opens in Bentall Centre soon.

10.☕️ Minimalist coffee and home goods hybrid opens in Richmond - Prunus debuts at Prima building with intentional design and curated selections.

11.🔥 New BBQ Spot on Robson - Eldoria BBQ & Bar opens with ribs, burgers, and a free arcade game.

12.✈️ Air Canada's premium twist at YVR - New grab-and-go lounge with local bites and fast Wi-Fi.

13.🇮🇪 Iconic Irish pub lands on Main Street - Fionn MacCool’s opens its first Vancouver location with classic pub fare.

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

🪦CLOSED & CLOSING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🔒 Kerrisdale Chatime closes over unpaid rent - The bubble tea chain's lease terminated due to a $63K debt.

2.😢 Another Vancouver classic closing - The Poor Italian bids goodbye after 16 years at First and Rupert.

👉 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.🔥 Tuesday Malatang Special at Haidilao Express - Buy one Malatang, get the second 50% off; available every Tuesday at Brentwood Mall's 2nd floor food court

3.🍞 Free Bao Buns - Celebrate with Bao Bun first official pop-up shop; Nov 15th, starting at 10:30 AM; FREE buns all day while supplies last at Guildford Town Centre

4.🍵🎉 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.

5.🎉 $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.🛍️ Starbucks x Hello Kitty resale frenzy - Limited-edition items surfacing at double the price in Metro Vancouver.

2.🚨 Enoki mushrooms recalled for listeria risk - CFIA issues alert; check your fridge.

3.🐻 Walmart's clever Bearista hack - Walmart Canada offers a fun spin on Starbucks's sold-out Bearista cup.

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

👉THIS WEEKEND

1.🌟 [FESTIVAL] Lumière Festival Vancouver (Nov 13 - 16) - explore light-based installations and experiences under the theme "Unity"; @ various locations in Downtown Vancouver; 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM; FREE

2.🎄 [EVENT] Portobello West Holiday Market (Nov 15 - 16) - shop 69+ local BC makers with live music in a festive atmosphere; @ Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, Vancouver; 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM; TICKETED

3.🎄 [MARKET] Circle Craft Christmas Market (Nov 11 - 16) - Western Canada's largest craft showcase featuring hundreds of artisans; @ Vancouver Convention Centre; TICKETED

4.🎄 [EVENT] Vancouver Christmas Market (Nov 13 - Dec 24) - festive market with 80+ huts offering German delicacies, artisan gifts, and live entertainment; @ Jack Poole Plaza, Vancouver; TICKETED

5.🛍️ [EVENT] Nikkei Craft Fair 2025 (Nov 15 - 16) - bustling marketplace with 80+ artisans and cultural workshops; @ Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, Burnaby; TICKETED

6.🫖 [EVENT] Teacup Charm Party (Nov 16) - craft charm jewelry while enjoying tea and snacks; @ Sunset; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; TICKETED

👉NEXT WEEK+

7.🎨 [EVENT] Ch-Art-Cuterie 2.0 (Nov 20) - evening of crafting vision boards or dream journals with conversation and cheese; @ Lunar Event Space, 8222 Gateway Blvd; TICKETED

8.🎄 [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

9.🛍️ [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

10.🛍️ [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

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

12.🛍️ [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

👉ONGOING

🥐 [POP UP] Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl (Nov 1 - 16) - explore limited edition croissant flavours at 25+ vendors; @ various locations in Metro Vancouver

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.

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

-Jason