⭐️ 14 New & Closing Soon Vancouver Food Spots

Gooooodmorning there!

Welcome to the Oct 17th edition of Noms Mag weekly rundown.

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

• ⭐️ Tofino’s top restaurant coming to town

• 😱 UK dessert chain coming to Robson

• 🪦 Pet hot pot spot closing already

• 👀 Some great events!

Let’s dive into this week’s rundown!

🍁 FALL FOOD FEST IS ON!

FALL FOOD FEST is rolling along!

Explore over 20 vendors in Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby that have crafted 35+ limited fall-inspired treats & drinks until Nov. 9th.

Discover items like:

🍁 Pumpkin Pie Mochi Waffles from Boketto Dessert Bar
🍁 Brussels Sprouts Ramen from ZUBU Ramen
🍁 Matcha Earl Grey Eispanner from La Saison de Patisserie
🍁 Grandma's Apple Crumble Cookie from Butter Baked Goods
🍁 Peach - the viral realistic looking fruit pastry - from Daan Go
🍁 Pumpkin Patch Mini Pancakes from Glenburn Soda Fountain

And more!

This is the perfect excuse to try out a new spot or return to an old fav :)

And ofcourse, our popular Festival Passport and Festival Missions have returned!

Joining the fun is our new rotating Gacha Machines, where you can win 1 of 6 random prizes.

Because people are all over the blindbox feels these days ;)

To play, all you need to do is purchase 2 festival items at a gacha machine host. The machine will be at Daan Go Vancouver & La Saison de Patisserie from Oct 17 - 23

🌟NEW & COMING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🥢 Tofino’s celebrated Korean restaurant expanding to Vancouver - Jeju’s award-winning modern Korean cuisine comes to Mount Pleasant this fall.

2.💚 Smoothie and cafe bar Celeste to open in Gastown - Tiny 327 sq. ft space featuring smoothies and more.

3.🎶 Cozy listening lounge opening in Gastown - Amber Kissa debuts with music, food, and vibes this fall.

4.🍝 Award-winning chef opens Italian gem in Burnaby - Chef Pino's Il Cappello debuts October 21.

5.🇬🇧 UK dessert chain to debut in West End - Heavenly Desserts is joining the Landmark on Robson lineup.

6.🔥 Cherry’s Food House revamps to Sichuan eatery - The Richmond spot is now serving spicy, authentic Sichuan dishes.

7.🥩 Popular Korean BBQ restaurant expands in Burnaby - Galbi opens second Burnaby location, delivering classic Korean BBQ delights.

8.🧋 Pikachu-themed bubble tea shop set to debut in Richmond - Pika Herb & Tea Co. promises herbal, health-focused drinks.

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

🪦CLOSED & CLOSING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.💔 Richmond rice cake spot closing with discounts - Rice Cake Master offers 50% off before October 26 closure.

2.🦴 Richmond pet hot pot announces closure - Chew Chew to shut down after two months of operation.

3.🔒 Downtown Korean fried chicken pub closes after 12 years - Ole Restaurant quietly shutters in September.

4.📯 Richmond's playground cafe closes doors - Wonder Kids Cafe's space now transitioning to Pho Capital.

5.🚪 East Broadway loses a comfort food staple - Hon’s Wonton House is closing this location on October 19 after 5 years.

6.🔒 Richmond food court stall closure - Best Rice Roll at Parker Place closes, leaving fans craving cheung fun.

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

📰 QUICK FOOD NEWS

1.🎃 McDonald's Halloween coupon books return - Priced at $6, supporting Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon.

2.🍜 Vancouver and Richmond dominate in 2025 Chinese Restaurant Awards - Over 50% in Canada’s Top 50 list.

3.☕️ Canadian Coffee Chain Filling Starbucks Gaps - Calgary's Good Earth to revive closed locations with community-minded cafés.

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🎉 Join Drama Hot Pot Club for Exclusive Perks - Free Coconut Latte Voucher with membership; enjoy 10% off your first order; $15 voucher for your next visit; available until end of October; @ Drama Hot Pot in Richmond

2.💔 Richmond rice cake spot closing with discounts - Rice Cake Master offers 50% off before October 26 closure.

3.🍜 Grand Opening Deal at Hu Tieu Mom - BOGO $10 Pho during their grand opening; only available October 17 & 18; dine-in only at 457 W Broadway, Vancouver.

4.🧋 Cozy Fall Daily Specials at Boba Run - New daily fall specials include Hojicha Milk Tea, 2 Taco Deal, Snack-Size Banh Mi + Coffee/Tea Combo, Strawberry Hojicha, and BAK’D Cookie + Hot Tea Latte Combo; prices range from $6 to $9; available weekdays throughout the fall!

5.🥘 Haidilao October Promos - Upgraded Classic Combo for One @ Brentwood & West Broadway; Mon - Fri 11AM - 2PM

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

👉THIS WEEKEND

1.🍁 [FESTIVAL] Fall Food Fest 2025 (Oct 3 - Nov 9) - 15+ Metro Vancouver cafes, bakeries and food spots offering limited-time fall-inspired drinks and bites; self guided around Metro Vancouver

2.🍏 [FESTIVAL] UBC Apple Festival (October 18-19) - celebrate BC's favorite fruit with apple tastings and family activities; @ UBC Botanical Garden; TICKETED

3.📚 [EVENT] Coffee & Craft: Journal Making and Bookbinding Workshop (Oct 19) - cozy DIY sketchbook and bookbinding workshop with drinks; @ Tahanan Studio; TICKETED

4.🗞️ [POP UP] Folding Flights of Fancy (Oct 17) - origami workshop with renowned artist Joseph Wu, including tea/snacks; @ 1398 E 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC; TICKETED

5.☕ [EVENT] Hangout Qahve Party (Oct 18) - daytime coffee gathering with DJ beats, art, and community; @ 1025 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC; TICKETED

6.💐 [EVENT] Flower Arrangement Workshop (Oct 18) - create beautiful arrangements with fresh local flowers and connect with community; @ 425 Dunsmuir St; 1:00 PM; TICKETED

👉NEXT WEEK+

7.🎃 [EVENT] Free Kids Halloween Event (Oct 24) - mini pumpkin decorating, face painting, and crafts for the family; @ Le Marché St. George, Vancouver; 9:30am-12:30pm; FREE

8.☕ [POP UP] Kwento Kafé (Oct 26) - cozy cafe with open mic and unique local vendors; @ Tahanan Studio, Vancouver; 11am - 4pm; FREE

9.☕️ [WORKSHOP] Coffee & Craft: Stamp Carving Workshop (Oct 26) - craft and carve stamps with local artist Britt So; @ Progression Bouldering; 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM; TICKETED

10.🥯 [POP UP] Bagels in Progress Pop-Up (Oct 27) - 1,000 sourdough bagels available; @ Merci Boulangerie; 10 AM till sell out;

11.🎲 [EVENT] Lucky Tile Mahjong Parlour (Oct 28) - advanced mahjong play with prizes and cocktails; @ 222 W. 5th Avenue, Vancouver; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; TICKETED

12.🔪 [EVENT] A Murder Most Fowl (Oct 31) - medieval Halloween murder mystery with character roles; @ Central Vancouver; 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM; TICKETED

👉ONGOING

🎃 [EVENT] Pumpkins After Dark (Oct 3-31) - stroll past 10,000+ carved pumpkins @ 6100 Boundary Rd, Burnaby; TICKETED

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.

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

-Jason