😱 New 24 Hr Dim Sum & Hotpot Coming To Richmond

Gooooodmorning there!

Welcome to the Aug 29th edition of Noms Mag weekly rundown!

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

• 🌒 24 hr dimsum & hot pot coming to Richmond

• 🍧 new Korean dessert shop incoming

• 🪦 more longtime spots say goodbye

• ⭐️ Blackpink Jennie in Metro Vancouver?!

• 👀 A packed long weekend of events

Let’s dive into this week’s rundown!

🌟NEW & COMING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🍜 24-hour food spot spied in Richmond - New dim sum, BBQ, and hot pot venue under construction.

2.☕️ Cheap Korean coffee chain lands Downtown - theVenti sets up shop where Hey I Am Yogost closed.

3.👀 First Cambodian restaurant by Top Chef Winner coming this winter - TOUK, Chef Chanthy Yen’s contemporary Cambodian eatery, to open on Alberni Street.

4.🍗 Fried chicken icon lands in Burnaby - Mary Brown’s is opening its first Burnaby location soon.

5.🍦 Baskin Robbins returns to Richmond - The global ice cream giant is making a comeback at Ironwood Plaza.

6.🍰 Popular Canadian dessert cafe heads to Richmond - D Spot Dessert Cafe to open its first location in Ironwood Plaza.

7.🍰 Cute Korean dessert cafe opening soon - Fluffle Cafe, a family-run spot in Richmond, opens August 30.

8.🍡 Chinese tanghulu chain arriving in Burnaby - XISHI to open at Crystal Mall, marking its first North American location.

9.🌶 Richmond Spicy Hot Pot Makes a Comeback - Beloved Mala Stir-Fried Pot returns after five years with bold flavours.

10.☕️ Highly Rated Bakery Cafe Expands to Strathcona - Doe Coffee opens second location this September with an in-house bakery.

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

🪦CLOSED & CLOSING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🍙 Vancouver's Asian fusion spot closes after 9 years - Bao Down shuts down its final location ending its run.

2.🌮 Goodbye North Van Taqueria - La Taqueria closes its North Vancouver location on August 30, 2025.

3.🧁 Vancouver Chinese bakery shuts down - Karmony Cake House closes after 14+ years on Victoria Drive.

4.🛑 Middle Eastern eatery's Commercial Drive farewell - Babylon Café wraps up 13+ years, marking its closure.

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

📰 QUICK FOOD + LOCAL NEWS BITES

1.🌟 K-pop star Jennie spotted at West Van cafe - Blackpink’s Jennie visits Isetta Cafe, breaking the internet.

2.🚨 Sprinkler mishap at new hot pot location - Big Way Lougheed flooded on grand opening but reopened swiftly.

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🍵 Parfait Paradise at Nana's Green Tea - Enjoy $5 off Matcha and Hojicha Shiratama Parfaits; available now until September 15; the perfect back-to-school treat!

2.🍛 Katsu Curry Deal at Ebi Ten - Enjoy Katsu Curry for $10 (originally $16.95); available August 29 (Fri) after 5 PM; must follow @ebiten_robson and show this post at the cashier

3.🥘 Haidilao Classic Combo For One Returns - the cheap set combo for one person ($19.95) returns; West Broadway location only; valid Mon - Fri 11AM - 5PM; for entire August

4.🍦 Lotus Gelato Deal - Buy 1 scoop, get the 2nd at 50% off; available at Burnaby location; valid from July 12 to August 31; all flavors eligible except Uji Matcha No.5

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

👉THIS LONG WEEKEND

1.🎶 Zenyasai Summer Vibes (Aug 29) - Beer garden, DJs & Japanese eats; Nikkei Centre, Burnaby; 5–10 PM; $12+tax, FREE kids/seniors/members

2.🎌 [FESTIVAL] Nikkei Matsuri (Aug 30 - 31) - family-friendly Japanese festival with performances, food and activities; @ Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, Burnaby; 11am - 7pm; TICKETED

3.🌊 [FESTIVAL] 2025 Vancouver TAIWANfest (Aug 30 - Sept 1) - explore migration stories through music, talks, and exhibitions; @ šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square, Vancouver; 12 pm - 6 pm; FREE

4.🌷 [FESTIVAL] Dutch Street Market 2025 (Aug 30 - Sept 1) - celebration of Dutch culture with food, music, workshops, and cycling activities; @ Granville Street, Vancouver; FREE

5.🚗 [EVENT] Burnaby Car Free Day (Aug 31) - enjoy community fun, live entertainment, and street festival activities; @ Edmonds Street, Burnaby; 12 - 5pm; FREE

6🍑 [POP UP] Kicking Peaches Pop-Up (Sept 1) - Pastries, coffee & new creations; Modus Coffee, 112 W Broadway; 9 AM–3 PM; FREE (until sold out)

👉NEXT WEEK+

7.🌱 [FESTIVAL] Vancouver Vegan Festival (Sept 6) - free vegan festival with food, activities, and workshops; @ Kitsilano Beach Park; 10AM - 8PM; FREE

8.🚶‍♂️ [FESTIVAL] Car Free Days of Summer (Sept 6 & 14) - Celebrate vibrant communities with local vendors and artists; @ Commercial Drive & Main Street; 12 PM-7 PM

9.🍷 [EVENT] Mount Pleasant Block Party (Sept 20) - pop-up wine bar, Italian eats, craft beer, and live vinyl DJs; @ 11th & Kingsway, Mount Pleasant; 12-5PM; FREE

👉ONGOING

🐐 [EVENT] PNE Fair 2025 (Aug 16 - Sept 1) - new attractions, entertainment, performers, and shows; @ PNE; TICKETED

🌙 [EVENT] Shipyards Night Market (May 16 - Sept 12) - culinary delights, artisan vendors, live music and beer garden; @ Shipbuilder's Square, North Vancouver; Every Friday 3pm - 10pm; FREE

🎉 [FESTIVAL] Richmond Night Market (Apr 25 - Oct 13) - over 600 food options, shopping, and entertainment, plus a zipline; @ 8351 River Road, Richmond; 7pm - 12am Fri/Sat, 7pm - 11pm Sun; TICKETED

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.

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

-Jason