8 New & Closing Vancouver Food Spots

Hey there,

Welcome to the August 18th 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

🌟 NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1. 🍜 Ramen Kounotori opens on Main Street - Vancouver's newest ramen shop, specializing in chicken broth, opens quietly.

2.🍜 Pho 37 opens new Richmond location - New massive location with a modern design and your fav. Vietnamese dishes.

3.🍣 Steve's Poké Bar now in Yaletown - Best Hawaiian poké in Vancouver opens its awaited location.

4.🏈 World's first SI Clubhouse pub to open at UBC - Sports Illustrated's branded restaurant launches, offering elevated West Coast food and plenty of screens.

5.🍞 New bakery springs up by Brentwood - low key family owned Chinese bakery, called Unique Bakery, quietly soft opened this week.

6.🍗 North Van KFC brand to open on Main - we spotted Chicken Box to open their first Vancouver outpost in Little Mountain-Riley Park area.

7.🇰🇷 Kerrisdale gets new Korean joint - Sandeul takes over the previous Chi Noodle Bar.

8.🥩 New Kingsway Asian grill spot finally soft opens - taking over the Honolulu Cafe unit, Sumo Grill finally soft opened this week after a lengthy reno period.

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

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

⚡️ QUICK FOOD NEWS

1. 🍻 Donnelly Group Bars for Sale - Two popular downtown spots listed as part of the group’s financial makeover plan. One bar’s lease is $25,237 gross rent.

2.🐶 Vancouver Cafe to pay $12K for discrimination - Visually impaired customer awarded $12K after being denied service due to her guide dog.

3.🚽 Port Moody food spot wins best bathroom - Port Moody spot takes Canada's 'porcelain throne' for best bathroom!

4.🍜 Pho 37's Grand Opening in Richmond - Celebrate with 15% off the total bill, ends August 20th!

5.🍣 Steve's Poké Bar Yaletown Grand Opening - New Yaletown location is holding a special 1 day 1-scoop, Build-Your-Own Bowl for only $7 on August 19th!

6.🥮 Limited Tea-Infused Lava Mooncakes Returns - Paragon Tea Room's collaboration with Salty Sugar; pre-orders open now.

7.🚆 Translink launches Tap in to Win Sweepstakes - Win weekly prizes and even free transit for five years.

👀 ADD TO YOUR NOMS LIST

🍑 Peach Melba Pavlova Cream Puff from BETA 5

🥤 Kaya Genmaicha Latte from Paragon Tea Room

🥪 Beef Belly Katsu Sando from Dosanko

🍱 Uni Onigiri Gozen from Takenaka

🗓️ EVENTS THAT MATTER

1.🥟 [FESTIVAL] Richmond Dragon Boat Festival (Aug 19) - dragon boat racing, live entertainment, food; @ Imperial Landing; 9AM - 7PM; FREE 

2.🐱 [FESTIVAL] Meowfest Cat Festival (Aug 19) - Canada’s biggest festival for the cat community; @ Rocky Mountaineer Station; 10AM - 5PM; Ticketed event

3.🚗 Downtown Port Coquitlam Car Show (Aug 20); 500+ collectible vehicles to see, entertainment, children’s activities, vendors, and food; FREE

4.🚚 [EVENT] Thank Granville It’s Food Trucks (every Friday until Aug 25th) - a haven for foodies with a rotating lineup of food trucks and games; 12PM - 3PM + 4PM - 7PM; Fir Street x 10th Ave

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

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

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

-Jason