🌸 40+ Cherry Blossom Food Fest Items RELEASED!

In Partnership with Tourism Burnaby

Burnaby’s month long food festival is back for its 5th year from March 1 - 31!

This year’s Bite of Burnaby is its biggest yet, with over 65 participating restaurants offering limited-time menus and offerings.

New this year is the inclusion of special workshops and food events.

Goodmorning there!

Welcome to the March 7th edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down!

In today’s weekly run down:

• 🥣 New Korean soup restaurant incoming

• 😱 More longtime spots close

• ☝️ 50% OFF Santouka

Let’s dive into this week’s rundown!

🌸 CHERRY BLOSSOM FOOD FEST ITEM RELEASE!

From March 14 - April 27, the 2nd annual self-guided Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival returns with over 40+ adorable, cute, and delicious cherry blossom inspired treats!

This time, double the vendors and flavours!

🌟NEW & COMING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🍜 New Korean soup spot opening soon - Nui will be specializing in comforting pork soup and gukbap on Main Street.

2.🍵 New mango fruit tea chain opening in Richmond - SWEET7 launches with opening promos starting March 6.

3.🥟 Dinesty opens first food court concept - Richmond's CF Richmond Centre now hosts this popular dumpling brand.

4.🧋 New performance matcha tea bar opens - Superbolt launches in Kitsilano, offering energy-boosting drinks and snacks.

5.🥖 New Japanese Salt Bread & Kaisendon spot to open - Sio brings viral salt bread and fresh seafood bowls to Chinatown!

6.🌱 New plant-based cafe opens in Mount Pleasant - AM Cafe serves comfort-driven vegan food with bold flavours.

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

😭 CLOSED & CLOSING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🍕 Pizzeria Barbarella bids farewell - After 13 years, the beloved Mount Pleasant pizzeria has closed its doors.

2.🍧 Taiwanese dessert chain departs - Meet Fresh closes Robson Street & Richmond location after 8 years.

3.🍜 Affordable downtown noodle spot closes - Oyo Noodles shuts down after a brief comeback, leaving budget eats scarce.

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

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🍽️ 50% OFF Swe-dish Thursdays at IKEA returns - Enjoy 50% off main dishes! Valid from February 20 to June 5, 2025; dine-in only, valid after 11 AM; must present IKEA Family Card.

2.🎉 Celebrate March Birthdays at Haidilao - March babies enjoy a FREE beef cake and goodies; advance reservation required with "Birthday Celebration"; supplies limited!

3.🌸 SURA Spring Event - Enjoy 15% off dine-in, 25% takeout; available from March 3 to March 31, 2025; valid Mon-Thurs only, excludes delivery and lunch set menu.

4.🍜 Half-Price Ramen at Santouka - Celebrate "Santouka Day" with 50% off SHIO, SHOYU, MISO, and KARA-MISO ramen on March 10th, 11AM to 10PM; dining in only!

5.🍹 Late Night Happy Hour at Cherry Food House - Enjoy bottle drinks for just $3.95 and Buy one get one free food items starting at $9.95; available every day from 9 PM to 12 AM; 8580 Alexandra Rd #1015, Richmond

6.❄️ Winter Warmth Special at Gokudo Shabu Shabu - Enjoy 50% off your 2nd hot pot combo! Limited time offer; valid Fri-Sun 3-5 PM & Mon-Thu 5-6 PM; Burnaby location only. [Spotted by gudfoodnolai]

7.🍲 ‘Special Combo for 1’ @ Haidilao - Enjoy solo hotpot or for 2/3 people with special combos starting at $19.95; availability is different for each location (check their specific post per location; exclusive for Haidilao Members (download the app)

8.🍜 50% Off Noodles at Happy Tree BBQ - Enjoy half price on certain noodle dishes from 11:30 AM - 4 PM and after 9 PM; valid until March 15; @ Richmond location

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

1.🍽️ [FESTIVAL] Bite of Burnaby (Mar 1 - 31) - month-long celebration with curated menus and exclusive dining experiences; @ Burnaby restaurants

2.🌸 [FESTIVAL] Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival 2025 (March 14 - April 27] - self-guided food festival featuring cherry blossom-inspired items from 20+ top cafes and bakeries; throughout Metro Vancouver

3.🐾 [POP UP] Movie Night with Rescue Cats (March) - Watch movies while cuddling with 15+ adoptable cats! @ Catoro Pets; time varies; TICKETED.

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.

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

-Jason