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Gooooodmorning there!

Welcome to the Aug 15th edition of Noms Mag weekly rundown!

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

• 🇰🇷 Korean celebrity chef opens noodle shop in Burnaby

• 😱 One of Vancouver’s oldest sushi spots close

• 🤩 Upcoming food spots to look forward to

• 👀 A packed weekend of events

Let’s dive into this week’s rundown!

🌟NEW & COMING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🍜 Korean celebrity chef opens Burnaby noodle spot - Korea Noodle House serves hand-cut kalguksu and more.

2.🍰 MasterChef winner opens new Vancouver dessert cafe - Daan Go soft opens with cakes, macarons, and drinks from Fresh Press Coffee.

3.🍣 Richmond sushi spot expanding to Kits - SYU takes over former Kibune Sushi space in Kitsilano.

4.☕ Popular cafe opens in Mount Pleasant - Just Another launches second location with cozy vibe and test kitchen.

5.🥮 New Asian bakery coming to Richmond - Savor Hill to offer cakes, milk tea, and fresh bakes.

6.🍔 Charcoal-grilled burger chain opens in West End - Burger Zoghali serves smash burgers steps from English Bay.

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

🪦CLOSED & CLOSING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🍱 Kits sushi gem closes after 42 years - Kibune Sushi quietly shuts down, marking the end of an era.

2.🥤 Juice Truck leaves Main Street after 10 years - Space to reopen as Body Energy Club.

3.🥗 Plant-based Vietnamese spot closing in Kits - Chi’s final service on August 14 after 9 years.

4.🍜 Richmond one-man ramen shop closing - Shibuyatei to serve final bowls later this month after 13 years.

5.🥛 Yogurt drink chain closes downtown shop - Hey I Am Yogost shutters after 2.5 years on Dunsmuir.

6.🧋 Bubble tea chain closes Richmond location - Shuyi Tealicious shutters after just under 2 years.

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

📰 QUICK FOOD + LOCAL NEWS BITES

1.🍽️ 15 longtime Vancouver restaurants close in 2025 - Iconic spots shutter due to retirement, rent hikes, and redevelopment.

2.🥟 9 Burnaby restaurants closed in 2025 - From decades-old favourites to short-lived newcomers.

3.📅 8 hyped Vancouver food spots opening soon - From viral matcha cafés to cevicherias and fried chicken.

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🍰 Trees Coffee Gilmore Grand Opening - free drip coffee, 30% off cheesecake slices, free cheesecake samples, and live music; 4112 Lougheed Hwy Burnaby; Aug 15 & 16

2.🍹 Free drink with ramen order - get a FREE yuzu jelly, yuzu iced tea, or pop with any ramen order @ Chinatown Ramen Butcher; dine in only; Aug 16 & 17

3.🐶 Chew Chew Grand Opening - first 10 pups get free chew chew treat; free dessert and drink with every chew chew bowl (all day); Aug 16 12PM - 6PM

4.🥘 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

5.🇯🇵 Win a trip to Japan by drinking matcha - Visit 10+ Vancouver spots, collect raffle tickets, and you could jet off in spring 2026!

6.🍦 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 WEEKEND

1.🌞 [FESTIVAL] Ferragosto on The Drive (Aug 16) - Italian summer celebration with music, games, and treats; @ Little Italy Piazza; 2 – 5 PM; FREE

2.🧄 [FESTIVAL] Richmond Garlic Festival (Aug 16) - celebration of sustainable agriculture and local garlic; live birds of prey demos, farmer’s market, food booths; @2771 Westminster Hwy, Richmond; 10AM - 3PM; by donation

3.🏮 [FESTIVAL] Light Up Chinatown! (Aug 16 & 17) - vibrant outdoor festival with live performances, food stalls, and prizes; @ 500-block Columbia Street; FREE

4.🎨 [POP UP] Made in the 604 Summer Pop Up Market (Aug 17) - 50+ local vendors offering handmade items and treats; @ Heritage Hall Vancouver; 11AM - 5PM; FREE

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

👉NEXT WEEK+

6.🌀 [EVENT] Cake Social (Aug 20) - summer garden party with delicious cakes and networking; @ Kits, near Alma & 11th; 6:30 pm; TICKETED

7.🕯️ [EVENT] Wick & Chill Candle Workshop (Aug 23) - make your own soy candles with drinks and pastries; @ Tahanan Studio, Vancouver; 12:00 pm; TICKETED

8.🐈 [EVENT] Vancouver Cat Tour (Aug 24) - Explore neighbourhood cats in Mount Pleasant

9.🎌 [FESTIVAL] Nikkei Matsuri (Aug 30 - 31) - family-friendly Japanese festival with performances, food and activities; @ Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, Burnaby; 11:00am - 7:00pm; TICKETED

10.🚶‍♂️ [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

👉ONGOING

🌙 [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

🎭 [EVENT] Theatre Under the Stars (June 27 - Aug 16) - features musicals Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Legally Blonde; @ Malkin Bowl Stanley Park; 8pm; TICKETED

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.

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

-Jason