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Hey there,

Welcome to the Aug 30th edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down!

We've compiled all the hottest new food spots, must-try deals, and epic events to make your Labour Day long weekend a darn good one.

Ready to dive in? Let’s get rolling!

🌟NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.🍜 Hidden Korean noodle shop reopens quietly in Downtown - Oyo Noodles is back with their popular $10 noodle bowls.

2.🍦 Richmond’s priciest yogurt bowls head to Burnaby - DuoDuo Fruit opens soon with $25 yogurt bowls.

3.🫕 Big Way Hot Pot to open in New Westminster - Popular self-serve spot coming to a very convenient location.

4.🍣 Hello Nori opens largest location in North America - The 36-seat handroll bar launches in Richmond.

5.🎉 New futuristic Korean brunch & bar opens in Burnaby - EGGBOMB+ debuts with Korean-inspired dishes and sci-fi vibes.

6.🍜 AKD Kitchen New West closure shocks ramen fans - Popular ramen spot shuts down after 4+ years.

7.🛞 Burnaby Taiwanese Wheel Cake Cafe to close soon - Jodeen Café in Burnaby is shutting down August 31st.

8.🍣 Mexican-Japanese fusion spot to leave Chinatown - Miso Taco relocating on September 1st.

9.🥘 OG hot pot chain closes after 6 years - Boiling Point's Main Street location has permanently shut down.

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

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

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.☀️ Free lunches to ease your Stresstember - Cadillac Fairview gives out complimentary lunches every Wednesday throughout September at Robson Square.

2.🍜 Afuri Ramen Anniversary promo - $12 signature yuzu shio with sous vide chicken chashu ramen; Mon - Fri until end of August; available at Main Street & Richmond locations

3.🧋 Boketto Back To School Promo - 10% OFF menu items until Sept 8th.

4.🍚 Old Xian’s Food Rice Box - 2 item + rice box for $10.99 at their Richmond Central Kitchen location.

5.🍜 Zubu Ramen 3 course menu - $16.95 for an happy, mini ramen and dessert; available at all Zubu locations (except food hall);

6.🍜 Late night combo at Marugame Udon - $9.99 for 1 regular Kake Udon, 2 Shrimp Tempura, and 1 can of coke; available 8PM to close 7 days a week

7.🦪 Coast Happy Hour Buck-a-Shuck returns - $1 oysters 2:30 - 5:30pm daily at Coast for entire August

8.🍳 Glowbal $10 Egg Bennies Promo - 5 different egg benny options for $10; weekends only; ends Sept 29.

9.🍲Mui Ngo Gai's birthday discount - People born June, July and August can get % discounts up to your age (credit: @gudfoodnolai)

🗞️ QUICK FOOD NEWS

1.🧋 Bubble tea spot hit by SUV - White Mercedes crashes into Richmond’s Bubble World with very close call for some pedestrians.

2.🍝 ‘Godfather’ of Anton's Pasta Bar passes at 83 - Tony Mauro, founder of the iconic Burnaby spot, dies.

3.🍩 Tim Hortons removes seating - The Keefer Street location ditches tables and chairs to deter loitering.

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

1.🇯🇵 [FESTIVAL] Nikkei Matsuri Festival (Aug 31 - Sept 1) - fundraising event that celebrates Japanese arts and culture through food, music, entertainment; @ Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre; 11AM - 7PM; TICKETED for adults 18 - 64

2.🇹🇼 [FESTIVAL] TAIWANfest Vancouver (Aug 31 - Sept 2) - a celebration of Taiwanese culture through food, entertainment, and education; @ Downtown Vancouver Granville Street; FREE

3.🏰 [EVENT] Metro Vancouver Labour Day Celebration (Sept 2) - bouncy castles, activities and entertainment for kids, live music, food; @ Edmonds Park; 11:30 AM - 3PM; FREE

4.🥘 [FESTIVAL] Haidilao Summer End Festival (Sept 7 - 8 ) - Combining the outdoor glamping elements with Haidilao hot pot experience, kids playground, magic show, dancing noodle challenge; @ Richmond Lavenderland; TICKETED

5.🎡 [EVENT] PNE Fair (Aug 17 - Sept 2) - attractions, musical performances, SuperDogs, cooking demos, summer night concerts, wild food; @ PNE Grounds; TICKETED

7.🚢 [MARKET] North Vancouver Shipyards Night Market (May 10 - Sept 13) - every Friday night enjoy food trucks, artisan vendors, and live music; @ Shipyards District; 3PM - 10PM; FREE

8.🥟 [MARKET] Richmond Night Market (Apr 26 - Oct 14) - the night market is back with its rows of food vendors and sock vendors. This year the theme is Summer Sweet Dragon; @ Richmond; TICKETED

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.

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

-Jason