🇻🇳 Michelin Viet Restaurant Opens Richmond Outpost

Gooooodmorning there!

Welcome to the Aug 22nd edition of Noms Mag weekly rundown!

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

• 🇻🇳 MICHELIN Vietnamese spot arrives in Richmond

• 😱 OG Waffle & Milkshake spot quietly closes

• 🦠 More food recalls…

• 🍵 50% Off Drinks

• 👀 A packed weekend of events

Let’s dive into this week’s rundown!

🌟NEW & COMING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🍜 MICHELIN Vietnamese noodle house opens in Richmond - Hồng Phát soft opens new Richmond outpost on August 22.

2.🍲 LUCA joins Aberdeen Centre food court - Highly rated Egyptian restaurant relocates from Vancouver with 10% off.

3.🍩 Retro donut shop coming to Burnaby - Vegas Donuts takes over former Pizza Hut on Hastings.

4.🍣 New hand roll stall opening downtown - Sashimi Box brings sushi rolls to Robson Public Market.

5.🥑 Popular Mexican eatery back in action - Sal Y Limón finds new home on Fraser Street.

6.🥟 Ng Kee Cafe opens in Aberdeen Square - Teochew stall serves pork hock rice and handmade dumplings.

7.🍦 Frozen custard pops up in East Van - Lucy’s serves weekend-only scoops with family-run charm.

8.🍧 Rolled ice cream lands in Vancouver - Rollz brings colourful desserts and South Asian flavours to Main Street.

9.🧋 Chun Fun How opening on Kingsway - Taiwanese bubble tea chain expands with its third Metro Vancouver spot.

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

🪦CLOSED & CLOSING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🧇 Waffle milkshake café closes after 10 years - Off The Grid Waffle shuts down Fraser Street location.

2.🥯 Korean bakery closes Yaletown shop - Unni Pastries shutters second location after just 2.5 months.

3.🌶️ Ember Indian Kitchen says goodbye - Steveston favourite retires with final service this month.

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

📰 QUICK FOOD + LOCAL NEWS BITES

1.🪄 Magical doughnuts hit Canada - Krispy Kreme launches Harry Potter collection with Sorting Hat surprise.

2.🍫 Salmonella outbreak linked to Dubai chocolate - 5 cases reported in BC, 62 nationwide.

3.🍜 Viral foodie hits Vancouver - TikTok star @logagm crowned Zoomak his fave, but Vancouver’s pastries disappointed.

4.🍄 Enoki mushrooms recalled - A mushroom brand pulled in Canada over Listeria risk, no illnesses yet.

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🍵 Juilet Cafe 9th Aniversary 50% OFF - 50% OFF all drinks; Aug 23rd only; take out only; 9AM - 9PM; Coquitlam

2.🇻🇳 Hong Phat Richmond Soft Open Promo - one day only 15% OFF at new location; Aug 22nd; condensed menu; 8291 Ackroyd Rd # 100, Richmond

2.🥘 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

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

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 WEEKEND

1.🎉 [FESTIVAL] Granville Block Party (Aug 23–24) - Live music, markets, bars, kids zone & fireworks vibes; @ Granville & Robson; 1 – 7 PM; FREE

2.⚓ [FESTIVAL] Richmond Maritime Festival (Aug 23–24) - Nautical fun, food trucks, crafts & kids shows; @ Britannia Shipyards, Richmond; 11 AM – 6 PM; FREE

3.🌇 [EVENT] New West Farewell to Summer Fireworks (Aug 23) - Day party with vendors, performers, and 9 pm fireworks; @ New Westminster Quay; 3 – 9:30 PM; FREE

4.🌿 [POP-UP] Wick & Chill Market (Aug 23) - Filipinx vendors, crafts, coffee & community vibes; @ Tahanan Studio Mt. Pleasant; 12 – 4 PM; FREE

5.🛍️ [MARKET] Churi Market at Lougheed (Aug 23 & 30) - Handmade goods & local makers; Promenade Patio, Lougheed Mall, Burnaby; 10 AM–7 PM; FREE

6.🎭 [EVENT] Westcoast Comic Con (Aug 24) - Rare collectibles, artists & cosplay contest; @ Maritime Labour Centre, Vancouver; 11 AM – 5 PM; $15 (Kids <12 FREE)

7.🐶 [FESTIVAL] Day of the Dog (Aug 24) - Dog races, puppy yoga, foam & pool parties; @ Yaletown, Vancouver; 11 AM – 4 PM; FREE

8.🏅 [EVENT] Oval Community Day (Aug 24) - Free sports demos, BBQ, kids’ activities & Zumba; @ Richmond Olympic Oval; 10 AM – 3 PM; FREE

9.🇮🇩 [FESTIVAL] Indonesian Festival 2025 (Aug 24) - Satay, curries, tropical drinks & desserts; Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza; 11 AM–6 PM; FREE

👉NEXT WEEK+

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

10.🎌 [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

11.🍑 [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)

12.🚶‍♂️ [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] 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 weekend :)

-Jason