🍣 Miku Expanding With New Location

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 Feb 28th edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down!

In today’s weekly run down:

• 🍣 Miku to open 2nd location

• 😱 AYCE BBQ spot owes $170K

• ☝️ 50% OFF IKEA restaurant event is back

Let’s dive into this week’s rundown!

🌸 INCOMING CHERRY BLOSSOM FOOD FEST!

From March 14 - April 27, the 2nd annual self-guided Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival returns!

This time, double the vendors and flavours!

🌟NEW & COMING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🍣 Miku to open new location in Richmond - Award-winning sushi spot expanding to River Rock Casino this summer.

2.🥢 Big Way Hot Pot soft opening at UBC - After months of delay, the popular Malatang hot pot brand is finally opening in the University Village!

3.🧞‍♂️ AYCE Chinese BBQ & Hot Pot spot coming to Burnaby - The Meat Up will launch its first Burnaby location on Kingsway!

4.🍜 Jay Nok Modern Thai opens - SalaThai's reincarnation offers vibrant street food in Olympic Village.

5.🥩 New Loaded Steak Sandwich Shop Opens - Stackhouse Steak Sandwich serves up hearty, meat-packed options in the West End.

6.🍳 Retro-inspired diner to serve all-day breakfast – Aureliana opens this spring in Gastown.

7.🌮 New authentic Mexican spot opens - El Compa Cocina Mexicana serves tacos, mezcal, and bold flavors.

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

😭 CLOSED & CLOSING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🛑 AYCE Japanese BBQ shuts down & seized - South Granville Maneki Neko BBQ & Sake Bar gets property seized for over $170K in unpaid bills.

2.🚪 Longtime Richmond favorite closes - Rainbow Cafe shutters after 30 years of bubble waffles.

3.🍵 Final day for beloved tea room - Last day (Feb 28) for Paragon Tea Room’s Cambie outpost before they must shut down due to building redevelopment

👉 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.🍛 $10 Katsu Curry at Ebiten - Enjoy delicious katsu curry for just $10 (reg $15.95) after 5 PM on February 28th; exclusive for Instagram followers

3.🍹 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

4.❄️ 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]

5.🍲 ‘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)

6.🍜 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.🍷 [FESTIVAL] Vancouver International Wine Festival (Feb 22 - Mar 2) - premier event featuring wineries from 15 countries and tastings; @ Various Venues, Vancouver; TICKETED

4.🌸 [FESTIVAL] Spring Market (Mar 1 - 2) - handcrafted goods, Japanese foods and local vendors; @ UBC Robson Square, Downtown Vancouver; 11 AM - 5 PM; TICKETED

5.🐾 [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