⭐️ 13 New & Closing Soon Vancouver Restaurants

Gooooodmorning there!

Welcome to the July 11th edition of Noms Mag weekly rundown!

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

• 🥘 More Big Ways in Burnaby

• 🥑 Canada’s first vegan omakase debuts here

• 🇰🇷 1 of Vancouver’s oldest Korean spots closes

• 👀 A packed week of events

Let’s dive into this week’s rundown!

🍦ICE CREAM FEST HITTING HALFWAY POINT

The Vancouver Ice Cream Festival is still ON until Aug 4.

But now that we’re about to hit thehalf-way mark of the festival, some vendors are keeping things fresh by swapping their items.

That means it is time to say goodbye to some limited festival items soon. Check out some of the vendors who will be swapping their festival items starting this weekend!

1. Broye Cafe

2. La Saison

3. Boketto

4. Beaucoup Bakery

5. Chocolats Favoris

6. Drunken Chocolatier

7. Soft Peaks

8. The Bunny Cafe

9. Elephant Garden Creamery

10. Melt Confectionary

Plus, thanks to the folks at Tourism Burnaby and Tourism Richmond, we’ve partnered up with them to further feature and support our Burnaby and Richmond vendors.

🌟NEW & COMING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🍲 Big Way Hot Pot expansion in Burnaby - Lougheed opens July 14, Brentwood scheduled for August.

2.🇻🇳 Burnaby’s new hit Vietnamese eatery opens - CHÉN brings authentic Hanoi-style cuisine to Hastings Street.

3.🥢 Popular HK-style cafe’s second spot opens with extended menu - Cha Don launches at Yaohan Centre, bringing new curries and chow mein dishes..

4.🍦 Popular frozen yogurt spot debuts at Lonsdale Quay - Krave Kulture opens its second location in North Vancouver.

5.🛒 Retro Taiwanese grocery store opens in Richmond - Old Memory Kitchen brings nostalgic snacks, toys, and ready-to-eat dishes.

6.🌿 Canada’s first vegan sushi omakase debuts in Chinatown - COFU opens with innovative plant-based dishes.

7.🌮 Longtime Mexican favorite set for Fraser Street debut - Sal Y Limón moves into former Taco n Todo spot.

8.☕️ Chinese coffee giant debuting in Burnaby - Cotti Coffee opening soon in City of Lougheed Mall.

9.🎣 Rumble Fish reels in new spot - Vancouver's Hastings-Sunrise welcomes cozy fish and chips eatery.

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

🪦CLOSED & CLOSING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🌟 End of an Era - Ma Dang Goul, a beloved Korean spot, closes after 30 years in the West End.

2.😢 Longtime Thai spot shuts down after 15 years - Bob Likes Thai Food on Main Street is no more.

3.🚪 Korean seafood restaurant Bada up for sale - West End spot closed for six months now listed.

4.🇰🇷 Popular Richmond KBBQ joint up for sale - Dolpan Seoul BBQ might soon say goodbye after 8 years.

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

📰 QUICK FOOD + LOCAL NEWS BITES

1.🍵 Matcha Party at Mister - Celebrating nine years with Paragon Tea Room collab, featuring matcha treats.

2.🦁 Vancouver lion dance team surprises gelato shop - Chau Luen Athletics shocks customers during a dance challenge.

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🥘 Hai Di Lao summer combo - $19.95 summer solo set hot pot combo Brentwood Hai Di Lao only; available Mon - Fri 11AM - 4PM

2.🥤 Celebrate 7-Eleven Day with free Slurpees! - Enjoy a free small Slurpee; available July 11 only; 11:00 am to 7:00 pm at participating locations.

3.🍕 Domino’s 50% Off Pizza Deal - Enjoy half off all pizzas at menu price; available until July 13th by using code 8700 on the Dominos website or app.

4.🚲 Broadway Buzz Mobi Bike x Translink Deals - campaign aimed to bring business back to the Broadway Corridor by incentivizing Mobi members. Deal include:

• Menya RAIZO – 50% off a bowl of ramen

• Henry's Camera – 50% Off In-Store Photo Printing

• Aidan’s Cafe – 10% off

• Kamei on Broadway – Discount 10% OFF the bill

Keep in mind that the Mobi by Rogers promo code BIKETOBROADWAY should be presented to redeem these offers as part of the Broadway Buzz campaign, running from June 1st, 2025, to August 31st, 2025.

5.🍲 Kids Eat Free at Chocho Hotpot - Children 12 and under enjoy a free hotpot meal; available until July 20; valid at Burnaby and Richmond locations, reservation recommended.

6.🔥 Kokoro Happy Hour Offers Free Treats - Members enjoy free snacks during Happy Hour; times vary by location; specials include Karaage, Gyoza, Ice Cream, Takoyaki, and drinks!

7.🔥 Kohaku Happy Hour Freebies - Free treats during Members Only Happy Hour at Kohaku Tendon; available Downtown and Metrotown: Mon-Fri, 2-6PM, Brentwood: Mon-Fri, 2-9:30PM; daily specials include Karaage, Ice Cream, Takoyaki, and drinks!

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

👉THIS WEEKEND

1.🍦 Vancouver Ice Cream Festival 2025 (until Aug 4) - 30+ popular ice cream and dessert spots offering unique limited time items; around Metro Vancouver

2.☀️ [FESTIVAL] Koolfest: Summer Hot Chocolate Festival (July 19 - August 10) - a celebration of cold drink creations from Greater Vancouver vendors; @ various locations across Vancouver

3.🌎 [FESTIVAL] Carnaval del Sol (July 11-13) - largest Latin American festival in Pacific Northwest with music, dance, soccer, and cuisine; @ Jonathan Rogers Park, Vancouver; TICKETED

4.🥯 [POP UP] Arc'teryx Pre-Opening Party with WA-BAGEL (July 12) - Handcrafted Japanese-inspired bagels tasting at new store launch; @ Arc'teryx; 12 PM - 5 PM

5.🎶 [POP UP] Live DJ Popup at Ki Cafe (July 12) - Enjoy J-pop, Citypop, and more by DJs in a cozy spot; @ Ki Cafe, Burnaby; 2 PM - 6 PM; FREE

6.🍻 [FESTIVAL] VCBW Craft Beer and Music Festival (July 12) - enjoy 150+ craft beers and live Canadian music; @ PNE Grounds; TICKETED

7.🐾 [FESTIVAL] Paws Fest 2025 (July 12) - Canada's largest outdoor pet festival at the beach; @ Sunset Beach Park, Vancouver; 11 AM – 6 PM; FREE

8.🏮 [FESTIVAL] BMO Vancouver Chinatown Festival (July 12 - 13) - celebrate community and culture with performances and activities; @ Keefer and Columbia Street, Vancouver; 12 pm to 6 pm; FREE

9.🌎 [FESTIVAL] Festivibe (July 13) - multicultural fest with global eats, live shows, market vendors & Kids Zone; @ Shipbuilder's Square, North Vancouver; 12 - 10 PM; FREE

10.☕ [POP UP] Peace & Culture Coffee Collaboration (July 13) - Enjoy Korean-French pastries and Korean-inspired drinks; @ Funk Coffee Bar; 9AM - 3PM; FREE

👉NEXT WEEK+

11.✈️ [EVENT] Boundary Bay Airshow (July 19) - exhilarating aerobatic performances by renowned pilots; @ Boundary Bay Airport – 7800 Alpha Way, Delta BC; 11 am gates open, 12 pm start; FREE

12.🎆 [FESTIVAL] Honda Celebration of Light (July 19, 23, 26) - spectacular fireworks festival with top pyrotechnic teams; @ Vancouver, Canada; TICKETED

13.☕ [POP UP] Pancakes & Pour Overs V3 (Jul 20) - event with fun pour-overs, pancakes, and more coffee options; @ FUNK. Coffee Bar, Vancouver, BC; 10am - 3pm; TICKETED

14.🇹🇭 [FESTIVAL] Thai Festival 2025 (July 26-27) - Celebrate with Thai food, music, cultural shows, contests, prizes; @ Vancouver Art Gallery; 11 AM - 7 PM; FREE

👉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

🎬 [EVENT] Summer Movie Nights (Thursdays until August 14) - Free iconic outdoor movie series; @ šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza); starts at 5 PM; FREE

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.

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

-Jason