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⭐️ 11 New & Closing Soon Vancouver Restaurants

All the fun events!

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Jason Yeh
July 18, 2025

Gooooodmorning there!

Welcome to the July 18th edition of Noms Mag weekly rundown!

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

  • 🍰 MasterChef Baker expanding bakery

  • 🍓 Fancy fruit salad spot opening up

  • 😭 Bakery gets robbed twice in one day

  • 👀 A packed weekend of events

Let’s dive into this week’s rundown!

🍦ICE CREAM FEST HITTING HALFWAY POINT

With National Ice Cream Day coming up (July 20th) and the HOT HOT weather these days, you bet that hitting up one of the 30+ Vancouver Ice Cream Fest vendors is the PERFECT way to beat the heat!

Every single day, locals in Metro Vancouverites are enjoying delicious cool frozen treats like:

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

Photo credits: Daan Go

1.🍰 Asian bakery by MasterChef winner opening new Vancouver outpost - Daan Go opens in August with whimsical desserts.

2.🥟 New dumpling spot popping up in Richmond - Shanghai Winning Baozi opens soon in Aberdeen Centre!

3.🇵🇭 Max’s To Go landing in Richmond - Beloved Filipino chain to open at Aberdeen Centre food court with first Canadian to go concept.

4.🍵 Emeri to launch rotating matcha bar pop-up - Weekend-only matcha cafe opens July 19 in South Granville.

5.🍛 New Thai Spot Opens on Main Street - Yum Yai offers cozy vibes and authentic Thai dishes.

6.🔥 Another self-serve hot pot spot coming to Richmond - Drama Hot Pot, coming soon to Central at Garden City.

Photo credits: Fruit Box

7.🍉 High-end fruit salad shop to open in Richmond - Fruit Box brings premium global fruit bowls to Empire Centre.

8.🍕 Family-run pizzeria expands to Robson Street - Napoletana Pizza is opening its third Vancouver location soon.

9.🍦 Crema's soft opening - New Latino & Asian-inspired ice cream shop debuts in Burnaby.

10.🥟 First Japanese oyaki shop now open downtown - Sai Plant Deli brings vegan Japanese dumplings to Richards Street.

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

🪦CLOSED & CLOSING SOON FOOD SPOTS

Photo credits: Hululu

1.🔄 Self-serve DIY ramen spot quietly closes - After one year, Hululu in Kerrisdale shuts down.

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

3.🍣 Iconic sushi bar up for sale - Sushi Bar Kilala in Burnaby is looking for new ownership after 20+ years.

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

📰 QUICK FOOD + LOCAL NEWS BITES

PHoto credits: Daan Go

1.🔍 Double robbery strikes Richmond bakery - Daan Go Cake Lab suffers $10,000 loss in a brazen theft incident.

2.🍺 North Van eatery hit with hefty fine - Bravo Cucina fined $7,000 for serving beer to undercover minor.

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🍜 Kinton Ramen Marine Gateway Birthday Deal - Celebrate with $9.99 signature ramen all day on July 20; 11AM to 11PM; don't miss out on this one-day-only deal!

2.🍦 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

3.🍦 National Ice Cream Day with 85¢ DQ cones - Treat yourself to a small vanilla cone for only 85 cents through the DQ app; exclusively available on July 20; requires DQ Rewards account.

4.🍗 Satisfy Your Cravings at Church’s - $1 Wings & $2 Snack Attack deals; available only in Metro Vancouver locations (excluding YVR Airport); walk-in specials only; manager's discretion applies

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

6.🍲 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.

7.🔥 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!

8.🔥 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.🍦[FESTIVAL] 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] Korean Cultural Heritage Festival (July 19) - enjoy K-Pop, Korean food, cultural activities, and more; @ Swangard Stadium, Burnaby; 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM; FREE

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

5.✈️ [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

6.☕ [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

7.🌿 [EVENT] The Secret Plant Show (July 18 - 20) - green-thumbed extravaganza for plant lovers with vendors and activities; @ Hastings Room at the PNE; TICKETED

👉NEXT WEEK+

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

9.🪩 [EVENT] Morning Disco Vancouver (July 27) - Celebrate life with amazing artists and performances; @ Mount Pleasant Vintage; TICKETED

10.🇯🇵 [FESTIVAL] Powell Street Festival (Aug 2-3) - Japanese Canadian art, culture, food, and performances; @ Oppenheimer Park and Paueru Gai, Vancouver; FREE

11.🎶 [FESTIVAL] Pleasant Day Festival (Aug 9) - 25+ local acts, food trucks, and music on Main Street; @ Main Street, Vancouver; 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM; FREE

12.🧋 [FESTIVAL] Canada Bubble Tea Festival (Aug 9 - 10) - bubble tea, street food, live entertainment, family fun; @ Swangard Stadium, Burnaby; FREE ADMISSION

👉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