There's always somewhere new to eat in Vancouver. If you are looking to check out a new place to grab coffee and a snack or for a special dinner date, we've got you covered.
From red sauce reinvented to oodles of ramen noodles, here are 13 new places to eat and drink in 麻豆传媒映画(and beyond) right now.
奥丑别苍听Nick鈥檚 Spaghetti House closed down late last year聽after over 60 years in the game, there were many tears shed over final plates of pasta. Now the crew behind Savio Volpe have breathed new life into the restaurant, re-named in honour of Pepino, the "spaghetti mouse" immortalized in song. Expect classic red sauce fare and a dim, cozy room.
Address: 631 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
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Ready to feel the burn? Vancouver鈥檚聽first restaurant devoted to Nashville hot chicken, the聽DownLow Chicken Shack, is open.聽On the menu: Fiery hot fried chicken. The made to order chicken comes in spice levels (mild, medium, hot, extra hot, and 鈥淎 side of Milk鈥�--aka extremely hot), and can be ordered up solo or in sandwiches, with sides like聽coleslaw, corn bread, pickles, macaroni salad, fries, and聽sweet tea.
Address:聽905 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
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This聽new concept in the 麻豆传媒映画suburb is taking things to the next level with their cafe-fine dining hybrid. Origo Club offers customers coffee and tea with pastries and light bites by day, and French-inspired elegance by night, plus an adjacent gallery.
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It seemed like this one was NEVER going to open, but after years, it finally did. This downtown spot has breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, and juice covered. Think fresh, healthy-focused fare like salads and sandwiches.
Address: 605 Nelson Street, Vancouver
The project of some pizza biz pros,聽Hustle Pizza Co.聽on Commercial Drive specializes in hot, fresh pizza by the slice, with a big focus on plant-based eating.聽About half the menu is vegan, with the option of subbing non-dairy cheese on the vegetarian selections making the fully plant-based selection even more robust. That said, omnivores will also find plenty to enjoy on the menu, with classics like pepperoni and Hawaiian, of course.
Address:聽1110 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
You'll find mix-and-match Japanese share-plates at this new West End izakaya. Fresh seafood, including sashimi, is served up alongside an assortment of salads, grilled meats and veg, hot pot, rice and noodle dishes, steamed items, and lots of fried goodness.
Address:聽854 Denman Street, Vancouver
A posh new Yaletown spot--with a patio--for drinks and eats has just opened up in the former 21 Nautical Miles restaurant space (remember that hot mess?). Look for fancified shareable standards (nachos, sliders, coconut prawns) and steak and pasta entrees, plus bevvies.
Address: 1257 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
It's alllll about tonkatsu at this new Robson Street eatery. You'll find breaded and fried foods here, Japanese style, like Katsu Curry sets and fried prawns, with sides like rice and cabbage.
Address: 1773 Robson Street, Vancouver
When word broke that the wrecking ball was headed for Pronto in Cambie Village, the owner already had Centro, on Denman, in the works. One chapter has closed, but with Centro comes a fresh start and a funky new space. Look for handmade pasta and classic cocktails at this new West End spot.
Address:聽1037 Denman Street, Vancouver
Fluffy, jiggly Japanese cheesecake worth lining up for? That's the whole story at Uncle Tetsu, which opened up their first B.C. location recently in Burnaby at Metrotown. They only sell cheesecakes whole, and it's one per customer.
Address:聽4700 Kingsway, Burnaby
One more on the Japanese power player treats spot coming to Vancouver: Nana's Green Tea. They've recently opened up their first Canadian shop, in Kerrisdale, and they specialize in mucho matcha, from parfaits to lattes and a whole lot more in between.
Address:聽2135 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver
At the largest Indian buffet in North America, you can count on finding loads of Indian fare from multiple regions, along with some familiar western foods, too. Pile your plates with pakoras, and cozy up to curries at this impressive new all-you-can-eat option in North Delta (on the Surrey border).
Address:聽11970 88 Avenue, North Delta
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Ramen Taka, which opened up recently on Bidwell Street right off Robson, is a Japanese import ramen shop with some unique items, like their Hokkaido-style ramen with extra hot pork and seafood broth. Plus, they've got a vegan ramen dish, and they can set you up with an at-home ramen kit you can microwave and assemble on your own.
Address:聽841 Bidwell Street, Vancouver
