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Noms Magazine is a food lifestyle magazine located in Vancouver, serving as a go-to resource for both locals and tourists seeking culinary experiences. We highlight and compile information on top dining establishments, activities, accommodations, and captivating stories in cities like Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Montreal, Seattle, Portland, and New York.

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20+ Year Old Shanghai Dumpling Chain 'Yang's Dumpling' Spotted Opening First BC Location In Richmond

1 week ago | nomsmagazine.com | Jason Yeh

We know that everyone’s still buzzing over Din Tai Fung’s big opening in downtown. But it looks like another dumpling contender is quietly making its way to Richmond, and this one’s coming straight from the streets of Shanghai. We spotted signage for Yang’s Dumpling going up on Alexandra Road, taking over the recently closed Ban Bu Xian Szechuan Cuisine unit.
Vancouver's Popular Cafe 'Cowdog' Is Soft Opening Their New Kitsilano Location This Weekend

1 week ago | nomsmagazine.com | Jason Yeh

Well, they actually did it. Opening a cafe in 30 days might sound like chaos to most people, but Cowdog’s second location in Kitsilano is officially soft opening this Saturday, May 10th. And somehow they’ve even pulled it off ahead of schedule (in 25 days!).
76 Year Old Taiwanese Beef Noodle Shop 'Lao Shan Dong' Opens In Richmond

1 week ago | nomsmagazine.com | Jason Yeh

Richmond’s newest beef noodle shop has just quietly opened across from CF Richmond Centre! We were lucky to stumble upon their first day of service. Back in December 2024, we reported on the incoming Lao Shan Dong Noodle House. It’s a name that might ring a bell if you’re familiar with Taiwan’s beef noodle scene.
Popular Korean Raw Soy Marinated Crab Restaurant To Expand With New Pub Concept & Bigger Downtown Vancouver Space

1 week ago | nomsmagazine.com | Jason Yeh

It looks like Downtown Vancouver’s food scene is having yet another change!A Noms Mag community member (@whatscookingkev) recently spotted signs for Jinmi up at the former Ju Restaurant space on Cambie (near BC Place and beside Hotel Blu). And we’ve confirmed it’s true: the West End Korean soul food restaurant, which their first storefront opened back in March 2024, is on the move. But this isn’t just a move, it’s actually an upgrade and a level-up in concept.
A Cafe with a Climbing Wall? This Massive New Space in Mount Pleasant Is the First of Its Kind in Vancouver

1 week ago | nomsmagazine.com | Jason Yeh

We thought we’d seen it all with Vancouver’s booming cafe scene, but this one might actually take the cake (and climb the wall while doing it). Progression just opened inside a massive 18,000 sq. ft. facility that’s somehow hidden inside the same building as Nesters Market on Broadway. And it’s not just a café. It’s a bouldering gym, physiotherapy clinic, retail shop, and chill cafe lounge all mashed together into one.
New Mexican Bakery Cafe 'Mercado Panaderia' Opens In East Vancouver

1 week ago | nomsmagazine.com | Jason Yeh

There’s a new tasty scent drifting through Hastings Sunrise!A charming new café called Mercado Panadería has quietly opened its doors where a former record shop once stood, bringing a slice of Mexico to the East Van bakery lineup. Tucked right next to Hong Hong Bakery, this new spot has a cozy space and fresh bakes made daily.
Popular Taiyaki & Ice Cream Shop 'Little Pisces' Soft Opens New Richmond Outpost This Weekend

2 weeks ago | nomsmagazine.com | Jason Yeh

The wait is finally over for Richmond’s dessert lovers!After months of anticipation, Little Pisces, Coquitlam’s beloved taiyaki and ice cream shop, is officially soft opening their new Richmond location this Saturday, May 3, at 12PM. And to sweeten the big occasion? The first 100 customers through the door on soft opening day will score a $5 voucher for future orders over $20. Back in February, the team teased the upcoming Richmond spot, which takes over the old Me + Crepe space on Alexandra Road.
Huh? Richmond Hot Pot Restaurant Spotted For Sale On Facebook Marketplace

2 weeks ago | nomsmagazine.com | Jason Yeh

It’s not every day you see a hot pot restaurant listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace. But that’s exactly what one Noms Mag community member (@antfunni) stumbled upon earlier this month. And the listing definitely raised more than a few eyebrows. The Richmond listing featured a fully renovated hot pot restaurant located on Alexandra Road. It mentioned nearby hotels, new renovations, and included basic equipment. The asking price? Just $60,000.
Japadog Marks 20th Anniversary With 3-Day FREE Hot Dog Giveaway This Week

2 weeks ago | nomsmagazine.com | Jason Yeh

If you’ve ever lived in Vancouver, odds are you’ve had a Japadog. Or at least heard about it from someone who swore by it. And this week, the iconic hot dog stand is giving back with a three-day celebration, including a free hot dog giveaway to mark its 20th anniversary. Yep, it’s been 20 years since Noriki and Miki Tamura left everything behind in Japan and opened their first stand on Burrard and Smithe in the dead of winter in 2005.
Quebec Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop To Open First Vancouver Location This Week

2 weeks ago | nomsmagazine.com | Jason Yeh

Okay, chocolate and ice cream lovers, this news is for you. Remember back in January when we spotted signs that Quebec’s beloved Chocolats Favoris was setting up shop in Gastown? Well, the wait is officially almost over! Because they’re swinging open the doors to their first-ever Vancouver location (in the old Native Shoes unit) with a Grand Opening this Saturday, May 3, 2025. It will be the Canadian brand’s second location in British Columbia and Western Canada.