Noms Magazine

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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Smart N Save Opens New Burnaby Store With HK Cafe and 12% Off Promo

1 week ago | nomsmagazine.com | Jason Yeh

We first spotted signs of it back in March and now it’s official. Smart N Save’s Burnaby outpost has grand opened as of May 27, bringing its signature snack aisles and nostalgic Hong Kong-style cafe eats to the Royal Oak neighbourhood. Taking over a former 7-Eleven on Rumble Street (across from STEM Japanese Eatery), this new location marks the brand’s first grocery + cafe concept. If the name rings a bell, that’s because Smart N Save has been offering Asian snacks since 2004.
This Vancouver Hidden Gem Cafe Feels Like You’re Visiting A French-Algerian Mom’s Living Room

1 week ago | nomsmagazine.com | Jason Yeh

Most of Vancouver’s new cafes have that clean, cool, minimalist aesthetic that makes them perfect for Instagram. But this new-ish hidden gem along Kingsway flips the script, and honestly, it might just be the coziest cafe in the city right now. Tucked between an older storefront and an upcoming new development, Casbah de Vancouver doesn’t exactly scream trendy from the outside.
Popular Tea Brand ChaHalo Soft Opens First BC Outpost in Richmond

1 week ago | nomsmagazine.com | Jason Yeh

Back in January, we shared that Chahalo, a global tea brand with over 1,000 locations, was making its BC debut. Well, the wait is officially over. Founded in 2016, Chahalo has already made its way to Canada with multiple locations in Ontario. Chahalo is a tea culture-focused brand that aims to capture the leisurely essence of Chang’an (an ancient Chinese capital) in every cup. It’s all about turning tea drinking into a moment of Zen, because who couldn’t use a little peace with their caffeine?
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Vietnamese Restaurant Hồng Phát To Open New Richmond Location

1 week ago | nomsmagazine.com | Jason Yeh

A well-loved and iconic Vietnamese noodle house is expanding and it is just in time for a milestone year. Hồng Phát, the Vietnamese eatery best known for its Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang, is opening a new location in Richmond this July, and we got the inside scoop straight from the team. A Noms Mag community member (@raincouvereatery) tipped us off about the restaurant posting hiring listings for a new restaurant, and when we went to ask the team what’s cooking.
30 Year Old Ontario Tofu Pudding Shop Opens Sister Outpost ‘Yuan Soy Food’ In Vancouver

2 weeks ago | nomsmagazine.com | Jason Yeh

Tofu pudding fans, the wait is finally over. Earlier this month we shared that one of Ontario’s best tofu pudding shop is landing in Vancouver. Well, Yuan Soy Food has officially opened its Vancouver outpost on the ground floor of First Avenue Marketplace, and if opening weekend is any indication, this spot is going to be a hit. We swung by on Victoria Day long weekend to check it out for ourselves, and we weren’t the only ones. There was already a line stretching a block long outside the shop.
Famous Swiss Chocolatier Läderach Is Opening Its First Western Canada Store In Richmond

2 weeks ago | nomsmagazine.com | Jason Yeh

Chocolate lovers, this one’s for you. We spotted signage for Läderach, the iconic Swiss chocolate brand, up at CF Richmond Centre beside the LEGO store – marking its first-ever location in Western Canada. If you’re unfamiliar with the name, here’s why you should be excited: Läderach has been perfecting the art of fresh chocolate since 1962. What started as a small chocolate factory in Glarus, Switzerland, has grown into a globally recognized brand found in more than 20 countries.
New Northern Vietnamese Eatery 'CHÉN' To Open Soon In Burnaby

2 weeks ago | nomsmagazine.com | Jason Yeh

There’s a new Vietnamese restaurant bringing the flavours of Hanoi to Burnaby Heights, and it’s NOT just another pho spot. CHÉN is set to open its doors by June 2025, taking over the longtime home of Sushi UOmo, a neighbourhood staple that’s been around for over a decade. But this new spot is promising more than a menu, it’s promising a memory. Owner Minh Luu shared with Noms Magazine that the idea behind CHÉN was born from a craving far deeper than food.
Massive Chinese Coffee Chain 'Cotti' Is Opening Its First BC Location in Richmond

2 weeks ago | nomsmagazine.com | Jason Yeh

Another global coffee giant is making its Canadian west coast debut and Richmond is getting it first. A Noms Mag community member (@0370van) spotted signage for Cotti Coffee going up next to the T&T Supermarket in Lansdowne Centre. And if the name doesn’t ring a bell, here’s the cliff notes. Cotti Coffee is a massive Chinese coffee chain founded in 2022 by two former Luckin Coffee execs (another massive Chinese coffee chain) and has been growing at breakneck speed.
End of an Era: Richmond’s Suhang Restaurant Has Quietly Closed After 17 Years

2 weeks ago | nomsmagazine.com | Jason Yeh

Another longtime Richmond gem has officially closed its doors and this one will hit hard for locals. Suhang Restaurant, a staple of Richmond’s food scene since 2007, has quietly shut down. And while closures are sadly nothing new these days, this one isn’t due to rising rent or lack of business. It’s because the owners are retiring. Suhang was one of those places that earned its reputation both with locals and critics.
30+ Year Old Vancouver Chinatown Dim Sum Shop 'Kam Wai' To Open New East Van Location

2 weeks ago | nomsmagazine.com | Jason Yeh

An iconic Vancouver Chinatown classic is officially growing its legacy. Kam Wai Dim Sum, a longtime staple of Vancouver’s dim sum scene, is opening a new location in the Hastings Sunrise neighbourhood. We spotted signs for the new location taking over the former Viet Thanh Supermarket unit. Known for serving the community since 1990, Kam Wai has been a go-to for frozen and ready-to-eat dim sum staples like ha gow, siu mai, BBQ pork buns, and dumplings.