7 New Restaurants In Vancouver You Should Check Out This January
You could go to the movies this weekend, or you could order a pizza and catch up on The Bachelor. But on those rainy days in Vancouver, nothing feels so good as stepping inside a warm restaurant that smells absolutely delicious. We've had the best new places to eat in Vancouver on our radar for quite some time now and it's time to spill the beans.
In January, this city knows how to eat. From Dine Out and massive food truck festivals to hot chocolate festivals with hundreds of different flavours, this is basically foodie paradise.
The next time you're looking for a spot to check out with a friend over the weekend, pull out this list. It'll impress your friends that you know so much about what's going on in the city.
For bonus points, you can even check out the #1 top-rated restaurant on Yelp soon because it's right here in Vancouver.
The places on this list are either newish to the Vancouver food scene or they're just about to open this month. Whether you're craving ramen or coffee and doughnuts — all your Vancouver foodie cravings will be satisfied, we promise.
Here are seven new places in Vancouver you should 100% check out this month:
JOEY Shipyards
Price: 💸💸💸
Cuisine: Global/West Coast
Address: The Shipyards, 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC
Why You Need To Go: Make date night a mini adventure by taking the Seabus over to North Van and eating at the latest JOEY while taking in the epic view of the Vancouver skyline.
Nemesis Dope Bakehouse
Price: 💸
Cuisine: Cafe
Address: 101 Carrie Cates Ct. #110, North Vancouver, BC
Why You Need To Go: Nemesis is consistently one of the hippest coffee shops in Vancouver and their newest location has some truly drool-worthy treats you need to try to believe.
Oca Pastificio
Price: 💸💸💸
Cuisine: Italian
Address: 1260 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, BC
Why You Need To Go: Fresh pasta in the heart of Vancouver's Little Italy? You need to try this new hidden gem ASAP for Italian eats.
Afuri Ramen + Dumpling
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Japanese
Address: 140-7971 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, BC
Why You Need To Go: From incredible ramen and dumplings to soft-shell crab
Old Bird
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Taiwan and Shanghai-style street food
Address: 3950 Main St., Vancouver, BC
Why You Need To Go: Billed as "Chinese food with attitude," you'll love their menu filled with familiar favourites with a twist. Plus, there are giant red lanterns hung inside that are too cute for words.
Mello
Price: 💸
Cuisine: Doughnuts
Address: 223 E Pender St., Vancouver, BC
Why You Need To Go: Vancouver needs more doughnut shops, and this new Chinatown one is open late. Plus, it's adorably pastel yellow and incredibly tasty.
Zócalo
Price: 💸💸💸
Cuisine: Latin American
Address: 646 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC
Why You Need To Go: This new hidden Fraserhood spot is your new go-to place for hot, cheesy and melty queso fundito.