I have dined at a lot of new restaurants that have opened in 2024. These are the Best NEW Restaurants in metro Vancouver that newly define how we eat, drink and play. There are many elements to a restaurant being one of the best, it must excel in having not only delicious food, but also have consistent service that is on point, along with a great ambience. To make this annual list each of the restaurants must operate as a full service independent restaurant where customers are taken care of by servers in a sit-down environment.
Note: These are in random order.
Crispy Chicken Fried Rice
2129 E Hastings Street in Vancouver.
Instagram @thesaigonville
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: East Village
Specializing in Vietnamese fusion this new restaurant located in the East Village neighbourhood is owned by Chef Kevin Nguyen who has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
Halibut
3336 Main Street in Vancouver.
Instagram @goodthief.ca
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Specializing in cocktails, mocktails and dishes daily into the night. Good Thief is a reinterpretation of Vietnamese culture and innovative culinary artistry giving them new life in a modern menu of cocktails and “món nhậu”.
Manak-ish Pizza
1629 Kingsway in Vancouver.
Instagram @justpizzaplease
Cuisine: Pizza
Neighbourhood: Kensington/Cedar Cottage
It’s all about the best sourdough pizza and more at this new East Van pizzeria. The amazing crust that gives the pizza a chewy texture and a delicious base to the creative toppings and crusts that co-owners Chef Steven Che and his partner Jan Natividad have put together at their pizzeria.
Khao Soi Nhua
2953 West 4th avenue, unit 2 in Vancouver.
Instagram @thainiyom.vancouver
Cuisine: Thai
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Specializing in Thai cuisine this Kitsilano eatery is serving flavourful dishes from soups, curries, pad thai and so much more.
Meatball Buratta
5974 248 St in Langley.
Instagram @ottertrailwinery_
Cuisine: Farm to table
Neighbourhood: Langley
Langley based winery, which has a gorgeous view of their vineyard.
Japanese ‘secret menu’ Brioche
13450 102 Ave unit 190 in Surrey.
Instagram @skyeavenuesurrey
Cuisine: Global
Neighbourhood: Surrey Central
With it’s extensive selection of whiskey’s the restaurant boasts the largest collection of whiskey in the country with over 3,000 bottles and growing. The cuisine is global and it’s best described as a culinary adventure.
Coconut shrimp cakes
4088 Hastings Street in Burnaby.
Instagram @chaomamii
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Burnaby Heights
This family run restaurant serves up delicious home-made Vietnamese dishes. It is now run by the kids and mom is still in the kitchen cooking.
Blanched sablefish with ponzu
2 Water Street in Vancouver
Instagram @okuizakayabar
Cuisine: Japanese
Neighbourhood: Gastown
Specializing in authentic Japanese Izakaya dishes including sushi, sake, and small plates.
Spanako-pizza
360 Penticton Street in Vancouver
Instagram @selene.agn
Cuisine: Modern Greek
Neighbourhood: East Village
Specializing in modern Greek Aegean cuisine in a beautiful setting with a great vibe.
Crispy Rice
967 West Broadway in Vancouver
Instagram @tozensushibar
Cuisine: Japanese
Neighbourhood: Fairview
Specializing in dishes that are defined as traditional Japanese offering up sushi, premium sashimi, Wagyu Beef, Bluefin Tuna and more.
Salmon Kebab
1861 Lonsdale in North Vancouver
Instagram @akbarjoojeh_vancouver
Cuisine: Persian
Neighbourhood: Upper Lonsdale
Traditional Persian Crispy Chicken with many different platters and more.
Curious which restaurants were on the last list, take a look at my Best New Vancouver Restaurants of 2022.
By: Richard Wolak