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What’s on the menu: New Burnaby restaurants on our radar in January

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Simran Singh
January 04, 2023

New year, new Burnaby restaurants to try!

There are always new foodie destinations popping up around the city, and we’re here to keep you updated.

From sushi to dim sum, here are some new Burnaby restaurants on our radar this January.

Ajishou Japanese Restaurant on Instagram: "Incredibly delicious 🥢 Order yours now 🥰 Get 15% off direct order from our Instagram (Link in bio) 🤑 #sushi #sushilovers #sushitime #food #japanesefood #foodporn #sashimi #foodie #instafood #delivery #sushiroll #sushilover #comidajaponesa #salmon #foodstagram #japan #yummy #sushidelivery #japanesestyle"

Ajishou Japanese Restaurant shared a post on Instagram: "Incredibly delicious 🥢 Order yours now 🥰 Get 15% off direct order from our Instagram (Link in bio) 🤑 #sushi #sushilovers #sushitime #food #japanesefood #foodporn #sashimi #foodie #instafood #delivery #sushiroll #sushilover #comidajaponesa #salmon #foodstagram #japan #yummy #sushidelivery #japanesestyle". Follow their account to see 141 posts.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CPKMwAltQ0l/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=5590baa6-3a08-4958-a537-27fff86c6705

Ajishou Japanese Cuisine is now open at The Amazing Brentwood. Ajishou means the “craftsman of taste” and that’s what Ajishou tries to embody with its modern take on traditional Japanese fare.

Address:4567 Lougheed Hwy. Ajishou is located upstairs next to Neptune Palace Seafood Restaurant on Brentwood Plaza, in between Sephora and Earls.

Mijune Pak on Instagram: "First for everything! First time trying this lobster and barley dish, an original dish at fine dining Chinese restaurant, Neptune Palace Seafood. Also ordered the roast goose, which is massive compared to the duck. It’s a challenge to find roast goose in Vancouver while it’s super common in Hong Kong. The goose here is from Montreal and it’s different than the ones in Hong Kong and also handled differently. Hard to compare and say which is better because one can be better than the other depending on many variables. Besides the difference in size, compared to duck, goose is generally fattier and sweeter. I still prefer the roast duck at Chang An, but if comparing “Peking duck”, then this is worth trying as a Peking goose and not duck. On the table: 1) Salted Egg Yolk Fish Skins 😍 2) Pickled Daikon 3) Marinated Goose Wings ("webs" on menu). These are delicious👌🏻Naturally they don’t have a lot of meat and it’s mostly bone, but the meat it has is excellent and well marinated. 4) BBQ 2 Choices • Roasted Pork 👍🏻👍🏻 • Honey BBQ Pork - good, but not as impressive as the roast pork. 5) Swallow Nest w/Crab Meat 6) Crispy Roasted Goose (2 courses) • First course: Beijing-Style Roast Goose Wraps 7) Crispy Roasted Goose (2 courses) • Second course: Roast Goose and Bitter Melon in Sizzling Hot Pot 8) Sauteed Lobster with Barley and Green Onions - good, but more of an interesting concept and the barley is more of a nutritional twist from the chef. Still good and well cooked lobster, but literally lobster and sautéed barley in a soy based sauce. 9) Pea Tips with Salted Eggs in Soup 10) Rice Noodle with Scrambled Eggs and Prawns. Comfort food. 11) Caramel Pudding - impressive French creme caramel with little gelatin. Wasn’t expecting this at a traditional Chinese restaurant. 12) Red Bean Soup with Coconut Milk"

Mijune Pak shared a post on Instagram: "First for everything! First time trying this lobster and barley dish, an original dish at fine dining Chinese restaurant, Neptune Palace Seafood. Also ordered the roast goose, which is massive compared to the duck. It’s a challenge to find roast goose in Vancouver while it’s super common in Hong Kong. The goose here is from Montreal and it’s different than the ones in Hong Kong and also handled differently. Hard to compare and say which is better because one can be better than the other depending on many variables. Besides the difference in size, compared to duck, goose is generally fattier and sweeter. I still prefer the roast duck at Chang An, but if comparing “Peking duck”, then this is worth trying as a Peking goose and not duck. On the table: 1) Salted Egg Yolk Fish Skins 😍 2) Pickled Daikon 3) Marinated Goose Wings ("webs" on menu). These are delicious👌🏻Naturally they don’t have a lot of meat and it’s mostly bone, but the meat it has is excellent and well marinated. 4) BBQ 2 Choices • Roasted Pork 👍🏻👍🏻 • Honey BBQ Pork - good, but not as impressive as the roast pork. 5) Swallow Nest w/Crab Meat 6) Crispy Roasted Goose (2 courses) • First course: Beijing-Style Roast Goose Wraps 7) Crispy Roasted Goose (2 courses) • Second course: Roast Goose and Bitter Melon in Sizzling Hot Pot 8) Sauteed Lobster with Barley and Green Onions - good, but more of an interesting concept and the barley is more of a nutritional twist from the chef. Still good and well cooked lobster, but literally lobster and sautéed barley in a soy based sauce. 9) Pea Tips with Salted Eggs in Soup 10) Rice Noodle with Scrambled Eggs and Prawns. Comfort food. 11) Caramel Pudding - impressive French creme caramel with little gelatin. Wasn’t expecting this at a traditional Chinese restaurant. 12) Red Bean Soup with Coconut Milk". Follow their account to see 7331 posts.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CLGReXplcZJ/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=dd58b045-2062-4e4b-af5d-ff3d874fe673

Neptune Palace is known for serving up delectable dim sum and gourmet Chinese dishes. It also was just named to the Michelin Recommended list, so it’s an awesome option for a very delicious dining experience in the city.

Address: 4567 Lougheed Hwy. Located upstairs next to Ajishou on Brentwood Plaza, in between Sephora and Earls.

La Taqueria

Alright, even though La Taqueria at The Amazing Brentwood has been open since November, we needed to remind you how great Burnaby’s newest Mexican spot is.

If you’re craving tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and more traditional Mexican fare, La Taqueria is the place to go. It also has fantastic cocktail offerings (did someone say Margaritas?) and awesome mocktails. And if you’re looking for a Tequila tasting, the bar staff is extremely knowledgeable and will introduce you to authentic, hard-to-find Tequilas that will add an extra oomph to your dining experience.

Address: 4580 Brentwood Blvd., Unit 1210

Jane | Vancouver 🇨🇦Foodie on Instagram: "⚠️ Grand Opening Alert ⚠️ Peachy Peachy is a new addition to the bubble tea scenes in Vancouver area. They will be having their grand opening on January 1st, 2023. 🥳 ✨️For their grand opening, they will be having a promotion of Bogo for the first 50 customers, Buy One Get One 50% Off for Any Drinks. ✨️ 🧋Specialized in Japanese-inspired Chinese bubble tea drinks and desserts, they offer extensive variety of handcrafted innovative drinks ranging from bubblte tea, sparkiling drinks, and other invetive beverages. 👉Swipe to the left for the recommended bubble tea drinks. 📍3612 Kingsway, Vancouver 🧋Featured Drinks: - Mulberry & Champagne Grape with Sea Salt Cream - Mango Pomelo Coco Sago - Rose Lychee with Sea Salt Cream - Osmanthus Milk Tea with Fermented Rice 🎂 Featured Desserts: - Light Yuzu Cheesecake - Matcha Cheesecake - Black Sesame Cheesecake - Oreo Milk Pudding Box - Matcha Tiramisu #vancouvereats #vancouverfoodie #604eats #604foodie #yvreats #yvrfoodblogger #yvrfoodie #explorevancouver #dishedvan #vancitylife #vancityeats #janchieatsvan #バンクーバー #discovervancity #vancouverbc #バンクーバーライブ #dessert #bubbletea #cheesecake #yuzu #blacksesame #matcha #tiramisu #matchatiramisu #nomsmag"

Jane | Vancouver 🇨🇦Foodie shared a post on Instagram: "⚠️ Grand Opening Alert ⚠️ Peachy Peachy is a new addition to the bubble tea scenes in Vancouver area. They will be having their grand opening on January 1st, 2023. 🥳 ✨️For their grand opening, they will be having a promotion of Bogo for the first 50 customers, Buy One Get One 50% Off for Any Drinks. ✨️ 🧋Specialized in Japanese-inspired Chinese bubble tea drinks and desserts, they offer extensive variety of handcrafted innovative drinks ranging from bubblte tea, sparkiling drinks, and other invetive beverages. 👉Swipe to the left for the recommended bubble tea drinks. 📍3612 Kingsway, Vancouver 🧋Featured Drinks: - Mulberry & Champagne Grape with Sea Salt Cream - Mango Pomelo Coco Sago - Rose Lychee with Sea Salt Cream - Osmanthus Milk Tea with Fermented Rice 🎂 Featured Desserts: - Light Yuzu Cheesecake - Matcha Cheesecake - Black Sesame Cheesecake - Oreo Milk Pudding Box - Matcha Tiramisu #vancouvereats #vancouverfoodie #604eats #604foodie #yvreats #yvrfoodblogger #yvrfoodie #explorevancouver #dishedvan #vancitylife #vancityeats #janchieatsvan #バンクーバー #discovervancity #vancouverbc #バンクーバーライブ #dessert #bubbletea #cheesecake #yuzu #blacksesame #matcha #tiramisu #matchatiramisu #nomsmag". Follow their account to see 192 posts.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm2eJgOvqgR/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=9d18ee3c-33d5-4fc0-970b-416681d7a24a

Peachy Peachy is located just over the Burnaby/Vancouver border at Boundary and Kingsway, so we thought it was worth a mention!

This new bubble tea and dessert cafe just had its grand opening on Jan. 1 and boasts an impressive menu with items like the mango pomelo coco sago, osmanthus milk tea with fermented rice, light yuzu cheesecake, and Oreo milk pudding box.

Address: 3612 Kingsway (Vancouver)

Earls Kitchen + Bar on Instagram: "Why limit happy to an hour? Find us at afternoon, late night, + brunch #HappyHour at most locations ✌️"

Earls Kitchen + Bar shared a post on Instagram: "Why limit happy to an hour? Find us at afternoon, late night, + brunch #HappyHour at most locations ✌️". Follow their account to see 2068 posts.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZSK2FaP9GA/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=15d154ec-3496-4ef9-900c-fe5f4bd9fff5

Earls’ highly anticipated location at The Amazing Brentwood will open in February. We’ll be sure to update you as soon as we learn more!

Closures

Because we want to keep you up to date, here are some notable restaurant and cafe closures in the city that you should know about.

Hakkaku Ramen

Hakkaku Ramen in Burnaby Heights (4530 Hastings St.) shuttered its doors in November. According to a post on Burnaby’s Reddit page, there was a sign posted on the restaurant’s door notifying patrons of its closure. It is also listed as permanently closed on Google.

Starbucks at Market Crossing (temporary closure)

This popular Starbucks location (7585 Market Crossing) will be temporarily closing on Friday, Jan. 6 for renovations and is expected to reopen sometime in mid-March.