Edo Japan (London, ON)
Adding to their 5 locations in Ontario, Edo Japan, Edo for short, has launched its first London restaurant at the Southgate Centre on Wellington Road. With a portfolio of 160 total locations across the globe which serve 10 million+ meals per year, a combination of vision-sharing franchisees and partners have been credited for the steady expansion of Edo’s Japanese-inspired cuisine in Canada. Edo had first launched in Alberta in 1979 with a focus of using a traditional teppan grill to create teppanyaki-style meals. “Edo has experienced consistent success in Canada’s diverse markets, including recent openings in northern Ontario, Manitoba and …
Jollibee (Vancouver, BC & Edmonton, AB)
The first British Columbian addition of the famous global chain, Jollibee has arrived in Vancouver, right in the Entertainment District at 833 Granville Street On opening day alone, nearly 5,000 hungry fans lined up to enjoy signature menu items such as Jollibee’s Jolly Crispy Chicken, Jollibee Spaghetti and Peach Mango Pie! This celebrated opening comes soon after the restaurant brand cut the ribbon at its 4th Edmonton location, 7th Albertan overall, at 881 Tamarack Way NW. Upcoming location openings include Cambie Street, Vancouver, and Strawberry Hill Shopping Centre in Surrey. For a Jollibee location nearest you, click here. @jollibeecanada …
Menya Itto (Vancouver, BC)
The first North American location ever, Tokyo, Japan’s famous Menya Itto restaurant has arrived in Vancouver and has brought a specialty type of ramen with it; Tsukemen! In-demand yet underrated, Tsukemen is served in a way that the broth and noodles are separated from one another; think thick “dippable ramen”! Additional non-ramen dishes include Gyoza, Chicken Karaage, Nanohana no Ohitashi, Chashu Rice and more. Address: 1479 Robson St, Vancouver, BC. @menyaittoca …
Il Padrino (Toronto, ON)
Promising the tastes of rustic homestyle Italian cuisine, Bari’s Chef Concetta Amaral is bringing his debut restaurant Il Padrino to Toronto’s Little Italy neighbourhood. Southern Italian-inspired dishes will include Lasagna al Forno (w/ minced veal in a béchamel rosé sauce), Cavatelli Con Rapini (w/ garlic enriched olive oil) and the signature Il Padrino Pizza, comprised of parmigiana eggplant, mozzarella and the restaurants own tomato sauce. Diners can also expect menu offerings such as meat dishes, shared apps, and salads. 40 indoor seats and 30 outdoor seats are slated to be available upon opening this month. Address: 579 College St, Toronto, …
HiFive Chicken (Vancouver, BC + Additional Locations)
Already operating in Burnaby, Vancouver, Maple Ridge, Langley, Surrey and Richmond, this fried and roasted chicken paradise is continuing to expand its franchise across BC. Currently slated for 2022 are additional establishments in Vancouver, Langley, Maple Ridge, Surrey plus introductory locations in Coquitlam and on Vancouver Island. HiFive Chicken’s official website also hints at future openings in Alberta. Clucking good chicken menu options include Family Party Meals, Chicken Sandwiches (spicy, BBQ, roasted, vegan), Wraps, Tenders and Wings. Diners can also pick tasty apps like Mac and Cheese, Munchers, Delight Pickles (Fried Dill Pickles), Jalapeno Jack Poppers and more. For a …
Teriyaki Madness (Regina, SK & Lethbridge, AB)
Home to delicious customizable bowls filled with stir-fried vegetables and diners’ favourite meats, this Asian grill franchise is heating up the international food game in Canada. Operating in the United States since 2003, with their first location ever having been launched in Las Vegas, Nevada, Restaurant Business calls Teriyaki Madness the #1 fastest growing restaurant chain, now with Canadian locations in Regina, Saskatchewan and Lethbridge, Alberta. Try popular bowl selections including Chicken Katsu, Spicy Tofu, Teriyaki Salmon and Mad Spicy Orange Chicken. Can’t decide? Pick a Two-Protein Bowl! Where would you like to see one open next? Address: 5966 Rochdale …
