Top 5 food shops and markets in Burnaby

Burnaby's first No Frills opened in January 2026 on Hastings Street in the Heights. Freshet News reported that owner Justin Ng created about 100 jobs and focused the store on international foods for the local community. Daily Hive covered the opening the day before it launched, and Noms Magazine noted that Burnaby had been a 'No Frills desert' until this store opened.

• “Burnaby has surprisingly been a 'No Frills desert' until now.”

  Noms Magazine, Noms Magazine Culinary and Lifestyle Team · news · January 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• “We're locals, we're neighbours, and we're excited to serve the Burnaby Heights community.”

  Daily Hive, Marco Ovies · news · January 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• “We are so excited to bring the first No Frills to Burnaby. This store represents more than just unbeatable prices; it's about building strong roots in a community I care deeply about.”

  Freshet News, Theresa McManus · news · February 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Daily Hive named PriceSmart Foods Lougheed in a 2024 roundup of new grocery stores in Metro Vancouver, noting its seafood counter, bakery, hot food bar and Harmony Cafe alongside thousands of items from Asia. Western Grocer recognized the store owner Eddie Kim with a silver award in its 2026 Canadian Independent Grocer of the Year competition.

• “PriceSmart in Lougheed is more than just your quick stop for groceries. In addition to the thousands of authentic, high-quality items sourced directly from Asia, this new grocery store features a seafood counter, bakery, hot food bar, and a new cafe called Harmony Cafe.”

  Daily Hive, Marco Ovies · feature · February 6, 2024 (opens in a new tab)

• “Eddie Kim, PRICESMART FOODS Lougheed, Burnaby, BC”

  Western Grocer · reader award · October 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Hannam Supermarket opened its South Burnaby location in 2025. Noms Magazine first spotted the store in October 2024 and covered its opening in May 2025, calling it a welcome addition to Burnaby's Asian grocery scene. Daily Hive covered the official opening in August 2025 and noted that the chain, founded in 1998 as Western Canada's first large-scale Korean market, now has two Burnaby stores.

• “Hannam Supermarket, established back in 1998, was the first large-scale Korean mart in Western Canada.”

  Noms Magazine, Noms Magazine Culinary and Lifestyle Team · news · October 2024 (opens in a new tab)

• “The store was described as a welcome addition to Burnaby's growing Asian grocery scene.”

  Noms Magazine, Noms Magazine Culinary and Lifestyle Team · review · May 28, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

• “Hannam Supermarket is open! Bringing Korea closer to your table.”

  Daily Hive, Marco Ovies · news · August 11, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Hannam Supermarket's website

Smart N Save opened its Burnaby location in May 2025 at the Royal Oak and Rumble corner. Daily Hive covered the store's expansion in April 2025, noting its goal to connect Asian and Canadian food cultures. Noms Magazine reviewed it at opening and highlighted its selection of Asian snacks, instant noodles and a Hong Kong-style cafe corner.

• “our goal is to reinforce the Asian-Canadian identity and experience by bridging cultures through food”

  Daily Hive, Marco Ovies · news · April 7, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

• “Expect shelves here stocked with Instant noodles of all types (yes, even Thai boat noodles), Asian chips, cookies, and snacks galore.”

  Noms Magazine, Jason Yeh · review · May 28, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

PriceSmart Foods opened its Kings Crossing location in Burnaby in May 2025, taking over the former Buy-Low Foods site. Daily Hive reported the opening date announcement in May 2025. Canadian Grocer covered the grand opening and quoted Pattison Food Group president Jamie Nelson, who called it the company's third Burnaby store, focused on Western and Asian grocery products.

• “PriceSmart Foods Kings Crossing will open on Thursday, May 22, and customers can expect the same great service from the same great team members who work in the store today.”

  Daily Hive, DH Vancouver Staff · news · May 7, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

• “bringing our customers the very best of Asian cuisine and the authentic, traditional products they are looking for.”

  Canadian Grocer, Jillian Morgan · news · May 23, 2025 (opens in a new tab)