Song Huong Vietnamese restaurant on Nanaimo Street closes after 30 years
The family-run Vietnamese restaurant at 1613 Nanaimo St. has announced its closure after operating since 1996. The Burnaby location stays open.
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Song Huong, a Vietnamese restaurant that opened in Vancouver in 1996, has closed its location at 1613 Nanaimo St. in East Vancouver, the restaurant announced through Instagram. Daily Hive Vancouver reported the closure on November 2, 2026.
The restaurant had operated at the Nanaimo Street address for 30 years. In its closing statement, Song Huong described its run as a time of "laughter, good food, and so many cherished memories," and said it had "watched generations of families grow" and "celebrated special moments" with its community.
What the restaurant says about closing
The closure is tied to a property redevelopment, according to Song Huong's own Instagram post. "While we are closing this chapter at our Vancouver location, this is not the end," the restaurant wrote. "We look forward to welcoming you back to a new and improved restaurant in Vancouver once the property has been redeveloped."
The restaurant did not give a date for the redevelopment or the new opening.
What is still open
Song Huong's Burnaby location remains open. Daily Hive Vancouver reported that fans of the restaurant can visit the Burnaby location to continue ordering dishes like bun bo hue and chicken pho, the same dishes served at the Nanaimo Street location for 30 years.
What this means for the neighbourhood
Song Huong at 1613 Nanaimo St. was a long-running Vietnamese restaurant in East Vancouver. Its 30-year presence made it one of the neighbourhood's established dining spots. The Nanaimo Street address will eventually hold a new restaurant once the property redevelopment is complete, though no timeline has been set.
Residents looking to visit Song Huong can find the Burnaby location open now. Those who want to follow updates on the new Vancouver restaurant can watch Song Huong's Instagram account, @songhuongyvr, for announcements about the redevelopment timeline.
Questions this story answers
Where was Song Huong located in Vancouver?
Song Huong was at 1613 Nanaimo St. in East Vancouver. The restaurant announced in November 2026 that it had closed the doors at that address after operating there since 1996, a run of 30 years. Daily Hive Vancouver reported the closure on November 2, 2026.
Why did Song Huong close its Vancouver location?
According to an Instagram post by the restaurant, the property is set to be redeveloped. Song Huong wrote that the closure is 'not the end' and that a new restaurant is planned at the same Vancouver address once the redevelopment is complete. The restaurant did not give a date for when that would happen.
Is Song Huong still open somewhere?
Yes. Song Huong still operates a location in Burnaby. Daily Hive Vancouver reported on November 2, 2026 that fans of the Vietnamese restaurant can visit the Burnaby location to continue ordering their favourite dishes.
How long had Song Huong been open in Vancouver?
Song Huong opened in Vancouver in 1996, according to the restaurant's own Instagram post on the closure. Its closure in November 2026 came after 30 years of business at the Nanaimo Street address in East Vancouver. The restaurant described the time as filled with 'laughter, good food, and so many cherished memories.'
What food was Song Huong known for?
Song Huong was a Vietnamese restaurant known for dishes including bun bo hue and chicken pho, according to Daily Hive Vancouver's reporting on the closure on November 2, 2026. The restaurant had been a family-run business serving East Vancouver since 1996.
Will a new Song Huong open in Vancouver?
The restaurant says a new location is planned at 1613 Nanaimo St. once the property has been redeveloped. In their Instagram post, Song Huong wrote: 'We look forward to welcoming you back to a new and improved restaurant in Vancouver once the property has been redeveloped.' No timeline was given.
Who announced the Song Huong Vancouver closure?
Song Huong announced the closure through an Instagram post on or before November 2, 2026. The statement described 30 years of service to the community and thanked customers for their support. The restaurant wrote: 'Since 1996, our family has been blessed with the opportunity to serve our community.' Daily Hive Vancouver reported the announcement on November 2, 2026.
What can a Vancouver resident do now?
Residents who visited Song Huong's Vancouver location can still find the restaurant at its Burnaby location. For anyone looking for the new Vancouver location, Song Huong's Instagram account (@songhuongyvr) is the place to watch for updates on the redevelopment timeline.
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- Daily Hive Vancouver: Song Huong closuredailyhive.com
- Song Huong Instagram (@songhuongyvr)instagram.com
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