Memory Corner Coquitlam: Taiwanese Restaurant Soft Opening

Memory Corner Coquitlam: Taiwanese Restaurant Soft Opening

By Jessica Lin · Editorial, Memory Corner|

Quick Answer

Memory Corner (有香) has opened its second location at 345 North Rd, Coquitlam, currently in soft opening. The opening menu is curated; the headline signatures (Angelica Root Lamb Hot Pot, Taiwanese Three-Cup Chicken, Memory Corner Deep-Fried Popcorn Chicken, Tomato Beef Brisket Noodle Soup) are available, with lunch and dinner averaging CAD $20–30 per person. For Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam) and north-Burnaby residents, this means authentic Taiwanese cuisine without the drive to Richmond.

What This Means for Tri-Cities Residents

Across Metro Vancouver, Taiwanese restaurants have largely concentrated in Richmond. For Taiwanese-Canadian families in Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Port Coquitlam — and for Taiwanese students at SFU — "let's get authentic Taiwanese tonight" has often meant a long drive across two bridges.

That's the meaning behind Memory Corner (有香) stepping out of its Richmond flagship and opening a second location at 345 North Rd, Coquitlam — bringing the family flavours carried from a 1975 Kaohsiung lamb hot pot shop closer to where you actually live.

For the full three-generation family story, see the Memory Corner Richmond guide.

What's Available During Soft Opening?

"Soft opening" doesn't mean "half-open" — it's the early window where the first wave of guests get to taste the Coquitlam location. The menu is curated during this period, and the dishes most regulars come back for are all available:

  • Angelica Root Lamb Hot Pot（當歸羊肉鍋）— direct lineage from Grandpa Wu's 1975 Kaohsiung shop
  • Taiwanese Three-Cup Chicken（台式三杯雞）— soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine in the classic three-cup home preparation
  • Memory Corner Deep-Fried Popcorn Chicken（有香鹽酥雞）— Taiwan's iconic night-market fried snack
  • Tomato Beef Brisket Noodle Soup（蕃茄牛腩麵）— slow-simmered beef brisket in tomato broth over noodles

Pricing: Lunch and dinner average CAD $20–30 per person, in line with the Richmond flagship.

Service: Dine-in and takeout; walk-in waitlist (no online or phone reservations at this time, third-party delivery not actively promoted, no private events).

How Does It Compare to the Richmond Flagship?

Same brand, same group. The differences come down to three things:

  • Menu scope: Richmond carries the full menu; Coquitlam runs a curated soft-opening menu, and going forward the two menus won't be identical.
  • Hours: Coquitlam runs split lunch/dinner shifts daily (Sun–Thu 11:30 AM–3:00 PM and 4:00–10:00 PM; Fri–Sat dinner until 11:00 PM). Richmond runs continuously Mon–Thu and switches to split shifts on weekends.
  • Full group experience: Memory Corner's two sister brands — Old Memory Kitchen (Taiwanese-focused convenience store) and Sweet Memory (Taiwanese desserts and savoury midnight bites) — are both at 8080 Leslie Rd in Richmond. For the "restaurant + dessert + take-home frozen" three-stop run, you still need Richmond.

Membership works across both locations — one account, cross-store points (CAD $1 = 10 pts; 1,600 pts = $10 off). See Membership Rewards.

Visit: Finding 345 North Rd

📍 Address: 345 North Rd, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3V8

🕒 Hours: Sun–Thu 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Fri & Sat 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM

☎ Phone: (604) 917-0168

On North Rd, near the Coquitlam–Burnaby border. About 20 minutes by car from SFU Burnaby Mountain campus, and roughly 5 minutes from Lougheed Town Centre SkyTrain Station.

Who Should Come?

  • Taiwanese-Canadian families in Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam — finally, you don't have to drive to Richmond for a Taiwanese dinner.
  • SFU students — about 20 minutes off Burnaby Mountain; an easy group dinner option from the residences.
  • Early-adopter Taiwanese food fans — soft-opening windows are when guest feedback most directly shapes the menu's evolution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Memory Corner Coquitlam located?+
345 North Rd, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3V8 — on North Rd near the Coquitlam–Burnaby border. About 5 minutes by car from Lougheed Town Centre SkyTrain Station, and roughly 20 minutes from SFU Burnaby Mountain campus. Phone: (604) 917-0168.
What does 'soft opening' mean? Will the menu expand later?+
Soft opening is the transition period before a full launch — the menu is curated and operations are still being refined. Memory Corner Coquitlam currently serves the headline signatures: Angelica Root Lamb Hot Pot, Taiwanese Three-Cup Chicken, Memory Corner Deep-Fried Popcorn Chicken, and Tomato Beef Brisket Noodle Soup. The menu will continue to develop based on soft-opening feedback and supply, and once finalized it won't be identical to Richmond's.
How does it compare to the Richmond location?+
Same brand, same group, same headline dishes. Richmond carries the full menu and runs continuously Mon–Thu, with split lunch/dinner shifts on weekends. Coquitlam runs a curated soft-opening menu with split shifts daily (Sun–Thu dinner until 10:00 PM; Fri–Sat dinner until 11:00 PM). For the full comparison, see the Memory Corner Richmond article.
What's the average price per person?+
In line with the Richmond flagship: lunch and dinner average CAD $20–30 per person, depending on what you order.
Do I need a reservation?+
Memory Corner currently runs a walk-in waitlist; online and phone reservations are not available at this time. During soft opening, weekday afternoons and the late-afternoon slot tend to be easier to seat.
Is it convenient from SFU or north Burnaby?+
Yes. About 20 minutes by car from SFU Burnaby Mountain, and roughly 5 minutes from Lougheed Town Centre SkyTrain Station. For diners in north Burnaby, Coquitlam, and Port Moody, this is now Memory Corner's closest location.

Locations Mentioned in This Article

Memory Corner Group locations across Richmond and Coquitlam, BC.

Memory Corner | Classic Taiwanese Cuisine (Richmond)

Address
4651 Garden City Rd #1110, Richmond, BC V6X 2K4
Phone
(604) 284-5434
Hours
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Fri 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM Sat 11:30 AM – 2:45 PM, 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM Sun 11:30 AM – 2:45 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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Memory Corner | Classic Taiwanese Cuisine (Coquitlam)

Address
345 North Rd, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3V8
Phone
(604) 917-0168
Hours
Sun–Thu 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Fri & Sat 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
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