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The Lunch Lady, Vancouver, BC
Award-winning

The Lunch Lady

4.7
4.7
966 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Vietnamese
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The Lunch Lady

4.7
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Vietnamese
Commercial Drive

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2 people
19:00
Booked 70 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
Enjoy award-winning Vietnamese street food in the heart of Commercial Drive! Lunch Lady is not your average pho joint – dishes showcasing the PNW’s best ingredients, craft cocktails, and Michelin quality service makes us a crowd favourite with locals and international guests alike. Come and discover our modern and soulful dishes that are distinctly authentic to Vietnam. We look forward to serving you!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese, Comfort Food, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00–14:30 Fri 11:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 10:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:45–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30 Sun 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (604) 559-5938
  • Website
    https://thelunchlady.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Benedict Lim
  • Catering
    We are pleased to announce that we are now offering catering! <br />To browse our catering menu, visit our website at thelunchlady.com. For all catering requests, please email info@thelunchlady.com. <br />Please note, 48 hours advance notice is required for all catering orders.
  • Private party facilities
    For all private dining and buyout requests, please email management@thelunchlady.com.
  • Location
    1046 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3W9
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Area
    Commercial Drive
  • Cross Street
    Commercial Drive & Napier St.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 966 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lunch Lady dazzles with its "delicious" Vietnamese cuisine and "exceptional service." Diners rave about the garlic noodles, ube cheesecake, and wagyu beef pho. Despite a cozy interior, the flavors and value of family-style meals draw repeat visits. A standout for "amazing" food and "friendly" staff, reservations are recommended.

966 Reviews

  1. Justin

    Saskatoon

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent!!! Worth the trip from anywhere in the Vancouver area. We tried the set tasting menu and enjoyed it all! Make sure u have the pandang dessert!

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  2. Jefferson

    Seattle

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining experience was wonderful, amazing Vietnamese dishes, along with egg coffee. Portion is just right, the quality is superb and great customer service. I dined in having made prior reservations, which is a must, and noted that it was birthday so they had me try a flan-cheese cake like that had lime taste with a candle to blow. Wonderful experience!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is top-notch, plain and simple. Our family's favorites were the carpaccio, the steak, and the fried shrimp. The creme brûlée/passionfruit/freeze-dried foam cheesecake is a can't-miss dessert. Highly recommend!

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  4. Jenny

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went here twice and the foods are very good … very friendly staffs and the environment is so cozy . I really love the Ube tiramisu and the egg coffee. Definitely will go again in the future and recommend my friends to go there!

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  5. Donald

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a great experience really enjoyed their new dishes, specifically the tomahawk pork chop! Service was a 10.

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  6. Edwina

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding flavours and well executed. We had the set meal for 2 for $55 each. Great value and we didn't go away hungry. I look forward to going back and trying the other dishes.

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  7. Carrie

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love going to Lunch Lady for lunch. We had the Wednesday soup special, soft shell crab and salad rolls. More than enough food for the two of us but we ate it all because it was so tastie!

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  8. Diana

    Edmonton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service was great. However the one hour restriction (even though reservations were made) made it stressful. I already had to battle through traffic, pay an arm and a leg for parking, only to wolf down a bowl of noodles in 30min.

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  9. Crystal

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is delicious , but I feel very cold indoor!

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  10. Jenny

    Portland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    My first experience in Lunch Lady was miserable. I’ve waited for an hour and got just appetizer only. The server just ignored us. I will never come back

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

The Lunch Lady offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Lunch Lady also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 559-5938.

The Lunch Lady is rated 4.7 stars by 966 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of The Lunch Lady restaurant

The Lunch Lady

4.7
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Vietnamese
Commercial Drive

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 70 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Lunch Lady

1046 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3W9

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross Street
    Commercial Drive & Napier St.
  • Area
    Commercial Drive
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00–14:30 Fri 11:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 10:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:45–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30 Sun 17:00–21:30
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese, Comfort Food, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Benedict Lim
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://thelunchlady.com/
  • Phone number
    (604) 559-5938
  • Catering
    We are pleased to announce that we are now offering catering! <br />To browse our catering menu, visit our website at thelunchlady.com. For all catering requests, please email info@thelunchlady.com. <br />Please note, 48 hours advance notice is required for all catering orders.
  • Private party facilities
    For all private dining and buyout requests, please email management@thelunchlady.com.

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