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The Lunch Lady, Vancouver, BC
Award-winning

The Lunch Lady

4.7
4.7
1052 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Vietnamese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
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 am–2:30 pm Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:45 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,052 people are saying

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lunch Lady is a beloved culinary gem in Vancouver, celebrated for its "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Diners rave about the "fantastic" pho and "delicious" beef carpaccio, while the "friendly" and "attentive" staff enhance the experience. Reservations are essential for this "popular" spot, known for its "unique" and "memorable" dining atmosphere.

1,052 Reviews

  1. Parker

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely anniversary dinner at Lunch Lady. The food was great and in good portions. We ended up sharing 3 mains and all came out quickly after we ordered. Our server seemed to get a bit busy near the end of the meal so we ended up having to wait a bit to ask for the cheque but they did gift us a desert for the special occasion, which was very nice. The line is for reservations if you arrive at 5pm so don't be intimidated by the crowd!

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  2. Catherine

    VIP

    Vancouver

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had dinner at The Lunch Lady on a Saturday night and it was packed, and for good reason! Even after we left at 9pm there were still people waiting to be seated. We had made our reservation for 7pm and arrived on time but still had to wait 15 minutes for our table to be vacated by the previous guests. We were given 1h 45m to finish our dinner. There were three of us and we ordered 2 appetizers and two special entrees made for sharing, and a dessert to share as well. This proved to be sufficient for us and we were glad we didn’t follow the server’s recommendation to order an additional entree. The crispy prawns and soft shell crab were lightly battered and tasted great. The steak luc lac was equally good. The friend rice could have had more “air of wok” in my opinion; it had a rather soft texture to it. The pandan cake was a lovely finish to dinner. In fact, I would have loved to have that all to myself, ha ha! I also had a calamansi soda which I thought needed more simple syrup. It was overwhelmingly sour and needed some sweetness to balance the taste. Overall I would come back. My friend had been there other times and mentioned that it is not recommended to sit on their outdoor patio because the ground on which the stools are on is sloping, so it’s not a comfortable sitting position to hold for a long time, and the stools are metal and a small seat pan (read: not for large people). Keep this in mind when making your reservation.

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  3. Stephanie

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The soft shell crab lettuce wraps with fresh herbs were fantastic!

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  4. Kumiko

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was really good. Food was excellent. Ube tiramisu was incredible!

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  5. Michelle

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It just keeps getting better! So tasty and fresh. Fabulous service.

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  6. Christopher

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and attentive, friendly service. Highly recommended.

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  7. Steve

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was really good as well as the service, we had a great time

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  8. dee

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time here and food did not disappoint. Love the servers, always welcoming and friendly. We will be back.

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  9. Jayne

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best food we've had in Vancouver! We recommend the steak luc lac, beef pho and the che ba mau

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  10. Blake

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd time here and order exact same set menu and was amazing - added brisket pho which was so delicious! Service is always outstanding and it's the main reason i go here

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FAQs

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

The Lunch Lady is rated 4.7 stars by 1052 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Commercial Drive
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00 am–2:30 pm Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:45 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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