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The Lunch Lady, Vancouver, BC
Award-winning

The Lunch Lady

4.7 (1135)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Vietnamese
1046 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3W9

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2 people
19:00
animated flamesBooked 37 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood 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!

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 Mon–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 vancouver@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 reservations.yvr@thelunchlady.com.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Menu

The Lunch Lady's menu was last updated on 1/2/2022.

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What 1,135 people are saying

The Lunch Lady reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lunch Lady boasts "amazing food" with standout dishes like soft shell crab and wagyu pho. Diners praise the "friendly service" and vibrant atmosphere, ideal for special occasions. While occasional wait times and noise levels are noted, the restaurant consistently delivers "delicious and flavorful" meals, making it a must-visit in Vancouver.
1,135 Reviews

  1. Paul VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience with staff and food. They are absolutely providing extremely friendly and delicious food. 200% highly recommended. Again R.I.P. to the owner.

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  2. Linda

    Vancouver / British Columbia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Loved the food as always. Music a bit on the loud side.

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  3. Thomas

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were very helpful in helping navigate the menu, and all of the dishes we ordered were excellent, beautiful quaint space but slightly tight seating, otherwise excellent!

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  4. Scott

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent and unusual dishes, good service, and interesting atmosphere. --A nice treat for my wife's birthday.

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  5. max

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There's a reason this place comes up whenever you ask someone in Vancouver where you should go eat. Once again the food, service and overall experience was fantastic. Make sure to try the Softshell Crab.

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  6. Nikola

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s simply the best food in Vancouver. Creative displays and ingredients elevate this place above any other Vietnamese restaurant I’ve tried.

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  7. AKA

    Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 May 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Not impressed by the food. We had the bone marrow, beef pho, soft shell crab and house fried rice. None of them were horrible, but neither were any of them really good. Table is small to pack 4 people, noise level was bearable but i preferred quieter.

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  8. Jim

    San Diego12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Awesome food! One of our favourite restaurants! Appetizer of soft shell crab, deserts at the end with delicious entrees to share!

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  9. Nikita

    Toronto1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 17 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was really great - bone marrow , garlic noodles and octopus were fantastic.

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  10. Nicoletta

    Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and staff are amazing. My only comment would be that I wish we could have stayed longer. There was a hour limit at lunch

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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 1135 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. Canada
  3. Vancouver / British Columbia
  4. Vancouver
  5. Commercial Drive

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
animated flamesBooked 37 times today
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 Mon–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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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 vancouver@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 reservations.yvr@thelunchlady.com.

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