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The Lunch Lady, Vancouver, BC
Award-winning

The Lunch Lady

4.7 (1177)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Vietnamese
1046 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3W9

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 84 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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!

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 Mon–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 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
  • 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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Menu

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

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What 1,177 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lunch Lady offers an exceptional culinary experience in Vancouver, combining "amazing food," "phenomenal service," and a "vibrant atmosphere." Standout dishes include the "Wagyu pho," "soft shell crab," and "beef carpaccio." While the restaurant can be busy, reservations ensure you enjoy their "creative and flavorful" cuisine. Ideal for special occasions.
1,177 Reviews

  1. Haydee

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food service was great, the waitress provided some recommendations. We had an infant with us and thankfully we were still able to enjoy our meal. Great drink selections, we would definitely come back.

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  2. Gabriel VIP

    New York City84 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of the best restaurants in North America.. The lone negative is that you really need to be on time so you have a chance to savor the food, which is memorable, bbhb but it comes out of the kitchen very fast. Share plates and be sure to have the octopus skewed, beef carpaccio, steak and any of a number of strong vegetarian options. Don’t miss the house special dessert.

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  3. Sarah VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Ivy was just excellent! The beef carpaccio was incredible, it melted in your mouth. Garlic noodles with a soft egg & Parmesan was superb. The daily tasting menu is an excellent value and gives you a bit of everything. Consistently wonderful service, food and atmosphere. Thank you!

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  4. David

    Vancouver / British Columbia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cosy ambiance, excellent service, food tasty and presented beautifully. Ordered crispy pork spring rolls, duck salad, fried soft shelled crabs with basil and lettuce wraps, Bun Bo Hue noodle soup for lunch. Enjoy the meal. Will return to sample others on the menu.

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  5. Yelena

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service , great atmosphere . We’ll definitely go again. 😄👍

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  6. Stephen VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food as always!!! I haven't been back in a few months and they've changed the menu slightly. Although I miss their cod dish I'm used to ordering, my friend and I got to explore their other menu items and thoroughly enjoyed their clams, crab fried rice, octopus skewers and beef carpaccio this time! Drinks were top notch especially cocktails and egg coffee (a must!). Service was impeccable - we had Elie as our server and she was sociable, friendly, approachable, helpful and caring. Can't wait to go back and try other items! Outstanding value! Make sure you book a table in advance - they're popular :)

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  7. Marlena

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food is absolutely delicious. So creative and well done. We found that the service was unfortunately really slow overall. We had too much time waiting between courses, and it took so long we ended up taking dessert home. We were not offered another drink. The tables and chairs inside are really rickety plastic, so there’s always a danger anytime you move or shift that something will spill, which we did. And it’s loud, the space is echoing and the music is loud, so better for a boisterous time with friends than an intimate date or where you need to talk.

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  8. Dean

    Vancouver / British Columbia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    3rd time and as always food was outstanding, soft shell crab and duck salad was excellent, My wife Pho was the best I have tasted in 30 years of eating pho at least once a month in different restaurants. Adding Foie Gras was unique but work really well. My personal preference is Cha Gio in rice paper and not wonton wrappers. Filling and Nuoc Cham was well flavoured and balanced. Highly recommend but make your reservation as early as possible.

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  9. Michelle

    Vancouver / British Columbia7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nick did an excellent job as our server for the night. My favourite dish of the night were the crispy prawns. A close second was the wagyu pho. Parking can get difficult to find but if you are lucky you can snag a spot on the street or in the nearby residential area.

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  10. Victor

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fuimos un par de amigos por recomendación y definitivamente la comida es muy rica, recomiendo el té frío de coco con el Classic Beef Pho y al final el postre de la casa.

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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 1177 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 reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 84 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.
  • 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 Mon–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
  • 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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