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The Lunch Lady, Vancouver, BC
Award-winning

The Lunch Lady

4.7
4.7
1078 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Vietnamese

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 73 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 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
  • 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 management@thelunchlady.com.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

What 1,078 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lunch Lady in Vancouver offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "friendly service." Standout dishes include the "melt in your mouth" steak luc lac, Wagyu pho, and garlic noodles. While some mention time limits on reservations, the flavorful cuisine and attentive staff make it a must-visit.
1,078 Reviews
  1. Susanna

    Vancouver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Foods and service are very good, but the price is a little bit high.

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  2. Aaron

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great night and felt very taken care of. Luke was an exceptional server.

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  3. kim

    Vancouver1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrible experience because I had to leave a credit card to reserve - which did not bother me until we were told we could only be at the table for 60 minutes!!!! Unacceptable- if your guests are instructed to leave after a short time please tell them on your website and at booking It ruined the whole experience

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  4. Katie VIP

    Vancouver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The beef luc lac was outstanding and my favourite dish but everything I have ordered previously has always been amazing!

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  5. Foodie VIP

    Vancouver40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another fantastic meal at The Lunch Lady! Dinner for 4 is easy and offers a great variety. Mango margaritas were delish! Service very good and birthday candle on yummy dessert was a nice surprise! See you again soon .

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  6. alex

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always good here, and it's definitely one of the best restaurants in Vancouver. That said, there are occasional inconsistencies in the seasoning—some parts of a dish can be overly spicy, while others seem under-seasoned or unexpectedly sweet. Still, the overall quality and flavour make this a go-to spot. A bit more consistency would make it truly exceptional.

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Made a reservation for 1 pm and they made us wait for half an hour to 130 get seated. Didn’t offer even a drink to acknowledge their mismanagement.

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  8. Brooklyn

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was melt in your mouth good, worth every penny. Drinks are original and tasty. Staff are friendly and attentive. Lunch Lady exceeded expectations.

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  9. Mariela

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have to wait about ~15mins even though we had our tables reserved. The food is excellent and it’s stroller friendly for those who have babies.

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  10. Yael VIP

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and while service was great, we had to wait quite a long time for our final dish.

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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 1078 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 73 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
  • Phone number
  • 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 management@thelunchlady.com.
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