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The Lunch Lady, Vancouver, BC
Award-winning

The Lunch Lady

4.7
4.7
1103 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Vietnamese
1046 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3W9

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 68 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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!

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 reservations@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 1,103 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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lunch Lady in Vancouver is a culinary gem renowned for its "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Diners rave about the flavorful dishes, including the wagyu pho and bone marrow, with many praises for the "friendly staff." Despite occasional wait times and noise, the vibrant atmosphere and "unique, delicious flavors" make it a must-visit.

1,103 Reviews
  1. Winnie

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great friendly service. Lots of smiles :) Portions were very decent! Enjoyed the different twist to Vietnamese food 💕

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  2. Bradshaw

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I maintain that Lunch Lady is the best restaurant lunch in Vancouver. Excellent food, an efficient and pleasanrt staff, what more do you need in a reastaurant?

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  3. James VIP

    Vancouver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really happy with our dinner experience and our server was fantastic and positive .. ambiance was perfect and the dinner was delicious, great drinks too .. lunch lady is everything you want for a lovely date night on Commercial Ave in Spring .. can’t wait to go back !

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  4. Arlene

    Vancouver6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always excellent however imposing a one hour limit for lunch is unheard of, specially for a Michelin Bib Gourmand type restaurant. I prefer to enjoy my food in a leisurely manner without having to watch the clock and rush through my meal. I think at a minimum it should be an hour and a half.

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  5. Teresa

    Vancouver15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been to the Lunch Lady half a dozen times before and they never dissappoint. The food was 10/10 and this is one of my favorite places to dine.

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  6. Eunelsy

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for my birthday and the staff was really nice and accommodating. They had asked if it was our first time (which it was) and they brought out each dish and explained exactly how to eat it. We also brought our own cake to celebrate and they offered to keep it in the fridge and set it up with the candles and everything. Also included a free dessert for my birthday and the staff all greeted me happy birthday on the way out. The food was incredible, all super flavorful and amazing value. The garlic noodles and wagyu pho are a must try. 10/10 would recommend.

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  7. Genevieve

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had dinner with friends from out of town at Lunch Lady in Vancouver and the experience was amazing. The food is so different and delicious and the atmosphere is awesome. Our wait staff was very friendly and took the time to describe each dish as it was served. We had the $55 sharing menu for 4 and it was well worth the price. Highly recommend

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  8. Annabel VIP

    New York City35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friends highly recommended this place, and now we know why. The flavours were bold, interesting and authentic. We especially loved the soft shell crabs and the octopus. We didn't tackle a soup, but we saw many people enjoying them.

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  9. Angela VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing experience at The Lunch Lady. Food is delicious and the service is top notch. They are so consistent with everything which explains why they are still always so busy! Good job LL team!

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  10. Joseph

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly wait staff.Food was very good and surprisingly brought to the table quite quickly considering it was the first seating of the day and it was almost full.

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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 1103 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
9:00 PM
Booked 68 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 reservations@thelunchlady.com.
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