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The Lunch Lady
The Lunch Lady is one of the best vietnamese restaurants in Vancouver for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Vancouver.
The Lunch Lady on Commercial Drive arrives with credentials that precede any meal: four consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand awards and a lineage that traces directly to Nguyễn Thị Thanh's Saigon street stall, the one Anthony Bourdain made…
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Bib Gourmand
Rating (Google) 9.0
3,872 reviews
Vancouver
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9.0
Rating
Based on 3872 reviews
Michelin
Best used for
date night and dinner
Price and pace
Good value · Check restaurant site
Neighborhood
Vancouver · 1046 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3W9, Canada
Hours
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Price
Good value
Google rating
9.0 from 3,872 reviews
Phone
(604) 559-5938
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What to order
Signature dishes at The Lunch Lady
Bánh Canh Cua (Dungeness Crab Noodle Soup)
Beef Carpaccio with fresh herbs and lime vinaigrette
Garlic Fried Noodles
Why go
What makes The Lunch Lady worth the move
The Lunch Lady looks like a good night-out option in Vancouver because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Bánh Canh Cua (Dungeness Crab Noodle Soup) and Beef Carpaccio with fresh herbs and lime vinaigrette also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 3,872 Google reviews.
What to know fast
Public rating
9.0 from 3,872 Google reviews
Best used for
date night and dinner
Style
Vietnamese in Vancouver
Spend
Good value | Check restaurant site
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 9.0 from 3,872 reviews
Price point: value
Popular dishes: Bánh Canh Cua (Dungeness Crab Noodle Soup), Beef Carpaccio with fresh herbs and lime vinaigrette, Garlic Fried Noodles
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0 diner reviews · reviewed by James Whitfield for The Lunch Lady
Google snapshot
9.0 from 3,872 reviews
TastyPals notes
Editorial review by James Whitfield
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For now, The Lunch Lady holds a 9.0 rating across 3,872 Google reviews.
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 1046 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3W9, Canada
- Phone
- (604) 559-5938
- Price
- value
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Hours
- Check restaurant site
- Google rating
- 9.0 (3,872 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Vietnamese
- Michelin
- BIB GOURMAND
- Neighborhood
- Vancouver
Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does The Lunch Lady serve?
The Lunch Lady is a Vietnamese restaurant located in Vancouver, Vancouver. The Lunch Lady on Commercial Drive arrives with credentials that precede any meal: four consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand awards and a lineage that traces directly to Nguyễn Thị Thanh's Saigon street stall, the one Anthony Bourdain made…
What is The Lunch Lady best for?
The Lunch Lady is best for the drive, dinner, casual night, bib gourmand, date night. The Lunch Lady looks like a good night-out option in Vancouver because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Bánh Canh Cua (Dungeness Crab Noodle Soup) and Beef Carpaccio with fresh herbs and lime vinaigrette also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 3,872 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at The Lunch Lady?
The Lunch Lady is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.0 from 3,872 reviews
What should I order at The Lunch Lady?
Start with Bánh Canh Cua (Dungeness Crab Noodle Soup), Beef Carpaccio with fresh herbs and lime vinaigrette and Garlic Fried Noodles. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Is The Lunch Lady worth visiting?
The Lunch Lady holds a 9.0 Google rating from 3,872 reviews. The Lunch Lady looks like a good night-out option in Vancouver because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Bánh Canh Cua (Dungeness Crab Noodle Soup) and Beef Carpaccio with fresh herbs and lime vinaigrette also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 3,872 Google reviews.
Where is The Lunch Lady located?
The Lunch Lady is located at 1046 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3W9, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
What are The Lunch Lady's hours?
The Lunch Lady's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.
Is The Lunch Lady good for a date night?
Yes — The Lunch Lady is tagged for date night dining. The Lunch Lady looks like a good night-out option in Vancouver because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Bánh Canh Cua (Dungeness Crab Noodle Soup) and Beef Carpaccio with fresh herbs and lime vinaigrette also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 3,872 Google reviews.
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