Lunch Lady

Lunch Lady Internationally acclaimed Vietnamese street food located in the heart of Commercial Drive.
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We’re 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.

The art of the slow simmer.⁠⁠Who says a legendary broth needs meat? We extract every layer of flavour in our Phở Chay na...
08/19/2026

The art of the slow simmer.⁠
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Who says a legendary broth needs meat? We extract every layer of flavour in our Phở Chay naturally, using charred onions, ginger, warm spices, and a blend of fruits and vegetables cooked down until golden and naturally sweet.⁠
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Pure comfort in a bowl, crafted for everyone at the table.

Not talked about enough: our Mì Xào Bò. ⁠⁠Crispy noodles, tender ribeye, g*i lan, and pork crackling all tossed together...
07/28/2026

Not talked about enough: our Mì Xào Bò. ⁠
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Crispy noodles, tender ribeye, g*i lan, and pork crackling all tossed together for the perfect bite every time.⁠
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Available during dinner only.

The sun’s out and so are we. ⁠⁠Make the most of patio season this summer and join us for a meal outside.
07/24/2026

The sun’s out and so are we. ⁠
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Make the most of patio season this summer and join us for a meal outside.

Bring our signature flavours home.⁠⁠Our sauces are now available in bottles at both our Vancouver Commercial Drive and T...
06/30/2026

Bring our signature flavours home.⁠
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Our sauces are now available in bottles at both our Vancouver Commercial Drive and Time Out Market locations.⁠
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Now available:⁠
�• Vietnamese Dill Aioli
�• Sweet Green Chili Sauce
�• Black Truffle Nước Chấm�
• Sweet Red Chili Sauce⁠
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If you’ve tried some of our appetizers like crispy taro chips or octopus skewers, you may already be familiar with these flavours. Now you can enjoy them anytime, anywhere.⁠
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Pick up a bottle during your next visit.

It's been a busy few months, but the good kind of busy. ⁠⁠We're grateful to be part of the Time Out Oakridge community, ...
06/27/2026

It's been a busy few months, but the good kind of busy. ⁠
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We're grateful to be part of the Time Out Oakridge community, surrounded by so many talented restaurants and meeting new people on the daily.

Spring rolls are a Vietnamese classic for a reason.⁠⁠Ours are made fresh every morning and it shows in every bite.⁠⁠Ligh...
06/25/2026

Spring rolls are a Vietnamese classic for a reason.⁠
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Ours are made fresh every morning and it shows in every bite.⁠
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Light, crisp, and always the right way to start your table.

Find us at Time Out Market serving many of the dishes you love from Commercial Drive, plus a handful of exclusives. ⁠⁠Be...
06/17/2026

Find us at Time Out Market serving many of the dishes you love from Commercial Drive, plus a handful of exclusives. ⁠
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Be sure to try our Cuttlefish & Pomelo Salad, available only at this location.

With our Tôm Chiên Giòn, you don’t have to peel a thing.⁠⁠And that’s exactly why everyone loves them.
06/11/2026

With our Tôm Chiên Giòn, you don’t have to peel a thing.⁠
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And that’s exactly why everyone loves them.

Thursday’s bowl is Bún Thái.⁠⁠A rich, sweet and spicy tamarind broth, seafood, beef, and noodles coming together the way...
06/04/2026

Thursday’s bowl is Bún Thái.⁠
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A rich, sweet and spicy tamarind broth, seafood, beef, and noodles coming together the way it should. ⁠
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Comforting, bold, and best enjoyed fresh out the kitchen.

A promise kept.⁠⁠During my very last conversation before her passing, I asked Cô Thành what dish she dreamed of collabor...
05/17/2026

A promise kept.⁠
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During my very last conversation before her passing, I asked Cô Thành what dish she dreamed of collaborating on for our Toronto opening. Her answer was immediate: Bún Mắm. It was her personal favourite.⁠
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She never got to see it come to life, but today, we honour that final wish. This is the conversation we never got to finish, served with all the heart she left behind.⁠
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Bún Mắm | By Chef Allan ⁠
An elevated Vietnamese Bouillabaisse.⁠
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Fermented fish stock • Prawns • Baby octopus • Eggplant • Manila clams • Hokkaido scallops • Crispy pork belly • Served with a fermented tofu garlic rouille.⁠
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We honoured her authentic core and elevated it with the finest ingredients, pushing the cuisine exactly where she entrusted us to take it. 🤍⁠
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Featured from May 19th to 24th at both our Vancouver and Toronto locations.

Address

1046 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC
V5L3W9

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 3pm
5pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 3pm
5pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm
5pm - 9:30pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
5pm - 11pm
Saturday 10:30am - 3:30pm
5pm - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm
5pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

+16045595938

Website

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