Lunch Lady
1046 Commercial Dr V5L 3W9 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Get your caffeine fix Lunch Lady style! We've got your coffee fix ready for any hour of the day. For a jolt of energy, enjoy our cà phê sa nóng/á (sweetened coffee, iced/hot). For a boozy delight, try our take on an inverted Vietnamese coffee Cà Phê Cà Phê.

Fishing for gold Have you tried our Lu Thái Chua Cay? This Thai-style hotpot is a Tet staple in many Vietnamese households and now you can have it as a limited feature at our place! Try it tonight available after 5PM for dine in only.

Happy Valentine's Day you're a total catch. Some things are better together, just like how our mild flavoured Icelandic cod is enhanced with the earthy and vegetal notes of turmeric and dill. Available after 5PM. Spend your night with us chez Lunch Lady or bring us home via take-out and delivery. ... Date night at home: https://thelunchlady.com/takeout Make a dinner reservation: https://thelunchlady.com/reservations #TheLunchLady #LunchLadyVancouver #ChaCaTangLong

Full moon, full belly. Ask anyone who grew up celebrating the Lunar New Year: the food is one of the best parts of the festivities! In honour of one of our favourite celebrations, we're introducing a new limited feature: Lu Thái Chua Cay! We serve a hot and sour Thai-style broth along with a board of thinly sliced rare beef, Icelandic cod, tiger prawns, beef balls, watercress, king oyster mushrooms and instant noodles. ... It's the perfect share dish for families and friends under the full moon. Enjoy it in house tonight available after 5PM. #LunchLady #LunchLadyVancouver #LauThaiChuaCay #LunarNewYear See more

Hello everyone and beloved customers of Lunch Lady, Spring is coming, I wanted to send a messages to all of our beloved customers in Ho Chi Minh and also in Vancouver. The New Year of 2021 has come, I wish this year brings prosperity, wealth and luck to all your families. ... 2020 has passed, the sadest part for me was not being able to come visit Vancouver, Canada to meet my beloved customers. I hope that this pandemic which is still going on will end soon so I can come to Vancouver and serve the most delicious authentic Vietnamese dishes to our customers at Lunch Lady. One more time I would like to show my gratitude to both Lunch Lady customers in Ho Chi Minh and Vancouver by wishing everyone a new year full of health, prosperity and wealth, also dont forget to support and show love to Michaels Lunch Lady in Vancouver Canada, thank you.

January Noodle Soup Specials Tuesday - BUN THAI (GF) Wednesday - BUN RIEU (GF) Thursday - H TIU NAM VANG (GF)... Friday - BUN BO HUE (GF) Saturday - BANH CANH CUA (GF) Sunday - MI VIT TIEM Reminder: There are only 60 bowls available per day. Order takeout or delivery through this link: https://thelunchlady.com/takeout #TheLunchLady #LunchLadyVancouver

Cafe Negroni: A tribute to Vietnam's coffee culture. Every drop a memory our exclusive drink filters the three components of a proper Negroni (Gin, Vermouth, Campari) through a coffee phin filled with the freshly ground Vietnamese Robusta beans. Taste the traces of the strong dark roast in this Negroni a flavour of Vietnamese strength and pride. ... Dinner Reservations: https://thelunchlady.com/reservations Order Takeout: https://thelunchlady.com/takeout #TheLunchLady #LunchLadyVancouver #Negroni

Thank you Gail Johnson for the recent feature in Stir Vancouver's "86ing 2020: An in-depth look at how Vancouver restaurants fared amid COVID-19" article. Read the full article here: https://www.createastir.ca//vancouver-restaurants-year-in-

You made it through the week that deserves a fist bump! Have you met our general manager, Jean? He ensures that every dining experience with us is executed as smoothly as possible and his positivity lights up the room. Don't be afraid to say hi when you visit next time! ... #LunchLady #LunchLadyVancouver See more

Survive Novembrrr with our Dinner program's hottest picks We can't wait to cuddle up with the robust flavours of the Ph Marrow and the Mì Xào Ti's rich and tasty garlic goodness! Pro-tip: If you're eyeing a table during the holiday season, book ASAP! Our dinner reservations are filling up quickly: https://thelunchlady.com/reservations... #TheLunchLady #LunchLadyVancouver

A few of our favourite things Shake up the holiday season with some steamy, cozy delights for dinner. CH CÁ THNG LONG: Turmeric Icelandic cod served on a sizzling skillet tableside ... BP XÀO: Sautéed corn with dry shrimp & xo butter CAFE NEGRONI: classic winter cocktail revamped with traces of Vietnamese robusta beans Dishes available after 5PM; cocktails served all day. Reserve a Dinner table: https://thelunchlady.com/reservations Order Takeout: https://thelunchlady.com/takeout #TheLunchLady #LunchLadyVancouver

Life is so simple with a small reward that was a glass of Chè 3 Màu, Lunch Lady Owner Victoria Tran vividly remembers waking up to the sound of coconuts grinding right outside her childhood bedroom at 5AM, with the symphonic scents of sweet vanilla, pandan leaves, mung, and the undertones of spices to brighten her mornings. Thinking back to simpler times, Victoria’s childhood treat inspired our newest signature dessert. Traditionally served in a cup, our take on the... 3 bean dessert looks a little different. From the bottom up, enjoy a shareable serving of pandan sticky rice cake, snowballs of house-made coconut and condensed milk gelato, a drizzle of red bean strawberry puree, and a generous sprinkling of mung bean streusel. Dine in only; available after 5 PM. #TheLunchLady #LunchLadyVancouver #ChèBaMàu See more

The Weekend Brew Trà á-Teani Ring in the weekend with a staff favourite. Made with jasmine infused gin and elderflower liqueur, as well as a squeeze of citrus, this cocktail is a floral dream. Available all day. ... #TheLunchLady #LunchLadyVancouver See more

We will be open on December 31st but will be closed on January 1st. Feel free to make a dinner reservation through this link: https://thelunchlady.com/reservations We hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday!

New Winter Special Sn Nng The colder the weather, the better the food! Our Sn Nng, or Grilled Iberico Pork, is giving your classic lemongrass pork a run for its money this season. Made with char grilled Iberico Pluma, fresh herb vinaigrette, and chili salted fruit for a kick of Saigon. ... Available after 5pm. Dine in or order it online tonight. #TheLunchLady #LunchLadyVancouver See more

Giving season is upon us! Now, when you spend $100 on Lunch Lady gift cards, get another $10 gift card on us! Get them now and gift them generously (or keep them, we won't blame you) throughout the holiday season. Promotion ends December 31st. Purchase them during your next visit! ... #TheLunchLady #LunchLadyVancouver See more

How does it feel to be a Vit Kiu? Growing up outside your ethnic homeland isn't easy it's a lifetime of balancing two identities that we eventually come to embrace. Our impression of Vietnam becomes nostalgic. We remember Vietnam fondly through our senses. It's the rolling laughter that comes with Tt, the ashy fragrance of incense at our home altars, and most universally, the delicious meals we eat that bring us back home. ... Some dishes that bring us straight to Saigon are bún bò Hu and Cm Sn. What is your favourite Vietnamese dish? #TheLunchLady #LunchLadyVancouver #VietKieu See more

NEW Winter Cocktails Here’s to making spirits bright! Meet the Ru Táo and Café Negroni, our newest signature cocktails to get you excited for the holiday season. Ru Táo Apple Cider ... A Traditional winter favourite combining the flavours of Organic apple cider, spices, and of course spiked for good measure. Café Negroni A take on a classic with subtle hints of Vietnamese coffee. Served tableside through a traditional coffee phin filter. Available throughout the winter. Come clink glasses with us tonight! #TheLunchLady #LunchLadyVancouver

It's peak tiger prawn season! Tôm chiên giòn Our crispy chili salted prawns are a total hit! The chili salt compliments the sweet and juicy prawn meat while the satisfying crunch from our airy batter makes this a special extrasensory treat. Add a squeeze of lime for acidity and dip it in our house-made nc chm for the full effect ... Order them for takeout tonight available after 5PM: https://thelunchlady.com/takeout #TheLunchLady #LunchLadyVancouver

Swap your Rice Noodles for Instant Noodles! As well the side order of the Chinese donut with your noodle soup dish is a must try #LunchLady #Vancouver

Limited Feature Steak Lúc Lc You can now have one of our most popular dinner items for lunch! Served with an additional side of steamed rice and a perfectly fried egg, having Steak Lúc Lc for lunch sounds like the best choice you'll make all week. Available until 3PM Dine in or order one to go! ... Limited takeout quantities available: https://thelunchlady.com/takeout #TheLunchLady #LunchLadyVancouver #SteakLucLac

Old Saigon Central Post Office Imagine sending snail mail in a place like this! Built during the French occupation with ornamental aesthetics straight from 19th century Europe, the Saigon Central Post Office is now a popular landmark to visit when you're in Vietnam. While it's an architectural gem to view and experience, this building also serves as a reminder of Vietnam's complex history with France's imperial reign. ... #LunchLady #ExploreSaigon #SaigonCentralPostOffice

Room for Everyone Street Dining Something powerful about street food is that it's able to unite people with different backgrounds and dreams and bring unanimous joy to everyone over plastic seats and metal tables. As illustrated by the mural painted by Arthur Sheng, we are all one family and our street patio is exactly what you'd find on the streets of Saigon, indiscriminately serving all types of guests. ... #TheLunchLady #LunchLadyVancouver See more

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Opening a restaurant during the pandemic isn’t easy, to say the least. However, we are truly humbled and blessed by the love we’ve received during our first months of operation. While we’ve hit several bumps along the way, the unwavering support from our neighbours on The Drive and our valued guests from all over the world have touched us deeply. We are thankful for you, the community, and all the love we received over the course of this 30-ye...ar journey. What are you grateful for this year? Aprons by Chef and Co Canada. #TheLunchLady #LunchLadyVancouver #CanadianThanksgiving

It’s a blessing and a curse to me that no matter what happens in my life, I can always go back to brunch. Anthony Bourdain, 2016 Are Sundays really complete if you don't have brunch? Come join us for some conversations over iced coffee and bánh mì p la. That's the perfect recipe for an awesome weekend! ... #LunchLadyVancouver #LunchLady #VietnameseBrunch See more

Gà Nng Mui t Char Grilled Chicken with Chilli Salt On the streets, gà nng mui t is grilled over a bed of charcoal as the street vendors shower the chicken with handfuls of child salt. The result is a satisfyingly crispy, bold and flavourful game hen. This dish is best split with 2~3 people. Order one tonight and bring it home: https://thelunchlady.com/takeout... #LunchLady #LunchLadyVancouver

Dinner Reservations are now available! Reservations are only available for our main dining area during dinner service. Lunch Service Walk-in’s only... Dinner Service Walk-in’s only for Bar Top + Patio Reserved tables will only be held for 10 minutes after the reservation time. We will be offering a 90 minute seating time for all reservations. Book your table here: https://thelunchlady.com/reservations

Takeout is now available! We will be offering a limited number of takeout orders per hour. Please keep in mind that not all the dishes we serve are available for takeout. *Unfortunately we will not be taking any takeout orders through the phone or in-person. ... Click here to place your order: https://thelunchlady.com/takeout

You can't make spoiled food taste good. Vietnam is a country blessed with ample coastlines and fertile farmland. Every morning, thousands of street vendors visit wholesale markets to source the freshest herbs, seafood, and other produce to use later that day. For many, street food vendors cook until they run out of ingredients and for the Lunch Lady, she typically calls it a day at 3PM. The freshness of their ingredients is what makes Vietnamese food so appealing! ... #TheLunchLady #ExploreSaigon #LunchLadyVancouver See more

Who's ready for Takeout?! TAKEOUT SERVICE: You can now order some of your favourite Vietnamese street eats online via our website through the Ritual app. ... We will be offering a limited number of takeout orders per hour. Please keep in mind that not all the dishes we serve are available for takeout. *Unfortunately we will not be taking any takeout orders through the phone or in-person. Orders must be placed through our website. We can’t wait to serve you! Thank you for the continued support and we hope the added service will make our food more accessible. Visit our website to see our takeout menu: https://thelunchlady.com/takeout #ThelunchLady #LunchLadyVancouver

New feature on the Menu c Hng Nng B Ti Follow the snail trail and enjoy some c with us! Tag someone who would love this dish!... These tasty sea whelks have been a staple in the Vietnamese diet for centuries, and these East Coast whelks are roasted in a garlic herb butter and served with Vietnamese coriander and a lemongrass infused fish sauce vinaigrette flavours traditional to Saigon. They’re the snack of choice for nhu hour; enjoy them with some Asian beer with your friends and feel right at home! Come by and try them tomorrow available after 5pm! #TheLunchLady #LunchLadyVancouver #c