The Lunch Lady (Nguyen Thi Thanh)

Vietnamese restaurant · Ho Chi Minh City

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"Lunch Lady is a restaurant in Vancouver, Canada, inspired by the original lunch stall in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, owned by Chef Nguyen Thi Thanh. It offers a dining experience that stays true to Vietnamese culinary roots while incorporating local Canadian ingredients. The menu features traditional dishes like pho and steak luc lac, along with unique cocktails, including a special negroni inspired by Anthony Bourdain." - Michael He

Meet Anthony Bourdain’s Favorite ‘Lunch Lady’

Lô C1 Chung Cư 1A1B, Nguyễn Đình Chiểu, Đa Kao, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam Get directions

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