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    Little Sister

    3.9 (655 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Chicken wings
    Shanelle S.

    Vietnamese outpost that offers a weekday happy hour. Came here with a friend and made a reservation at 5pm. There's patio and indoor seating but note that the happy hour must either be at the bar or patio. Service is on the slow side but friendly enough. They do have heat lamps outside in case you get cold.

    Amber C.

    Little Sister is a bit on the pricier side, but the quality makes it worth it. Everything we tried was packed with flavor and executed really well. The spring rolls were my favorite, super fresh with a great balance of textures and flavor. The broken rice bowl was also a standout with perfectly cooked meat and a really satisfying portion. The ambiance is beautiful and makes the whole experience feel elevated without being too formal. It is a great spot to enjoy a good meal and a glass of wine. Overall a solid choice when you are in the mood to treat yourself.

    Broken Bowl
    Josh G.

    I visited Little Sister with family on a Saturday night for dinner. I'll start with the positives. The atmosphere of the restaurant is quite nice. I liked all the decorations and the music too. Even though it is pretty lively, there are very good acoustics so you can actually have a conversation without having to raise your voice. The parking, (since there are lots of other shops around,) was free and very easy. I ordered the broken bowl, which was tasty and a pretty good portion size. To me, the biggest issue was the service. We were a party of 5 and definitely slow to order, which was on us. However, we ended up being at the restaurant for over two and a half hours because it took so long for our food to come out. For example, we ordered the crispy fried prawns as an appetizer and were told it would take ~25 minutes. The prawns finally made an appearance at the end of the meal, over an hour after we had ordered them. The restaurant didn't charge us because it took so long, which was appreciated, but I would've simply preferred if the appetizer arrived at the beginning of the meal and not at the end. I will note that the waiters were very friendly and helpful. But it was a clearly a busy night and it seemed like our order just got lost in the whirlwind. My guess is that other tables ordered the same popular dishes as us and that our orders ended up going to them. I noticed a couple of other tables that were seated after us who got their food, ate, paid, and left all before our entrees arrived. Overall, this place is just OK. This is a hard one for me to recommend to others because I liked the crispy prawns and the broken bowl. The food was good and the restaurant was cute. Still, it was pricey and I didn't feel like the service we received justified that. So, maybe skip this place or visit on a less busy weeknight.

    Hazy IPA
    Stephanie V.

    Food is delish sticky rice so good with a fried egg cilantro jalapeños sauce who knows but delicious. Imperial rolls one of my fav wrap the roll in lettuce add basil noodles cilantro jalapeños roll and dip is the amazing sauce. Yum tried the chili salted tofu bowl loved it came with black rice cilantro jalapeños eggplant okra peanut sauce and a side salad so refreshing. Great food friendly staff and place is clean. Good neighborhood. Recommend if in the area.

    Xoi Sticky Rice and Crispy Fried Prawns

    Food: 10/10 Flavor: 10/10 Ingredients: 10/10 Everything is amazing here! You can order multiple things from the menu and won't be disappointed. If you want something different from your typical "American" food, this is the place to eat at. Oh and don't forget to get the following: FRIES GARLIC NOODLES (THE BEST EVER) SHAKY SHAKY BEEF WARM ROLLS

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    Sylvia A.

    Nice ambiance, but that's about it. Food was mediocre and bland. Service was worse. As a Latino party of 4, we were treated noticeably differently than the two Caucasian women seated next to us. Our server was friendly, attentive, and checked on them often, while we were ignored, given attitude, and had to flag her down just to order. We ended up getting drinks and appetizers only and left to go somewhere we actually felt welcomed. Didn't catch the server's name she never introduced herself, and I was too upset to check the receipt. The host, however, was much nicer. We even told her wish you were our server on the way out! She said of no was there a problem.... We didn't want to make a big deal and walked away while my father in law did tell her that server had a stick up her you know what... she quickly said yes I know, I'm so Sorry! So we know for a fact it wasn't the first time! Really disappointing experience. Do better, Little Sister.

    Bo Kho Braised Short Rib
    Noah M.

    The Baseline: For a Vietnamese cafe the Pho must be quality, the accompaniment add-in ingredients must be fresh, the meats must be well prepared, and menu must have authentic Vietnamese flavors Food: The food is high quality family style servings Vietnamese food that is great for small groups. For starters we had the Crispy Pork & Shrimp Spring Rolls and the sweet and spicy chicken wings which was a really great start of the meal. These are great starters that will not over fill you up if you are sharing. For entrees we had the Broken Bowl (which saves you on needing to order a side of rice and the chicken needs a little more lemon grass flavor), the Suon nuong grilled pork chop (a must have because the meat was really good and well flavored with Vietnamese spices), and the Bo Kho braised beef (more of a soup and a heavy star anises after taste which I have a personal dislike for). The drinks were really good and I liked the Hanoi Heatwave which was good on the spice level. Service: Good service with a staff that collaborates their duties together. They asked about allergies which was very nice due to a shell-fish allergy person at our table. Ambiance: The look and feel of the restaurant was awesome. The bathroom was clean. They have patio seating and an open window wall to let in the cool coastal air. A great location for a meal.

    Saigon beef
    Chantal C.

    f you're looking for a fantastic night out or a solid first-date spot, this place is a winner. The vibe is relaxed, hip, and fun -- and the food is genuinely excellent. I always get the lemongrass beef and I'm obsessed. The smoke from the grill with the acid of the fish sauce, lime, chilies, and fried shallots is unreal. Every dish I've tried has been mouthwatering. Service is great, too. Prices are on the higher side but nothing that will knock the wind out of you. Totally worth it.

    Warm Pecan Tart
    Gen G.

    This restaurant was truly impressive - one of the leading Vietnamese dining places in my list. The cozy set-up and the plants around it provided a tranquil, relaxing and refreshing ambiance, perfect for hanging out. My friend and I only ordered two savory items and two desserts as we were not so hungry and only really needed a place to hang out at The Point--but every item we tasted was smack-dab delectable. The Crispy Shrimp and Pork Eggroll, Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings, Warm Pecan Tart and Chocolate Cake each has a special authentic taste that would leave you craving for more. The presentation is 5-star and truly worth its price point. Service was so so..the ladies could smile more, but we were still impressed and can't wait to come back.

    Mark M.

    Great food and great service!!!! Ask for Bruno ! He was so accommodating to our large party and helped our vegetarian friend with her menu choice and she loved it! We will definitely be back.

    Ruriko S.

    I had a great dinner experience a couple of months ago when I went to Little sister. I have been a fan of Little Sister for years since it opened in Manhattan Beach, I've been to the DTLA location too. I'm so happy that this location is closer to my house. I had the most wonderful server! As a starter, I ordered the papaya salad and the chicken and shiitake dumplings. Heads up, they were able to accommodate my dietary restrictions. After almost filling up with the salad and dumplings, I ordered the sea bass to keep it light. It was delicious. To complete the experience, and after going in a food bonanza. I needed dessert therefore I decided to order the chocolate mouse! It was exquisite. Ambience was great, very vibrant.

    clockwise from top: pan-seared salmon entree, garnishes for seabass entree, pan-seared seabass entree
    Pam Y.

    It seems like this is a beloved chain so I feel like a bit of an imposter writing a 3-star review, but our food portions were just SO TINY :'(. The dish directly in front of me is my salmon ENTREE ($28). It was a very small piece of salmon & at one point I was just eating cilantro with sauce. My hubby got 3 TINY pieces of seabass ($34). Flavor-wise everything was great. The salmon crudo wasn't bad & my hubby really enjoyed the milk bread. Service was fine & front of house was super friendly & accommodating. I just think spending $100+, one would expect a normal portion of food. p.s. The inside of the restaurant is really beautiful.

    Fried okra
    Jenn G.

    Little Sister has long been one of my favorite places to savor a satisfying meal. I've come here for special occasions a few times and now I have been here twice for dineLA. Their dineLA offering is on the high end but definitely well worth the value. This summer's Little Sister dineLA consisted of a four course meal. The first course consisted of their Papaya Salad and their Goi Cuon. The Papaya Salad is always a refreshing and good starter. This light salad has green papaya, fresh herbs, beef jerky, candied shrimp, chilis, roasted peanuts all tossed in a chili lime vinaigrette. The Goi Cuon is a fresh spring roll with shrimp, pork, viet herbs accompanied with a coconut peanut sauce. The spring roll is tasty and delightful. The second course for dineLA is their Housemade Dumplings. I had high expectations for these chicken and shiitake dumplings but I did find them a bit on the salty side. The chili vinegar dipping sauce did help offset the saltiness somewhat. For the third course, I chose to get The Shorty. This is a char siu short rib that was placed on top of scallion fondue with mushrooms, pickled leaks and lotus root. I loved how tender the short rib was. The flavors were on point for this dish. My friend got their Coco Pork entree. I tried a little bit of this and it enough reminded me of Filipino adobo. There was a good hint of soy and it interestingly came with quail egg. It was an ok dish but not one I would get next time. Last but not least, we had Cafe sua da pot au crème for dessert. This dessert had a really good hint of coffee. It had that caffeine kick for sure! The summer dineLA menu was a good way to try more dishes at one of my favorite spots! I would definitely come back here again for another dineLA offering in the future.

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    Ask the Community - Little Sister

    Is the outdoor patio open for lunch during the week?

    Hi Sharon, yes our outdoor patio is open all seven days! We hope you'll join us!

    Do they allow dogs on the patio?

    Yes, dogs are allowed on our outdoor patio - thanks!

    Is this the same group from "little sister" in downtown that closed down?

    Yes it is

    Do you check vaccines for indoor dining?

    Well, they did not when we went.

    Do have little more choices for vegetarians?

    Hi Harish, we can make many of our dishes vegetarian - just ask your server for options on your next visit!

    Do you have vegan options?

    we do! Some of our favorites are our: -Fried Okra w/ tomatoes, lime, mint, and fenugreek… 

    Is there a wine list or corkage fee?

    Yes, we have a wine list! And, yes, we have a corkage fee of $25 per bottle, two 750 mL bottles maximum, no magnums.

    Does this location have a happy hour like the redondo location?

    We do! 7 days of the week :) Mon-Thurs from 3:00-6:00pm Fri-Sun from 3:00-5:00pm

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