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    3.9 (643 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    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.

    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.

    Micaela M.

    I was introduced to this restaurant after receiving a gift card and wanted to try it out. The service was decent, and the food was alright, but it felt like everything was rushed, as my appetizer came out with my main course, and I always like the staggering of dishes to ensure that the food isn't cold when you finally eat it. I'm glad I had a chance to try this restaurant, but I probably wouldn't return.

    Salmon carpaccio!
    Camilla T.

    My sisters introduced me to this place! The food here is delicious and the service was amazing! We sat outside for the vibes and the heaters were HEATINGGG. We love that. As you can tell from the photos, we ordered about 12 things LOL. I can't pick a favorite, because everything was delicious. If there was one thing we had leftover, it was the chow mein, but everything else was TASTY. My point...you can order anything here and I guarantee you'll enjoy it. Bon appetit!

    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.

    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.

    fresh spring roll saigon bowl Green Papaya Salad
    Kelly T.

    Always a hit. More of a "trendy" Vietnamese restaurant so don't expect super authentic, hole in the wall, mom and pop vibes. Although the food still always tastes amazing. They've got a few locations but this one is one of the easier ones to park at/get to as it's at the point

    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.

    DineLA
    Ran C.

    DineLA brought me here on a Monday night. Even made a reservation. Here's how it went ... If you've been to The Point - then you know how parking is. It's free, all around the center, but if/when it's busy, you'll have to walk unless you want to do laps waiting for a spot to open up. Me, I parked away from the building and walked. The restaurant has like an open concept. You can even sit outdoors. I chose indoors. When the marine layer rolls in, it can get chilly. Or if the kids are playing out on the lawn ... you can figure out what I'm not saying. There's also a bar with bar height tables where you can enjoy the happy hour. I did. That on top of the DineLA menu. Service was excellent. Yesenia was on it. Behind the bar and tending to tables in the bar area, and outside. Refills, clearing plates and even bringing condiments too. Then there's the food. There was dishes I enjoyed and some I felt were ok. When say ok, I don't mean bad or that I didn't like it - it just didn't wow my palate. Know that if I don't like something, I won't finish it, nor take it to go. And though there were a few dishes that didn't hit the spot, I still cleared every dish. As for the dishes I'm referring to - it just felt like the "fusion" concept didn't align with my taste buds. The dishes had flavor with the ingredients and spices - it just felt like too much. Everyone has different tastes so you'll have to just try to see what you like or don't. Drinks were great. I did order the XO and the drink was balanced and I would have ordered a second, but I was being a responsible adult driver. Now, the question - would I come back. Yes, but I'd look for the more traditional dishes and or ask about the sauces and spices - and ask if accommodations can be made. Over all - had a good experience.

    Andrew T.

    Nice place to sit outside or in the open area inside, felt very rich and comfy. Service was not so great, the servers weee very friendly but only three of them. Perhaps it was the day and time (Good Friday at noon). Menu hard good choices, the Pho well prepared with better than average portions ($28) and the salad was interesting and a big soggy once I added the dressing they provided. Drinks marginal. Not on my come back list.

    strawberry lychee lemonade
    Angelica L.

    went here for lunch after top golf because a friend was in town! as a vegan, i found the vegan options disappointing. we ordered the spring rolls and made it vegan, only to find out that they just took out the meat (instead of subbing with tofu). so essentially we just ate veggies wrapped in rice paper with peanut sauce. i ordered the strawberry lychee drink, and it was very strawberry forward. my tofu bowl with black rice that i ordered was actually very delicious (they seemed to have some special sauce in the black rice that was really tasty). there was a side papaya salad which was made vegan, but based on what my friends deduced, it was like the regular papaya salad but fish sauce omitted. also, it wasn't the tastiest. i think in the future, esp considering the price, i will just be ordering the tofu bowl entree. besides that, my friends got the papaya salad, bánh xèo, and pork chops. overall, the presentation of the dishes was very nice - lots of vibrant colors - and the interior design was very alluring - fancy seating, overall luxurious warm vibe going on, very LA. service was nice and friendly. personally, this was a nice place to go once, but i would prefer going to another hometown vietnamese place for more tasty food

    Saigon salad - portion was large!

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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… Read more

    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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    Delicious! I think I found my favorite pho spot in South Bay. It's not a large sit down restaurant,…read moreyou order at the kiosk, and pay at the kiosk, but the pho is DELICIOUS! I always get the combination to see the beef texture and quality first, and it did not disappoint. I was a tad bit disappointed the beef on top wasn't rare when it first came out, but I don't care about it that much. I don't try anything else so I don't have an opinion on the other items. I would say the portion is a tad bit small for the price but I guess it's closer to the ocean so there is that. Service, nice. I'm a "eat fast and get out" kind of customer so I don't need much in terms of service unless it's Michelin star. Again kiosk style but he did come and check up on me, which is nice. i wouldn't say come here for a 5 star date but if you want good no BS pho, it's definitely worth a try. Older lady cleans the table, felt a tad sad cause it reminded me of my mom, but I'm sure the male waiter (maybe son, I'm guessing who knows) probably does the heavy lifting in the back. Conclusion. Restaurant is small, sits maybe 16-20 people max. But definitely would go again! Fast and delicious. Reasonable price for pho in the South Bay.

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