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Had a great dinner here comprised of the following - Lamb satay 5/5: sweet and savory ground lamb with some herbs and spices - Babi panggang 4/5: Pork pieces has a smoky flavor and comes with a red chili sauce. Has a lot of fat so don't get this if it's not your thing - Nasi goreng 4.5/5: sweet and savory fried rice with crunchy cabbage Would recommend the food here if you love asian savory and sweet dishes. Server is great and gave us a run down of the menu to help us select. Only wish prices could be cheaper but I guess everything is exp these days.
Great food and tasty drinks. The service is pretty good. The disco fries are really tasty and I like how the decked the place out for the holidays, super cute. The themed drink menu is fun
This was an interesting experience because I had heard about it and was intrigued by their brunch more than the dinner but I went for the dinner option because "why not?" Now, I must say if you are familiar with Asian cuisine - you'll find none of the particular dishes particularly innovative or mind blowing. For me, all of their dishes were okay. Definitely, more expensive than any of the venues I've had similar dishes. So why go? The architecture and atmosphere is on point for the area. Very similar to Sara if you've been there. The mocktails were a little unusual. It had a more medicinal flavour and ordering more was not really encouraging. They have a speakeasy down below so my guess is that would probably be the better option. I love lamb but their skewer was sinewy. This is no fun and takes away from the experience. I'm glad I went but I'm more curious about their brunch or their other location
A cozy Indonesian restaurant. The menu is well designed, though some food items were on the pricy side. Liked their chicken satay and fried rice. Meat in the main dishes were well marinated. Drinks were great too. Cocktails were tasty but again a bit pricy. Service was good. Place was a bit tiny but a good spot for snacking and friends hangout. There's a 'secret bar' under the same owner on the second floor. Food (quality, presentation) - 5/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - 5/5 Ambience (interior, cleanness) - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Value - 4/5
It is a nice little place to visit if you like the idea of sharing food with your friends or family if you have a small belly. ;) We ordered fried rice, roast pork, urap, and BBQ chicken. This place is a Dutch restaurant with Indonesian little touch. If you think you will find Indonesian taste here, please don't get your hope too high. Don't get me wrong, the food taste has a flavor. The urap, which mixed veggies with coconut, is good...loved it! The pork, chicken, and fried rice flavors are not Indonesian. This food does not have the original taste anymore, as per the waiter, and he is right on the spot. He is so helpful, funny, and full of energy. My bf and I were happy with our dinner. The ambiance is charming and romantic, and I am not sure if that is called Balinese style, but for sure, the spot is romantic! It cost us $130.50 for our dinner, a bit pricey for a small meal.
On the outside, the sign is not very obvious. But once you step inside, the ambience and the atmosphere immediately reminds you of Indonesia. Really love the little touches and details they have done with the decor here! Ended up trying one of their mocktails from their cocktail menu - Little Brother (ginger, sumac, lemon and pomegranate). Delish! Appetizers - Ayam Goreng (spicy fried chicken) with sambal Mayo, and Satay Ayam (chicken skewers). Both were amazing - the flavours were on point for the skewers and the Mayo paired nicely with the moist and crisp crusted fried chicken. Sides - roasted cauliflower salad with rujak, green onion, puffed rice and crispy onions. Served cold which was a surprise but loved the textures of the rice and the cauliflower together! Basically Goreng - possibly my favourite of all the dishes. Spectacular and perfectly fried Indonesian style rice. And I absolutely loved the flavours! Portions are also very generous for this one! Mains - Semur Java (braised beef short rib with mustard greens and cassava chips). If you love beef you would definitely enjoy this dish. Short rib was perfectly tender and the seasoning and sauce was amazing. Went well with the fried rice! Baby Kecap (braised and grilled pork belly with sweet star anise soy sauce and pineapple). This is actually lighter dish than the beef but the flavours were definitely rich! Perfectly braised and grilled they also went with the fried rice really well. Dessert - coconut pudding and the house made sundae. Both were delicious! I liked the sundae more since I prefer those flavours (coconut isn't my fav) but the pudding is def for those who love coconut flavours~ that coffee ginger ice cream is bomb Our server was amazing - he gave us a lot of recommendations to make sure we got enough variety to try and enough food for everyone! What an incredible meal at @littlesisterto and would def come back whenever I have an Indonesian food craving! What a neighbourhood
Perhaps it's because I've matured, maybe it's the years of refining my palate, could be that I've further opened my adventurous side over the past 5 years... NAH... No way it could be that! I'm the same guy but times have changed and the company I keep has as well. Over the past little while, I've been going to quite a bit of new places (hundreds of them) and did nothing to return to places that I've tried in the past. It's been 5 years since I've been to Little Sister and in that time, they've plodded along and even opened up another spot. A little sister to Little Sister... so to speak! :D My how things change over the years. Expectations and hype no longer lingers as I approach all experiences with an open mind. My prejudices and down right stubbornness on food and tastes have been tempered with understanding what the Chef is trying to convey with each of their dish. I've come back to Little Sister to try them once again. For the most part, the menu items I've ordered were very much the same as before. Unlike before, either I've really changed or they've really improved. I'm going with the former - LOL! Their tacos, lettuce wrap, braised beef, skewers, croquettes, water melon salad, and cabbage dishes were recommended and we said - Bring it! OK... I have to say, I really enjoyed the food this time - much more than years ago. Maybe it was the company I was with, another foodie that knows her stuff, and the conversation about each dish and the components made things just better. Meh - who knows. The surprise of the night was the Grilled White Cabbage - Don't ask... just order it! And you have to try the Croquettes. The beef dishes had repetitive seasoning or taste to it and the skewer dip seems to be the same as well. The taco was messy... but with many messy dishes, it was enjoyable. Their much talked about Semur Java - Javanese braised beef short rib, was not my fav but eaten with the Nasi Goreng, it was pretty decent. Overall, it was great to try a past experience to see how far things have come along. As time passes, things do change... and I for one am happy to change my mind on this spot! 4.5'ish stars!!! LOL! Cheers!!!
Little Sister advertises itself as serving Dutch-Indonesian food, but a more accurate characterisation would be Modern Indonesian-inspired food (though luckily without the steep price tag that almost anything modern and/or fusion attracts). Perhaps because it shares premises with a bar, the music was really loud. The croquettes seemed to be the only really Dutch item, though they were pretty spicy (spicier than Dutch kroket). They had more beef too, which wasn't a bad thing. They were pretty good. Urab (salad) was a bit plain, but refreshing. Babi guling (roast pork) was, oddly, served with salad dressing and lettuce; they should call this item babi guling salad. The pork itself was really good - it had some crispness and was very flavourful. I found the pork and vegetables were better eaten separately. The nasi goreng (fried rice) was odd. It used the wrong rice (long grain), had Chinese broccoli and tasted plain yet weird (i.e. not like nasi goreng). It also didn't have any wok taste like good nasi goreng should. Even accepting it on its own terms (i.e. not as nasi goreng) it didn't work. The coconut pudding was decent. The toasted coconut on top was nice, and the coconut sugar syrup gave it a subtle bitter edge. The pudding itself was very soft, though it didn't have that much coconut flavour.
Even with Covid, I'm glad the restaurant was able to setup a patio on Yonge Street for people to eat in. I walked past the restaurant on a Tuesday night and their patio was at full occupancy. I decided to try it out with a couple of friends and made reservations for a Friday evening. My friend made a special request for shady table. However, because it's dinner time and the restaurant is located on the East side of Yonge Street, that was a challenge, but our hostess was nice enough to make the most out of it and even adjusted the umbrella for us. We each got a beverage and ordered food to share. I ordered the Fiery Sunset, it wasn't too strong and had the perfect amount of alcohol in there with a refreshing lemon flavour. Food wise, we ordered the satay lilit (balinese chicken skewers) , krupuk (shrimp crackers), rendang taco (beef taco), watermelon salad, bebek betutu (duck leg) and a nasi goreng. I personally cannot eat really spicy food and we forgot to ask to reduce the spice level, but when our food arrived, it was perfect. It was at a level I can tolerate and I really enjoyed the food. The watermelon salad may not appear to be very special, but it was a very nice and refreshing salad with watermelon and cucumber. There was a little kick of spice which was not expected but it worked really well together and we really enjoyed it. The rendang taco came in an order of 2 pieces only, but our server had no problem with us ordering an extra piece since we were a party of 3. The dish I enjoyed the most was the bebek betutu, the duck leg. It was was off the bone and really delicious, I ate it together with the nasi goreng and it was the perfect combination. Don't forget to eat the nasi goreng with the bebek betutu sauce if you order these two dishes! Our waitress was really attentive and friendly, she came to check in on us from time to time and topped our water. In the beginning, I was a little worried about Yonge street being really busy and the construction that's happening closer to Eglinton (this is beyond the restaurant's control), but it wasn't a problem and we had a great time with great food and super attentive waitress. We will definitely come back!
If Yelp did half-stars, this would be a solid 3.5. If you're looking for truly authentic Indonesian food, then this is not the place for you. This place is an Indonesian-inspired hipster joint, and although they have a really creative and yummy drink menu, the place doesn't do actual Indonesian food much justice (also, Indonesians don't typically drink alcohol as it's a Muslim-majority country, so I highly doubt the cocktail menu has Indonesian origins). Note that I'm also a harsh critic of Indonesian food, since I myself am Indonesian. Our waitress was pleasant and the service was quick. She informed us that the food was served tapas style, so it would be best to order multiple plates per person. We got the beef croquettes, a couple rendang tacos, some Balinese chicken tacos, krupuk (Indonesian shrimp cracker with peanut sauce), nasi goreng (fried rice), atjar tjampur (house pickles), and Urab (green beans). For a drink, I got the Little Brother. Let's start with what was good: my drink was excellent; I didn't find it "spicy" like the description said, but it was very unique and yummy. The rendang tacos were an interesting spin on a traditional dish--with an unconventional mix of ingredients, it almost reminded me of a Spanish Barbacoa taco. The beef was tender and you could tell it was slow cooked, just as rendang should be. The same can be said for the chicken taco--although unconventional, it had a good amount of flavor. The beef croquettes were good. The krupuk and peanut sauce was standard, although paying $5 for such a cheap snack made me cringe a bit. On to the rest: The "house pickles" were an absolute disgrace. Growing up Indonesian, I have a palate that craves sour, vinegary foods, yet I was beyond disappointed with this dish. I couldn't even taste a hint of the salt or palm sugar (or any seasoning at all, for that matter) that gives most Indonesian salads/pickles their distinctive kick. My mother enjoyed the green beans, although they were a bit bland--their saving grace was the strong flavor of lime leaf. And now the nasi goreng (fried rice)... wow. The texture was wrong, the flavor was nowhere near as savory as it should have been, and the whole dish was just overall disappointing. So. Nice place if you're looking for a trendy bar, or if you're looking to try unique drinks, or if you're into Asian fusion food. But if you're looking for good food, take your coins to a family-owned, traditional Indonesian restaurant.
Services started off great but then realized we were close to our 75 minute seating capacity mark qhen we were rushed out in 65 mins without being offered seating at the bar upstairs The chicken satay with peanut sauce was heavenly! I also loved the randang tacos which were surprisingly very filling. Also liked the cocktail.
I've been wanting to try this place for a while and we ordered through a delivery service. The packaging is eco friendlier as it's not in the usual plastic container. We were very surprised though as we ordered quite a few meals. We tend to over order and usually end up with lots of leftovers. We were almost shocked that the quantities were so small compared to what we were expecting / the pictures advertised. The containers were not filled completely and we felt that it was quite on the expensive side vs the quantity delivered. The flavours were delicious though and very unique. It's a bit of a shame and that is the reason why I'm putting 3 stars. Maybe the experience is different when you dine in.
Visited on a weeknight for summerlicious. They have lots of outdoor seating, it's right on the road by Yonge St. The first appetizer felt like beef balls you can find at a Chinese supermarket but they added their own twist to it. The food was good, no complaints! read more
This was my first time back in a VERY long time. Portions sizes were the same as I remembered...small for the prices you're paying. This time, we had beef rendang croquettes, lamb croquettes and broccoli salad. The salad was cold and I think it would've been better if it was warm. Good flavour on the lamb satay, however, I didn't get the rendang flavour in the croquettes. read more
The service here was quite good in that the waiter took his time to go through the menu and provide recommendations. The pork belly was delicious and very tender. The lamb skewers were tasty as well. However, the eggplant was a miss and the skin was way too hard to chew. The ambiance feels like a trendy bar with nice lighting. It does get very busy there, so make a reservation ahead of time if possible. read more
1 year ago
Had a great dinner here comprised of the following - Lamb satay 5/5: sweet and savory ground lamb with some herbs and spices - Babi panggang 4/5: Pork pieces has a smoky flavor and comes with a red chili sauce. Has a lot of fat so don't get this if it's not your thing - Nasi goreng 4.5/5: sweet and savory fried rice with crunchy cabbage Would recommend the food here if you love asian savory and sweet dishes. Server is great and gave us a run down of the menu to help us select. Only wish prices could be cheaper but I guess everything is exp these days. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
This was an interesting experience because I had heard about it and was intrigued by their brunch more than the dinner but I went for the dinner option because "why not?" Now, I must say if you are familiar with Asian cuisine - you'll find none of the particular dishes particularly innovative or mind blowing. For me, all of their dishes were okay. Definitely, more expensive than any of the venues I've had similar dishes. So why go? The architecture and atmosphere is on point for the area. Very similar to Sara if you've been there. The mocktails were a little unusual. It had a more medicinal flavour and ordering more was not really encouraging. They have a speakeasy down below so my guess is that would probably be the better option. I love lamb but their skewer was sinewy. This is no fun and takes away from the experience. I'm glad I went but I'm more curious about their brunch or their other location read more
4 months ago
A cozy Indonesian restaurant. The menu is well designed, though some food items were on the pricy side. Liked their chicken satay and fried rice. Meat in the main dishes were well marinated. Drinks were great too. Cocktails were tasty but again a bit pricy. Service was good. Place was a bit tiny but a good spot for snacking and friends hangout. There's a 'secret bar' under the same owner on the second floor. Food (quality, presentation) - 5/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - 5/5 Ambience (interior, cleanness) - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Value - 4/5 read more
It is a nice little place to visit if you like the idea of sharing food with your friends or family if you have a small belly. ;) We ordered fried rice, roast pork, urap, and BBQ chicken. This place is a Dutch restaurant with Indonesian little touch. If you think you will find Indonesian taste here, please don't get your hope too high. Don't get me wrong, the food taste has a flavor. The urap, which mixed veggies with coconut, is good...loved it! The pork, chicken, and fried rice flavors are not Indonesian. This food does not have the original taste anymore, as per the waiter, and he is right on the spot. He is so helpful, funny, and full of energy. My bf and I were happy with our dinner. The ambiance is charming and romantic, and I am not sure if that is called Balinese style, but for sure, the spot is romantic! It cost us $130.50 for our dinner, a bit pricey for a small meal. read more
6 months ago
4 years ago
On the outside, the sign is not very obvious. But once you step inside, the ambience and the atmosphere immediately reminds you of Indonesia. Really love the little touches and details they have done with the decor here! Ended up trying one of their mocktails from their cocktail menu - Little Brother (ginger, sumac, lemon and pomegranate). Delish! Appetizers - Ayam Goreng (spicy fried chicken) with sambal Mayo, and Satay Ayam (chicken skewers). Both were amazing - the flavours were on point for the skewers and the Mayo paired nicely with the moist and crisp crusted fried chicken. Sides - roasted cauliflower salad with rujak, green onion, puffed rice and crispy onions. Served cold which was a surprise but loved the textures of the rice and the cauliflower together! Basically Goreng - possibly my favourite of all the dishes. Spectacular and perfectly fried Indonesian style rice. And I absolutely loved the flavours! Portions are also very generous for this one! Mains - Semur Java (braised beef short rib with mustard greens and cassava chips). If you love beef you would definitely enjoy this dish. Short rib was perfectly tender and the seasoning and sauce was amazing. Went well with the fried rice! Baby Kecap (braised and grilled pork belly with sweet star anise soy sauce and pineapple). This is actually lighter dish than the beef but the flavours were definitely rich! Perfectly braised and grilled they also went with the fried rice really well. Dessert - coconut pudding and the house made sundae. Both were delicious! I liked the sundae more since I prefer those flavours (coconut isn't my fav) but the pudding is def for those who love coconut flavours~ that coffee ginger ice cream is bomb Our server was amazing - he gave us a lot of recommendations to make sure we got enough variety to try and enough food for everyone! What an incredible meal at @littlesisterto and would def come back whenever I have an Indonesian food craving! What a neighbourhood read more
Perhaps it's because I've matured, maybe it's the years of refining my palate, could be that I've further opened my adventurous side over the past 5 years... NAH... No way it could be that! I'm the same guy but times have changed and the company I keep has as well. Over the past little while, I've been going to quite a bit of new places (hundreds of them) and did nothing to return to places that I've tried in the past. It's been 5 years since I've been to Little Sister and in that time, they've plodded along and even opened up another spot. A little sister to Little Sister... so to speak! :D My how things change over the years. Expectations and hype no longer lingers as I approach all experiences with an open mind. My prejudices and down right stubbornness on food and tastes have been tempered with understanding what the Chef is trying to convey with each of their dish. I've come back to Little Sister to try them once again. For the most part, the menu items I've ordered were very much the same as before. Unlike before, either I've really changed or they've really improved. I'm going with the former - LOL! Their tacos, lettuce wrap, braised beef, skewers, croquettes, water melon salad, and cabbage dishes were recommended and we said - Bring it! OK... I have to say, I really enjoyed the food this time - much more than years ago. Maybe it was the company I was with, another foodie that knows her stuff, and the conversation about each dish and the components made things just better. Meh - who knows. The surprise of the night was the Grilled White Cabbage - Don't ask... just order it! And you have to try the Croquettes. The beef dishes had repetitive seasoning or taste to it and the skewer dip seems to be the same as well. The taco was messy... but with many messy dishes, it was enjoyable. Their much talked about Semur Java - Javanese braised beef short rib, was not my fav but eaten with the Nasi Goreng, it was pretty decent. Overall, it was great to try a past experience to see how far things have come along. As time passes, things do change... and I for one am happy to change my mind on this spot! 4.5'ish stars!!! LOL! Cheers!!! read more
3 years ago
6 years ago
Little Sister advertises itself as serving Dutch-Indonesian food, but a more accurate characterisation would be Modern Indonesian-inspired food (though luckily without the steep price tag that almost anything modern and/or fusion attracts). Perhaps because it shares premises with a bar, the music was really loud. The croquettes seemed to be the only really Dutch item, though they were pretty spicy (spicier than Dutch kroket). They had more beef too, which wasn't a bad thing. They were pretty good. Urab (salad) was a bit plain, but refreshing. Babi guling (roast pork) was, oddly, served with salad dressing and lettuce; they should call this item babi guling salad. The pork itself was really good - it had some crispness and was very flavourful. I found the pork and vegetables were better eaten separately. The nasi goreng (fried rice) was odd. It used the wrong rice (long grain), had Chinese broccoli and tasted plain yet weird (i.e. not like nasi goreng). It also didn't have any wok taste like good nasi goreng should. Even accepting it on its own terms (i.e. not as nasi goreng) it didn't work. The coconut pudding was decent. The toasted coconut on top was nice, and the coconut sugar syrup gave it a subtle bitter edge. The pudding itself was very soft, though it didn't have that much coconut flavour. read more
1 year ago
Even with Covid, I'm glad the restaurant was able to setup a patio on Yonge Street for people to eat in. I walked past the restaurant on a Tuesday night and their patio was at full occupancy. I decided to try it out with a couple of friends and made reservations for a Friday evening. My friend made a special request for shady table. However, because it's dinner time and the restaurant is located on the East side of Yonge Street, that was a challenge, but our hostess was nice enough to make the most out of it and even adjusted the umbrella for us. We each got a beverage and ordered food to share. I ordered the Fiery Sunset, it wasn't too strong and had the perfect amount of alcohol in there with a refreshing lemon flavour. Food wise, we ordered the satay lilit (balinese chicken skewers) , krupuk (shrimp crackers), rendang taco (beef taco), watermelon salad, bebek betutu (duck leg) and a nasi goreng. I personally cannot eat really spicy food and we forgot to ask to reduce the spice level, but when our food arrived, it was perfect. It was at a level I can tolerate and I really enjoyed the food. The watermelon salad may not appear to be very special, but it was a very nice and refreshing salad with watermelon and cucumber. There was a little kick of spice which was not expected but it worked really well together and we really enjoyed it. The rendang taco came in an order of 2 pieces only, but our server had no problem with us ordering an extra piece since we were a party of 3. The dish I enjoyed the most was the bebek betutu, the duck leg. It was was off the bone and really delicious, I ate it together with the nasi goreng and it was the perfect combination. Don't forget to eat the nasi goreng with the bebek betutu sauce if you order these two dishes! Our waitress was really attentive and friendly, she came to check in on us from time to time and topped our water. In the beginning, I was a little worried about Yonge street being really busy and the construction that's happening closer to Eglinton (this is beyond the restaurant's control), but it wasn't a problem and we had a great time with great food and super attentive waitress. We will definitely come back! read more
If Yelp did half-stars, this would be a solid 3.5. If you're looking for truly authentic Indonesian food, then this is not the place for you. This place is an Indonesian-inspired hipster joint, and although they have a really creative and yummy drink menu, the place doesn't do actual Indonesian food much justice (also, Indonesians don't typically drink alcohol as it's a Muslim-majority country, so I highly doubt the cocktail menu has Indonesian origins). Note that I'm also a harsh critic of Indonesian food, since I myself am Indonesian. Our waitress was pleasant and the service was quick. She informed us that the food was served tapas style, so it would be best to order multiple plates per person. We got the beef croquettes, a couple rendang tacos, some Balinese chicken tacos, krupuk (Indonesian shrimp cracker with peanut sauce), nasi goreng (fried rice), atjar tjampur (house pickles), and Urab (green beans). For a drink, I got the Little Brother. Let's start with what was good: my drink was excellent; I didn't find it "spicy" like the description said, but it was very unique and yummy. The rendang tacos were an interesting spin on a traditional dish--with an unconventional mix of ingredients, it almost reminded me of a Spanish Barbacoa taco. The beef was tender and you could tell it was slow cooked, just as rendang should be. The same can be said for the chicken taco--although unconventional, it had a good amount of flavor. The beef croquettes were good. The krupuk and peanut sauce was standard, although paying $5 for such a cheap snack made me cringe a bit. On to the rest: The "house pickles" were an absolute disgrace. Growing up Indonesian, I have a palate that craves sour, vinegary foods, yet I was beyond disappointed with this dish. I couldn't even taste a hint of the salt or palm sugar (or any seasoning at all, for that matter) that gives most Indonesian salads/pickles their distinctive kick. My mother enjoyed the green beans, although they were a bit bland--their saving grace was the strong flavor of lime leaf. And now the nasi goreng (fried rice)... wow. The texture was wrong, the flavor was nowhere near as savory as it should have been, and the whole dish was just overall disappointing. So. Nice place if you're looking for a trendy bar, or if you're looking to try unique drinks, or if you're into Asian fusion food. But if you're looking for good food, take your coins to a family-owned, traditional Indonesian restaurant. read more
Services started off great but then realized we were close to our 75 minute seating capacity mark qhen we were rushed out in 65 mins without being offered seating at the bar upstairs The chicken satay with peanut sauce was heavenly! I also loved the randang tacos which were surprisingly very filling. Also liked the cocktail. read more
6 years ago
I've been wanting to try this place for a while and we ordered through a delivery service. The packaging is eco friendlier as it's not in the usual plastic container. We were very surprised though as we ordered quite a few meals. We tend to over order and usually end up with lots of leftovers. We were almost shocked that the quantities were so small compared to what we were expecting / the pictures advertised. The containers were not filled completely and we felt that it was quite on the expensive side vs the quantity delivered. The flavours were delicious though and very unique. It's a bit of a shame and that is the reason why I'm putting 3 stars. Maybe the experience is different when you dine in. read more
8 years ago
Having a drink and a snack before catching a movie at Little Sister was a wonderful experience! If you are looking for authentic Indonesian food, you might be disappointed. Little Sister offers a taste of Indonesian-Dutch cuisine. Cocktail menu is interesting with an "Indonesian" twist. I would have been happy just have a drink here anytime! We ordered 2 items to share: Fried Cauliflower Salad ($7.95) Rujak, Green Onion, Puffed Rice Babi Guling ($8.95) Crispy Balinese Pork Wrap, Pickles, Peanuts Service was attentive and friendly. Love the energy of the staff. The decor here is cozy and homey. Made me feel right at home. Reservation is highly recommended even on a weeknight dinner rush. Little Sister is quite unique and worth giving them a try. read more
2 years ago
Little Sister is an Indonesian snack bar located on Yonge St. between Eglinton and Davisville subway stations. The interior of the restaurant has a trendy, hipster vibe and the service and food selection is plenty. The dishes are meant to be shared like tapas. I dropped by Little Sister on a Wed night. I had made reservations which are recommended, even on a weekday. I was surprised to see that as my party and I were leaving, there were people waiting to eat at Little Sister. These are the following food items that the 2 of us shared: - Satay sapi (beef skewers) - Ayam Panggang (sweet chili chicken) - Babi guling (crispy Balinese pork wrap w/ pickles/peanuts) - Pangsit (deep fried beef wontons) - Nasi goreng (fried rice) - Watermelon salad (with fresh herbs and a sambal vinaigrette) All the dishes were delicious and flavourful. Favourites would have to be the babi guling (you get heat, sourness, spiciness, and saltiness with these DYI lettuce wraps), the nasi goreng (such flavour!), and the watermelon salad (refreshing with a slight slight kick). Definitely would return to try more dishes and drinks! read more
6 years ago
Since my wonderful rice table experience in Amsterdam I wanted to relive it. Found an Indonesia place here in Toronto We got the shrimp chips with peanut sauce, the beef tacos with coconut cream . The spicy with the cold and creamy was so nice! I would get those again for sure! Then we had the shrimp coconut curry and nasi goreng rice. They went really nice together. The coconut curry was yummy but a little on the thinner side than what I was hoping for. It was all lovely and our server was friendly, knowledgeable and on the ball. read more
4 years ago
Michael our waiter was great. Place is tight and recommend making reservations, the bar upstairs isn't the best for eating since there aren't really dining tables. Try the lamb and chicken satay. Nasi goreng and there is a mushroom curry place which is pretty good too read more
7 years ago
As an Indonesian living in Canada, I can say this place did a great job of showcasing Indonesia food with a twist of Western influence. The chicken satay and shrimp crackers are perhaps one of the best I had and it brings back the nostalgic feeling. The braised beef ("semur Java") and shrimp curry were okay; I feel that it is lacking certain ingredients to perfect the taste. The portion sizes are on the smaller side, which is good for sharing and to try different dishes. The service was outstanding, the place was a bit small but the ambiance was great. I will come back next time to try their different offerings. read more
6 years ago
So glad this is close to where I live! I love all the flavours and richness that comes from each dish. I can't wait to explore Indonesia once it's safe to travel. In the meantime I ventured off and tried little sister and had the satay lilet , ayam goreng, nasi goreng, udang Kari and the urab. All dishes were delicious. I especially loved the tanginess of the urab. If your new to Indonesian food this is a great place to try it out! We were in the patio which was lovely. read more
We came back! This time (unfortunately) during dinner rush so we were crammed at the bar. Service was somewhat spotty, understandably so at times, considering how busy it was. Service did not detract from excellent dinner, however, especially since our server/bartender more than made up for it by making sure we had enough of each type of food ordered to serve three (the number of our party) and by going the extra mile for our sister when he found out about her food allergy. The food was as delicious as I had remembered. This time we got udang kari, babi guling, beef croquettes, rendang taco, semur java, and nasi goreng. And of course, ginger coffee ice cream sunday for our lovely sister. I will reiterate my first impression that this is not authentic Indonesian food but rather fusion food with the flavor profiles of Indonesian food. The flavor profiles are still mostly spot on, down to the soursop cocktail which brought me back to the soursop fruit cocktail of my childhood. The only dish that's not quite there was the nasi goreng, although both my dinner companions mentioned that the fried rice was perfect to absorb all the delicious sauce from the curry and the semur, so maybe there's a reason why the flavors of the nasi goreng are not as strong as true Indonesian nasi goreng. Overall, still worth the trip and worth going back for. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
The resto was fully packed on a Sunday noon. We wanted to try this place out we got seats and sat server came back and intro us to their top sellers we ordered the bbq skewers, lettuce wraps and cocktail called little brother. The service was fast and food came out fast too. Flavor packs a punch may I suggest some kind of sauce drizzle on the lettuce wrap it was slightly dry. The skewers we devoured so fast I couldn't take a pic!!!! Overall good atmosphere and great place to dine. Would come back again. read more
5 years ago
I loved everything I tried here. The food is so flavourful and cooked perfectly. They had a great variety of different items to chose from. I was really surprised by the lettuce wraps, they ended up being one of my favourite dishes. The pork was so juicy and the toppings added great flavour & texture. The watermelon salad was so refreshing. The restaurant itself was beautifully decorated and had a great vibe. They also have a great variety of cocktails. read more
This is a cute little bar along yonge street between Davisville Station and Yonge and Eglinton. The atmosphere is very chill and hipstery with hints of an underground bar type of feeling. The patio area is small but super adorable If you get to sit there. The food is tapas style. You order a few small things to share and more if you are hungry. The server recommended for two people we order around 4-5 dishes. We opted for the satay ayam (chicken), the cauliflower salad, the nasi goreng (fried rice), one Balinese taco and one beef rengdang taco. We didn't get any alcoholic drinks, but got some fizzy water. The food portions are small but you can get decently full on 4-5 dishes. My favourite dish was the satay ayam chicken skewers with peanut sauce. I felt that dish was the most flavourful. The nasi goreng rice was my next favourite dish as it had a hint of sweetness to it. The chicken taco and the beef tacos were just average tasting. There was much to rave about it. I felt the portion for the tacos was kinda small (even if it was a one person portion) - compared to the other 'snack dishes'. The cauliflower salad was good as well. It was a little sweet, warm, crunchy type of salad. The service was good and our serve was attentive. This place can get busy so I recommend getting a reservation. read more
8 years ago
7 years ago
This is such a cool trendy place. We met the owner and she is super friendly and will tell you all about the business if you want. You can eat on the patio which was awesome during a nice warm summer day. Everything we got was amazing! The meat was so savory and the vegetables were super tasty as well. The food is small plates and perfect for sharing so definitely go with a bigger group so you can try everything! The sweet chili chicken is a must and the fried rice was also great. The service was exceptional and we never ran out of water which was much needed as the food was pretty spicy. Be warned the hot sauce on the table is extremely spicy so use with caution. It's pretty noisy inside but it's a fun place with awesome food. read more
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2031 Yonge Street
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Mount Pleasant and Davisville
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