Little Sister DTLA

The food was top notch, and the service was great. They are pricey but the food is so worth it. Only problem with this wonderful restaurant is the location. I understand they have no control over what is happening outside their doors but trying to enjoy dinner with the homeless right outside the window getting high is a vibe killer. The place was full on a Tuesday evening by the time we left, so apparently people don't mind what's going on outside.

Was in DTLA and figured we try Little Sister and have some Vietnamese food. The restaurant ambiance was nice and the server was also very helpful. But that’s were the great things about the restaurant ends. We were excited to try the food so we ordered 3 items even though we are light eaters. First the Bahn Mi came…immediately I knew I was going to be disappointed. The best part of a bahn mi is the bread. However they served their sandwich in a regular baguette and not the traditional Vietnamese baguette. Plus the short rib was overly marinated. The crepe was too thick and hard. The black rice seafood (more fusion than Vietnamese) had a good amount of seafood but was otherwise plain.

This place is super yummy! We ordered a few off their noodle bowls based on our waiter's recommendations. There was plenty of flavor in both and plenty of food to share. The music was fun and so was the whole vibe of the place. We made reservations but it wasn't too busy or over crowded. We were stoked to get the window seats to people watch too!

I'd say good was pretty good. The pho could have the beef topping separated from the noodles because it got boiled stiff very quickly. It was a very trendy place.

Quick stop for lunch and just had the pho. Friendly service and the taste was fantastic. It reminded me of my favorite pho spot in Austin, TX. I feel like I didn’t have enough time to really appreciate the space or other menu items so I’ll be back! The warm towel at the end was a nice touch.

Great food. We had a table by the windows at nighttime and it was the right atmosphere! Ordered some pork belly and chicken skewers, they are tasty but a little expensive. Still highly recommend!

The food was extremely good. The shaky, shaky beef was perfectly tender and very tasty. The pho was very good, (8.5/10) and the spring rolls were perfect. The ambiance is very warm and inviting, and I will definitely be back again. The servers were very friendly. Would love to see some nice lunch specials that the chef could experiment with.

Loved this restaurant. First time trying this place in DTLA. Ordered the following items: 1. Chicken pho 2. Grilled pork spring roll 3. Salmon crudo salad Highly recommend this restaurant.

The food was top notch, and the service was great. They are pricey but the food is so worth it. Only problem with this wonderful restaurant is the location. I understand they have no control over what is happening outside their doors but trying to enjoy dinner with the homeless right outside the window getting high is a vibe killer. The place was full on a Tuesday evening by the time we left, so apparently people don't mind what's going on outside.

Was in DTLA and figured we try Little Sister and have some Vietnamese food. The restaurant ambiance was nice and the server was also very helpful. But that’s were the great things about the restaurant ends. We were excited to try the food so we ordered 3 items even though we are light eaters. First the Bahn Mi came…immediately I knew I was going to be disappointed. The best part of a bahn mi is the bread. However they served their sandwich in a regular baguette and not the traditional Vietnamese baguette. Plus the short rib was overly marinated. The crepe was too thick and hard. The black rice seafood (more fusion than Vietnamese) had a good amount of seafood but was otherwise plain.

This place is super yummy! We ordered a few off their noodle bowls based on our waiter's recommendations. There was plenty of flavor in both and plenty of food to share. The music was fun and so was the whole vibe of the place. We made reservations but it wasn't too busy or over crowded. We were stoked to get the window seats to people watch too!

I'd say good was pretty good. The pho could have the beef topping separated from the noodles because it got boiled stiff very quickly. It was a very trendy place.

Quick stop for lunch and just had the pho. Friendly service and the taste was fantastic. It reminded me of my favorite pho spot in Austin, TX. I feel like I didn’t have enough time to really appreciate the space or other menu items so I’ll be back! The warm towel at the end was a nice touch.

Great food. We had a table by the windows at nighttime and it was the right atmosphere! Ordered some pork belly and chicken skewers, they are tasty but a little expensive. Still highly recommend!

The food was extremely good. The shaky, shaky beef was perfectly tender and very tasty. The pho was very good, (8.5/10) and the spring rolls were perfect. The ambiance is very warm and inviting, and I will definitely be back again. The servers were very friendly. Would love to see some nice lunch specials that the chef could experiment with.

Loved this restaurant. First time trying this place in DTLA. Ordered the following items: 1. Chicken pho 2. Grilled pork spring roll 3. Salmon crudo salad Highly recommend this restaurant.

We dined here on Saturday to kick start my birthday month. Our group booked an early reservation and was seated promptly upon arrival. The interior small but, still able to accommodate large parties. They also have bar seating. This was our first time at the DTLA location. We have been to Little Sister at the Irvine Spectrum which was more open and spacious. Our server was pleasant and very attentive. We opted to order several dishes to share family style. For our dinner selection: ***House Triple Garlic Noodles - lacking the garlic flavor. It was very bland. ****Black Rice - delicious! Served with an assortment of seafood. ****Spicy Chicken Wings - crispy and flavorful. Great starter. ****Fried Sea Bass - wonderful umami flavor from the fish sauce. The fish was soft and melts in your mouth. ****Green Papaya Salad - green papaya and mixed herbs tossed in a tangy fish sauce. Topped with plump grilled prawns. So good! ****Shaky shaky Beef - tender and better than expected. Served with red rice and watercress salad. The food, service, and ambiance were all great! We'd dine here again!

I love the food here and it's great for either a casual lunch or an evening date night. No matter which location you go to, the tables are very close together, and while getting in and out of the table can take some careful navigation on busy nights, but once you're in your seat, it's plenty of room. Place always has a good ambience and the staff is very professional and again I think you would like just about anything that you decide to order.

I love this place, probably my favorite restaurant right now. Dine here fairly regularly. Love the xoi sticky rice, the nem nuong rolls, the eggplant is another standout. Had almost everything on the menu, nothing has ever been bad. Maybe the only downside is that's it's a small space and some might find it crowded rather than cozy. And the tables are routinely too small for the number of dishes we order. Solid service as well.

Great find! Everything from the service, atmosphere and food were great! Douglas was our waiter and he was amazing! He was super patient and offered great suggestions. Even though they don't sell sake anymore, he pulled one from the back for us that they can still sell and let us sample it before opting for a half bottle. So many great food options! We got the shrimp and pork summer rolls which were some of my favs and the sauteed eggplant as smaller plates. I loveee eggplant and this one delivered. We also got the "Shaky Shaky Beef" which was good but I honestly thought it would be a little saucier, but the meat was cooked well and the rice on the side was really tasty.

To be honest, I had my reservations... I am somewhat wary of elevated renditions of popular cuisine because I feel like they can be a hit or miss and there have been many times where I couldn't justify the price. Little sister did not disappoint. There wasn't a dish that I didn't enjoy and the food was flavorful and vibrant. The ambiance was cozy and intimate and the portions were also pretty generous as well. The server had mentioned they recommended family style because of the timing of certain dishes would take longer than others but our group was pleasantly surprised on how quickly our dishes hit the table. Some of the most notable dishes were the pho banh cuon: tender beef and tendon with pickled onions and herbs wrapped in soft rice paper, bo kho: a rich and savory beef stew served with bone marrow, baguette and pate, and ga roti: crispy yet juicy chicken served with a flavorful bed of rice and chili ginger sauce. I was a little bummed that they ran out of porkchop but that just means I will plan another visit soon! Even though we were completely stuffed, there is always still room for dessert! The coffee flan was decadent and rich, with a touch of flavor that is very reminiscent of salted caramel. I also did try the pecan crumble and chocolate mousse but overall, I think the caramel flan is the best! We had celebrated two birthdays that evening and had a very memorable experience. Our party left satiated and content, we will definitely be returning soon!

Went back to Little Sister for my fiancées birthday and it was still a good experience! Nevertheless, I can't say that it was as spectacular as the first time. Main reason: the lack in quality of the shaky shaky beef. This was extremely unfortunate because the shaky shaky beef was my favorite dish the first time around. However, the rest of the night was extremely pleasant with a great ambiance, good service, and food overall! It was fun to explore some new dishes, especially the garlic noodles... so bomb!

A perfect dining experience hidden in Downtown LA. We stopped by intending to grab a quick lunch, but ended up digging into this excellent menu. The shrimp and pork spring rolls were outstanding, fresh and flavorful. The roasted short rib banh mi was just perfect and so were the pork skewers.

Pho!!! The waiter git the order right everything was great. Very cute cafe, it was definitely a vibe. You can't tell how awesome it is from the outside. Looks can be very deceiving

The service was excellent and expected of a beautiful ambiance . Very nice for dinner or lunch date . The lighting was really good for nice conversation's. The food for Vietnamese is a whole other levels lol. Many corporate foods cannot replicate this because it's very dependent on the chef taste buds and flavor . If you never had flavors like this which are robust and explorative then this is your sign ! Flavors are sweet , savory , citrusy , and mild pungency that kicks your taste buds to the dopamine levels you haven't experienced in most food places especially that of good vibes.

They have amazing food and coffee. They have excellent customer service. The staff is always with a simile.

We had a wonderful workday lunch here! The menu has a wide selection of options and they're able to accommodate various dietary restrictions and allergies. While it is a bit more expensive than other options in the area, everything is super tasty and high quality. The salmon was perfectly cooked and flavorful with a side of rice. The food comes out as it's ready so it may not all come at the same time for big groups. Staff was very friendly and the service was quick!

I've passed by this spot numerous times & I've heard great things about this spot. We ordered the pho banh cuon, imperial rolls & ,shaky shaky beef, and for dessert we got the warm pecan tart, whiskey dates with ice cream. The pho banh cuon was pretty good overall and the sauce was the best part. The imperial rolls was also good but a little overcooked and the shaky shaky beef was excellent but the rice is what made it phenomenal. The desert was a great end to the whole overall dining experience. I definitely recommend this spot, but I wish the Banh mi was available for dinner. Parking is limited to street & customer service was great. Also seating is also pretty close to other parties if you're a party of two.

The food was amazing, each dish was perfectly balanced between savory, sweet, and with spice. It is a smaller space but it made for an intimate environment. The service was fine, we barely saw our waitress.

Indicates "$$" I'd say it's more like $$$, but maybe it's just a little pricey to me. That's the only reason for four stars. Food, otherwise, pretty much is five stars. Had garlic noodles and they were great, just enough sauce and heavy with garlic flavor, laced with thinly sliced slivers of garlic. Also had chicken dumplings with mushrooms, and they were as good as any I've had at dim sum spots. Tender, and held composition (didn't fall apart) when dipping in savory chili sauce / oil. They also have their own Rice Beer and that was light and refreshing.

Saw an 8:30pm Friday night reservation, for the same night, for Little Sister while driving from Orange County to Downtown LA and took this as an opportunity to try the upscale Vietnamese restaurant. After circling the busy area for about 10 mins, we finally found street parking about a block away from the restaurant. Woo! As we walked in, it seemed like every table was occupied and the place was busy! The tables are all tightly squeezed together so be prepared to get friendly with your neighbors. Definitely not an ideal spot for big groups but rather better suited for pairs and trios. We ordered the spring rolls, seafood crepe, and beef vermicelli noodle salad and could not stop talking about the latter. The beef vermicelli noodle salad was delicious and satiating - highly recommend this one! The seafood crepe was huge and a bit difficult to eat but nonetheless yummy. The spring rolls were unfortunately subpar and the peanut sauce was unique to our palate. The service was on point and the pricing is hefty for this spot. I'm glad to have tried Little Sister but not sure I'll be coming back any time soon. Will stick with some not so upscale restaurants when looking for my next Vietnamese food fix.

They have a very esthetic looking plates on everything that we ordered. Came by because my friend has been hyping me up to try, but little did we know, they changed the menu to a new one so the recommendations isn't there anymore. We had a reservation on a weekday and was seated right away. We asked for recommendations and we ended up ordering shaky beef, pork spring roll, and a vermicelli dish that has crispy pork belly and prawns. I also ordered coffee flan for dessert. I think I've had better pork spring roll but appreciate the thinness of the rice paper, however the sauce isn't quiet right as they all tend to be too sour. I don't really taste the fish sauce, just lemon juice with pepper. Shaky beef was ok, they used fillet mignon, but it's too well done cooked, so it's hard to chew on. My favorite is the pork belly in the vermicelli dish, the prawns taste like regular shrimp. I expected more for prawns because they should be bigger. Overall I gave it a 4 stars because of tremendous service they have. The staff are friendly and attentive. It was pretty crowded vibe when we came in.

It was Saturday night and we didn't have reservation but we were lucky and got to sit at the bar immediately. The bar seating wasn't bad. There was more light so it was easier to read the ment and enjoy the colorful dishes. There is a hook underneath for your bag/jacket. Since this was our third time, we picked things we've never gotten before. We got the short rib, sea bass and crispy tofu. The crispy tofu was good. The hidden eggplant was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The short rib was flavorful but a bit too salty and the meat was really dried out. The sea bass was pretty disappointing. Lacked flavor and was a bit fishy. I also had a taste of my friend's garlic noodle. It was pretty good and very garlicky but nothing special. I think their eggplant, shaky shaky beef and spring rolls are amazing but the other dishes are just ok. The waitress was very nice and friendly though. So hence 4 stars instead of 3.

Made reservations for 2 at 8 pm on Dec 31, 2023 for NYE dinner. We luckily found some street parking a block away as this restaurant is in the middle of downtown. We arrived at the restaurant around 7:45 pm. We were greeted after a few minutes and seated immediately after. The inside is a bit small but compact. It fits a good amount of tables but there's narrow space for walking. There's 2 inclusive bathrooms in the back. The menu was a little hard to read because the font is small and smushed together but not a big deal, just something to note. We decided on a bottle of Zinfandel ($68), crispy prawns from "introduction" ($23), braised short rib from "meat & poultry" ($36), and the black rice with seafood ($38). I guess they didnt have any dessert options at the time because we weren't offered any. They only had maybe 2-3 servers so service was a tiny bit slow but friendly. The food was ready pretty quickly and all came at once. The crispy prawns were delicious. Cooked perfectly and definitely crispy. I liked the fish sauce style dipping sauce and the green creamy dipping sauce. The pickled veggies and sliced hot pepper added some nice flavor also. The black rice was my favorite. The rice was soooo savory and still crispy. I loved the bits of okra and the different seafood which included little octopus, scallops, mussels, clams, and shrimp. The side creamy sauce, sweet and sour sauce, and pineapple sauce were all delicious as well and added some flavor to the somewhat bland seafood. The short rib was sooo yummy as well. It was super savory. A baguette cut in half can be slathered with butter and pate. You then dip the bread into the short rib stew that also had very soft and sweet carrots. While delicious, it was a bit heavy. Overall an excellent experience. Really good modern Vietnamese / Vietnamese fusion food. Would definitely come again!

Douglas was my server, he's an absolute sweetheart and made my night. Sometimes when you dine alone you can feel like a second class citizen but he was very attentive and took time to explain the menu to me using how hungry I was as a gauge on what to choose. I didn't have a reservation but he asked the hostess to see if she could find me a better seat than at the bar. I did end up at the bar but it was really fine. I had a waist pack on and tied my jacket around me...not much room to put stuff around you at the bar. I had the Shaky Shaky Beef...which was superb. Beef is so iffy if it's not good quality or cooked perfectly. The watercress was thicker and heartier than watercress I've had before and the burnt butter soy sauce was so delicious and had a unique flavor. I'm not a huge fan of rice but the rice was delicious too. Everything about the food was on point. I am a super picky eater and care about every aspect of my meals. The sparking rose glass was filled to the top...much appreciated since drinks are so expensive. I'm in LA for a few more days...definitely want to go back and try a few more things. Highly recommend! I was walking around and noticed Little Sister was crowded even though it was early so I figured it must be good. Reservation recommended since it's kind of small but worth the wait if you walk in.

Disappointed to say "overrated" is the word that comes to mind for Little Sister. I was able to snag a reservation for two people only three hours prior. I used Open Table. Once I arrived, the host took us to a table against the wall. It was so close to the party next to us that they were leaning over - away from us. Good thing they left shortly after. As we were getting the check, they seated another group there. They looked uncomfortable as well. The menu was annoying to read. They crammed everything onto one page with no photos. I saw yelp photos of menus from 5-7 years ago, and they look the same except the background is all faded now. You could tell no effort went into these menus. The server gave us 1-2 recommendations from each section, which was helpful. I do want to point out that I asked her specifically about the braised short ribs having pate on the side, even though the menu said butter. She confirmed this, so I ordered it. I placed this order first because she said it would take longer to make. I also wanted the grilled pork chop, but the server said they ran out of it. This made me change my decision to order the tom rang rice dish. The spring rolls came out first. The spring roll itself was good, but the sauce was even better. The sauce was nutty, not too sweet, and savory. I drenched my spring roll in this sauce. The tom rang and short ribs came out later. To my disappointment, the braised short ribs only came with a slab of butter. It was missing the pate. I notified the guy who gave it to us. He went to the back to check, and he came back to us later saying they ran out of pate. Only upon request did he give us a small bowl of spicy pickled cucumber. The short ribs were just ok. I expected this to be the best tasting because it's the most expensive dish on the menu (other than lobster) and took the longest to make. The sauce on both of these dishes were so similar. I could barely tell the difference. The shrimp in the tom rang were not fresh. They were almost mushy in my mouth. The skewers were probably the best thing I ordered. The sauce was tangy and balanced the fatty bone marrow and short ribs. I loved all the veggies, garlic, and peppers provided. This was by far the messiest dish I've eaten in a while. The sauce ran down my fingers and onto my sweater sleeves. After wiping on my napkin, my fingers were still sticky. Service was eh. I can't blame the waitress because it seemed like she was taking care of half the dining room by herself. Even the host was serving dishes. I feel like this restaurant is on a downhill trend. The server clearly saw how crammed our table was with all the dishes and did nothing to help us arrange them. Pro tip: make your reservation for after 7 PM on weekdays when the parking is free on Hill Street (about two blocks away). I would NOT recommend this place for a date. It is crowded and feels claustrophobic. Parking in downtown sucks. The food gets messy. The price is not worth the food quality or quantity.

We had never been here before but needed to hang out in town before heading North of LA because of traffic. This place was recommended to us and we checked it out. It was AMAZING! I've been craving it ever since! We can't wait to go back! Wow! This is a must!

I went solo and ate at the bar. I had the chicken dumplings because it was similar to a dish I make. It was excellent and gave me ideas for how to improve mine (e.g. hand made chicken dumplings instead of a chicken breast). I like to try eggplant dishes at Asian restaurants to compare the differences. This was not spicy, but rather sweet and savory. The place was packed and excellent so I booked a four person table for my colleagues the next night. The shaky shaky beef is their special and worth it.

Where do I even begin with this place!? I have been on a roll this past week with the new food spots and this place ended the week, perfectly!! I was with a party of 4 so we decided to do it family style and share a bunch of dishes. Gonna rate them all below, hope you consider and enjoy! Service -- 10/10 Papaya salad -- 9/10, bursting with flavors, incredibly fresh, combined with shredded unripe papaya. Shaky Shaky beef - 10/10 IN.CRED.IBLE. To say the least. It comes sauced up with a side salad and rice. And you can dip it into a citrusy flavored sauce. House spiced crispy chicken - 9/10 served with a chili ginger sauce, steamed rice and salad. Great flavor combos and every well seasoned! Shrimp spring roll - 9/10 came out with a peanut sauce and while I'm not a big fan of peanuts, this sauce definitely elevated the dish. I really appreciated the fact that the sauce came out warm.

Arrived literally at 9 pm. Closing hours is 10 pm. The so-called "General Manager" said the kitchen was closed but clearly people were eating. What the hell is that!? Adjust your hours then to reflect the kitchen isn't opened past a certain hour instead of wasting people's time traveling to your establishment. And to top it off, the manager was not even apologetic about it. Almost like "deal with it" attitude.

The El Segundo counter part much better. Better vibes and somehow better quality. Consider learning from them. Otherwise, just average.

This is an upscale Vietnamese restaurant. The spring rolls are not anything special, but I thoroughly enjoy the Saigon lemongrass beef with vermicelli noodles. We poured the whole sauce and mixed it up like salad. If you want something savory, sour, and sweet all at once get this! I loved it so much I tried to find another restaurant that made something similar. When I did find a place, it wasn't up to par to how Little Sister did it. Service was ok and it is definitely pricer than authentic Vietnamese restaurants

A great surprise for Viet-fusion cuisine. Chicken Wings were marinated well and coated with their tasty sauce. Another surprise was the Sticky Rice. This was presented nicely and each sticky rice was fried, giving it a crunchy and sticky texture. The server was patience and friendly. The restaurant was setup cozy, so you can hear the other's table conversations. Dinner hours are tightly packed. Remember to make reservations.

Been here three times so far, and I've had an amazing experiences for all three. I work in the area so walking here is no issue, making a reservation is easy. Our host is always amazing she is very knowledgeable and always recommends the best food for our group. You have to get the shrimp and pork spring rolls, shaky shaky beef, and garlic noodles these three will not disappoint. The restaurant is a bit small but they have a huge flavor in their food. Great spot for lunch meetings.

Beautiful ambience and decor. The food was fresh and delicious. Our server was great.

Update since 5 years ago: this place STILL rocks. Salmon crudo dish is insane and I've not brought anyone here who didn't find that to be a 5/5 dish. You must get it. A lot of great food otherwise and the ambiance is always dope - great music playing and good little compact dining room. Typically get service from will who always takes great care of us too... shout out to that guy and shout out to this spot. The other locations are good too, cause cocktails... but for atmosphere and food the OG is still the best.

Finally had the pleasure of trying this place the other night. To preface, I am a huge fan of Vietnamese cuisine so I was super excited to try it out as I live nearby. Ambience is 10/10 and the team is lovely and attentive. The food was great and positively filling as you get a great portion value, however it does have a deeply western taste. I don't dislike it but it is noticeably different in taste from traditional Vietnamese dishes. I think if you're looking to branch out to other cuisines and you're picky, this is a great approachable option to get in some culture in your diet. The coffee based desert was to die for. Will def be coming back to try more of the menu!

Stopped in for a quick lunch and the hype of Little Sister in DTLA is real. The freshness, the aromas, the plate presentations -- everything hits. I ordered the Goi Cuon which is their fresh spring roll with shrimp & pork, and a peanut dipping sauce ($15). There were lots and lots of fresh herbs and vegetables in every bite and I enjoy that the most in a good spring roll. My Saigon Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli Bowl was excellent -- filled with an abundance of fresh vegetables and herbs -- the 'chili lime dressing' married everything really well. I was so impressed by the ambiance and vibe. And, the service was quick, friendly, and efficient. I can't wait for my next visit!

I had the sea bass and the chicken salad and it was very delicious. The service was great and quick during lunch. Our servers kept checking in on us. The ambience also sold me on this place. With mellow hip-hop music playing in the background and the artwork on the walls it gave it a modern vibe. I even ordered some food to go I loved it so much. The place is small so if you can make reservations.

Food was amazing it's def an American Vietnamese fusion spot. They toned down the spice and fish sauce a lot to cater to the locals but overall food is amazing. We got the garlic moods, spring rolls, & Vermicelli bowl. Shared it family style and that's the way to go! That way everyone gets to taste a bit of everything! Walked by in our literal jammies (pjs) because we thought "hey let's go get chipotle" but noticed it was finally not packed and we thought *sigh* let's give it a go to see if we can get seats... lol Best decision ever! I'm so glad they happily seated us T_T We were so afraid they wouldn't seat us due to being not "dressed up" Server Alexis was also super helpful and friendly as well(:

I've visited this restaurant twice, and the food is consistently amazing, definitely deserving 5 stars. My only gripe is that it's quite small and can get noisy. Still, I'd absolutely recommend it.

The food was DELICIOUS!! The waiter was a bit odd, but nice. For two people, definitely only 3 dishes is enough. We at the two that had fish, which enabled us to take the wings home. The wings were delicious cold, while driving.

Good service, nice ambiance. Relatively upscale Vietnamese restaurant. We liked the wings, shaky shaky beef, spring rolls. Keep in mind as with all of downtown LA, it's impossible to find parking...

Called to order the goi cuon to-go and was ready in 10 minutes. $17.50. The peanut sauce was 10/10.

Little sister is a good spot to grab some Vietnamese food with a contemporary twist. The waiter recommended some good stuff and some of his favorites. He definitely knew the menu. The service was good. Parking: parked in a parking structure around the corner My favorite dishes were the papaya salad and the banh xeo Overall: might return when in the area

After arriving at my downtown meeting 2 hours early I decided it would be a perfect time to get some lunch. I walked into the restaurant and was greeted with smiling faces and a relaxed ambience (music was poppin). I came in right when they opened so it wasn't very crowded. I left at the beginning of the lunch rush and they were packed. I love to order water with lemon at restaurants and I was very happy when they brought a water pitcher so I could fill my own water, that is a huge plus for me. I started off with the Spring Rolls which were amazing and so fresh. for my entree I had the Beef Vermicelli Noodle Salad and cleaned my bowl. I was full and satisfied. I will definitely be back. The food and services were great! Thank you

Really great modern twist for Vietnamese food. Food was very flavorful and delicious! Everything we got was really good from the lemongrass beef noodle bowl, lemongrass chicken wings, and banh cuon. The service was friendly and fast and the inside has a great vibe to it. Went there on a Thursday for lunch and was still packed so we got seated at the bar. Great location for a lunch or dinner!

OMG best asian restaurant in DTLA! Across the street from bottega louie, this restaurant is so yummy and their menu is unique and stylish. They have so many great options. I think we ordered quite a bit (like 5 items) for two people. We came hungry and excited to eat here. The service was impeccable and made us feel welcome. The vibes were homie and fun and vibrant. Their food has so much flavor that my taste buds were dancing. Props to the chef for these yummy dishes. I can't wait to come back and eat more off their menu!

Little Sister has been the hype for a while on social media, so my friends and I came on a Friday night to see what this downtown LA gem had to offer. Honestly, the food was okay. This is definitely different from your traditional Vietnamese cuisine. This could be a hit or miss for you depending on how "authentic" your craving is. Personally, I would be pleased to dine in a ma and pa Vietnamese restaurant and get a better taste of food. However, if you'd like a twist on the traditional dishes and crave a fancier setting, then this place is for you. Some of dishes felt like there was not much flavor, while some were overpowered with sauces and just seemed "busy." Nonetheless, I think it's worth a shot! I would return to try their bone marrow and other noodle dishes for sure.

The service and food was absolutely incredible! Our waitress was incredibly kind and also so efficient! Potentially because we were the first people there when they opened but our food came out in no time at all! The pork was so fatty and juicy, I was absolutely in love.

This is the best restaurant in Los Angeles. Clean ingredients, high quality meats, beautiful plating and aesthetics. The service is prompt and has always been pleasurable.

My vegetarian friends, there are actually NO options on the menu that are actually vegetarian-- however, they offered one off-the-menu vegetarian item that I did quite enjoy, the tofu vermicelli. We started with spring rolls and sesame baguette with pate-- my friends really enjoyed the spring rolls and the bread was delicious and perfectly crispy and buttery soft on the inside. I loved the tomato spread it came with and also dipped my tofu from the bowl into it! Not too acidic, mildly sweet, smooth blended texture. The vermicelli bowl was great, too. I would have loved more sauces as it was a bit dry, and wish some thicker dipping sauce came along for the tofu. But otherwise quite enjoyable. The tofu was nicely crisped and fried but not too oily. The portion was quite big too, and I took half home for next day's lunch! Service here is great, very knowledgeable about the menu and helpful in assisting with dietary restrictions. It's a bit cramped inside, but we came around 2pm when the place was beginning to clear out. I'd hate to come during a busy hour.

We visited this location for my brother-in-laws birthday. I recommend this restaurant for a big group since the plates are meant to be family style / shared. This way you can order a lot of dishes and enjoy a little of each one! Or a bit more of the dishes you like the best. We started with some spring rolls and dipping sauce. The spring rolls were pretty large and all the ingredients tasted super fresh. The peanut dipping sauce was good but a little too spicy for my taste. But I'm pretty sensitive when it comes to spicy. We also ordered the house noodle dish. It was also a tiny bit spicy but absolutely delicious. Most of what I ate was the noodle dish. But I'm always a fan of noodle dishes :) We also ordered the shaken beef which was the absolute best shaken beef dish I ever tasted. It was expensive but so worth it. If I came to this restaurant again I would definitely order the shaken beef. Two of them if you want to share the meal! Would I return to this location? Probably not as it was a bit stressful to find parking (it's in the heart of downtown so prepare to pay for a parking lot). But there is another location in Orange County and there are currently gift cards for sale at Costco so I might just have to try them out at the OC location!

I went with my friend (her birthday) who does not eat pork for religious reasons and I was happy that the server told us that the meatballs in the pho ga are chicken meatballs. I was also trying to purposefully not eat anything with pork in case my friend wanted to try my food and was happy that he informed us without prompting that both of our food did not have pork in case we wanted to share. The servers all seemed well informed about the menu. Short rib banh mi: Did not expect the fries to be so good; I've never been served banh mi with fries. The dipping sauces were good too. Did not like how saucy the actual sandwich was because it was dripping everywhere and it was making the bottom of the baguette soggy. Some of the herbs looked wilted and not great condition. One of the banh mi baguette was super charred on top, but it was covered in herbs so might have been missed for quality check. My friend got pho ga, she liked it. We both got glamonade, pretty good I guess but not that special. Hard to find parking and tables are super small. Table can fit two entrees, but probably not appetizers too. Very dimly lit for dinner. Honestly, not sure if I'd go back but it was an experience.

Came here on a Saturday night for dinner really worried about finding parking in the middle of DTLA but seeing as I'm the main character, I found a metered parking spot on Grand between 7th and Wilshire in one try! My friend made a reservation for 2 just a few days prior so we didn't have to wait to get seated or anything. We had a table right by the window which actually felt kind of nice like we had our own little space. The vibes were chill but the interior art was a bit questionable. Little Sister is Southeast Asian inspired and yet the wall art included helicopters and pole lines in what looks like an urban city. It was a little bit of a weird take for me given the impact of war on Southeast Asian communities. Besides that, I thought the service and food were excellent. Our waitress frequently checked in on us to see if we needed anything. However, we learned a little too late that the kitchen closes at 10 so heads up if you plan to place a to-go order for anyone waiting back at home for you: put it in before 10! We ordered the shaky shaky beef and chicken wings and shared between the both of us and it was enough! We didn't even finish our food, mostly because we were catching up so much lol, and we took it to go. They have cute microwaveable to go boxes as well lol. I love bo luc lac so I was really excited about the shaky shaky beef dish. It was very flavorful and the meat was super tender. Loved the side salad that came with it too. The chicken wings were huge and tasty... cooked just right where the insides were juicy too. I also got the Glamonade and that was a refreshing summer beverage. Overall, I enjoyed the food here and the leftovers were still delicious the next day! I want to try many more of their dishes here.