Little Sister DTLA

Vietnamese restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles

Little Sister DTLA

Vietnamese restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles

523 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Highlights

A vibrant bistro in DTLA with a cozy, shophouse vibe, where Asian-inspired European dishes and craft drinks create a must-visit dining experience.

523 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Get directions

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@dinelittlesister

$30–50

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@cntraveler

"In the heart of Downtown's dining corridor, pulsing with life, is a small restaurant with a big heart. Little Sister's crowd, typically young and adventurous, come for authentic Southeast Asian dishes washed down with beer and wine. We order the imperial rolls stuffed with shrimp and taro root, glass noodles dipped in chili lime sauce, and lemongrass fried chicken you'll be dreaming about for weeks." - Hugh Garvey, Celeste Moure, Krista Simmons

36 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles, From Koreatown Fusion to Silverlake Health Counters | Condé Nast Traveler

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@goop

"In 2015, Chef Tin Vuong opened his second Little Sister, this outpost near Pershing Square downtown. One thing that makes the DTLA location stand out from the original Manhattan Beach Little Sister is that breakfast is served here in addition to lunch and dinner. (The breakfast menu includes dishes like Vuong's elevated take on congee—a popular rice porridge throughout Asia, Chinese-inspired savory donuts, banh mi, and pho.) But that doesn't make this Little Sister any less of a spot for lunch and dinner—head here when you're in the mood for good Southeast Asian food."

The Los Angeles Hipster Guide

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@goop

The Downtown Los Angeles Guide

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grace ok

Google

Great food. Every taste was so delicious. The space is very tight though. The server was super nice and helpful. He really wanted us to keep getting drinks but in a nice way. Definitely would come again to try more on the menu!!! Love it 😍

wook kim

Google

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.

Irene Ortiz

Google

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.

Selvia Chandra

Google

I recently dined at Little Sister DTLA and was thoroughly impressed. The ambiance was inviting, and the dishes were exceptional. The pho featured a rich broth with tender meat and fresh herbs. the spring rolls were fresh and the chilli sauce are great. The attentive staff provided excellent service, and the prices were reasonable given the quality. I highly recommend this restaurant for authentic Vietnamese cuisine and look forward to returning.

Preeti Saldanha

Google

Vietnamese fusion food in a very cozy setting. Definitely recommend making a reservation. I ordered the black rice with scallops, shrimp, and octopus. It was very good with the sauce! The Vietnamese flavor was definitely there with the lemongrass sauce. A bit on the pricey side

David Morales

Google

Wow! Feels like NYC in DTLA. Order everything on the menu. The pho ga and garlic noodles were everything I wanted. Flavorful and generous. But the real star was the papaya salad! It was too pretty to eat, and I was too hungry to stop and take its picture. It's a house specialty and for good reason!

PK Fin

Google

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!

Google

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.

@cntraveler

36 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles, From Koreatown Fusion to Silverlake Health Counters | Condé Nast Traveler

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@goop

The Los Angeles Hipster Guide

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@goop

The Downtown Los Angeles Guide

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grace ok

Google

wook kim

Google

Irene Ortiz

Google

Selvia Chandra

Google

Preeti Saldanha

Google

David Morales

Google

PK Fin

Google

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.