a cute little high end taste of vietnamese food. our top dishes were the shaky shaky beef and the the 'bo kho' (pictured) - only thing that we were not a big fan of was the liver paste that went with the bread and the bread was too hard to bite into. the place is also quite small but very modern. i had a party of 6 and luckily we were able to fit with very little wiggle room. the service was great and on top of everything! they actually recommended these dishes to us which we are so thankful for! i would recommend making reservations as there can be a wait especially on the weekends. parking is either street, valet (across the street) or a parking structure around the corner.

Tiny, quaint restaurant. Don't forget to make reservations!!!!! Good Vietnamese food but it doesn't compare to the Vietnamese food you find in OC. Food is a little on the pricy side too. And a bit salty. It was a good place to try if you're in LA.

Went here for a team dinner and the service, ambiance and food were all wonderful! I got these shaky shaky beef and the meat was nice and tender. The salad perfectly cut the richness of the beef while the rice was a nice neutral flavor! Our waiter was also so nice, he was very attentive and friendly!

I wouldn't exactly describe Little Sister as a hidden gem considering its popularity with the Downtown Los Angeles crowd, but is indeed a GEM. Over the years I've identified my favorite dishes and they are consistently delicious. It's a great place for family style dining too, but there's no shame in dining by yourself here given the incredible selection of starters and entrees. The sautéed eggplant and pho banh cuon are the two standout starters in my opinion. The eggplant is rich, fatty and pairs well with a bowl of white rice. Whereas, the pho banh cuon is salty, vinegary, and aromatic. The pho is always great to share and the SGV special comes with giant chunks of pork belly guaranteeing you don't leave hungry. Excellent flavors and a must try if you find yourself hungry in Downtown Los Angeles.

WOW! This is one of the few upscale places that charges prices that I feel are 100% worth it. We got a lot of food for ~$100 including tip. You're paying for quick service, a beautiful interior, and FANTASTIC food--not to mention incredible generous portion sizes. Entrées range from $25-35 but based on what we ordered (lemongrass chicken wings, sticky rice), we got way more food than we expected with both dishes. Super happy with our experience, was delish. Probably will bring my parents here when they're in town next! Great for a date night too (no cocktail menu though, or at least we didn't get one)

We went on a Sunday night and loved the decor, the intimate feel and the sense of history-telling in the designs of the wall. We were seated quickly and decided on 3 dishes as we were told this was family style (my favorite). We ordered the salmon crudo, since I was craving more of a light meal, and did like it! I thought it was a bit herb-heavy for my taste but the salmon and dressing were great. My favorite dish was the fresh spring roll. It was light, well balanced, and paired with the peanut sauce made the best appetizer. The peanut sauce had a little kick to it and had a smooth consistency making it easy to dip and eat. The shrimp vermicelli was also delicious but I did wish I read the menu a bit closer as the pork made it a bit heavy for what we wanted.

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.

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!