Little Sister - Downtown

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall3food5service2ambience4

   We love Little Sister’s food but there is a lot of room for improvement on the service side. After the order is placed, there is no follow up, and you have to chase after the sole waitress taking care of the whole place. I don’t understand how can you run a business with one waitress on a busy Sunday night.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Went for the banh xeo and stayed for the banh xeo. Reminisced about our days in Vietnam and loved our evening!
   

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   FAQ8

   Los Angeles

   12 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall3food3service4ambience3

   The food was good and the service was great. I ordered a few things and nothing was a disappointment. This is a great place to come with a group of friends or if you are looking for a chill date night.
   

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   SamanthaC

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall3food4service3ambience3

   Food was great. However management of reservations needs help. We had a lunch reservation for 12:30 in Thursday. Did not get seated until 12:45. Not good surprise for a work lunch.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 24, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I was solo so I only got to try a couple dishes. A wild take on escargot was spectacular! I guess they were fried in some batter. That was delicious enough but then they were served on a tamarind coated piece of bone marrow and with pork rinds in the side. The dumplings I ate afterwards were tasty but came nowhere near those snails.
   

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   JoeG

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 21, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent service, food was great! Our waiter was excellent.
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   London

   1 review

   vip
   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   overall4food5service4ambience5

   Good food service was a bit slow since they seemed a bit understaffed.
   

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   KimberlyL

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 19, 2023

   overall4food5service4ambience4

   This was my second time here and the food was phenomenal again. I’ll be back!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   6 reviews

   2.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall2food3service1ambience4

   Should've gone to a true Vietnamese restaurant. Food is good but the service was pretty slow and bad. Yes it's Mother's Day but they weren't busy as in they had a line out the door. Took nearly an hour for dumplings of all things to come out. It was almost comical. A "breakfast" meal came out so slow.. lol. How long/hard does it take to cook 2 eggs and 2 skewers of viet sausage? Again comical. SKIP! Or never again.
   

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    Matrixinception

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food, service super friendly and amazing atmosphere to spend with your loved ones
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best Vietnamese meal ever. Truly. The Tom Rang Thit Ba Chi. I would fly to LA for this exact meal again.
    

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    Shelly

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We were visiting from San Francisco and were recommended this restaurant from some friends and it was beyond!’ Every dish was delicious. The flavors were so bold and incredible. This was one of the best meals we have had a long time!!!
    

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    LearnAboutWine

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I was really impressed with our server and the food - the energy was high - the service was very personal and professional - and that lobster was sensational! We will be back soon!
    

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    LauraP

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible meal! Will be back for more eggplant and spring rolls
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience2

    I really love Little Sister and I will come back to give it another chance. Sadly on this visit the crispy chicken was dry (the skin was good tho), and the papaya salad was terribly bland. We also got seated in the middle section where the tables are 2 inches apart. There were other tables open, but We were sat next to a super loud table that only got louder as their meal (and drinks) continued. The waitress was alright but not very engaged. She didn’t mention when we ordered the salad and chicken that the chicken already came with papaya salad, so we got two helpings of so so salad. I’ll be back, but will stick to the black rice and the shaky shaky beef. And will speak up for myself if the seating is problematic.
    

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    JonnoB

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Amazing food. Service was fine. Prices were reasonable for DTLA.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food as always! Have been hear numerous times and sat at a table and the bar. Truly too many good options on the menu. The okra Curry is a sleeper item that commonly gets overlooked!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Little Sister in DTLA is a solid, consistent choice for a great dinner. Located in the heart in the heart of DT. Staff is so welcoming and kind. Book ahead, the space is tiny and it fills up quickly
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall1food3service4ambience1

    Rude hostess insists on seating every table right next to each other with out gaps. Very unprofessional and unfortunate considering it’s the first impression as you walk in .
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    My Best Experience ‘Ca Kho To’ Salmon , Excellent ! Very Good Quality Beef w Rice (Shaky Shaky Beef) If The Sauce Can Be Lessen , It Will Taste Even Better , Crispy Imperial Rolls. A Nice Dinner Experience
    

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    DJManFry

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Always a fantastic place to visit! Food was fantastic
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3

    Food served family style lobster pasta is in the picture
    

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    LoLoPaperTreats

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A-mazing meal!!!!!!!! So special. The food was one of the best meals I have ever had in this city.
    

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    Andrew

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Chose based off reviews, and it didn’t disappoint. Would say the value and amount of our two appetizers (imperial rolls and dumplings) were a bit underwhelming. However, the shaky shaky beef was outstanding, meat perfectly medium rare and the sauce and rice fantastic. We were stuffed but could not stop eating the garlic noodles, which were amazing. Service was great
    

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    NarineTV

    Los Angeles

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love this restaurant, the food is phenomenal. aOne down dive, pre COVID, I remember it having a full liquor license, but it no longer does so we were limited to beer, wine and saki.
    

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    BronsonP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    The food is delicious. Standouts were the shrimp, noodles, and spring rolls. It's a great little place to jump in for a beautiful, relaxed meal. I look forward to going again.
    

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    roses

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great small bistro vibe. Incredible food and menu. Wonderful service!
    

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    MariaQ

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience5

    the chairs are too small and tables to close to each other , they sat me and the hostess and whoever was passing by keep hitting my chair very annoying. food was good though.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The server was really nice. Food came out very quickly and everything tasted excellent, and this is coming from someone who is Vietnamese!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Great food and great vibe!! The tables are just very close together so not the most comfortable, especially for those in larger bodies! Would request a separate table and not one of the half booth tables if you’re going on a busy night so you won’t have to squeeze between.
    

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    Bubbles

    Los Angeles

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always love lunch at little sister! Yummy delish!!!!
    

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Great food, except they were out of two of the dishes we were looking forward to trying. We’ll definitely try again.
    

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    SarahB

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience3

    My friend recommended this place to take my uncle and his work colleagues to. The food was delicious! However, the service needed help. They didn't tell us until we were halfway through ordering that the menu was designed to be shared among the whole table. And then when the food started coming the person was new and couldn't tell us what anything was as she brought them and didn't seem to care to help. I'd still go back, but just know going in that things are meant to be shared! lol
    

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    KenM

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Great food, friendly service but the pacing is a bit unpredictable and we had ~5 minutes between different items coming out, so at any given time there were 1-2 items too many for the size of our table. Our server was excellent and gave great recommendations for what we asked. Would definitely recommend as an excellent option in the area and will be back to try some of the other dishes!
    

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    AvaAva

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Great little place with really yummy food but they removed fried okra salad from the menu 😩 This was my main dish that makes me come here so I’m bummed out. There’s a new okra curry instead but it’s not good. Doesn’t go with any other food they serve.
    

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    Liking2dine

    Los Angeles

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The food was terrific. Our waiter was very helpful helping to make choices from the menu. We’ll be back for sure!
    

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    Yonni

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Flavorful food. Attentive staff. Intimate environment.
    

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    Rachel

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3

    One line summary: Don't go here if you have food allergies because they will NOT honor it for you, put you in danger, and then blame you for their mistakes. When we got seated, our server asked if we have any food allergies. My friend notified of her nut allergies, and the server assured us that he will tell the kitchen to take out all nuts in our dishes. (Remember: he asked us for our allergies and my friend answered him). When we asked for few moments to review the menu, I noticed that they also served jicama, which I was mildly allergic to. When the server came back to take our order, I added that I'm allergic to jicama, and he again assured us that allergens will be taken out of the dishes. All of our dishes came out with peanut on the top. We called our server the first time, and he assured us everything is fine. When we called him the second time and asked if these are nuts, he confirmed, without any hesitation, that those indeed were nuts. I panicked- we clearly told him my friend was allergic, so why didn't he send the plate back to the kitchen when he saw the nuts, and why did he let this happen and put my friend at risk? When I confronted him about his oversight, and he said something along the lines of, "well, you should have REMINDED me when you placed your order. I am busy and I can only remember what you are allergic to when you order. You mentioned jicama when you ordered with me, so that's what I put down. It is YOUR allergies, so that is your responsibility to remind me." This was completely inexcusable behavior. If he just acknowledged his mistake and apologized, then we wouldn't understood it was human error and moved on. Everyone makes mistakes, but he decided to gaslight us and say it was our fault for not reminding him to do his job. I called the restaurant the next day to talk to the manager about the situation. I was told she will call me back but it's been 3 days since. I would absolutely not recommend this place to anyone.
    

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    ChristopherB

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1

    Full screen tv over bar showing music videos with twerking nonstop, Very loud sound on the TV. My waiter also stole money from me by deciding her own tip on my credit card after I gave her 20 dollar tip cash. I was eating by myself. So her tip including her stealing from me ended up on over 40 %. If you have to go there, check the numbers. SAD PLACE.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food and service. The place is gorgeous. Extremely accommodating.
    

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