Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Little Sister - Irvine, Irvine, CA

Little Sister - Irvine

4.7 (1300)
$30 and under
Vietnamese
896 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618-4959

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Lively
  • Charming
East-Meets-West dishes inspired by the rich collisions of food and culture that was borne out of the European colonization of Southeast Asia. Dishes blend and balance the spices and flavors of Southeast Asia with French techniques and Dutch and British colonial influences.

The menu is continually evolving, reflecting both new inspiration and changing of the seasons. Our restaurant carefully curates spirits, wines, and beverages focusing on interesting flavors and pairings. We hope you'll dine with us soon.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese, Southeast Asian, Contemporary French
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jorge Valines

Offers

  • Golden Hour | 3-5PM Monday-Friday

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Enjoy your choice of 7 award-winning essential dishes for $15 each! Pair with our amazing specialty cocktails for $12 or beers and wines for $6.

    Golden Hour | 3-5PM Monday-Friday Photo

What 1,300 people are saying

Little Sister - Irvine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Little Sister - Irvine offers a vibrant dining experience with "wonderful food" and "amazing customer service." The menu, highlighted by dishes like shaky shaky beef and garlic noodles, is a "culinary explosion" of flavors. While the ambiance is lively and stylish, some find the music volume too high. Overall, it's a "must try spot" for Vietnamese fusion.
1,300 Reviews
  1. Backy

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, good service, will go back again for sure.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Ed

    Las Vegas1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food, it's worth trying.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Alan VIP

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food and good service. Ambience almost helps one almost forget they're at a giant mall.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Albert VIP

    Orange County220 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven’t been here for a while but very pleasantly surprised by the new menu items. Service at the bar very attentive and fit to watch the pantry chefs making the fresh rolls in person. Thank you so much!

    Is this helpful?

  5. Amy VIP

    Orange County1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent. Service was okay as the server never came by to see how we were doing. The hip hop music was way too loud and totally not appropriate for the restaurant atmosphere for dinner.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Brian

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    If you’re curious about Vietnamese cuisine beyond Pho and sandwiches, this is a great exploration and I wish we’d had more people with us so we could’ve tasted more of the menu. Apparently it was the (head?) chef who escorted us to our table and introduced the menu; he was super nice and helpful and we said “yes, chef!” to his recommendations. The food was wonderful and we’re already planning a couples night dinner so we can try even more. Two things that weren’t top notch were the hostess (not great at directing traffic and tried to get a server’s attention by calling out when he was two tables away) and a tasty but very weak drink (caveat: it’s possible the XO is on the mocktail menu, and if so, that’s my bad!) All told, I highly recommend Little Sister.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Amy VIP

    Los Angeles426 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There were 5 of us celebrating a birthday. For starters we had the fresh spring rolls and crispy fried prawns. Next was the chicken and shiitake dumplings and pan fried eggplant. We also ordered the banh xeo, sweet & spicy chicken wings and the chicken banh mi. Everything was delicious!!! There are still so many things on the menu to try! Service by Adam was exceptional! We will definitely be coming back soon.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Alisa

    Orange County6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good but not as good as the last time I ate here one year ago. Server was very nice but slow. The bar was set high from my previous experience.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Harry VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My two sons and I were there for Mother’s Day. That was our first experience. It was wonderful. We returned on June 1st, three weeks hence for a prelude to my birthday, the experience was even better. The food was to die for, the service and the price was even better. We will be coming back on a regular basis.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Dennis

    Orange County2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Not the same place it used to be. Food was OK but way overpriced. Environment was vey nice on the outside porch. Would not recommend.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Little Sister - Irvine is rated 4.7 stars by 1300 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Orange County
  4. South Orange County
  5. Irvine

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Little Sister - Irvine

896 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618-4959

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese, Southeast Asian, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jorge Valines
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant Management Solutions
  • Restaurant Reservation Software
  • Restaurant Marketing Software
  • Restaurant Event Software
  • OpenTable For Restaurants
  • OpenTable For Restaurant Groups
  • Restaurant Resources
  • OpenTable Pricing & Plans
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo