Little Sister - Downtown

4.6

1742 Reviews

$30 and under

Vietnamese

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2 people

Feb 19, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 28 times today

Good for business meals
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

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, Contemporary French, Southeast Asian
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(213) 265-7233
Website
http://dinelittlesister.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Mikey Segerstrom
Catering
Please contact us directly at info@littlesisterla.com to find out more about catering.
Private party facilities
Host your next private event at Little Sister, where bold Southeast Asian flavors meet an intimate, stylish setting. Whether it’s a celebration, corporate gathering, or special occasion, our unique menu and warm ambiance create the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable dining experience. Let us curate a feast tailored to your guests.

Location
523 West 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
7th and Grand
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
7th Street/Metro Center7th Street/Olive Bus Stop
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,742 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Little Sister Downtown offers an exquisite dining experience with "flavorful dishes" and "excellent service." The Vietnamese cuisine, highlighted by standout dishes like the "lemongrass beef" and "crispy shrimp," is consistently praised. The ambiance is "intimate," perfect for small groups. While some note service issues, the food's quality shines through.

1,742 Reviews

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Robert
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Xtra tasty tasty food. Snug space, just uncomfortable enough that you eat and get out so they can turn the table. But totally worth it. Try everything.
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Jamal
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
our waiter was nice and friendly. I think that he thinks we left early because of him, which is not the case at all, he was great. He also the food was better than what I thought it would be.
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Rukiyat
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great over all experience and I highly recommend it.
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Wes
VIP
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, chill environment, and great service
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Jon
Los Angeles
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I love this place. Go every time we see a show at the Ahmanson or Disney Concert Hall. The only thing is you’re seated very close to other patrons. Just be ready to be friendly.
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Charisma
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good times had.
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Wesley
VIP
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Birthday dinner here, haven’t been back since pre covid. Happy the experience was just a phenomenal as it was way back then! Always recommended to friends that visit LA!
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Lynn
Los Angeles
83 reviews
5.0
83 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovr u guys . The best food in the world. Looking forward to your new location in the Beverly Center
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angela
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We ate at their location in Irvine and every dish was delicious, however nothing we had at the DTLA location tasted good. Beef was chewy, fish was fishy, other three dishes were bland, and nothing came to the table hot. Felt like the staff knew because they never asked how we liked the food. Maybe Monday is an off night.
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She
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The hostess for Friday night was so rude, lacked active listening and honesty didn’t give a damn about anything or anyone.
Little Sister - DowntownResponded on January 28, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We sincerely apologize for the negative interaction you had with our hostess. Providing warm, attentive service is a top priority for us, and it’s disappointing to learn that we fell short of your expectations. We will be reviewing this incident with our team to ensure it does not happen again.
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Little Sister - Downtown is rated 4.6 stars by 1742 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 19, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 28 times today

523 West 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Additional information

Cross street
7th and Grand
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Vietnamese, Contemporary French, Southeast Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
7th Street/Metro Center7th Street/Olive Bus Stop
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mikey Segerstrom
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://dinelittlesister.com/
Phone number
(213) 265-7233
Catering
Please contact us directly at info@littlesisterla.com to find out more about catering.
Private party facilities
Host your next private event at Little Sister, where bold Southeast Asian flavors meet an intimate, stylish setting. Whether it’s a celebration, corporate gathering, or special occasion, our unique menu and warm ambiance create the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable dining experience. Let us curate a feast tailored to your guests.

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