Little Sister

The restaurant is very quiet. Corner restaurant with outside seating if you want and an open air window. There is booth seating (about 3) the rest are tables up against a padded bench with comfy pillows.

I had an amazing experience at this restaurant! The food, service, and atmosphere were all top-notch. The presentation of each dish was exquisite, and the flavors were equally impressive. The dessert was a delightful highlight, capping off a perfect meal. This spot is ideal for both family gatherings and romantic dates, with shareable dishes that feel truly authentic. I highly recommend checking it out—you won’t be disappointed!

This is a modern Vietnamese restaurant, and I’ve heard that the menu varies slightly by location. It seems different from the now-closed downtown branch. Since it’s located inside a mall, there’s plenty of convenient outdoor parking, and the mall also has a play area for kids, which is a nice bonus. The prices are on the higher side, but all the recommended dishes are truly delicious. When we first visited with our kids, the staff seemed a bit overwhelmed, so it took some time to get everything prepared. However, the stir-fried pho, paella, and papaya salad were absolutely amazing! Since the restaurant is near the beach, it can get quite chilly inside on very windy days. The walls are made of large glass windows, so the wind hits from all sides, making the interior feel drafty.

There’s nothing like escaping a rainy Friday afternoon with sexy cocktails, bold flavors, and impeccable service—and Little Sister at The Point delivered flawlessly. The bartenders and entire staff are as attentive as they are charming, making you feel like a VIP from the moment you slide into your seat. Let’s talk cocktails—the XO is everything. Smooth, complex, and dangerously good, it’s the kind of drink you sip slowly just to make it last. And the Saigon Lemongrass Beef? Absolute perfection. Tender, flavorful, with just the right amount of heat—it’s the kind of dish that keeps you coming back for more. I love the bright, inviting vibe of this location even more than their “sister” spot in Redondo Beach. It’s got a certain energy—buzzy, yet intimate—that makes every visit feel special. Can’t wait to return to either location, but this one just might be my new favorite.

The food is good. Pricey, but tasty. I had the short rib stew, with bone marrow, and a baguette. Very strong flavor, decent portion, value for money, it's ok. Wife got the bass, it was plain, not a lot of flavor but adequate. It came with plain noodles (no flavor), lots of greens, portion size was small for the $$, so value for money was poor. We also got the garlic noodles, they were good and added a lot to the goodness of the meal, value for money was adequate, and some "spring rolls" that were fried egg rolls, lots of meat (crispy shrimp X1 and pork), but they were very tasty. Value for money just ok. Those 4 things and one tea totaled 130$. Thus the value for money section. Is there better Thai food out there at a better price, definitely. Is this good food at a high price, probably. Would I eat there again, quite possibly. Recommended as a splurge place, a date night place. But you can do as good or better and cheaper elsewhere. Although expensive, I do recommend the short rib stew. It is rich and has the price to match. Although some may think it reasonable. Overall it is an ok place. Located in an outdoor mall, in a nice part of town.

Great place for fusion Asian! We loved everything we ordered, and enjoyed the experience. Service is wonderful and the atmosphere is great. Gets busy for dinner, so reservations are recommended. Wish they wouldn't force a 3% credit card usage fee though!

Amazing service, festive atmosphere, reasonably priced for most things. The food was flavorful and cooked well. The eggplant dish was a bit salty and the crispy chicken a little dry but otherwise top notch. Returned here to try again. Was impressed once again. Everything was flavorful. The flavors are really strong so I’d recommend sharing. The garlic noodle was a bit too strong. I’d skip that.

Great place. Plenty of parking. Nice atmosphere and good food. I was pleasantly surprised that the dishes were not too spicy.

Great service from Nicci and let's just talk about the bread. Wow served with a butter honey dip. I'm done there. But, oh no... here comes the beef with veggies and rice, shrimp app and a bahn mi sandwich. All epic. At the Point so free parking and an open space. Wine list maybe not a 5 but good. But the best thing is it's different and delicious. Pricy? Yes. But give it a try.

Food was solid, atmosphere was good, it was really just the slow service for me. We were waiting at our table for a long time each time the waiters came back. It was slow at lunch but still, it still took forever for us to get the bill. I ended up getting up and paying at the bar. With that I'd give them another shot because the food was good and I would recommend for a work event

This was my first time at this location. I came here with a couple of my girlfriends for happy hour. I enjoyed the happy hour at the Redondo Beach location, and we were meeting someone who was staying near LAX, so this location was more convenient. The location is good, and the ambiance in the restaurant is modern. I was surprised to see that it was not busy since the other location seems to be bustling. To order from the happy hour menu, we had to sit at the small bar area, and we ended up sitting at the bar. The bartender, Igor, was nice and pleasantly greeted us. My friends ordered drinks from the house selection, but I wanted something different, so I asked the bartender to make something unique for me, and he made a blood orange drink with tequila. It was okay, not great. We ordered several dishes from the essentials menu (happy hour menu). port, shrimp, and crab dumpling - this was delicious, and the broth was just right. We all enjoyed it. green papaya salad - I enjoyed this at the Redondo Beach location, but this dish was a little too fishy, and the papaya was not as crunchy. My friends did not like it at all, so I ended up eating this alone. spicy lemon grass chicken wings - a little salty, but we enjoyed it. pho bo - it was okay. Definitely does not compare to a nice bowl of pho from a more traditional pho restaurant. The soup came out lukewarm, the broth was bland, and the meat was tough. It came out with a very small plate of bean sprouts and basil. grilled lemongrass chicken banh mi - this was good. The vinaigrette was tasty, and the veggies were crunchy. Almost at the end of our meal, I wanted a little bit of rice. I asked Igor about the rice selections, and I thought perhaps ordering a "little rice," which is the kid's menu fried rice. Igor suggested xoi sticky rice. He said it was his favorite, and we should definitely try it. So we did. xoi sticky rice - The sweet rice is cubed and fried. There was lop cheung pork floss (very chewy), slow egg (over-medium fried egg), and other ingredients that I could not make out. Only two of us tried it, since one of my girlfriends does not eat pork. We had one cube each and could not finish it. I did eat the egg without all the stuff on top. We told Igor that we did not like it, and he said, "I am sorry," and he took the dish away. When we got the bill, it was still on the bill. We told him that we did not enjoy the dish and that he should take it off the bill. He told us to wait because he had to ask his manager. He came back a few minutes later and he said, "The manager told me that we cannot take it off the bill because it was half eaten." What? We ordered several drinks each and many dishes. Our bill was hefty for a happy hour. They cannot comp one happy hour dish because we ate part of it? We were having a great conversation and having fun, but that gesture gave us an unpleasant taste of this location. That tells me why this location was not as busy.

Always a good idea to come here. Tried the black rice loaded with all the seafood, garlic noodles added an egg with grilled shrimp and the wings and everything was delicious. Service was great as well, I will continue to come here for the consistency of great food and great service.

It was a beautiful sunny So Cal day for a team lunch so of course we went to nearby Little Sister for delicious eats. Thank you for always being tried and true, LSES!

I'm giving it a 3 star but most people would give 4 stars. While the location, open air feeling and decor is beautiful, I didn't vibe with it. It seems more of a bar than Vietnamese restaurant. I had Saigon Lemongrass salad. I just didn't like it. The chicken was good and crispy. But it's thigh meat and i expected breast. Thigh seems more Chinese and breast more Vietnamese to me. I don't think I'd try it again but that's me. I think most people would like it.

Our bartender was such a great time giving us great recommendations. I wish I remembered his name to give him proper credit. Food was all amazing. We got the dumplings, the short rib and the shaky shaky beef. Everything was delicious. We will definitely be back!

This was my first time visiting this Little Sister location. I previously dined at the Redondo Beach location a while ago and the food was great! I came here for happy hour with some girlfriends. There is a happy hour menu with drinks and food but you have to sit outside or at the bar in order to get the happy hour food. You are able to order and pay for the drinks and take it to your table. My friends were already seated and our server was friendly, sweet, and very considerate. She was truly a joy. I ordered The Kennedy as a cocktail which was beautifully made and and very refreshing. We purchased our drinks and went to our table inside. For my meal, I ordered Bò kho. I've never had this before but it was a windy day so a stew sounded great. The dish came out looking amazing. I was so excited to eat it. However, it was the saltiest stew I have ever tasted. I really wanted to enjoy it but it was just so over-salted. Presentation of the dish, my drink, and the service gets five stars but I will be staying away from the stew next time.

Little Sister is upscale Vietnamese cuisine. I've been to this location several times and have always been the blown away with their fresh and bright flavors. There's outdoor seating for the beautiful LA weather and plenty of parking at The Point. For the food: The dishes are served family-style, so order a bunch to share with the table. Most of the dishes have herbs, greens and some carbs. Here are my favorites: - Sugarcane Lemongrass Pork Skewers - Shaky Shaky Beef - Banh Xeo - Any Rice Paper Roll - Lychee Delight

So thankful my auntie introduced me to this place. Everything on the menu sounds very appetizing from food to drinks, there was something for everyone! The ambiance was cozy and the service was even more welcoming. I'm a huge fan of Southeast Asian food, so I was especially excited to try this place. Definitely on the pricier side in comparison to other authentic Vietnamese restaurants that offer the same cuisine. Nonetheless, lovely place and want to come back to try more.

Such a cute place with good food! We ordered a feast! Papaya salad, spring rolls, banh mi, and xoi man. Portion sizes were healthy and the food presentation is spectacular. The server made a few mistakes bringing out things we didn't order but was very accommodating and fixed all the issues. Its conveniently located right next to the parking with lots available. Will definitely be back!

The shaky shaky beef was disgusting. The best part was the tomato fried rice. The meat is chewy and they're in chunks. It would better in strips. The sauce is also too salty. I couldn't even eat it. Salty and flavor wasn't good. Shaky shaky beef: 2/0 The spring rolls were good though. Nothing crazy special and there were only three. Salmon crudo was also disappointing. Expensive and teeny tiny. The salmon was fine. It honestly felt lazy given the slices of salmon. Overall the place is a bit expensive. I'd go to a more authentic place where the food is less expensive and better.

Delightful spot! Came with some friends. Drinks were on point, definitely didn't skimp on the booze. Portions are large. My favorites were the salt and pepper, enough soft shell crab to go around, and the black rice. Don't sleep on the coco pork, tasty and enough spices. Our buddy destroyed the milk rolls. If looking for a convenient spot in Manhattan Beach, can def recommend this joint

Food was great- spring rolls with shrimp and pork, garlic noodles, chicken wings - delicious. The dumplings were just okay, they were not hot. Service - good - server replenished water glasses several times during the meal. Ambience- good- although the tables are too close together. Very crowded during lunch hour and it was raining!

On a chilly February day, Little Sister was the perfect spot to eat some Pho and warm up. The service was outstanding, the staff were very friendly and accommodating. The Pho was great, huge portion and yummy. I also ordered the glamonade which was a little too sweet for me and didn't have much of the ginger or mint flavor that the menu described. Just tasted like sweet lemonade. Overall, glad I finally tried this place and will be back for yummy appetizers (even though prices seems high for apps) and try other dishes.

Wasn't too busy on a Sunday night and we were able to be seated immediately with reservations. We pretty much ordered all the items with the little butterfly symbol next to the dish name for house favorites. Green Papaya Salad - large shrimp. Tastes like the Thai papaya salad dish. Pho Banh Cuon - haven't seen this at Vietnamese hole in the wall places. Meat is a bit chewy, so difficult to cleanly bite the wrap. Gets messy as everything falls out after first bite. Tasty. Pho Bo - Much darker broth than what I've seen at other restaurants. Didn't enjoy the soup flavors personally. Black Rice - would definitely get again. Lots of seafood. Good portion size. Fried Sea Bass - fish was a tad firm. Enjoyed the brightness of this lettuce fish taco. Shaky Shaky Beef - meat too chewy. Tomato fried rice was the best part of the dish. Pecan Tart - warm pecan tart with scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. This was good. Off menu items for kids include fried rice and butter noodles. Fried rice was delicious with broken rice. My kids didn't like it, don't know why. I liked it. And FYI...Prior to our visit, I got a voicemail from Little Sister confirming the reservation. They advised in the voicemail that since I had noted this as a birthday celebration meal, that they do not do anything special for birthdays. I had to call back to confirm that they can put a candle on a purchased dessert, which they can do.

Super cute restaurant in a nice shopping plaza. Indoors and outdoor seating available. Indoor bar and vibes were amazing but opted for outdoor seating because it was a beautifully sunny day. We were attended to right away. Didn't have to wait too long for food to come out. Pho was great, LOTS of protein, nice portion size. Spring rolls were on the sweeter side but still a refreshing touch. Excited to stop by again next time I'm in the area!

This was my second time at Little Sister. The food was good, not great! Actually, the appetizers were better than the main entrees. Service was efficient and prompt. Ambiance was semi-intimate, plenty of seats, and a nice selection of foods to choose from. If I were to come back, I would definitely come for the drinks and appetizers!

There's nothing like escaping a rainy Friday afternoon with sexy cocktails, bold flavors, and impeccable service--and Little Sister at The Point delivered flawlessly. The bartenders and entire staff are as attentive as they are charming, making you feel like a VIP from the moment you slide into your seat. Let's talk cocktails--the XO is everything. Smooth, complex, and dangerously good, it's the kind of drink you sip slowly just to make it last. And the Saigon Lemongrass Beef? Absolute perfection. Tender, flavorful, with just the right amount of heat--it's the kind of dish that keeps you coming back for more. I love the bright, inviting vibe of this location even more than their "sister" spot in Redondo Beach. It's got a certain energy--buzzy, yet intimate--that makes every visit feel special. Can't wait to return to either location, but this one just might be my new favorite.

Love their ambiance, Joan was great! We did have a problem with chicken arriving at the table, that needed to be reheated. All in all it was a fair experience

This is my 2nd time at Little Sister. On each visit I have enjoyed my food and the portions! Now I will say depending on the day, service can run a bit slow. I love a good pork chop! So I ordered the 'Suon nuong' - lemongrass grilled pork chop & chicken fat rice. I was pleasantly surprised and happy to see that the meal came with a little salad, the dressing was sweet and Tangy! It also came with a small patch of pickled veggies. Little palate cleanser. The star, the Porkie Chop, was nice & juicy. Sopped up the sauce! Loved the egg, great touch. The Rice was just as described. You can really taste the chicken flavor!

Little Sister has four locations here in the Southland. This one is located at the far east end of the The Point shopping mall. The décor is nicely upscale, and on a warm day, they can open the wall on one side to let the outside in. The menu is Vietnamese-fusion, with most but not all items having some spin from the Vietnamese original. Surprisingly, at least to me, phở dishes are sparse. The Pho Ba soup was solid. Even better was the Pho Banh Cuon, not a soup, but rice paper wrapped around a beef strip, with vegetables and a nice sweet sauce, probably the best menu item I've liked. Another item I very much liked was the Bun Tom, or shimp vermicelli. It's a nice combination of shrimp, pork belly, noodles, and spices.

We went in the morning on a weekday and there were only a couple of parties in the restaurant but the service was extremely slow. Took forever for foods to come out and our server wasn't attentive at all. Foods were very expensive but didn't live up to our expectations. Shaky Shaky Beef was heavily sauced and very salty that we couldn't finish it. Banh Xeo had a lot of fillings but too greasy and eggrolls were flavorless. We couldn't finish any of the dishes but we liked how all the leafy veggies were very fresh and washed clean.

This is my second visit to Little Sisters with my family, and both experiences have been fantastic. The staff consistently impresses with their friendliness and helpful recommendations. We've tried a variety of dishes, and each one was delicious and tasted incredibly fresh. Located at The Point, Little Sisters offers plenty of parking, and there are other eateries and shops around to explore. It gets pretty busy during lunchtime on weekdays and weekends.

This place exceeded my expectation. Being Vietnamese myself, it's hard to find a good Vietnamese restaurant around this area. Usually I'll go to Orange County for some good Viet food. Walking in, I was immediately impressed by the atmosphere. I love the open window setting. It's very modern, yet comfy feeling. We ordered the Salmon Crudo (10/10, flavors go to well together. Each little condiment complimented each other), Papaya Salad (9/10, We asked for more sauce since it was a bit dry at first), and the Fried Sea Bass (10/10, This came with an abundant of veggies which I appreciated. So good.). For drinks, I got a lychee berrylicious (10/10, because I really enjoyed the tea and fresh lychee. There are basil seeds and a little salt foam on top that makes it soo so enjoyable. Not too sweet at all). Overall, everything was seasoned so well. Nothing was too rich or too salty. I will be back!

The service feels a bit slow but this is the best surprise in food type and quality. A surprise as there were a couple of places we went to first but were put off by the waitlist time. The place has some casual decoration but is pretty nice. All sorts of Asian inspired ingredients on your plate. I would take any leftovers home and make some nice leftover based meals later.

This is the second little sister location that I've been to and it was amazing. I took my aunt here for her birthday and she absolutely loved it. The portions were generous, beautifully presented and the flavors were absolutely incredible. My favorite dishes were the papaya salad and shaky beef. Highly recommend making a reservation and parking is pretty easy in the Point's lot

Em (Vietnamese word for little sister) Little Sister is a Vietnamese fusion restaurant. Had a short layover in LA and the spot is not too far from LAX. Yelp BFF and I were able to meet up with family in the area. We ordered the salmon crudo, pho banh cuon, xoi, triple garlic noods, and tart to share family style. My favorite was the pho banh cuon. It was perfectly filled and drenched in fish sauce. Reminded me of after school snacks my Mom would have ready when we got home. You can really taste the love and homage to Vietnamese cuisine in all the dishes. Definitely worth a try if you're near the LAX airport Thanks for reading my reviews! Let me know what I should try next!

Excellent vietnamese restaurant. I come here for a special treat on the weekends from time to time. The shaking beef is outstanding and i come back to it over and over!! The cocktails are great too, provided the right amount of buzz and also taste like the tropical fruit advertised and have a beautiful presentation.

I've been to this location a few times before--always mediocre at best--but this last visit sealed it for me. I won't be returning, and here's why. I arrived five minutes early for my reservation and still had to wait over eight minutes to be seated. The hostess vanished, reappeared to serve another table, then finally decided to seat me. Not a great start. Once the rest of my party (three total) arrived, we asked for waters. While settling in, my friend noticed hair on his utensils. Disgusting. We requested a new set. A few minutes later, we placed our drink orders and starter: an appetizer, hot tea, hot water, and a lemonade. The lemonade and hot water showed up quickly. The hot tea? We had to ask twice, and it took another ten minutes to get it. Then it got worse--when my friend lifted his tea to drink, he noticed food residue stuck on the inside of the cup. Dirty dishes at a restaurant with an "A" health rating? Unacceptable. As if that wasn't enough, his replacement hot water had black flecks floating in it. Not tea, not coffee--just random black particles. When my food arrived, it came with lettuce wraps. I started eating, only to discover--mid-bite--that one of the lettuce leaves had visible caked on dirt and mold. I immediately inspected the others. Sure enough, more dirt and mold. Not as bad, but still revolting. It took ten minutes just to flag someone down. When the manager finally came, she took the plate to the kitchen to "show the staff." She returned a few minutes later to offer a replacement entrée, but not once did she apologize. When the check came, I assumed the moldy dish would be removed and replaced with the cost of the new one. Nope. They kept the more expensive, moldy dish on the bill and comped the cheaper tea and replacement meal. Still no apology from anyone on staff. At this point, I didn't even touch the replacement meal. Between the filthy utensils, dirty dishes, moldy produce, and slow, inattentive service, I was done. Nobody checked on us during the meal--not for refills, not to see if we needed anything, not to ask if our food was okay. The overall lack of care was staggering. This place may have an "A" in the window, but in reality, it's barely scraping by. Poor cleanliness, subpar service, and zero accountability. I won't be back--and I suggest you think twice before you go.

Authentic yet elevated Vietnamese food! Having grown up eating Vietnamese food I at first thought the price was too high for Vietnamese food, which has always leaned towards being more casual. But this was an elevated experience and they make everything using high quality ingredients. I highly recommend the papaya salad, which we order everytime. Everything we've had is delicious so you really can't go wrong.

Delicious dishes, fantastic atmosphere, impeccable service! We ordered 1 appetizer (goi cuon spring roll) and 2 entrees (shaky shaky beef, fried sea bass) and it was more than enough to fill my party of 2. All the dishes were flavorful and unique. Will gladly come again!

The house triple garlic noodles were divine, perfect, and delicious! The flavors were soo balanced, no one flavor was overpowering the others. Highly recommend. The pork spring rolls tasted yum as well, they were a perfect appetizers for a summer evening. The interior / exterior was aesthetically pleasing, and the service was really attentive. Overall I would recommend this place.

Unfortunately, this was one of the most unwelcoming dining experiences we've had as a young family. From the moment we arrived, it felt like we were in the way. Two servers were standing directly in front of the entrance, blocking the doorway. Even though we had a stroller and were clearly trying to enter, they barely acknowledged us and sluggishly stepped aside. As we finally walked through, two kitchen workers came out and cut right in front of us, completely ignoring the fact that we were trying to get in. Once inside, the hostess greeted us with attitude. She repeatedly asked us to move the stroller--despite the fact that it was empty, not blocking anything, and there was no urgency. Instead of offering any assistance or basic courtesy, it felt like we were just a hassle. Our server seemed irritated with us throughout the ordering process, and the final straw was when another staff member began changing a propane tank right next to our baby's stroller, making loud clanking noises with zero regard. We left feeling uncomfortable, disrespected, and totally unwelcome. This is not how any guest--let alone a family with a small child--should be treated.

Came here because a friend from Virginia was staying by LAX and was craving asian food. I've been to their redondo beach location and their manhattan beach location when it was still around. Both had delicious food and wonderful experiences. Unfortunately, the Point location was disappointing. It wasn't too busy when we came in. Our waiter started out strong, even cracking a joke after he asked if we've been to other locations. He asked, "What does this location have that the others don't?" Which he then answered, "Me." OK, nice little ice breaker and intro. Though he was polite, everything from there fizzled out. We ordered dumplings and garlic noodles for the kids to start and the grilled pork chop, shaky shaky beef, and chicken lemon grass bahn mi for our entrees. Dumplings were delicious and the garlic noodles were just that, garlic noodles. Everyone eventually got their order, except for me. After 20 minutes with our waiter walking by us with no shaky shaky beef in tow, I finally asked him what was going on with my order. Only to realize, he forgot to put the order in. We canceled the it and shared the grilled pork chop. I was really disappointed because I was looking forward to the shaky beef. Oh well, it happens. The grilled pork was huge and good, but I've had regular sized grilled pork chops from other vietnamese restaurants that were better. My friend did enjoy her banh mi. After that, we kept trying to see where are waiter was to ask for a to go box and grab our check. Didn't see him for a while, and had to wave to the group of servers or hosts gathered at the front to ask for a box and to get our check. Eventually, we got our receipt, paid, and left. Wasn't thrilled at all with this location compared to ones I've been to. The restaurant has a great ambiance and the Point has an area for kids ro run around, but if you want better and cheaper delicious vietnamese food, youre better off somewhere else.

A friend of mine is in town and mentioned she wanted to visit Little Sister. We came around 5pm on a Sunday evening. When we entered, they were playing Sade which I immediately LOVED. We ordered our drinks, and half the table received them pretty quickly but the other half had to wait about 30 minutes or so. Everyone loved their food despite the slow service with the drinks. One guest in our party didn't receive her noodles well into our meal, at least 30-45 minutes after everyone else had received their food. Our waitress was nice and the restaurant was clean. As it got later, they did begin to get quite busy. Our whole time there, the music was excellent. I'm interested in visiting during happy hour.

Great spot at The Point Our waiter was really helpful in explaining the menu to us, and he told us about the Happy Hour menu, which has some good deals. We got the Lemongrass Beef, Pork Chop, and Sticky Rice. The Sticky Rice wasn't quite what I was expecting. It was fried cubes of rice, but it was tasty.

Located at the point. I came here with a group of 4 others. Service wise, they took a long time to come out with our drinks but then the food came out in a decent amount of time. Pho banh cuon - good flavor but the rice paper was hard. Garlic noodles - not a fan. Something about the flavor was off to me. Others in the group liked it. Papaya salad - super good and refreshing. More Thai vibes. Didn't care for the beef jerky in it. Shaky shaky beef - rice was a bit mushy. I had two different pieces of the beef - one was tough and chewy and the other was ok. Sweet sauce. Crispy prawns - solid appetizer. Liked the green sauce. I've been to a diff location before. Some things are good on the menu. I think I liked the lemongrass noodles on a diff visit. Overall, it's ok. Personally I'd rather go to a legit Thai or Viet spot that charges half the price with way better quality and flavors.

This review is strictly for the service. Our server was Paris and holy cow was she rude. She was very unfriendly and unprofessional. She looked pissed off the entire time and was very short and condescending with her answers to our questions regarding the menu. A smile goes a long way. She literally ruined our experience. Food was yummy per usual but we will most likely return only to the Redondo Beach location as the servers are much more welcoming.

My husband and I stopped by Little Sister in El Segundo hoping for a great experience--but what we got felt more like an afterthought. We walked in to an empty hostess stand and stood there awkwardly until a hostess/server finally noticed us. She looked right at us, asked us to wait, then turned back to her chat with the bartender and casually changed the TV channel. Not exactly rolling out the welcome mat. After about 5 minutes (and a nearly empty restaurant with maybe 4-5 tables seated), we were finally shown to a table. No greeting, no questions about whether we'd been there before, no menu walk-through. Just a silent drop-off and walk-away. When she returned to take our drink order, I barely started describing the lychee cocktail I was interested in when she cut me off. The drink arrived after 30 minutes--and surprise--it was the wrong one. We waited another 20 minutes after that. No one came to check on us. No one asked if we were ready to order appetizers or a main dish. Tired of waiting and hungry, we eventually got up and left. What really sealed the experience was the server's attitude. She never once asked why we were leaving. No apology, no acknowledgment--just a dismissive glance like we were an inconvenience. The whole vibe was condescending and careless. Sadly, this visit left a sour taste before we ever got to try the food. Service matters, and this place missed the mark by a mile.

Ambiance was cute but the food was overpriced and bad quality. Especially the shaky shaky beef. 1/2 a star at best.

Little sister is located at the point in el segundo. This is one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants! There's plenty of parking at the pointe and little sister is one of the first restaurant's right by the parking lot. It's a nice intimate space with a very good looking bar. I love sitting at the booths in the back by the window. The service is always to the point and efficient. The food is really good simple flavors where you can taste the freshness. Highly Recommend Sautéed Eggplant Papaya Salad Salmon Claypot Shaky Shaky Beef Garlic Noodles The food is fantastic if you want great Vietnamese food Little sister is the spot!

Before we get to some pro-tips, we'll discuss the food. The food is really unique -- it's Vietnamese fusion and has some really tasty options. What is normally very heavy in fish sauce is dampened at Little Sister, which makes the food really palatable to a wider audience. We ordered: -shrimp and pork spring rolls -saigon lemongrass beef noodles -ban xeo Vietnamese crepe -lemongrass pork chop -shaky shaky beef The highlight of the meal was the shaky shaky beef, which is a staple on their menu and won't leave the menu. The beef is cooked to perfection and very tender. It's my favorite dish on their menu. The rice side that comes with the meal is really good. Onto the pro-tips: Costco sells $100 gift cards for $80, so that's a great discount. And second, Little Sister charges 3% on all credit card transactions, which means that if you don't earn at least 3% on your dining out credit card, you're better off bringing cash to pay for your meal.

This place is an elevated Vietnamese fusion restaurant. The ambiance is so nice, I love the modern decorations! The pho banh cuon were honestly my favorite and the reason I was there in the first place! The servers were so sweet and welcoming. The food is delicious so I'll be back for sure!

Their takeout is completely terrible. I called in twice to do a pickup order around 12:30 and both times they told me it would be ready in about 20 mins. I get there, and the hostess tells me they haven't started on my order yet and it'll just be about 10 minutes. And then we waited and walked around and arrived again then she tells me they haven't started on the order yet. So after rounds of me waiting and coming back- it eventually took 45 mins AFTER I waited 20 mins to get there. Why the long wait for an order of overpriced spring rolls?! Don't take phone orders if you cannot handle them. I only came back because i thought it was an isolated situation. The sad part is that when it happened the second time, the hostess acknowledged that she remembered it happened last time. The issue isn't the hostess, she was really nice and has no control of what happens in the kitchen. Service needs to be improved because they don't prioritize their phone orders. I come here often enough and eat at the restaurant so you lost me as a customer because I feel you don't treat other customers the same when they have a small order. I liked coming here even though it's so overly priced because I really like the outside seating area. It's perfect for chatting and the food is decent. But it's not worth it knowing they're so discriminatory.

We love the little sister in Redondo. The food and service is always great there. I decided to try this location as it's a little closer to me. We always order the papaya salad and the two times I tried to give this place a chance they forgot the dressing and gave me dry salad. On top of that they never answer the phone. They always forget something whenever I order from here. Very disappointed with this location

We were in the mood for Vietnamese food, so decided to eat at Little Sister El Segundo. We've tried the Redondo one many times, and it was always good. Great spot with outdoor and indoor options, with lots of seating. Really nice view of outdoors from all seating. Our server was nice, but she had a miscommunication with the kitchen in asking for substitution in which she originally said was ok. Then after clarifying, the kitchen took extra long in making our order. We ordered crispy prawns, which came out quickly. We also ordered the half crispy chicken. We asked for extra salad instead of rice. She went back to check with the kitchen, and they said ok. Then when we haven't gotten our dish, she said there was no substitutions and would be extra $5 charge for extra salad. We stuck with original menu order, and it still took a long time. I think they forgot about making our dish. It took about 45 minutes to get our entree. Our food was delicious. Sauces were a great accompaniment. Some parts of the chicken were a little dry, but their salad was fresh and good. And the crispy prawns weren't exactly prawns, more like shrimps. We might be back, but probably not for a while.

I specifically booked indoor seating when booking my reservation today and yet the hostess sat us outside in the cold. This had happened to me before, didnt enjoy my experience then because the food went cold so quickly so I remembered to book standard seating and not outdoor. When i brought this up with the hostess, she lied and said i booked outdoor. How do you argue with my literal opentable booking confirmation page??? Extremely rude hostess and didn't provide any comps. Ate the food out in the cold AGAIN. And honestly the food is mediocre. Since it gets cold so quickly, it's not even that good. Probably wont be going back due to the lackluster service.

It was my first time there last Saturday but my neighbor brought me because it's her favorite place at that shopping area. She decided on having Bahn Mi sandwich with French fries. I spoke with our waiter/ bartender Elcid what he would suggest and he told me about the Tom Rang which is crispy pork belly with caramelized prawns and it was delicious! The prawns were not overcooked and the belly was very tasty over rice and vegetables. We also had very refreshing beverages. Can't wait to go back and try the other dishes.