Little Sister
Vietnamese restaurant · El Segundo ·
Tasty plates like crispy chicken, shaky beef, and garlic noodles
Tasty plates like crispy chicken, shaky beef, and garlic noodles
"There are four locations of Little Sister around LA—two in the South Bay, one downtown, and another in Irvine—and of them all, the one in El Segundo at The Point is best suited for the “pop in, pop out” lunch with that person you haven’t seen since 2019. First: this is a mall, so parking is easy. Second: the Vietnamese food here is fantastic and served with lots of fresh herbs, so you can eat things like shrimp and pork belly summer rolls or a crispy Vietnamese crepe and not be too weighed down in case you want to eat with higher-tier friends later. And although it’s a sit-down spot, service is pretty fast. Ideal for when you don’t want to hear about what Tim from Accounting is up to while you wait for the check." - Garrett Snyder
"You agreed to do Christmas Day at your significant other’s house this year, and your whole family is pissed that you’re missing the Asian takeout food tradition. Make it up to them by planning a dinner at Little Sister on Christmas Eve. This modern Vietnamese restaurant feels completely out of place amongst the more touristy, family-friendly spots in Manhattan Beach, and that’s a good thing. The atmosphere is casual and cool, with an excellent menu that includes everything from chicken banh mi to dumplings to steak tartare. The shaky shaky beef is a must-order." - brant cox
"Vietnamese spot Little Sister has four locations around the LA area, but our favorite is the one inside The Point in El Segundo. Parking is easy, there’s a big sunny patio and outdoor area where kids can run around, and light and flavorful dishes like their shrimp and pork belly summer rolls or crispy Vietnamese crepe come heaped with fresh herbs. And although it’s a sit-down spot, service is pretty fast. Come here for a “pop in, pop out” lunch with that one friend you’ve been trying to organize a catch-up lunch with since 2019." - nikko duren, garrett snyder
"There are four locations of Little Sister around LA—two in the South Bay, one downtown, and another in Irvine—and of them all, the one in El Segundo at The Point is best suited for the “pop in, pop out” lunch with that person you haven’t seen since 2019. First: this is a mall, so parking is easy. Second: the Vietnamese food here is fantastic and served with lots of fresh herbs, so you can eat things like shrimp and pork belly summer rolls or a crispy Vietnamese crepe and not be too weighed down in case you want to eat with higher-tier friends later. And although it’s a sit-down spot, service is pretty fast. Ideal for when you don’t want to hear about what Tim from Accounting is up to while you wait for the check." - sylvio martins, garrett snyder, nikko duren
"A long-running South Bay restaurant from Tin Vuong and partner Jed Sanford has undergone a notable transformation after relocating to El Segundo (the Manhattan Beach location closed last summer), with changes to its look and a shift in menu direction." - Farley Elliott