Little Sister Indonesian Food Bar

Stopped in for a quick snack before heading out for the night. Had drink and a few dishes upstairs in their cocktail bar. It’s a cute vibe. Great for a date. The pork belly was really good and the rice was a nice filler item. I don’t drink alcohol but the drinks that were coming out of the bar looked really delicious.

I've been here a few times, the food is unbelievable. We had the fried chicken, Indonesian rice, watermelon salad, chicken satay, war frites and pork belly bites. The happy hour is great it's from 5-6:30 and really good prices! I also had the All Gone Peach Tong cocktail which was lovely. My favourite cocktail would be Little Brother. tonight we were in the hands of the fabulous Michael. Thank you for taking care of us!

Went with my family on the Saturday night. The restaurant was packed even though we called for booking prior to our visit, however the restaurant told no booking required. I personally felt the space is packed or not a relaxed dining. We ordered Ayam Satey and Nasi Goring. The tease is pretty good, it is must try item. Portion size is for Nasi Goring seems to good for one hungry person. We managed as we went for a light dinner. Looked for Beef Randang. Seems not available as a dish, there are few variants in the manu card. Price wise it seems typical downtown pricing. Parking-roadside Parking

We went on a Saturday around 6:30 pm. There were two of us, and my friend had already made a reservation. The restaurant wasn’t even full when I arrived. There’s a main dining area downstairs, a small patio, and a lounge/bar upstairs. Even though we had a reservation, I was first shown this odd bar-height table right in the middle of the main dining area. After going back and forth with two different staff members, I was told we could have another table but only for a limited time, or sit upstairs in the bar/lounge area. The upstairs space honestly looked more like an opium lounge in Amsterdam’s red-light district than a place to have dinner. Eventually, they gave us a table on the patio — but again, only for a limited time. Not exactly the best first impression. We ordered two non-alcoholic drinks. They looked really nice at first, and the first few sips were great, but a few minutes later they just tasted like water. They used way too many small ice cubes that melted super fast. I don’t get why they wouldn’t use bigger ice cubes, especially for cocktails. This place serves Indonesian food. The menu is short but has a few good-looking options. We ordered nasi goreng, ayam panggang (grilled chicken), and udang kari (shrimp curry). The nasi goreng tasted almost authentic, but it didn’t come with the usual fried egg on top. The ayam panggang was just okay — it came with a sauce so you can’t really tell if it was actually grilled. The udang kari was the best of the three. The spice level between dishes was all over the place though — no consistency. Service was fine. The food came out super fast, which makes me think it was probably reheated and not cooked to order. Overall, I’d give it a 5 out of 10. I wasn’t impressed with how they handled our reservation or the seating situation. There really needs to be better communication. I don’t understand why restaurants have these awkward tables that no one wants and still expect people to just accept them.

I went with my family for dinner, and we really enjoyed the food! Not necessarily traditional, but I liked the flavours. I particularly liked the grilled pork belly.

Have been waiting a while to come here and then ended up coming for my birthday dinner. After reading the reviews unfortunately I have to say that people are right about this food being mediocre. I had high hopes but sadly there was colour in the food but flavour was missing! It was disappointing. We got the chicken taco, beef croquettes, Nasi Goreng and the chicken chilly mains. None of these dishes were outstanding and we decided not to get dessert because of how underwhelming everything was. I have been to Malaysia and had Malaysian food in other countries as well and that’s what makes this place even more disappointing. The staff was friendly and ambience was nice but not sure I’d come back. Prices don’t justify the portions either.

If the prices were not so high, I would probably give 4 stars. However, portion sizes are very small, which leaves sort of a bad impression in comparison with the prices. The best dishes we tried were the smoked pork belly and the chicken satay. The pork belly was fall-apart tender, and had a nice Smokey flavour. The chicken satay was pretty classic with an addicting satay sauce. The tacos were very average, though the beef rendang is ever so slightly better. The Nasi Goreng tasted quite bland and like regular fried rice seasoned with soy sauce….not sure one could call this actual Nasi goreng. Finally, we opted to try their desserts and went with the coconut pudding which I really wasn’t a fan of. It tasted almost too fragrant and had a slight alcoholic aftertaste…That may just be a personal preference though.

I’m from Singapore and have been to indonesia plenty of times, and the food here is pretty spot on. We ordered: war fries, rendang croquettes, fried chicken, lamb satay, sapi bakar (steak) and nasi goreng of course. Everything was delicious, definitely one of my fav spots for indonesian cuisine in the city!

It's hidden on the second floor of Little Sister, they are the same owner. The decor was vintage, feels like a private lounge, and only opens on Fridays and Saturdays. The place wasn't noisy at all, good for intimate conversations and makes you just want to chill. If you are looking for a secret cozy spot around Yonge-Eglinton, this is the place. Food (quality, presentation) - NA/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - 4/5 Ambience (interior, cleanness) - 4/5 Service - 5/5 Value - 5/5

We were enjoying a mini bar crawl on a sunny Friday night when we decided to make Bar Bataviato our final stop. We made our way upstairs and immediately found a cozy table by the bar. We spent some time perusing their promising drink menu and eventually settled on the Weekly Punch, which we got in the Punch Your Friends size. (It's a small bottle, basically.) It's a tasty drink; fruity and refreshing, it was pretty much exactly what we wanted. I will say, though, that the alcohol content seemed very low, like maybe a couple of ounces in the entire bottle. So that was a little disappointing. I was also feeling a little peckish, so I decided to try their Rendang Taco, which I figured would consist of the amazing Beef Rendang they serve downstairs at Little Sister. I was not wrong, and this thing was amazing. I could've eaten, like, five of these.

A hidden gem tucked away above Little Sister. They open at 630, but I was early, and the staff at Little Sister were kind and let me sit and wait at their bar. The space is super cool - soft couches, dark lighting, great music playing. One bartender to service the entire place. We saw people come and go (mostly pre dinner drinks, a few first dates) but it was mostly not very busy from 630-900. Thursday night is neighbourhood night - any can of beer or cider is $5. They have a menu item where you pick your spirit and the flavour profile you want of your drink and the bartender invents something for you - mine was super yummy! The food menu is hella small, and only has snacks. No real options for vegetarians. The fried chicken was delicious, definitely get that. The rest only serves the purpose of keeping your hunger at bay. With a better food menu, I'd give this place 5 stars.

We stumbled into this place one day on our way home, when my boyfriend suddenly said he wanted a drink. It was Friday night, we just saw how crowded it was downstairs at the Little Sister Indonesian restaurant. So out of curiosity, we went up stairs and found this amazing little place! It's a very intimate space, small and cozy! Perfect for a date or friends get together. There is a bar where you can sit at, or at the lovely wrap around velvet sofa. The decor is lovely, definitely played a big role in the vibe. As for the drinks, they had a pretty interesting menu of cocktails, a small but carefully curated selection of wine, also had all the traditional drinks you would want. Definitely will come back to this place for a date night!

Pssssst...hey you. Yeah, you: the attractive person reading this review. There's a hidden cocktail bar just south of Yonge & Eglinton called Bar Batavia. But it's a secret, so don't tell anyone. Actually nevermind, TELL EVERYONE BECAUSE THIS PLACE IS AWESOME. Head up the stairs above Little Sister (Indonesian resto) and voila, there's a speakeasy-style joint with excellent cocktails, yummy bar snacks and a cool-ass vibe. They have a list of signature cocktails but will also happily mix up a custom libation based on the spirit and style you prefer (last time I was there I asked for "ginny citrusy" and Dave requested "bourbony smokey"). We need more places like this uptown so definitely come here and don't keep it a secret!

Intimate upstairs bar with creative cocktails. It's an Indonesian/Dutch concept. The food downstairs at Little Sister is great, as their sister restaurant Noorden just up the street. This is a very well-made and presented Pisco Sour.

Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere. Small, intimate space. Unfortunately, service is very slow. We had to wait half an hour between drink orders and to pay the bill.

Not bad place for some drinks! The bars on Yonge/Eglinton just don't cut it for me. I find them quite subpar compared to many of the bars on Queen West or the bars in Liberty Village. I find Bar Bataviato quite charming - it is a smaller bar, but the seating is quite comfortable and are designed for intimate group interactions. It's a great place to stop by after some food at Little Sister downstairs (which I have still yet to visit). Drinks are good here, though more on the pricier side. Decor is a cross between a speakeasy and some underground millennial's bar with hints of Elizabethan whimsy. Staff are friendly and attentive.

Great cocktails and vibes! Very convenient for me as I live around the corner. I will definitely be back.

I enjoy this bar a lot because of their custom cocktails. You can just order with the bartender of the spirit you want and prefer taste, and they will create something on the spot according to your desire. You can always have something new and not be so routine about your choices.

So for midtown this is a super cool bar with great drinks and delicious snacks! I will definitely go back! The place is small and cozy and bartenders are super friendly. But the service is not very fast but we didn't really care.

Great place with a good vibe. Perfect for a date night! We got a weekly punch which was my favorite. The drinks are reasonably priced and the service was great. Highly recommend!