Little Sister Indonesian Food Bar

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.

There’s nothing little about the big flavours at little sister. We enjoyed a couple cocktails and shared some small plates - all of the dishes were satisfying but the chicken main smothered in peanut sauce was my favourite. Personally, I would skip the war fries and double down on peanut sauce but hey, I have an unhealthy obsession.

I had no expectations going in, since the reviews seemed pretty mixed—but everything was AMAZING! There were three of us and we started with the lamb satay, which was absolutely delicious and packed with flavor. For mains, we ordered the Usant Kari, Babi Panggang, charred cabbage, and Nasi Goreng. Special mention goes to the Babi Panggang—just WOW. We’re big eaters, and the portion sizes were perfect. On top of that, it had been a long time since I’d experienced such genuinely good service at a restaurant. It truly made the evening perfect. Highly recommend!

I recently had a wonderful dining experience at this restaurant. The atmosphere and vibe were fantastic—cozy and positive, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a meal. The manager was very welcoming, and the entire staff treated us exceptionally well. They frequently checked in, offered food and drink recommendations, and made us feel right at home. The food was outstanding—super delicious, spicy, and incredibly fresh. The quality was top-notch, and every dish we tried was bursting with flavor. Overall, from the inviting ambiance to the attentive service and high-quality cuisine, this restaurant exceeded all expectations. Highly recommend!

If you are expecting authentic Indonesian food, or even something that resembles Southeast Asian cuisine. YOU ARE IN THE WRONG PLACE. But hey, we are in Canada, so can’t have that high of expectations right? Fine, so what if we are judging this as a Canadian-Indonesian fusion? YOU ARE STILL IN THE WRONG PLACE. Lol Now, onto the food. The Nasi Goreng? No wok hei, no aroma, and barely any seasoning. Want a quick summary? White rice with some color. That’s it. Then the satays—presentation looked okay, but that’s where the positives end. Bland, lacking any depth or aromatic appeal (especially the shrimps… $10 for two “tiger” shrimps, more like “tiny” shrimps), and certainly not the kind of appetizer that builds excitement for the mains. (Thankfully, I didn’t order one) And you might be wondering: why am I wasting five minutes of my life writing this? Because I was expecting, at the very least, for the server to ask, “How was the food?” so I could give honest feedback. But I guess customer opinions don’t matter here. Welp.

Hidden gem!! I’ve been here twice and each time I’ve had a great experience, from the cocktails, the amazing good and to the awesome waitstaff service! I love the whole lettuce wraps idea and their lettuce wraps are amazing, the first time I came they were rolled up individually and this second time we got it as a platter, both were delicious, we also got some croquettes (we were no fans), the fried chicken and some skewers, we loved them both. The ambiance is great, makes it a great spot for dates, and it seems to be a date spot. Overall great experience and I for sure will be back.

The menu is mostly small plates, intended for sharing. We ordered five dishes to share between two people: satay ayam (chicken), satay udang (shrimp), nasi goreng (fried rice), roasted cauliflower salad, and charred white cabbage. Every dish here is so flavourful! Our only suggestion would be more vegetarian options.

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!