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Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 896 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949) 800-8798
Website: https://www.dinelittlesister.com/
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Reviews
KHAIE
Decided to grab dinner here before seeing Wicked: For Good the day after Thanksgiving. We came in early and were seated at the bar. Little Sister operates with two separate kitchens: one for hot dishes and one for cold preparations. The cold kitchen handles items like rice paper rolls, fresh rolls, papaya salad, and other lighter fare and this area is directly in front of the bar where we sat.
This is where I unfortunately need to mention a concern. The two ladies working the cold prep line did not appear to follow consistent hygiene practices. They were talking over the food while prepping, not changing gloves between tasks, and touching different ingredients, including raw meats and vegetables without switching gloves. There was also a beef fresh roll that they were pre-making in batches and stacking into a container. So if you plan to order this item, just know it may not be made to order.
I wish I could leave it at that, but I ended up getting very sick several times throughout the night, and it carried into the next day. Because of what I observed with cross-contamination risk, I would strongly caution vegetarians, anyone with food allergies, or anyone sensitive to food handling issues to be careful here. I truly don’t enjoy leaving negative reviews, but if you’re going to showcase an open-concept kitchen, it’s important that proper food-safety practices are followed at all times. Based on my experience, I unfortunately cannot recommend dining here.
… moreThis is where I unfortunately need to mention a concern. The two ladies working the cold prep line did not appear to follow consistent hygiene practices. They were talking over the food while prepping, not changing gloves between tasks, and touching different ingredients, including raw meats and vegetables without switching gloves. There was also a beef fresh roll that they were pre-making in batches and stacking into a container. So if you plan to order this item, just know it may not be made to order.
I wish I could leave it at that, but I ended up getting very sick several times throughout the night, and it carried into the next day. Because of what I observed with cross-contamination risk, I would strongly caution vegetarians, anyone with food allergies, or anyone sensitive to food handling issues to be careful here. I truly don’t enjoy leaving negative reviews, but if you’re going to showcase an open-concept kitchen, it’s important that proper food-safety practices are followed at all times. Based on my experience, I unfortunately cannot recommend dining here.
Ngoc Pham
Great food to begin with but the servers forgot one of our order which made us waited almost 30 minutes with nothing. We want to try more food but got no attention from any of the servers. One said he will come back but then never come back so we lost patience on this wait. Also, no dessert menu was shown at the beginning and only suggested before we asked for the bill. The light at our table was off in the middle of our dinner but no server care to change it.
… morelucky33_89
My friend treated us to dinner tonight to welcome another girl who just arrived in town
She said Little Sister is so good that she’s been here twice in a row—and it’s definitely worth the hype!
(We also tried a few dishes randomly from the menu—everything turned out delicious!)
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Ambience & Vibes
The interior has a warm, elegant vibe with wooden tones and golden lighting—perfect for dates or girls’ night out.
The outdoor patio features white walls, lush plants, and striped umbrellas—totally Instagram-worthy
Whether you come during the day or in the evening, it feels like a cozy Southeast Asian getaway~
Recommended Dishes
Goi Du Du (Papaya Salad + Prawns)
Refreshing and tangy! The papaya shreds are super crisp, and the prawns are juicy and flavorful. A perfect mix of sweet, sour, and a little spicy!
Sauteed Eggplant Mapo Pork
Soft, flavorful eggplant with a touch of Sichuan-style spice. Fragrant and rich—amazing with rice!
Short Rib
Tender and juicy short rib with a perfectly seared crust. The sauce has that unique fusion of Southeast Asian street flavor and fine dining presentation.
Black Rice
Topped with plenty of seafood! The black rice has a chewy texture and a nutty aroma—healthier and more unique than regular white rice.
Milk Rolls
Soft, buttery, and slightly sweet—can’t believe bread can taste this good! My son absolutely loved it.
Around $50 per person, totally worth it! The service was friendly and attentive too.
Overall:
✨ Diverse flavors with beautiful plating (though slightly on the sweet side)
✨ Gorgeous setting and perfect lighting—every corner is photo-worthy!
… moreShe said Little Sister is so good that she’s been here twice in a row—and it’s definitely worth the hype!
(We also tried a few dishes randomly from the menu—everything turned out delicious!)
⸻
Ambience & Vibes
The interior has a warm, elegant vibe with wooden tones and golden lighting—perfect for dates or girls’ night out.
The outdoor patio features white walls, lush plants, and striped umbrellas—totally Instagram-worthy
Whether you come during the day or in the evening, it feels like a cozy Southeast Asian getaway~
Recommended Dishes
Goi Du Du (Papaya Salad + Prawns)
Refreshing and tangy! The papaya shreds are super crisp, and the prawns are juicy and flavorful. A perfect mix of sweet, sour, and a little spicy!
Sauteed Eggplant Mapo Pork
Soft, flavorful eggplant with a touch of Sichuan-style spice. Fragrant and rich—amazing with rice!
Short Rib
Tender and juicy short rib with a perfectly seared crust. The sauce has that unique fusion of Southeast Asian street flavor and fine dining presentation.
Black Rice
Topped with plenty of seafood! The black rice has a chewy texture and a nutty aroma—healthier and more unique than regular white rice.
Milk Rolls
Soft, buttery, and slightly sweet—can’t believe bread can taste this good! My son absolutely loved it.
Around $50 per person, totally worth it! The service was friendly and attentive too.
Overall:
✨ Diverse flavors with beautiful plating (though slightly on the sweet side)
✨ Gorgeous setting and perfect lighting—every corner is photo-worthy!
Alice Na
I never tried Little Sister so I gave it a go.
I would say for the price, the food is not that good.
We got the shaky shaky beef & pork chop; the beef was very tough, especially considering it’s over $40!
The pork chop was better, but still overpriced since it’s also over $40.
I don’t think I’ll return.
… moreI would say for the price, the food is not that good.
We got the shaky shaky beef & pork chop; the beef was very tough, especially considering it’s over $40!
The pork chop was better, but still overpriced since it’s also over $40.
I don’t think I’ll return.
Michelle Cho
A huge shoutout to Jason our server! He checked in with us and made sure we were well taken care of. Even when we were busy getting through the food, he accommodated us so well. Thank you so much Jason.
As soon as we entered into Little Sister, my sister and I could not help but take pictures of the interior. Incredibly well designed. We were seated within 10 minutes of waiting since we came in a less busy hours of around 2 pm.
We got the following dishes
*Goi Cuon – these spring rolls were accompanied by a peanut sauce that was so tangy. There were also candied nuts they had on the side that has been the “sprinkles on the icecream” of food for us.
*Goi Du Du (Papaya Salad) – incredibly fresh. The best papaya salad I’ve ever had!
*Shaky Shaky Beef – if you like steak, this is the dish to go. Incredibly supple meat accompanied by a fusion of rice and a nice salad
*Sea Bass – the skin of the sea bass is crunchy while the inside is soft, the contrast is telling in the first bite!
*Pho Ga – my mom commented on how the broth is unlike the pho you would get at the prior pho places we’ve been in! You can’t taste the msg!
*Triple Garlic Noodle – grateful that there’s a lot of noodles because it had to be shared among five of us hungry family members. The garlic noodle sauce is not heavy at all
*Brisket Banh Mi – generous portions. may as well be the most worth the price! We got this one to go since we noticed so many people grabbing it.
We got a free Vietnamese coffee because of a coupon we found for purchases over $50.
All the vegetables are incredible fresh! Flavorful, colorful, enhanced by the high ceiling. The portions for each dish is meant for one person, but my family went for attempting a family-style by sharing all our plates with each other still. It’s do-able for a fancy, celebratory family meal, and well worth it!
… moreAs soon as we entered into Little Sister, my sister and I could not help but take pictures of the interior. Incredibly well designed. We were seated within 10 minutes of waiting since we came in a less busy hours of around 2 pm.
We got the following dishes
*Goi Cuon – these spring rolls were accompanied by a peanut sauce that was so tangy. There were also candied nuts they had on the side that has been the “sprinkles on the icecream” of food for us.
*Goi Du Du (Papaya Salad) – incredibly fresh. The best papaya salad I’ve ever had!
*Shaky Shaky Beef – if you like steak, this is the dish to go. Incredibly supple meat accompanied by a fusion of rice and a nice salad
*Sea Bass – the skin of the sea bass is crunchy while the inside is soft, the contrast is telling in the first bite!
*Pho Ga – my mom commented on how the broth is unlike the pho you would get at the prior pho places we’ve been in! You can’t taste the msg!
*Triple Garlic Noodle – grateful that there’s a lot of noodles because it had to be shared among five of us hungry family members. The garlic noodle sauce is not heavy at all
*Brisket Banh Mi – generous portions. may as well be the most worth the price! We got this one to go since we noticed so many people grabbing it.
We got a free Vietnamese coffee because of a coupon we found for purchases over $50.
All the vegetables are incredible fresh! Flavorful, colorful, enhanced by the high ceiling. The portions for each dish is meant for one person, but my family went for attempting a family-style by sharing all our plates with each other still. It’s do-able for a fancy, celebratory family meal, and well worth it!
Michell Nguyen
Vietnamese peeps looking for solid Vietnamese food should not go here. Disappointed in the Viet dishes that we ordered. If they can’t get these right, I’m suspicious of the other dishes too. Amateurish. Their spring rolls are good though, but two for $18? C’mon. Overpriced because you’re paying for the nice atmosphere. Maybe the non-VN dishes are better. If you’re going to overcharge, at least delight us with the food.
… moreAmenita T
I love their restaurant vibe and decorations. It’s like a high ends Vietnamese food with a little fusion in it. It’s located at Irvine Spectrum, Ca. After lunch or dinner can walk around and loose some calories lol. Love their drinks as well. Plenty of parking but since it’s summer time so it can get pack.
… moreTrixia Barroso
Made a reservation here for my friends’s birthday. I requested to place us on a good spot for her birthday, the server tried to place us on the corner. My friend suggested another place to sit. The food was outstanding. Until the end when the guy took our plates without even asking if we were done with them. Would like to take home some left overs but they took the plates right away. We were talking so we didn’t realize that he took our left overs and threw them away already. Also, they didn’t even do anything for my friend’s birthday. I wish they had some ice cream or a little dessert at least for her. This is not the place if you want to make someone special on their birthday.
… moreFelix G
Having been to the one in Redondo Beach previously, I was curious how the Irvine location would be. It was an okay experience with good food.
Parking at the Spectrum sometimes feel like a matter of luck. I opted to just park in one of the structures after circling the lot a few times. This was a Friday around lunch hours.
The place is beautiful, lots of glass, indoor outdoor seating, high and low seating. Service was nice, our waiter was very knowledgeable and helpful. Other staff members assisted us quickly, constantly topping off our waters.
Food-wise, I opted for the black rice. It was good, wild/purple rice mixed with curry flavors. There could’ve been more seafood. Nice large shrimps and octopus. I was expecting bigger pieces of scallops but they were tiny. Portion is in that mix range of too small to share, too large for yourself
A place like this, I’d like to share since there’s a good mix of different items, but their portions seem catered
to individual portions
Don’t get me wrong, the quality is there and the dishes pack a lot of flavor. But for the price and portions, I think I’d go elsewhere. It’s very difficult to choose this place over some other options.
… moreParking at the Spectrum sometimes feel like a matter of luck. I opted to just park in one of the structures after circling the lot a few times. This was a Friday around lunch hours.
The place is beautiful, lots of glass, indoor outdoor seating, high and low seating. Service was nice, our waiter was very knowledgeable and helpful. Other staff members assisted us quickly, constantly topping off our waters.
Food-wise, I opted for the black rice. It was good, wild/purple rice mixed with curry flavors. There could’ve been more seafood. Nice large shrimps and octopus. I was expecting bigger pieces of scallops but they were tiny. Portion is in that mix range of too small to share, too large for yourself
A place like this, I’d like to share since there’s a good mix of different items, but their portions seem catered
to individual portions
Don’t get me wrong, the quality is there and the dishes pack a lot of flavor. But for the price and portions, I think I’d go elsewhere. It’s very difficult to choose this place over some other options.
Cyan H
The wait time was normal, but the food was delicious; the servers were professional. The food was generally good and rarely disappointed. However, a few years ago their rice was mixed with oil, but now it tastes like ordinary rice. I still like it, but they could do better.
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