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Little Sister - Irvine, Irvine, CA

Little Sister - Irvine

4.5
4.5
1240 Reviews
$30 and under
Vietnamese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 57 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
East-Meets-West dishes that inspire and evoke a feeling of being welcomed into Chef Vuong's home. Little Sister's menu showcases Chef Tin's take on one of the more interesting and rich collisions of food and culture that was borne out of the European colonization of Southeast Asia.

Dishes blend and balance the spices and flavors of Southeast Asia with French techniques and Dutch and British colonial influences. The menu is continually and progressively evolving, reflecting inspiration and the seasons. Chef Tin curates the restaurant's wine and beverage program with a focus on intriguing labels, both domestically and from around the world.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese, Southeast Asian, Contemporary French
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 800-8798
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 1,240 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Little Sister in Irvine offers a delightful culinary adventure with "fantastic food" and "wonderful service." Notable dishes include the Vietnamese Seafood Curry, Garlic Noodles, and Shaky Beef. The ambiance is vibrant, though often noisy, and the portions are generous. While service can vary, the overall dining experience is highly praised.

1,240 Reviews
  1. Ellen

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took bar seats. Great service, fantastic food. will be back!

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  2. MIke

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food here pops with flavors. Flexibility to eat family style or order individual entres. Despite being a large space frequently packed sound levels allow for easy conversation without yelling to be heard.

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  3. cliff

    VIP

    Orange County

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to little Sister a few times for dinner. it was always good but to chaotic with noise. Today we took a west LA foodie to lunch. Better service, quiet enough to talk and excellent tasting food as always. Our foodie friend was impressed.
    Little Sister - IrvineResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks so much for your great review! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  4. Suzanna

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious but service was subpar at best
    Little Sister - IrvineResponded 5 days ago
    Hello, thank you for dining with us. We're sorry you didn't have a 5-star experience - if you could give us additional details so we can improve, we would really appreciate it. We hope you'll give us another chance and dine with us again.

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  5. Chi

    VIP

    Orange County

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent food and service. high end Vietnamese fusion food...great flavor.
    Little Sister - IrvineResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks so much for your great review! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  6. Emily

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was really slow. Water glasses were rarely filled. We ordered multiple dishes to share and instead of spacing them out, they all arrived at our table at once. Multiple dishes arrived with no serving utensils and it took forever for a waiter to remedy that so the dishes grew cold. Felt like we were being rushed out. Not amazing. Don't think I'll return.
    Little Sister - IrvineResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Emily. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Little Sister - Irvine didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide top-notch service and it's clear we fell short this time. We appreciate your patience with the slow service and the missing utensils. We'll certainly address these issues and work on improving our service speed. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future. Best, Little Sister - Irvine Management Team

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  7. Joanne

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, cocktails, and service was great. I was pleasantly surprised that our waitress was so attentive and friendly.

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  8. Michael

    VIP

    Warwickshire

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful environment with great food. Do you want to try everything on the menu. Everything is delicious.
    Little Sister - IrvineResponded on January 7, 2025
    Thanks so much for your great review! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  9. Amy

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    419 reviews

    5.0

    419 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I love this restaurant. We shared the fresh shrimp and pork spring rolls. The shrimp were a nice size. We also ordered the crispy tofu with eggplant and black rice, the chicken and shiitake dumplings, and the salmon. We didn’t realize how large the portions were! Everything was so delicious and cooked perfectly! Service by Adam was excellent. He was very personable and professional.
    Little Sister - IrvineResponded on January 7, 2025
    We're delighted to hear that you and your husband enjoyed your visit to Little Sister - Irvine! We strive to provide excellent service and delicious food to all our guests. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon! Best wishes, Little Sister - Irvine Management Team

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  10. Keesha

    VIP

    Orange County

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service as always. Just wish they didn’t get rid of the spicy wontons
    Little Sister - IrvineResponded on January 7, 2025
    Thanks so much for your great review! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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Little Sister - Irvine is rated 4.5 stars by 1240 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 57 times today
Google Map for Little Sister - Irvine

896 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618-4959

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese, Southeast Asian, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
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