Little Sister Indonesian Food Bar in Toronto

This Dutch-Indonesian restaurant exceeded our expectations. We loved the satays and the Sapi bakar was great; not to mention, the holiday cocktails were a festive treat. I will be back for that Ms. Claus martini! The atmosphere was cozy yet upscale, perfect for our family. The service was outstanding especially for our son who has special needs. Natalie helped us navigate the menu with enthusiasm, making excellent recommendations we d never have thought to try and made sure our son felt included, even suggesting dishes that were perfect for him. The entire experience, from the thoughtful service to the delicious food, made this night unforgettable. We ll be returning, without a doubt.

Date night here was perfect. The cozy ambiance set the tone, and the food bold, flavorful, and beautifully presented was incredible. Natalie s service was top-notch, offering thoughtful recommendations and ensuring everything ran smoothly. The holiday cocktails added a festive touch, making it a memorable evening we ll definitely revisit.

literally the best service i ve ever had!! thank you natalie

Natalie you are a rockstar. We waited a little bit but the service was so stellar and accommodating no complaints! And the Christmas bar was super cute!

The service and drinks at Little Sisters is incredible. Our waiter Natalie was incredibly accommodating of our needs and dietary restrictions. We came for the Christmas decor and will definitely be coming back.

We came here for the Java Jingle holiday bar and had a great time! Our server Natalie was amazing. She was super sweet and so accommodating while we had to wait for a table. She even gave me a mocktail on the house, since I couldn t have alcohol. The drinks were also super creative and were a big hit with everyone at the table.

Incredibly amazing service for our server Natalie!!! She made our night.

Omg the balinese chicken taco and the smoked pork belly are amazing. The food there is incredible. Also the Christmas drinks are very good, I tried the mrs clause martini and it was pretty good.

A Mixed Experience at Little Sister. My recent visit to Little Sister Indonesian Food Bar started well with expertly crafted cocktails and exceptional service from the bartender, who greeted us warmly and seated us politely. However, the evening took a turn when the manager moved us to another table, seemingly to assert her authority over both the bartender and us. This unnecessary display of power left a sour taste in our mouths. While we complied with her demands, the experience was marred by her demeanor. The bartender, who had been so attentive and professional, deserved to work in a more supportive environment. Its unfortunate that such a talented employee has to endure a manager who lacks the same level of respect and courtesy. Despite the impressive cocktails and initial service, the managers behavior significantly detracted from our overall experience. Effective management and polite customer service are crucial, and I hope Little Sister can address these issues. Regrettably, I wont be returning, and I suspect the bartender would thrive under better leadership.

The restaurant was nice inside and servers were friendly. Food was not great and portions were very small.

I was just back at little sister and its got the same high quality food and great service... Theres really nothing like it in midtown or pretty much in the city. Indonesian street food done well at high quality and beautifully spiced and cooked with love. If you havent been to the experience in midtown.. Go to the downtown one. As a bonus both places are fantastic cocktail bars.. youll find out how unique they are... Both are have secret speakeasies that are super fun if you find out how to get your way in. -- The take out is beyond fantastic. Always add Nasi Gorang Rice. Ask about the currries for the fridge or freezer . Vegetarian options: Yes theres seven plates that are vegan

Excellent food and cocktail! Dietary restrictions: They have the menu for people who have peanut allergy. Food : 5/5 |

I went there because I wanna eat some of the Indonesian food stated on the menu with Indonesian names in it. But, after I tried it. I would say, the Indonesian name given to the food as well as some ingredients stated on the menu are misleading. It s far from being called Indonesian food . The food I ordered was cooked nothing near to Indonesian food and the ingredients stated on the menu was also simply a fantasy, it didn t come with it. Very disappointed experience.

It was hard to see what the food looked like in the dim light, but it was delicious. The combination of spices is excellent. I need to drink a big glass of water to counteract the saltiness

Came here with friends to try something new and we were very impressed. Everything was amazing , foods and drinks. We had such a blast here we forgot to take pictures of the food. The only off putting thing was the server seemed to try to look at our pins and seeing how much tip we decided to give when paying. Thats the only most uncomfortable part of the experience.

good food and flavours. smaller portions. mi goreng a bit dry

Gotta go with the five stars on this one. Great food, great service. Small plates that didn t disappoint, the food is meant to be shared. Perfect for casual conversation while enjoying a bite to eat and a couple of drinks :-)

We went there for dinner. There were no tables outside but the waiter was so nice and fixed one for us. The food was so good. My aunt wanted to take us there for a long time. We tried many items that she tried before and some suggested by the waiter. Nice atmosphere. The outside patio was so nice but the inside felt too crowded and noisy. What I can say is that it is overpriced and small portions but still worth going there.

After years of living nearby, I finally had the chance to check out Little Sister (Yonge and Eg) and it was an excellent experience. Our server (Franz/Frans?) was great, the food/cocktails were delicious and it had a fantastic atmosphere! Im already looking forward to my next visit. :) If you live/work in the area, I highly recommend that you check out L.S. for a meal/apps and drinks.

Its an okay place for some Indonesian-Malaysian foods but theyre not authentic, if thats what youre looking for. Most of the foods are representing or discontructed from the original. Although the atmosphere is great to hang out with a beer or two. To add, theyre a bit on the expensive side.

Amazing experience and food just love the atmosphere and vibe of this place , will try to visit more often

Had a fantastic meal. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. Highly recommend!

The food is incredible. An iconic small plates experience. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The whole place is a vibe. Strongly recommend this for anyone looking for a fun night out or to celebrate a big occasion.

The food lacked a variety of flavours. It was all similar in flavour. It needed more diverse flavours. Small portions for the price.

Booked an online reservation for 6 but was placed in the patio, despite the website stating dining room. Due to the rain, we weren t able to be seated. We travelled all the way to this location and was unable to find another restaurant to seat us due to the last minute cancellation on their part.

After trying takeout a couple times i got the opportunity to come here and try 70%ish of the menu while dining in. There was no bad dishes, all very good, what you lack in portion size is made up in flavor. Atmosphere is great, service is good, and food is great. Id give it a 4.5/5 only because if youre a big eater like me then you are probably looking more towards $60-$70 per person.

I had a great dinner and drinks as usual at little sister. No matter the drink or food you select, you ll be surely satisfied and impressed. Especially impressed with the bartender and his service.

Seems like it s taken me a decade to make it here. But I m happy I finally was able to dine here with a good friend. The staff are friendly and enthusiastic with great recommendations on both the drinks and food menu. Their guidance helped us pick a number of winners including the lamb skewers, beef spring rolls, the pork belly as the main, and the delicious fried rice. The weather was nice so we were able to sit outside and enjoy the summer weather along with our drinks and meal. Hoping to return in the near future to sample other items on the food menu (as there were too many options and only so much two people could eat in one sitting). Parking: There is free street parking nearby, but it can be hard to find at times.

The food here is phenomenal! The seating is great for dates and for groups. Definitely one of the must go to for anyone in Toronto; visiting or not!

One of the best spots on this strip. Good food, drinks and atmosphere. The service was fast and the bartender was great at recommendations and service. Had the lamb skewers, fried chicken, fried rice and pork belly. All amazing. The cocktails with a spice are worth the try.

Had a great time at this location this past Saturday! Unfortunately I didn t catch our servers name but he was amazing and very knowledgeable. Our food and drinks also tasted great especially the lamb skewers.

my word

Ordered the sweet chili chicken over the phone. Was pretty disappointed when I got home and opened the package to see 4 pieces of chicken with some sauce and 2 green onions. The chicken itself was okay, but Im sorry, 23 dollars for a few pieces of chicken is kinda pathetic. Plus I think I was supposed to get charred beans, which werent added, but in any case, not gonna be returning here.

Went here the other day and it was amazing ! the food was good the workers were so excellent. I will for sure be coming back :) Had a great time, I recommend going here!!

Beautifully arranged bar. Recommended if youd wanna feel somewhere else))) Crowded. And one important thing...people here care and want you to have best time.

Wow wow wow. The flavors are so amazing and everything was DELICIOUS! The inside is super cool and the UBUD Hangout is a must have cocktail. Run to this great Toronto restaurant.

Amazing setting! Friendly and attentive service, and only down-side being them closing by 10pm

Ryan is the guy! it was our first time there and had no idea what to eat, he made excellent recommendations and the food was amazing! will be back!

5 of us for dinner and everything was amazing as always. So fun, flavors perfect.

We had a great experience here on our first night in Toronto. The atmosphere really does feel like an urban, mid-level place in Indonesia, only a bit quieter and more organized. (The windows between the kitchen and dining area are a stroke of good taste.) The food was authentic and tasty, especially the satay. And the cocktails were a big cut above the sweet, juicy things that youre always at a risk of getting in Asian restaurants. And they have super friendly and efficient service. Well go back.

This is a super cool bar with great food and the staff were really helpful

Food was incredible but Micheal topped it, he was FABULOUS and made out experience even better!!! 10/10 will be back!!

The beef taco was amazing. My new favourite restaurant in neighborhood. Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating Food : 5/5 |

Drinks were yummy. The food was underwhelming and lacks flavour.

Super friendly staff and food was delicious

The food was so good albeit a litle expensive but still so delicious. We ordered the Ayam Panggang, Satay Udang, Nasi Goreng and the best dish Friend Cauliflower Salad!! The service is also really fast and efficient. The only downside was the dark lighting like i could barely see the menu or the food or my friend. Anyways it was a great experience.

Been to this location 3 times now and I ve never left disappointed. Though the food is a little pricey and portions quite small, everything is so delicious that it makes it all worth it. I ve been served by one waiter twice there now and I wish I knew his name, but he is FANTASTIC! Very attentive and helpful with his suggestions.

Got their drink of the day - a gin based spicy cocktail, which paired well with their fatty and flavourful dishes. We loved their lamb skewers, which were nicely seasoned and juicy.

I really dont understand the ratings of this place... The service was great but the ambiance and decor are... Questionable to say the least. I didnt know if I was in a stripclub or a restaurant. For a place called Little Sister... The food was ok but really expensive and the desserts were so bad that we couldnt eat them.

Loved the vibe of this place and the unique cuisine - I havent had anything similar in Toronto. For the table we ordered the War Fries (10/10), Satay Ayam, Beef Rendang Tacos, Ayam Goreng, and Satay Lillet. Great place to go with friends and split dishes.

The tiramisu was the best dessert I have ever had. It is the perfect combination of textures and flavours with a delicious boozy flavour. Vegetarian options: All the sides are vegan friendly Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating for dietary restrictions. They can provide a shellfish and nut free menu.

The food is exceptional I didnt know that Indonesian food it that good before! And the customer service is very great, their draft beer is also special.

Nice place, and the food was delicious

One of my favourite restaurants in the city. Fantastic food and cocktails. Lots of gluten free options. Good music and a great date night spot.

This is our second time at this place, well the second of many more to come! Again, we had satay ayam, semur Java, lumpia and nasi goreng, and pudding with palm sugar. The new host was super nice and he treated me like the queen I am, lol. We were sitting by the bar and chatted with Anhad, the bartender, who is very friendly (besides being super handsome!) Amazing spot on Yonge Street nestled between Eglinton and Davisville stations. Perfect size with great ambiance. We are already preparing our third visit! See you soon, Little Sister!

Great food. Great service. Enjoyable experience

Incredible Dutch Indonesian food you can share with your party! The atmosphere is also excellent! I am already planning my next meal at Little Sister!

Great food , but the servers attitude is the awful! Very impolite!

It s so unfortunate that they don t talk to you very nice. They are so rude but the restaurant s design is very beautiful , it has a good vibe.

We went here for my partners birthday. Everything we ordered was delicious and we didn t leave anything behind. The service was attentive and gave great recommendations. It s more of a sharing place better to order a few dishes to split. Only thing I would say is the food comes as soon as it is ready so you may not receive all your dishes together, it wasn t a problem for us but it may be for other people.

Cool ambience. I just cant get over the food quantity to price ratio. Prawn chips for $7 gives you 4 chips (not exaggerating) Skewers were okay not much seasoning. I would say the biggest disappointment was the braised short rib for $40. Small portion but it was practically flavorless. Only highlights of our night were the drinks and the bartenders service

Underwhelming at best, the service and ambience was good but did not make up for the food. The shrimp chips were $8 for 4 chips.. that speaks for itself. Other than that, the wow fries were soooo worth it and really enjoyable, I wish all the other food was just as pleasing. I got lucky and actually didn t mind my food as much, I was more disappointed in my brother s experience. He got the brazed short rib and when I tasted it, it was honestly very bland. I came here really excited for spicy food as that is what all the reviews were saying, but nothing was spicy at all. Definitely not a bad place, but I wouldn t say I d be back and was disappointed. Not worth the price for the quantity and flavour

Excellent food, great mix of textures and flavours in every dish. We were sat at a cozy but sleek velvet cushioned banquette, and the music was great classic and neo soul. Casual but upscale vibe. Shared 5 dishes between two of us, plus 2 drinks each. Great value for range of flavours and variety of dishes for only $90 each after tax and tip.We had the lamb satays (unique spice blend and decent heat, fresh pickled eggplant to balance it), pork belly and pineapple (classically simple and executed perfectly), charred cabbage and a green bean salad (both super fresh, layers of crunch and heat, strong lemongrass notes and toasty coconut flakes), and the mushrooms (rich saucy 5 spice flavour, felt a bit out of place with everything else we ordered, though still tasty). The floral fruity sangria was surprisingly balanced, not too sweet, and every one of the many ingredients listed could be detected. Many of the dishes shared that quality: multiple layers of flavour but nothing getting lost in the mix.

Very good. Menu is varied and very original

What a pleasant surprise! I ate tapas style and was able to sample a few things. Delicious taste combinations that opened a new cuisine to me.

If you are looking for a great evening out with friends this is the place to go! The ambiance is lively and the restaurant is cozy. We tried six different dishes and were impressed at how unique and delicious each one was.

My favorite local joint. Delicious and innovative food and cocktails, great service in a cozy, buzzy room. Reservations recommended on the weekends, but I like sitting at the bar..

Wow! But not in a good way. We were a table of two and ordered the lamb skewers, chicken thighs, green bean salad, and beef croquettes. Food portions were incredibly small for the price. When the skewers and croquettes arrived my guest and I were both wondering where the rest of the dish was they were so small. Taste wasnt even particularly outstanding in which I could forgive the small portion. We had to find another restaurant after so I could order something more tasty with adult-sized portions. Drinks were fine. Service was ok. Space was cramped. Pretty meh experience I cant recommend.

The food was great but service just put the experience on a whole other level. I have never felt better cared for. Nasi goreng, shrimp and skewers were DIVINE. Didnt have time to take photos - I was too busy stuffing my mouth

Love this place, shout out to jess, Alex, Rebecca!! Best service

This is my second time at Little Sister. The first time was a few years ago and I sat out on the patio and this time at the bar on the second floor. At first I was confused as to why there are pictures of doors and silhouettes of womens bodies but then realized the decor sort of pays homage to Amsterdam... Anyway, we ordered the lamb skewers with the pickled eggplant (nice contrast, the flavor was all right) and the fried chicken (not as crispy as I expected but tasted good). From the traditional menu we had the pork belly with pineapple (Im not normally a big fan of pineapple in savoury dishes, but it was well made and tasted good - and a big plus for the fresh and ripe pineapple, which added a hint of acidity to the plate). As a main we had the nasi goreng (good, but not outstanding), which we used to sop up the delicious sauce of the pork belly.

It was a bit busy so service was a bit slower but it was a Saturday night so that s understandable. Food was pretty good, the Indonesian rice was a bit dry and the war fries were okay. The chicken skewers were good! No vegetarian options for mains, but there are a few for appetizers/shareables.

Upstairs music was a bit loud for chatting on our Saturday night visit (opt for downstairs if conversation is what you want), but Indonesian food was great and table service by Emily was fabulous! Highly recommend!

Satay tasted great and I love the ambience definitely will come back next time

The Dutch Indonesian fusion is incredible. There was 3 of us and our server made recommendations and it didn t disappoint. Will definitely be returning.

Went there with a friend, overall pretty positive experience. The sangria was amazing and the service was very good. Most of the food tasted great, the fried rice was pretty disappointed. Ive made fried rice at home and it tasted the same... I dont make good fried rice. However its pretty pricy and wouldnt go there for food alone.

Awesome little restaurant. Great cocktails and delicious shareable food. And the staff is so so nice. Had a great time with my friends!

Cool place. 70% bar, 30% restaurant. Very trendy place. Good food but a tad on the pricey side. Ordered a bunch of dishes but definitely recommend the Babi kecap, was the best pork belly Ive had so far.

Fun atmosphere, great for a night out. Food was good but if you are expecting authentic Indonesian Dutch food, its not exactly it (having been to both Indonesia and Netherlands, I was expecting to be taken back but the flavours were lacking)...nonetheless the food and drinks are good and I would go again.

I ve been wanting to try Little Sister and finally got the opportunity to go with my sister! Great atmosphere with exceptional service. Bartender was constantly crafting amazing drinks and the main server was delivering terrific service and super friendly. The food is a bit on the pricier side but definitely worth it. Lots of great sharing plates and options! I personally had the sangria and little brother cocktail both 10/10. I can t wait to return to try some more :)

The service was good, and the food was tasty, but the plates were very small, and the menu is pricy.

Good Indonesian/Malaysian food and good value for money.

Food is very plain. Everything tasted like it was very minimally seasoned. Nothing was outright bad, but lacked flavour. The lamb satay was probably the least flavoured dish we ordered. Portions are also extremely tiny. All the skewers we got were 1 bite, maybe 2 max, and I d say that d be smaller bites. The drinks were 17-19$ for like a vodka martini which is insanely priced. Service was decent. It s a pretty small place and kind of cramped. Very dark inside so hard to see. Overall, it was a very ok experience, but not somewhere I d ever go back to.

The atmosphere here is great! I love the attention to detail here. Been here several times, but it was a hit or miss. The drinks are creative, but I cannot justify the price

Delicious dishes and very enjoyable service, beautifully crafted drinks as well-would recommend and definitely will be back.

Great food, great drinks and great service. We loved the lamb skeweres and the sangria. All the sauces are finger linking delicious Will come back, Marco was a great server

love this hidden gem. Great food and drinks and wonderful service.

Delicious food. Try little brother cocktail. Yum.

Great food, great drinks! Love it and will go back again and again

Delicious food and always fresh. They have great cocktails as well. Staff is always very friendly.

Great vibes. Great music. Great menu. Lots to sample and share. Deffo get the duck leg, bean salad. And for drinks, you can never go wrong with the wiski mandu Bird on a wire = new fave cocktail

Small plates are amazing. Among few places that serve a good nasi goreng in GTA! Vegetarian options are available Food

10/10 would go back again! Our sever Michael was amazing - so friendly, hilarious, and had great recommendations! Definitely give this man a raise! Service was quick and efficient and food was totally on point! Would definitely go back and recommend to all my friends and family.

Love, love, love LS. One of my husband and Is fav places to eat near yonge and eg. It has much cooler vibe than a lot of restos in the area. The food and drinks are incredible and the staff are so nice. I love this spot so much.

Tasty skewers, lovely beef tacos and vibrant cocktails!! Good service too!!

Delicious food, amazing fun wait staff (I really liked how they went over the menu in detail). Looking forward to coming back!

The entire experience was excellent - the service, food and ambience! The war fries were crispy and flavourful, the chicken satay with peanut sauce was perfect, and the shrimp curry was rich and tasty. Would definitely go there again!

The food itself is ridiculously priced for the portion sizes. Side dishes are the same size as the main. Our pork belly dish was burnt entirely black on 3 sides - surprised it was allowed to leave the kitchen like that.

The food was okay, nothing special especially for the price point. Keep in mind portions are very small so they say you have to order 3 dishes per person. The interior and vibes are nice though. The service was alright, servers were friendly however would forget things like water cups, no cutlery and napkins (had to ask for some when our food came), they say it s a shared plates restaruant but didn t give us individual plates for us to eat our food.

The food was pretty mediocre, but combined with the price was absolutely appalling. $10 for 3 tiny skewers that was barely a single bite?? $25 for a small bowl of curry that doesn t even come with rice?? Oof. The server we had came across as patronizing and condescending as well. There was a kind of strange moment where someone else was taking our order and he interrupted us all just to say that she wasn t our server but that he ll let her finish. Total waste of money. Will not be back.

Love the food and environment !

Great Indonesian food. A little spicy, very authentic. Great atmosphere. Bar upstairs.

Just went for quick drinks, the atmosphere is cozy and comfy. The drinks are amazing, and the service was perfect

Tasty tapas style bar. My favourite dish of the night was the shrimp skewers. Good seasoning & the slightly picked soured veggies that they were plated with helped offset the savoury portion of the dish. Bon!

Everything very good, the service was amazing, I recommend it. However, if you dont like spicy food this restaurant is not for you.

Extremely overpriced for the portions, flavor is quite underwhelming. Service from our server Larmon was completely non existent, did not check on us once, only learned his or her name from the receipt. Water came from tap and came out looking cloudy, strange they simply served all the tables like that.

One of my favorite restaurants in TO. Food is unique and amazing. Service is always great. Food : 5/5

Don t go if you really want to eat something good. Maybe it s just for drinking.

I m not a big fan of Indonesian but this place is great. The staff are friendly and I the vibe. You must try the Babi Kecap grilled braised pork belly and pineapple. It s simply divine! Dietary restrictions: Our kitchen contains shellfish, Chilis and nuts throughout!

Awesome food and great service as always

Phenomenal tasting food and service. Other reviews say portions are a bit small for the price, but we split the shrimp curry, nasi goreng, and 6 skewers between two people and it was the perfect amount of food for ~$35 each. The seasoning and spices in the dishes are very well done and make the food taste amazing. It s well worth the price

The food was delicious however the portion size can be better for the price. Service and atmosphere was great.

The only 5 star this place deserves is for their ambience. The food was okay, nothing special. The service however was the worst part about our dinner. Skip this place, the establishment next door has better food.

The food is meant to be shared, tried a few items including the satays, ayam panggang, nasi goreng. Unfortunately none of the Indonesian food made was authentic at all, the most disappointing of all was the nasi goreng which had no seasoning and was very poorly made. Entrees priced at ~$30 each were also 4-5 mouthfuls worth and are decently tasting, but not the most authentic Indonesian food at all. Only items worth getting are the satays and war fries which would do well for sharing.

Awful. Service from the start to finish was not good. We ordered beer and house lemonade + food. The food was served first and we finished it fast because the portion was too small. Our beer and lemonade took over 30 mins. A group of five got their cocktails which needs more preparation way before us although we were first. We even had to follow up on the drinks. The answer was the bartender is backlogged and we ended up getting drinks for free but not enjoyed really!!!

Everything was delicious! Vegetarian options: All sides were vegan Food : 5/5 |

Great good with amazing staff. Drinks are incredible as well. Has become one of our favourites in midtown.

Great food. Great cocktails.

The food is a little tired, and the atmosphere is still good.

This small restaurant has a nice vibe, especially inside, with a few patio tables for outdoor seating. The menu is simple, divided into food and drinks. The staff was friendly and attentive, readily answering all our questions. We sampled a variety of dishes during our visit. This is what we ordered for 3 people to share. -Beef Rendang Taco (4/5) - 1 taco/ order. The meat was tasty and balanced ratio of protein to condiments. - Ayam Goreng (2.5/5) - the chicken is just dusted in a dredge and deep fried. It was disappoint because the chicken was slightly salty and dry. The dipping sauce is just sambal + mayo. - Satay Udang (3/5) - 2pcs/order. The shrimp had a sweetness with a little kick, nothing of it stood out. But was let down by 1 pc being very undercooked. - Satay Lilet (4/5) - 3pcs/order. The meat had excellent flavor, but the small portion size left us wanting more, I finished 1 skewer in 2 tiny bites. - Nasi Goreng (2.5/5) - It was served in a small bowl, appearing more like a personal serving rather than a sharing portion. We each had 2 spoonfuls. It was quite bland and boring, it lacked any standout elements - Babi Kecap (3/5) - small portion for the price. It had 6 pcs of 1 cut pork belly and equals amounts of same size pineapple chunks. The pork belly was dry and overly salty. - Semur Java (4/5) - The size was good for sharing. The dish was tender braised meat with a flavorful sauce. Unfortunately, it was on the salty side. Our overall dining experience was a mixed bag. While the atmosphere and service were delightful, the food quality and portion sizes left us feeling that the prices leaned towards the higher side. Even ordering for three small eaters, we found it challenging to feel fully satisfied.

Expensive. Small portions. Need to do better

I had a great dining experience at this restaurant! The flavors of the dishes were amazing. The Satay Lilet and Udang Kari were particular standouts for me. The staff was attentive and helpful in guiding us through the menu.

Nice service

What a treasure to find. Mike provided exemplary service, food was authentic & delicious; All served up in a friendly, cozy atmosphere.

First things first the food was average. It s either over seasoned or under seasoned. Although the food could be better, the service, vibes and music of the place is amazing. We enjoyed our time here regardless of the food. I would recommend ppl to come for the drinks.

This spot is ALL the yes! Del. The vibe of the quaint restaurant, to the service, cocktails and dishes I absolutely loved it. The cocktails complemented the menu perfectly, and the food was so delicious with the menu offering a range of tastes.

Our waitress was amazing and had great recommendations! We could really feel the love she has for the food and everything she recommended was indeed delicious

Food was good. They serve very small dishes and they are tasty. You need to order so many dishes to get full. The restaurant is not too big but good size in the neighborhood.

Hidden gem found. We were recommended this restaurant from a man who served us drinks just 10 minutes before we came here and decided to be spontaneous. We showed up and immediately knew we had made the right decision. The food was divine (i could make a whole other review about the brussel sprouts oh my god). It was small plates style so we ordered 6 and that was enough. Really good price for what you get too. The atmosphere was so chill and lowkey swanky (music was awesome) and the service was impeccable. If you re looking for a date night spot that has actual personality and more than just pasta on the menu, this. is it. five stars. chefs kiss. u should go so we can talk how good the brussel sprouts were afterwards.

First time trying Indonesian food which really gave me a Wow Would definitely come back for their drink menus and other dishes. Place is small so book ahead!!! However, you have to be patient enough to wait for your food for a long time. Recommendations: - Spiced beef croquettes: spiced, very flavourful! - Braised short rib: meat was super tender!!! The flavour is a combination of savoury, sweet and tangy. - Braised pork belly: Extremely tender! Not fatty at all! The pineapple inside is a perfect side to balance the greasy and sweet taste. The meat is crispy outside. As soon as you bite into the meat, it melt into your mouth!!! MUST TRY! Lamb skewers: very flavourful. Not my personal fav cuz I found it too tangy. Fried rice: mediocre. I would just go for plain rice next time.

This is our first time here but definitely not the last one! It is a DELICIOUS option for Indonesian food! We ordered satay ayam (chicken skewers), semur java (Javanese braised beef, which was cooked into perfection and extremely tasty!) and nasi goreng (fried rice). To finish we had a coconut pudding which had palm sugar and it was scrumptious! Sheree, the hostess, greeted us with a smile and she kept asking us how we were doing! Great atmosphere in a cosy place! She is very knowledgeable about the food from her country. We will return to this great restaurant, for sure, and we will recommend it to everybody! Matur nuwun kanggo panganan gedhe! Terima kasih untuk makanannya yang enak! See you soon, Little Sister!

Edit: owner called me apologize, learn more about what happened, and explained why the staff may have asked more about if I was picking up for myself vs if I was a delivery person for Uber. I appreciate the positive attitude so have deleted the negative review.

Great small plates. Tasty. Cocktails nice but pricey

Twenty five for a half filled cup of shrimp curry. Rice is additional btw. Highway robbery. Service is A+. Food portion - yikes.

I had a fantastic time at Little Sister! I was there for a late dinner on a Tuesday night, and it did not disappoint! My cocktail was fabulous, the food was ready quickly and tasted amazing, and the service was outstanding. I will be back here sometime, and I also want to check out the downtown location. I highly recommend checking this place out!

Love the food. Must love spicy food. Great cocktails

Great place for small bites/share plates! Great service! One of my favourite spots as a local visitor.

Love their food, and the beautiful interior! nice staff too :)

Delicious! The peanut sauce was fantastic, and the nasi goreng was super tasty! A little on the expensive side, but worth it!

Wouldnt return/recommend. For anyone who has ever had South East Asian food outside of Toronto will be exceptionally disappointed by this place. High prices and extremely small portions, that the waiter describes as share plates is a joke. This is a tapas place. Nothing tasted bad dont get me wrong - but expect over $50+pp to leave remotely full, excluding drinks. Fried rice doesnt have the Smokey char you might expect. Seasoned well but nothing memorable. Chicken Ayam Panggang, tender. 1.5 chicken thighs $30 after tax tip. Skewers are tasty, recommend 2+ pp. Tacos - Beef Rendang is tasty. Takes AMEX.

Yikes. What a truly upsetting and disappointing experience. I will never be back. A good friend of mine stopped by two weeks ago and have been raving about XXX and the bartender Stevies expertise, so for my boyfriends 30th birthday and with two friends in tow who were visiting Toronto for the first time, we decided to make it a point to stop by after dinner at Gusto across the street on a Wednesday night. The night ended with me extremely embarrassed for recommending that we go to Little Sister and I found myself apologizing profusely for taking my friends to such a subpar spot that clearly has no respect for their customers. I felt like by picking Little Sister, I ruined not only my bfs 30th but our good friends first night in the city. Especially given the extensive number of reviews on the inauthenticity of the food, paired with the awful customer service and endless great options in the vicinity, I would not recommend coming here. We arrived at 8:50pm and was told the wait would be 45 minutes to an hour. Thats fine, worth it. We chose to sit at the bar, order some drinks first and wait. Drinks at Little Sister was nothing special w/ typical King West prices. During the hour that we were waiting, nobody proactively checked in on us or updated us on the wait time during this entire time, even though there were many empty tables. I flagged down a waiter and asked for a follow up on the wait time exactly an hour later, and they said someone dining in the restaurant decided they wanted to go for a drink, so that table of 4 is now ahead of us as well in addition to our wait. They just checked with the bartender (for the first time since we arrived) and she said that the wait will be at least another hour. If we had known that the wait was going to be 2+ hours, we would not have waited at all. This is either poor management or it was a blatant bait and switch for us to spend money here despite knowing that we were never going to get a table at XXX. The worst part of this experience is that after 1.5 hours of waiting, as we made plans to leave, this waiter comes up to us and says, You guys are really hell-bent on going downstairs, arent you? Excuse me????????? To add insult to injury, he then offers, If you really want to go downstairs, but wed have to split you up, itd be a really cold standing-only table directly under the AC. Ummmmm. No thank you. How insulting. During this entire 1.5 hour fiasco, there were multiple opportunities to turn the experience around for us and show that despite the poor management, they value their customers that are so determined to experience their offerings. However, not once did anyone proactively update us on wait times, apologize or show any attempt to make us feel like anything more than a nuisance. Again, there are a multitude of fantastic options within a 5 minute walk vicinity of Little Sister - Dont come here and pay to feel like a second-class citizen and definitely dont come here if youre looking to celebrate a special occasion, impress friends visiting the city or simply not waste your time.

Ordered a couple of things. -Satay Lilit: 2/5: It wasn t really appetizing but giving the two points for the Balinese flavour with coconut shavings -Udang Kari: 4/5 literally the only decent dish - Nasi Goreng Fried Rice: 2/5: I ve had a lot of Indonesian food in the past and so far and tried nasi goreng at a lot of places so I do know what this is originally supposed to taste like. I would NOT recommend this. *Lastly, I ordered a mushroom based dish and it was absolutely absolutely like ABSOLUTELY awful in taste. We had to send it back immediately because they put 3 FULL PIECES OF TAMARIND as a result I could not taste anything in the dish except the sour taste. Been really let down by this place. I had high expectations.

Very vibrant and upbeat place to eat fine north Sumatra style food. Friendly staff, fast served food. Unfortunately, 4 stars because there was no bread, milk, sugar to sooth the spicy taste. We took a desert which made it all good! Be advised, its a spicy place.

The portion sizes are extremely small. Very overpriced and the taste is not that great. Very different than how it used to be. Not vey impressed with the quality of the food either. Their online menu is not updated. The menu that is given at the restaurant is different and prices are not the same. Will DEFINITELY not go back or recommend this place. Don t waste your money at this place.

I order a pork wrap. It ended up being a lettuce wrap. If its a lettuce wrap then put it on the menu. I was very upset

Cocktails were wonderful. I had one taco for snacking and thought it was okay. Excellent service from Fran.

Love the flavours! Service was great! Looking forward to checking out their bar at night

Food is delicious

Normally we come to get Cocktails and they are very tasty; however I came today September 14 2022 with my girlfriend and we were surprised by the server. We were sitting outside, and she just burst into our conversation. We felt interrupted and just felt like she invaded our conversation. I m french so I couldn t understand a word she was saying while ignoring my girlfriend who speaks English . I would think twice before sending this waitress in front of your customers ! Extremely unprofessional! I gave it 2 stars because of the service !

Cabbage, Chicken Satay, Nasi Goreng (meh), Pork Soy Sauce (pork, yum!), Shrimp Curry, Citrus Sangria Cocktail

Amazing vibe and food. Our server Christopher(?) was awesome and walked us through the entire menu since it was our first time there. New favourite!

Portions are small and expensive. $8 for 4 shrimp chips and dipping sauce. Ridiculous.

We live in the neighborhood and can t believe we only just discovered this amazing gem. The service is wonderful and the food is so flavourful. Can t wait to make this a regular date night spot and work our way through the menu.

Our server Fran was fantastic and the bartender was great as well. Highly recommend! Snacks were great and beer was cold. What more can you ask for!!

Delicious and excellent service!

By far our fav restaurant in the neighborhood. We try and take as many people we can! Food 10/10 Atmosphere 10/10 PLAYLIST 15/10 Service: the actual reason why we go to LS (10/10) (Shout out to Fern whom I hope joins us for dinner next time!)

Food was all super good and our server (Fran) was very professional and organized.

Udang Kari (shrimp curry) was delightful! The server girl was super friendly and we had a great time!

Delicious indonesian-dutch food, awesome cocktails!

I visited this restaurant with reservations for my husband, daughter, and myself last week. The ambience and food are fantastic! We have been to this location two times. The problem is the wait time. They have a very small kitchen and do not have a lot of cooks, yet they are usually packed to capacity. We received two of our taste plates within 30 minutes(in which we consumed within in two minutes) , then waited another 45 minutes to get the next two plates. The plates are tapa sized so you get very hungry while waiting. Our last four plates came out 30 minutes after already waiting over an hour for the first set of plates. We kept looking over our shoulders hoping that whenever a server walked by, it would be our food (that was purely wishful thinking ). We did not have any cocktails. Unfortunately , you have to wait too long for really small portions. Because of this, I can only give this restaurant three stars. If it weren t for this, I would have given them a five star rating. They need a larger kitchen!

Very delicious food and drinks!

Very delicious eats with friendly and attentive staff!

My second time here( and many more visits to come)! Great ambiance, music and service!!!!! We shared dishes, and wow, what a great find in every bite! Our server Fran, was great, definitely 5 star out of 5 !

The war fries are amazing! Potatje oorlog are one of my favourite Dutch foods, and this place delivers a delicious Indonesian twist. I have a really sensitive palate, so even though I was assured things were not too spicy to handle, my mouth was sizzling . It was good though. Every dish was super delicious. Don t miss out on the satay or the fried rice. And of course. War fries . Just fyi order about 2-3 dishes per person at least if you are coming for dinner :).

incredible food!!

Great food! Nice little hark bark back to when I used to live in Singapore. Got the nasi goreng, satay Ayam, chicken ayam panang, war fries, the mushrooms curry and the grilled chicken! Goes really well with the little sister IPA!

Holiday Java Jingle Bar and bartender were awesome. Food 4.5/5 - tacos are scrumptious. Not sure what they have to do with dutch or indo food (except for the rendang part) but who cares, theyre delish!

Little Sister is one of my favourite restaurants and I have been there several times before, with the last visit being my birthday a few days ago. While their food and ambience have always been great, I do find the portions a little small for the price. Having said that, their menus are constantly changing to bring in variety. The beef rendang tacos, the lamb skewers (new addition), nasi goreng and cocktails are super flavourful. A very very special mention goes out to Sherry, for whom Im writing this review because she was just the sweetest hostess I have met. It was Friday evening and the restaurant was fully booked but Sherry was so kind and attentive, looking out for my elderly mother; making sure we were comfortable throughout. I was so overwhelmed and touched with her kindness and hospitality. Its small gestures like these that make an experience memorable. Give Little Sister a shot, you wont regret it. Make sure to book your table beforehand!

Great little place always great & perfectly cooked,service couldnt be better like having ones own butler, only snag wine was cold not good 4 red in winter,but will be back,