Opening December 2026Opening December 2026 · Daily 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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How it started
After years as a corporate VP, I was burnt out. My husband backed me when I decided to leave, and I went back to what I loved: baking and cooking. Watching my kids eat what I made, and cooking next to my mom again, made me happier than I’d been in a long time.
My mom, Kelly, has been a lead chef for over twenty years. When I was a teenager, she used to talk about having a little place of her own, just a stand selling spring rolls, egg rolls, and nem nướng like the ones from her hometown. I watched how hard she worked for us and always hoped I could help her get there someday.
Now we’re doing it together. It’s a dream she held for decades, and I get to build it with her.
We named it after her, because it all starts with my mom. Lê is her maiden name, and I’m the little one, the mini her who grew up at her side. Look closely at our logo and you’ll see two lines of steam rising from one bowl. That’s us, mother and daughter, cooking side by side.
“A man who works with his hands is a laborer. A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman. But a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.”
Little Lê is our art.
Ngoc & Chef Kelly
Our vegetarian and vegan dishes stand on their own. The vegetable egg rolls are as crisp and flavorful as the pork ones. Each section of the menu has a plant-based option made with the same care. Everyone can eat well — no compromise.
A rich, soulful beef broth or a clean, light vegan broth. Both are slowly simmered for hours and fragrant with star anise. Different, but equally worth ordering.
The bread is pre-fermented for a soft crumb, thin crisp crust, and subtle sourdough character — and thoughtfully made vegan so everyone can enjoy it. We make the pâté in-house from fresh pork liver, with no additives. From the loaf to the spread, it’s made here.
A well-balanced meal with authentic flavor — served quickly. Real food, not fast food.
Why here
If you know, you know — the drive to Garland for a bowl you actually wanted. We made that trip every weekend for brunch as a family.
Opening December 2026
So a good bowl isn’t a drive across town.
One free house drink with any entrée. Choose Slow-Drip Vietnamese Coffee, Iced Matcha Latte, Thai Tea, House Lemonade, Unsweetened Iced Tea, or Fountain Soda. Your code arrives in your welcome email.
