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Step into Di Di, a Vietnamese salad haven located in West Hollywood, CA. Offering a trendy and intimate dining experience, Di Di boasts a modern twist on traditional Vietnamese dishes. With standout items like shrimp toast and Di Di fried rice, each dish is packed with flavorful surprises. While some dishes may not hit the mark for everyone, the overall experience is elevated by the 90s music vibes and attentive service. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner or a group gathering, Di Di's upscale ambiance and delicious food make it a must-visit spot in WeHo.
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When it comes to exploring Vietnamese cuisine with a modern twist, look no further than Di Di. Located at 755 N La Cienega Blvd in West Hollywood, CA, this trendy and intimate spot offers a unique dining experience that will leave you wanting more.
Di Di caters to a variety of preferences, including vegan options, making it a great choice for groups or a romantic dinner date. The restaurant takes reservations, offers takeout, and even provides catering services for special events.
Customer reviews rave about the flavorful dishes at Di Di, with standout items like the shrimp toast, shrimp spring rolls, chicken wings, and Di Di fried rice receiving high praises. The mix of traditional Vietnamese flavors with a modern twist is evident in each bite, leaving diners wanting to come back for more.
While some customers mention that the portions could be larger for the price paid, the overall dining experience at Di Di is positive. The ambiance with dim lighting and nostalgic 90s music adds to the charm of the restaurant, creating a unique atmosphere for guests to enjoy.
From the attentive service to the delicious food and vibrant cocktails, Di Di offers a dining experience like no other. Whether you're looking for a casual dinner or a special night out, Di Di is a must-visit spot for those craving elevated Vietnamese cuisine.
People talk
“ This place is a vibe with great Vietnamese food. As soon as you step into the restaurant you feel like you're in a totally different tucked away place and not a busy street in WeHo. I believe this turns into an after hours lounge type spot at some point in the evening. But it was SO DARK when I went to dinner with my family at 6PM that we literally had to use the flashlights on our phones to read the menu. Our service was excellent and very attentive. Everything is served family style, so plan to order all at once so they can pace your meal out so everything comes out hot. Everything we had was delicious with my favorites being the garlic crab noodles and buns. The cocktails were tasty as well. 1 of my favorite things was the PLAYLIST. Fans of late 90s/early '00s R&B rejoice!!! Valet parking is available in front, but there is also metered street parking in the area. ”
“ The decor and space is gorgeous and you could tell there was a lot of thought put into it. I had heard about it through my cousin who told me it's owned by Tue (alias Twaydabae on IG). The cuisine is a modern twist on traditional Vietnamese food. We ordered to share: chicken wings, tomato and peach salad, garlic crab noodles, and sweet and sour duck over green papaya salad with a side of jasmine rice. Chicken wings were marinated with fish sauce which is always a hit with my cousin and I. The tomato and peach salad was so refreshing--so glad we ordered this. The garlic crab noodles were good but nothing spectacular so probably wouldn't order again. The duck was very flavorful, hence having it with rice was a good choice. For dessert we got mango rice pudding. I wasn't sure if I liked it or not because it was not what I expected. There's texture of the brittle and then dulce de leche had a hint of corn essence. It was interesting for sure. Overall, the bill was expensive so not likely to visit very often. I was surprised to see the place pretty empty but I guess I typically wouldn't go to a Viet fine dining place. The staff were friendly but I wonder why there weren't as many Asian employees to represent the heritage (like majority of mom and pop Viet restaurants). ”
“ Celebrated a friend's birthday here and wanted to try this place out. Parking is on the street or you can opt for valet, which I believe is $15, and is what we ended up doing. The vibe and decor for this place was so cute! Loved the theme and wait staff's uniforms. All the staff were nice and the food was delicious, although sometimes a tad overpowering in flavor. Their menu is family style, so we ended up sharing everything. We essentially picked an item from each category and also got drinks, and we were stuffed by the end of the meal. It was a great experience and I wouldn't mind returning! ”
“ Love the idea of elevated Vietnamese food. I liked all the dishes I had, the standout definitely being the shrimp toast, but the flavors were perhaps a bit stronger and saucier than I am used to. Maybe this was done on purpose as the modern twist? Or to pair better with cocktails? The decor and 90s music were great, but the lighting was definitely on the darker side, making it difficult to see the menu and food. The 2 ppl seating area was also really close together, which made it a little awkward to respect the personal space of other date nighters. Service though was really good and I appreciated the attentiveness and efficiency of every staff member I encountered. ”
“ I'm surprised Di Di's rating isn't much higher. We had a 10 PM reservation Saturday night. We arrived about 30 minutes early expecting to wait for our table to be ready. The two female host were welcoming with smiles as we walked in and extremely nice. We let them know our reservation time was 30 minutes out and they said it was no problem we could still be say right away. Upon walking in I noticed the space had very dim lighting and there were about 3 different areas for dinning. We asked to be sat in a corner and the host was kindly enough to accommodate. Once we sat down we noticed we were right next to the walk way to the restrooms. I absolutely hate sitting next to bathrooms and any walk way when I'm dinning. Having people walk past me all throughout my dinner really annoys me. I tend to get this thought in my head that they are breathing on my food. Lol weird, I know. The table area also had a really cold breeze so I assumed there was a vent blowing air. As I was waiting for my date to come back from the restroom, I noticed a high-top table being cleaned and asked our server if we could move. She accommodated my request. The tables are all really close to each other because the space isn't huge and it seems like every table had a walk way near it so there was no escaping that. They play really good music. It's R&B and hip hop. Good vibes. As we were browsing the menu our lovely server stopped by and took our drink order. We are pretty simple and typically just get shots. We did not order one of their cocktails. Also, the manager stopped by and introduced herself. Her energy was very vibrant and she was smiling and let us know we could ask her any questions about the menu . Our order: Shrimp Spring Rolls - 5/5 Honey Glazed Tiger Prawns - 3/5 Chicken Wings - 5/5 DiDi Fried Rice - 5/5 All of the food was delicious. Cooked to perfection and very flavorful. The only item I didn't care for was the Honey Glazed Tiger prawns. I thought the batter was too thick for the prawns that were inside. It was a bit hard and I felt it gave a pasty texture after chewing. Shrimp Spring Rolls were so fresh and the sauce it came with was tasty and went well together. The CHICKEN WINGS are to die for. Not sure who is cooking them back there but OMG they are so freaking good. Perfect crisp and texture. Di Di fried rice was bomb as well. I haven't had a better fried rice in LA. I will be back next month when my family is in town to try other menu items. Reservation has already been secured. Thank you, DiDi. ”
“ Very very very very cute restaurant and bar. Please check it out once! You will be delighted. But don't have big/high expectations. Enjoy it for what it is but know it's gonna miss some marks. The service is pretty good and everyone is sincerely on their best behavior- love that and rare in weho sometimes. The drinks are fun - and worth trying. This is actually 3.5/5 but going for 4 cause they're trying. The setting is a little off, it's hard to get intimate with 1:1 straight facing scene, but this is ideal for a foursome . The food seems really promising but slightly misses the mark. The shrimp toast is yummy but can be a little too oily, the garlic crab noods (sorry but I disapprove of bucatini use here) didn't do it for me, crispy pork salad was not a good use of pork belly. I liked the carpaccio the best - fun krapok touch. Oh, and your happy hour- that's nice when places do that! ”
“ Had dinner at this upscale Vietnamese restaurant in WeHo and it was definitely an experience! The restaurant was beautiful, and it was dimly lit and intimate. Since we went on a Friday night, it was busy and loud, but the R&B music was a good vibe. All of the food we had was flavorful and tasty, though I do wish that the portions were larger for the price that we paid. For about nine dishes (including dessert) and a few drinks, the total was over $400. DRINKS -Nha Trang Beach Club: Oh boy this was extremely strong (but I didn't mind!). It comes with some grass jelly at the bottom too and it's one of the sweeter drinks on the menu. APPS -Honey Glazed Tiger Prawns: a good crunch to it and the flavor was great, but for 5 people it wasn't enough (as expected) -Chicken Wings: I'm a fan of fish-sauce, so I actually enjoyed this. Also was crispy so I liked the texture. If I recall correctly there were 3 pieces. SALADS -Shaking Beef (Bò Lúc Lắc): probably one of my favorite dishes of the night, considering I'm a big Bò Lúc Lắc fan. The meat was tender and the sauce was fantastic, pairing well with the acidity of the small tomatoes and the greens. Could be considered salty, but my palette tends to favor saltier dishes anyway NOODLES + RICE -Hot Sesame Noodles: the knife-cut noodles were also a standout, and I liked the taste of them. I wanted to take the rest of the leftovers for this home but was unable to before the waiter snatched it away from our table. -Didi Fried Rice: Good but it's usually difficult to mess up fried rice. ENTREES -Vegetable Coconut Curry: This was okay. I am usually a fan of coconut curry, but it didn't stand out to me in comparison to the two other entrees we got. -Lemongrass Pork Belly: Another case of too small of a portion for a group of 5 (but we figured it would be like that). However, the pork belly was delicious and a friend described it as "melting in your mouth". Take that as you will. -Crispy Hainan Chicken: Pretty sizable portion, so I was surprised. Comes with two different sauces (a sweet chili one and then a ginger scallion sauce), but it was still pretty great on its own. They delivered on the crisp of the chicken, and I also enjoyed this dish as well. DESSERT -Creme Brulee: A bit disappointed as a big creme brulee fan. I've had better, and bigger. Service was a toss-up; our personal waitress was nice and was even able to memorize our order without writing it down, but each time we were remotely close to the next course, our dishes would get cleared by another waiter so quickly without really even checking on if we were finished with it or not. We found out later that the restaurant turns into a club-esque place on Fridays, so perhaps that's why they were trying to be quicker with the dinner service. Even if that might have been the case, we were not aware nor were we informed about that so overall it felt like we were being rushed out of the restaurant that we paid good money to dine at. Still kind of mixed on whether or not I would choose to return, but I don't regret giving this restaurant a try. ”
“ This place is a vibe with great Vietnamese food. As soon as you step into the restaurant you feel like you're in a totally different tucked away place and not a busy street in WeHo. I believe this turns into an after hours lounge type spot at some point in the evening. But it was SO DARK when I went to dinner with my family at 6PM that we literally had to use the flashlights on our phones to read the menu. Our service was excellent and very attentive. Everything is served family style, so plan to order all at once so they can pace your meal out so everything comes out hot. Everything we had was delicious with my favorites being the garlic crab noodles and buns. The cocktails were tasty as well. 1 of my favorite things was the PLAYLIST. Fans of late 90s/early '00s R&B rejoice!!! Valet parking is available in front, but there is also metered street parking in the area. ”
“ The decor and space is gorgeous and you could tell there was a lot of thought put into it. I had heard about it through my cousin who told me it's owned by Tue (alias Twaydabae on IG). The cuisine is a modern twist on traditional Vietnamese food. We ordered to share: chicken wings, tomato and peach salad, garlic crab noodles, and sweet and sour duck over green papaya salad with a side of jasmine rice. Chicken wings were marinated with fish sauce which is always a hit with my cousin and I. The tomato and peach salad was so refreshing--so glad we ordered this. The garlic crab noodles were good but nothing spectacular so probably wouldn't order again. The duck was very flavorful, hence having it with rice was a good choice. For dessert we got mango rice pudding. I wasn't sure if I liked it or not because it was not what I expected. There's texture of the brittle and then dulce de leche had a hint of corn essence. It was interesting for sure. Overall, the bill was expensive so not likely to visit very often. I was surprised to see the place pretty empty but I guess I typically wouldn't go to a Viet fine dining place. The staff were friendly but I wonder why there weren't as many Asian employees to represent the heritage (like majority of mom and pop Viet restaurants). ”
“ Celebrated a friend's birthday here and wanted to try this place out. Parking is on the street or you can opt for valet, which I believe is $15, and is what we ended up doing. The vibe and decor for this place was so cute! Loved the theme and wait staff's uniforms. All the staff were nice and the food was delicious, although sometimes a tad overpowering in flavor. Their menu is family style, so we ended up sharing everything. We essentially picked an item from each category and also got drinks, and we were stuffed by the end of the meal. It was a great experience and I wouldn't mind returning! ”
“ Love the idea of elevated Vietnamese food. I liked all the dishes I had, the standout definitely being the shrimp toast, but the flavors were perhaps a bit stronger and saucier than I am used to. Maybe this was done on purpose as the modern twist? Or to pair better with cocktails? The decor and 90s music were great, but the lighting was definitely on the darker side, making it difficult to see the menu and food. The 2 ppl seating area was also really close together, which made it a little awkward to respect the personal space of other date nighters. Service though was really good and I appreciated the attentiveness and efficiency of every staff member I encountered. ”
“ I'm surprised Di Di's rating isn't much higher. We had a 10 PM reservation Saturday night. We arrived about 30 minutes early expecting to wait for our table to be ready. The two female host were welcoming with smiles as we walked in and extremely nice. We let them know our reservation time was 30 minutes out and they said it was no problem we could still be say right away. Upon walking in I noticed the space had very dim lighting and there were about 3 different areas for dinning. We asked to be sat in a corner and the host was kindly enough to accommodate. Once we sat down we noticed we were right next to the walk way to the restrooms. I absolutely hate sitting next to bathrooms and any walk way when I'm dinning. Having people walk past me all throughout my dinner really annoys me. I tend to get this thought in my head that they are breathing on my food. Lol weird, I know. The table area also had a really cold breeze so I assumed there was a vent blowing air. As I was waiting for my date to come back from the restroom, I noticed a high-top table being cleaned and asked our server if we could move. She accommodated my request. The tables are all really close to each other because the space isn't huge and it seems like every table had a walk way near it so there was no escaping that. They play really good music. It's R&B and hip hop. Good vibes. As we were browsing the menu our lovely server stopped by and took our drink order. We are pretty simple and typically just get shots. We did not order one of their cocktails. Also, the manager stopped by and introduced herself. Her energy was very vibrant and she was smiling and let us know we could ask her any questions about the menu . Our order: Shrimp Spring Rolls - 5/5 Honey Glazed Tiger Prawns - 3/5 Chicken Wings - 5/5 DiDi Fried Rice - 5/5 All of the food was delicious. Cooked to perfection and very flavorful. The only item I didn't care for was the Honey Glazed Tiger prawns. I thought the batter was too thick for the prawns that were inside. It was a bit hard and I felt it gave a pasty texture after chewing. Shrimp Spring Rolls were so fresh and the sauce it came with was tasty and went well together. The CHICKEN WINGS are to die for. Not sure who is cooking them back there but OMG they are so freaking good. Perfect crisp and texture. Di Di fried rice was bomb as well. I haven't had a better fried rice in LA. I will be back next month when my family is in town to try other menu items. Reservation has already been secured. Thank you, DiDi. ”
“ Very very very very cute restaurant and bar. Please check it out once! You will be delighted. But don't have big/high expectations. Enjoy it for what it is but know it's gonna miss some marks. The service is pretty good and everyone is sincerely on their best behavior- love that and rare in weho sometimes. The drinks are fun - and worth trying. This is actually 3.5/5 but going for 4 cause they're trying. The setting is a little off, it's hard to get intimate with 1:1 straight facing scene, but this is ideal for a foursome . The food seems really promising but slightly misses the mark. The shrimp toast is yummy but can be a little too oily, the garlic crab noods (sorry but I disapprove of bucatini use here) didn't do it for me, crispy pork salad was not a good use of pork belly. I liked the carpaccio the best - fun krapok touch. Oh, and your happy hour- that's nice when places do that! ”