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Little C by Crustacean has returned this month by popular demand with a limited run menu highlighting Vietnamese street food favorites from founder Helene “Mama” An. The pop-up, which runs through August 24, features signature dishes including Mama’s phở and introduces bánh xèo, a crispy, golden crepe prepared fresh for diners.

Chef Helene An is bringing Vietnamese Street Food to Crustacean Beverly Hills in celebration of her 50-year culinary legacy.

Running through Aug. 24, Crustacean Beverly Hills toasts to 50 years with the return of its Vietnamese street food pop-up, Little C. The lunchtime menu is available noon to 3 p.m. and includes DIY roasted duck summer rolls, a pho bar and bánh hỏi-wrapped crispy prawns, among other dishes.

Forget sad desk salads—this is where business, luxury and lunch come together in Los Angeles.

Crustacean Beverly Hills, the iconic Vietnamese-fusion power spot where Hollywood legends and global tastemakers have gathered for three decades, is now at a crossroads. Featured in Forbes, the An family’s landmark restaurant—famed for its Garlic Noodles, Dungeness Crab, and discreet Beverly Hills glamour—faces soaring rents and shifting dining economics. With the Little C pop-up reimagining Chef Helene An’s legacy for a new generation, the future of this beloved fine-dining institution is in question, even as its cultural influence on Los Angeles dining remains undeniable.

In celebration of 50 years of culinary excellence, Crustacean Beverly Hills is proud to announce the return of Little C — an intimate pop-up lunch series running August 12–24. The experience pays tribute to Chef Helene An’s Vietnamese heritage and her extraordinary five-decade journey in the kitchen.

Crustacean Beverly Hills, part of the award-winning House of AN, is a celebrated dining destination renowned for its innovative modern Vietnamese cuisine. Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, the restaurant offers guests an unparalleled dining experience. Helmed by the legendary An family, Crustacean is famous for its signature dishes, including the iconic garlic noodles and Dungeness Crab, crafted with the utmost dedication to quality and tradition.

If you’d like to dine in a private wine cellar with five of your closest friends, head upstairs to Da Lat Rose at Crustacean, which also features an open kitchen, private bathroom, private bar, audio-visual system and a private entrance. This space can hold 60 guests seated and 150 plus for cocktails. The minimum for food and beverage is $8,000 with a room rental of $1,000-$1,500. Other options are downstairs in the Santa Monica Room (25 seated or 40 plus for cocktails) and offer accordion doors, a flat-screen TV and access to a private Koi bar ($3,500 minimum spend). For more information, email the private dining director at Hannah@houseofan.com.

Crustacean Beverly Hills, part of the award-winning House of AN, is a celebrated dining destination renowned for its innovative modern Vietnamese cuisine. Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, the restaurant offers guests an unparalleled dining experience. Helmed by the legendary An family, Crustacean is famous for its signature dishes, including the iconic garlic noodles and Dungeness Crab, crafted with the utmost dedication to quality and tradition.

This October, Crustacean Beverly Hills will offering a special Dine for a Cause menu in collaboration with UCLA Health. Elizabeth & Helene An of Crustacean, have created a 6-course menu of signature dishes for $165 that will be available all month long. 20% of proceeds from the menu will be donated to hereditary cancer prevention and research by Dr.Beth Karlan, UCLA medical professor and world-renowned expert in gynecologic malignancies.

During October, Crustacean Beverly Hills is offering a six-course “Dine Out for a Cause” menu with 20% of proceeds going to UCLA Health cancer research under Dr. Beth Karlan, professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Crustacean Beverly Hills is offering a Dine Out For a Cause menu in collaboration with UCLA Health throughout October. The six-course menu features an array of signature dishes by Elizabeth and Helene An and 20 percent of proceeds from each meal will be donated to heredity cancer prevention and research by Dr. Beth Karlan, UCLA medical professor and world-renowned expert in gynecologic malignancies.

Dive into the flavorful Asian fusion dishes at Crustacean, a Beverly Hills icon famous for its secret kitchen and showstopping dishes like the garlic noodles and lobster dumplings—ask to sit near the koi pond for a serene dining experience.

Head upstairs at this Beverly Hills icon for an ideal event space. The DLR Loft, with its own entrance, seats 60 and includes an open kitchen, bar, private restroom, and A/V system. Enjoy Asian-fusion Vietnamese cuisine led by matriarch chef Helene An.

Real Housewife of Beverly Hills, Bozoma Saint John, picks Crustacean Beverly Hills for work lunches, admiring its flavorful dishes, elegant ambiance, and excellent service—perfect for business meetings or catching up with colleagues.

The atmosphere at Crustacean invites cozy, intimate dining with dark wood, rich fabrics, and Asian-inspired decor. Celebrated dishes like “Tuna Cigars” with instant smoke and tobiko caviar impress, while the must-try Dungeness crab served over garlic noodles is a standout.

There’s nothing like a night out at Crustacean, a Beverly Hills classic. The seafood-focused menu by chef Helene An puts a Vietnamese twist on familiar dishes, creating unique offerings like shrimp and lobster dumplings, “tuna cigars,” and Dungeness crab fried rice. The extensive menu also features steak, meat, and excellent vegan options from one of the neighborhood’s finest chefs.

Crustacean’s $45 lunch comes with three courses spotlighting dishes from across the menu. Start with braised wagyu dumplings before digging into ramen cacio e pepe or a roasted turmeric whitefish. The meal also includes dessert.

Crustacean Beverly Hills celebrated AAPI Heritage Month with a private noodle party. Guests enjoyed An’s Famous Garlic Noodles, dumplings by chef Tony Nguyen, and lychee martinis.

Celebrate National Martini Day at Crustacean Beverly Hills on June 19 with the launch of their Martini & Oyster Hour from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Enjoy specialty cocktails and an unbeatable happy hour.

Celebrate Father’s Day in Los Angeles with a steak dinner at Crustacean Beverly Hills. Enjoy a special menu featuring a 36-ounce tomahawk, glazed spare ribs, and boozy bourbon cocktails, offering an elevated dining experience for Dad.

Kevin Kwan, author of “Crazy Rich Asians,” frequently visits Crustacean Beverly Hills, which is featured in his new book, “Lies and Weddings.” The restaurant, and its renowned chef Helene An, provide a touch of home for Kwan in LA.

Celebrate Father’s Day (June 15-16) with brunch and dinner specials including Tamarind Glazed Spare Ribs and Prime Tomahawk Steak. On National Martini Day (June 19), enjoy the new Martini & Oyster Hour with $10 Martinis and $2 Oysters, Tuesday to Friday, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Crustacean Beverly Hills with a brunch featuring Dungeness crab omelets and dim sum, and dinner specials like grilled lobster. Brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., dinner from 5 to 10 p.m.

Anna May Bar at Crustacean Beverly Hills offers a $39 three-course power lunch designed to get you in and out in 45 minutes. They serve Vietnamese dishes like vegetarian crab rangoon, pho, and ribeye banh mi, with dessert included.

Crustacean, a Beverly Hills staple known for its Asian fusion cuisine, offers an affordable and popular weekend brunch with unique dishes like ube souffle pancakes and lobster crispy rice eggs Benedict. Despite its aging decor, the restaurant remains a favorite, attracting crowds every weekend.

Crustacean offers upscale Vietnamese fusion with creative dishes and excellent land & sea options. Reservations and dress code are required.

Helene An pioneered fusion cuisine in the U.S., starting with Thanh Long and expanding to the celebrated Crustacean restaurants. Her creative blend of Vietnamese, French, and Chinese flavors, including the famed garlic noodles, established a culinary legacy that continues to thrive and evolve, embracing authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

The Easter brunch at Crustacean features a dim sum-inspired menu with a Vietnamese twist, offering specials like whipped angel eggs with caviar and Vietnamese cinnamon rolls, alongside an An Sum cart serving items like wagyu puffs and lobster dumplings.

Crustacean Beverly Hills offers a delightful brunch with Asian fusion dishes, including ube soufflé pancakes and dim sum, alongside unique cocktails. Its famous garlic noodles and Dungeness crab are available for those preferring lunch options.

Jessica Vilchis interviews Helene An, the ‘Mother of Fusion Cuisine’ and executive chef at Crustacean Beverly Hills, discussing her culinary journey and her induction into the California Hall of Fame.

This Easter brunch at Crustacean features a dim sum-inspired menu with a Vietnamese twist, offering six specials and an AN Sum cart with selections like wagyu puffs and lobster dumplings, allowing guests to choose their favorites tableside.

Since its 1995 opening, Crustacean, founded by Chef Helene An, features modern decor with Koi fish under glass floors. Known for its garlic noodles, the menu highlights include tuna cigars, garlic-roasted Dungeness crab, and warm beignets

Crustacean in Beverly Hills hosts “Power Lunch for Power Women” in March to honor Women’s History Month, offering a $39 three-course lunch with a complimentary drink, Tuesday-Friday, 12pm-3pm, celebrating women’s impact in the restaurant industry.

Chef Helene An has created a legacy with Crustacean Beverly Hills. Known as one of the most iconic and popular restaurants in Beverly Hills, Crustacean is a classic eatery that you can visit during lunch, brunch or dinner. From the glass floors with live Koi fish underneath to the beloved garlic noodles, no visit to Beverly Hills is complete without stopping in for a bite or an espresso martini at Crustacean.