Tried their new squid dish and I was seriously impressed The texture was perfect--tender with just the right amount of chew--and the flavor was amazing It tasted really fresh and not overly seasoned, which I loved. It's not easy to find squid done this well, so this was a great surprise. I'll definitely be ordering this again! read more

Nolza - Pubs Near Me - Buena Park, California

We had friendsgiving here last night and it turned out to be a good idea. A few people asked me how I found this spot and it was yelp.... the reviews were good and they had a big space for our party of 10. There was a few groups there but plenty of space to accommodate everyone. Loved the vibes, not just another korean bar the food there was pretty tasty as well. Photobooth inside too, they gave us a free code to use but forgot....arghhhh Not only did we smash 15 bottles of soju for food we had pork blood sausage, fried chicken with soy garlic sauce, french fries, kimchi fried rice, spam and eggs, army stew, honestly pretty good. If you're craving korean junk food and not trying to drink, this would be the spot. They have a big parking lot thats dark, the spots tucked in a corner but easy to find off the 5 freeway. read more

The atmoaphere was great, and their service was kind and generous. We didnt order much as it was right after donner, but we had honeydew punch, and it was a great dessert. read more

Nolza - Patio - Pubs Near Me - Buena Park, California

My sister took me here last year and lives were changed. I finally showed my boyfriend this place and I gotta say, the quality and charm remained. I'm someone who's easily overwhelmed by bright lights so sitting inside a dark environment helps and also just looks cool. The booths are large enough to make things feel private so that enhances one's experience and enjoyment -- especially for people with social anxiety like me. The music wasn't blasting our ears off either. Everything came together nicely to feel like a welcoming little area. The staff -- can I just say whoever closed yesterday (October 11) you all did an incredible job and were all so attentive and kind. I don't expect much from restaurants that have a button to request service as it all depends on you, but they all made sure we felt seen and taken care of regardless of any requests. Our table remained clean and always had enough water. Our server communicated well with us and was overall just a pleasant person. I wish we had got his name to leave this review in honor of him haha As for the food, I will say this. It is a tad pricey if you come in with set expectations, but honestly, it does not disappoint. You get good portions, good quality, and good flavors. You get what you pay for here. I had a great time and this will always be a place I recommend to others :) read more

Nolza - Outside the Establishment - Pubs Near Me - Buena Park, California

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Came by with some friends to grab a late night snack around 10:30pm. Parking is kinda small, but there's street parking. When we got in we asked for a table of 4 and were shown to the table. The menus are on a QR code on each of the tables. They brought water cups, and a salad, which was good just a small portion. They also gave us small paper plates with a napkin, chopsticks, and plastic spoons. We ordered... - Corn Cheese = 9/10 tasty, and good portion to share - Kalbi Plate = 8/10 meat was tasty, tons of raw onions under and a salad - Pork Belly Plate = 7.5/10 not bad, it was cooled off and a little dry, but flavor was okay. we had to ask staff to check on it cause it took ~45 mins - Bulgolgi Tteboki = 5/10 wouldn't recommend. rice cakes were cooked to a good consistency, but there was little to no Bulgolgi. portion was small and not very flavorful - bottle of soju and terra beer = came with chilled shot cups and glasses Service was 2/5. Each time we needed a server we had to wave them down and the last time I had to go to the front desk to ask. Bathrooms were okay, clean. 8/10 There was also a Photo Booth in the back $9 for 2 strips. We didn't end up taking it but thought it was cool. Overall it's a lowkey place to chat with friends, drink, and have a snack. I wouldn't expect too much with service though, but it was cool to check it out. read more

Nolza - Pubs Near Me - Buena Park, California

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"Nolza" means "let's play" in Korean. It brings me back to the 90's Korean drinking cafes in Koreatown, LA. I came to celebrate a friend's birthday this past weekend and had a great time! We ordered "Nolza Combo", which comes with a combination of food & drink options. We chose the bbq pork rib, chicken skewer, spicy seafood stew, and salad. Everything was SO good, but what stood out the most was their spicy seafood stew. It was AMAZING. Also, their food did not taste too greasy, which I really liked. My friends enjoyed soju & beer, and I enjoyed their Diet Coke which was also part of their combo. Other than that, Nolza is such a comfortable & fun environment. Loved their neon and bright decor, and also their Photo Booth! Can't wait to come and "play" here again soon. Cheers! read more

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Food is decent but great place to drink. Typical pocha vibes but I've definitely had pochas with much better food. read more

Came here for a friend's birthday on a saturday night and it was fun! From the outside and surrounding area this place looks unassuming, but once you walk inside it's loud, vibrant, and fun. Our party was seated outside. The food was great, good snacks to have while having a couple drinks with friends. Super lively environment as all the other patrons were small to large groups of friends. The service was very accommodating to us as we had a rather large group of around 15 people. I can see myself coming back here with a group of friends on a weekend night wanting to catch up and have some fun. This place is definitely the spot for food and drinks! read more

I've been here since 2020 and it's the best Korean spot I've gone too. I recommend the Galbj and ramen. Love that they have games for you to play with and the staff is so generous. They also have a Photo Booth inside. read more

Nolza - 35. Rose Rice Cake / 로제 떡볶이 - Pubs Near Me - Buena Park, California

My first time coming out to Nolza last week. I liked their Sausage Rice Cakes. Tasted really good with lots of flavors and spices. Nice looking atmosphere to eat. Love the food and menu choices. Not very expensive either. Nolza is a good spot. read more

Super fun and lit pocha with delicious food!! We ordered the kimchi pancake with cheese which was amazing, rose tekkboki (creamy and great texture), and tofu kimchi (which was so simple but the kimchi was so flavorful). There were a few tables celebrating birthdays, and they would play music and come out with a wheel of shots. We came on Friday for dinner and it was pretty packed by 9pm. Great place to hang out with friends, drink, and eat. Probably my favorite pocha in all of OC. read more

Nolza - Pubs Near Me - Buena Park, California

Loved it here so much! Great place to meet up with friends and have some yummy Korean food and drinks. We ordered kimchi fried rice, bossam, LA galbi, and melon punch. I got to tell you, all those dishes combined with soju was a good time. My favorite was the bossam. It's a good size for sharing. The LA galbi was good too, especially with the side of salad. The melon punch was tasty. It is not alcoholic but we ended up ordering a bottle of soju to mix with it and it was great. The restaurant was pretty chill. I liked sitting outside with the heaters. Our server was nice too. Would definitely recommend and come back again! read more

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Nolza is a spot that I'm surprised I haven't heard of earlier. It's a little hidden along the streets, but was lively when I was there. Walking in you're greeted with some colorful lights and a warm atmosphere which makes it a great place to eat and talk with others. We ordered several things from their menu, like their army stew, soy garlic chicken, and rose tteokbokki. All were full of flavor and gave nice portions to share with others. Definitely would recommend coming here with others if you wanted to have a nice night out! read more

Nolza - 35. Rose Rice Cake / 로제 떡볶이 - Pubs Near Me - Buena Park, California

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Nolza is a hidden gem of a Korean pocha tucked in the neighborhoods of Buena Park. The moment you walk in, you're welcomed by colorful lights and decor made from soju bottles--it sets the tone right away. The space is roomy, with private booths that make it feel cozy yet open. They even have a photo booth so you can snap a few memories while you're there. The menu is stacked with options, from Korean BBQ and stir-fry dishes to classic K-soul food and street snacks. We tried the BBQ pork ribs, soy sauce pork belly, stir-fried octopus, and sausage with rice cake skewers. For drinks, we had apricot soju and beer - both paired well with the food. The soy sauce pork belly was my favorite! Honestly, the food was surprisingly good for a pocha, which isn't always the case. The whole vibe was super fun - perfect for groups looking for a casual, night out. read more

Nolza - Stir-Fry Octopus - Pubs Near Me - Buena Park, California

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I went here with my girl after work and it was such a great experience. The food was delicious, the servers were attentive and friendly. The restaurant itself had a cool look to it and they have paint markers so you can draw or write on your table. Y'all just earned a new regular read more

Nolza - Stir fried udon - Pubs Near Me - Buena Park, California

Went here with some friends, and the decoration was super fun for a pocha place! We ordered the Gaza combo, with came with one tteokbokki (we got the rose one), fried calamari, corn cheese, black sesame salad, one soju, one beer, and two sodas which I thought was worth it! Service was good, and it's definitely a fun place to go hangout with friends and have a good time. read more

Nolza - Gaza combo - Pubs Near Me - Buena Park, California

A cozy place for hanging out with your friends for soju and drinking games! Highlights of the menu: 1. Bulgogi with rice 2. Spicy chicken with cheese and rice 3. Cheese donkatsu 4. Spicy jokbal (pig feet) read more

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Is the server's response to a complaint about undercooked meat just to tell us to get out? The restaurant owner should start by properly training their staff. If they keep doing business targeting Koreans, they'll shut down and go out of business. No apology for this food. read more

Nolza - The undercooked bloody pork. - Pubs Near Me - Buena Park, California

The food has been so great and the service has been impeccable. They service has been great as well. Very friendly

The service was kinda slow. It was hard to get our waiters attention to order more soju. Maybe it's because we got seated in the back but wished there was a call button or something. The food was pretty good and the vibes were great. read more

Overall, the food was great here and the restaurant had a nice atmosphere. I would come back maybe at a different time for better service. We tried this place at lunch time on a Sunday and it was empty. There was only one server (maybe the owner?) doing everything. They didn't speak English well, so we had a hard time communicating. They didn't check in on us either during the 2 hours we were there, so we had to wave them down for each individual thing at the end. Reading through the reviews, it looks like the restaurant is more bumping at night with more servers. Or maybe it was just an off day for them. * Sausage & Rice Cake Skewer 5/5 - This hit the spot and fulfilled our tteokbokki (rice cake) craving. It came with 2 big skewers of yummy rice cake and sausage drizzled in a delicious tteokbokki sauce glaze. The rice cake had a slight crisp to it which enhanced the texture and flavor. * Boneless Soy Garlic Fried Chicken 4.5/5 - This dish was a burst of flavor. The fried chicken was crispy, sweet, savory, and buttery. I wish they had a bone-in version since I like the meat texture of bone-in chicken better. * Spicy Seafood Soup 5/5 - The soup came with plenty of udon noodles and seafood. There were shrimps, squids, clams, mussels, and crabs. The crab legs were hard to eat, but not a deal breaker. We asked for the soup to be more mild and it wasn't too spicy. The broth was full of umami. read more

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First time trying here and the vibes are greaaaat! Parking can be pretty bad though since it seems like the parking lot gets full. Luckily their is street parking available that's not too far away. This is a really fun place and great with groups. The waiter was also really helpful and attentive. As soon as we were seated, we ordered stir fried chicken gizzard, french fries, and stir fried brisket & bean sprouts. Starting with the food, the chicken gizzard was very chewy! My bf enjoyed this one a lot. The stir fried brisket and bean sprouts were kind of basic, but it was still good? It tasted like something we could have made at home, so we felt like we should've chose a different item haha. Although, the fries in my opinion were the best lol. They were so crispy and I loved how they were crinkle cut fries. Fun place to eat & drink! Though, I was unsure why the parking lot was so full, but there were many tables still available inside lol. read more

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If you are a guy and been lonely for a while, try coming to NOLZA with your friends. Order the $99 Nolza Combo and eat and drink away your annoyances. I'm telling you know weeks later, you will find a girlfriend! You must sit at the booth on the way to the photo booth that says This Guy is Single & Sweet. I wrote that message by the way back in November 2023. Weeks later, he is dating and now he has a super sweet gf! You have a chance! I am telling you and they are still dating! On top of that the vibes are fun and the food is amazing. Enjoy the vibes and there is plenty of parking. This post is dedicated to Mr. C and Ms B! Hehehe. You two are gonna kills me. Love you two! Visual Review: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9yC_fWy6w7/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== read more

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I love this place. My boyfriend and I work nights sometimes and this is our Go to when we're off and hungry. They open late and they have a great variety of options. Our go to is the spicy seafood soup . Portions are huge so one is good enough for the both of us. Service is great. They're sweet, quick and attentive. They even gave us a free sake bottle. I also wanted to buy these pink frogs they have as decorations which they couldn't sell to me but instead they gave me a key chain frog for free! Awesome experience I 100% recommend read more

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First off, every aspect of this place was just amazing. The ambiance, the menu, the staff, the decorations. There's even a photo booth in the back for you to end the night off with some memories. We ordered the rose tteokbokki which is a must get. The sauce is creamy and full of flavor, the rice cakes were perfectly squishy. The corn cheese was amazing, we liked mixing it with the rose sauce. The Kimchi fried rice was my favorite. The flavor the egg the kimchi everything was perfect. This place is also open very late even on week days which makes it the perfect late night grub for anytime. I will be back to try more of the menu which i know will not disappoint! read more

Nolza - Rose tteokbokki, corn cheese, kimchi fried rice, rice cake/sausage skewers - Pubs Near Me - Buena Park, California

I wanted to try Nolza for a while and finally got the chance to. It is very hectic and chaotic. The servers are overwhelmed. We waited 2 hours for the pork belly and it was not good. When we tried to cancel the order, our server kept telling us it's on the way. To her credit she did say it was a long wait. We got there within an hour of opening and it was already busy. It's a fun atmosphere but that's about it. We tried the brisket with bean sprouts. It was decent, spicy, but nothing too spectacular. Overall we were very disappointed with our visit here. read more

Nolza is a great late-night Korean pub spot for great vibes and food! The restaurant is really spacious with a large outdoor patio and lots of drawings and writings on the walls. The music is really loud and fun and reminded me of the Korean pub as seen in the Itaewon K-drama. The servers are very welcoming and give great recommendations! Our server recommended a sake I had never seen before and I really enjoyed it! It was called Starlight Chungha, which is a sparkling rice wine and I loved that it had a good amount of sweetness and I especially loved that the alcohol taste wasn't too strong. I also tried their tteokbokki with added ramen and cheese along with their spicy stir-fried octopus. Both were so good and comforting! The food paired nicely with the starlight sake and overall I loved my experience here. read more

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Great service, great food!! The menu is by QR code on each table. Super fun vibe and the waitress was very attentive read more

Really fun atmosphere! The staff were nice and accommodating. They had to move us to a smaller table because a bigger group came in. Although it sucked to have to move everything the server that informed us was really nice about it and even gave us a free bottle. We ordered fries and chicken gizzard. Both excellent!! Paired really well from the soju. The restroom is in the back along with a photo booth. They have props you can use and have fun with in the photo booth. Their parking lot is small so we had to find parking in the street. Luckily it wasn't too hard to find street parking. It was my first time here and definitely won't be my last. read more

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Camela was our server tonight and she was super hospitable and very good with guiding us on our meal choices since this was our first time. My friends and boyfriend loved the chicken skewers and the calamari was excellent fresh quality according to the boyfriend of mine. I enjoyed a traditional rice cake that was vegan. The owner of the restaurant was so kind, she even came out to check in on us and offered us a free bottle of strawberry soju. What absolutely kind staff and owner and exceptional dining. Also a beautiful hangout very mellow and filled with people enjoying conversation and mellow k pop music. read more

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Nolza is an Asian Fusion and Korean Pubs! They serve drinking food and comfort Korean dishes. Cozy outdoor and indoor seatings. Must stop by to enjoy your favorite Korean dishes and listen to k-pop music. Try the Squid Mulhod! It come with ice which was surprising! The salads was crunch and so refreshing. I loved the octopus pieces. They also added oyster but I was not a fan of the oyster. The BBQ pork belly was so good. It was not fatty and had a lot of meat. I loved the charcoal flavor. It came in 5 big pieces so three people could have share it. The Spicy fish roe soup was another favorite. I would just come back for this soup. It tasted so good with rice. It also came with shrimp, octopus and a small crab. read more

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I went on a Thursday night around 7:30pm and there were several parking spots left in their lot and it was decently busy inside. It got busier as the night went on. Ambiance, service, and food are all a 10/10. I truly have never had better chicken skewers and tteokbokki in my life, even in Asia. This review is so short because I have no complaints and the food is indescribably delicious. You just have to try it for yourself! read more

Nolza - Tteokbokki - Pubs Near Me - Buena Park, California

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I like how they have outdoor seating. They put out white tents bc of the rain so it was nice. The heat warmers were on high. The food seems good and drinks are drinks. They have a photo machine inside too. read more

Nolza - Pork belly...was ok. Im not a fan of marinated meats - Pubs Near Me - Buena Park, California

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Finally checked out Nolza! Totally my type of Korean bar! A little sad that the cafe before isn't there anymore but happy to have found another k-bar that I actually like. Love their private booths inside and their patio area for larger groups. Love all the decorations and aesthetics. The service was great as well along with the food! My friend and I got the following: 1) Fried calamari which is Korean style ... so good. Seasoned and fried well. The 3 sauces that I came with was good too. 2) BBQ pork ribs were delicious and I don't usually like pork. Only con was that it kinda took a long time to come/cook. 3) so-duk so-duk aka sausage & rice cake were delicious too. The sauce was actually pretty good. Better than some that I tried in Korea. I will definitely be back. Thank you for a good time! read more

The owner, whom I have known for a long time, said that she opened a restaurant in Buena Park, but since the opening time is 5 PM, it was difficult to find the time to visit, so I couldn't visit. However, she recently changed the opening time and opened for lunch, so I visited last week. I had Rosé Tteokbokki, So-tteok So-tteok, and Sweet Potato Fries, and the food was all good. One thing I wish could be improved is the decoration and interior. The concept of this place is to approach young customers with a comfortable atmosphere, but the scribbles covering the tables and walls didn't look very good. read more

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Came here for brunch today. The place is so artsy and fun! The individual booths have personalized decor and we sat in the one with the Iron Man mural. We ordered the seafood soup, soy garlic fried chicken, rice cake and sausage skewers. The soup was so flavorful with just the right amount of kick. It was loaded with shrimp, squid, mussels, and mushrooms and the udon was tender. The chicken had a nice crisp and the meat was juicy and soft. The soy garlic sauce had the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The skewers were a nice snack item and the rice cake that came with it had a nice crunch outside and chewy inside. The sauce that came with it had a nice kick. Great experience overall! read more

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This is one of my favorite pochas to go to! It is almost never too busy, but just the right amount of people where it feels lively. Surprisingly the food is quite good here, which is rare for most bars/pochas I feel like. We got the cheese fries, the mussel soup, the rose tteokbokki, kimchi fried rice, and more. Everything has always been so delicious! And, of course the drinks. We especially enjoyed the watermelon with soju. Service can be a bit slow depending on what day you go...so be prepared to flag down the waiter multiple times! There is also a photobooth towards the back that is quite nice. You can take photos with friends or family. read more

This is what you call a Korean bar!!! If people told me this is what it's like in Korea, I'd believe them 100%. They have a pretty spacious place and are good for groups. homies fr knew what they are doing Great vibes, food, and music! My group of 7 came on a Saturday around 9pm and got seated near the back. We ordered fried chicken gizzard (5/5 yummy texture was good), rose tteokbokki (5/5 slay), army soup (4.5/5 very flavorful), corn cheese (3/5 definitely not warm enough so was chunky :( I wanted a cheese pull), sausage and rice cakes skewer (4/5 korean staple), spicy seafood soup (4/5), and then some soju and beer! read more

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This location has changed names so many times. This time it is a barbecue and grill bar. I really like this place and I keep coming back because of the location. It is hidden inside the residential area, but is also private because he has tall trees hiding the building. I really like their outdoor patio seating that is very well maintained and lit up at night. It looks very nice at night time. With all the trees blocking the views of the streets, it feels like a backyard kind of. The food is on the pricey side, but the portion is shareable size. We had the fried chicken with soy garlic and the regular fried chicken. The portion was good and it was delicious. We also had rice cakes skewer, was really good as well. Leslie, we had thief french fries but that's just you know french fries. The ambience is a bit noisy because it is a bar obviously. There are booths inside with high back for privacy. There is a photo booth inside, which is kind of cute. The Service was very friendly and fast. I would definitely come back and hang out with my friends. This is not a place for you to go by yourself. read more

I've been to a few pochas but I believe this is the best food I've had at a pocha. The bossam, the chicken wings, and rose tteokbokki were soooo flavorful. They also gave some beer and soju on the house. read more

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