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    4.7 (8.2k reviews)
    Closed 10:45 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Miguel A.

    Just ate at Nova and had the best experience. Great vibes, DELICIOUS food, and our waiter Dennis was GREAT! Will be coming back for sure. Ps: Try everything on the menu

    Emma Ruth S.

    Our family of 8 celebrated Father's Day dinner at Nova, and we had a wonderful experience. Make sure to validate your parking, they have plenty of parking available. The restaurant itself is beautiful, classy, and has a great ambiance. The hosts and servers were all friendly and attentive. A special shoutout to our server for recommending the Father's Day special; otherwise, we probably would have spent much more! We ordered the tomahawk special with two additional steaks for $120, Floating Garlic Noodles, Sashimi Platter, Pork Belly Bao, Dragon Breath sushi roll, sinigang wings, and for dessert, the Matcha tiramisu and Chocolate Ganache Cake . We also enjoyed their $5 draft beers and sake. For a family of 8, our total came out to less than $500, which was a great value considering the quality and amount of food. Everything we ordered was delicious, the service was excellent, and the overall atmosphere made our Father's Day celebration extra special. We'll definitely be back!

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    Fiona T.

    Wanting elegant, upscale Asian fusion food? I've always been looking for a stylish spot for celebrations... until I found Nova. Located right next to the Hyatt Regency Orange County and just minutes away from Disneyland Resort!! Check out ths Dragon's Breath! What. The. Flame. And speaking of celebrations... we're here celebrating our first Catalina trip! I mean, yeah... we're eating this fresh sashimi after spending the day looking at fish. The irony is not lost on us. So let's get into some meat! Kung Pao Chicken and a Chashu Bowl. Taking familiar favorites and presenting them in a refined way. Also, the Cornstar Cream Mocktail. So trendy! IG: socalhkfoodies

    Phil Y.

    This place is dangerous. I knew that eating here might cause a gout flare up. My wife had picked this place for Mother's Day brunch. I didn't have a choice. They had all the high purine foods possible for a flareup like crab, shrimp and prime rib. All favorites of mine. They had breakfast items like sausage, bacon and waffles. I don't know if they do this weekly, but, they did have a guy distributing the crab legs. Our empty plates were regularly cleared. They have a good brunch. Take the gout pill prior to eating here. You can eat more without fear.

    Ryan T.

    First off, vibes are IMMACULATE. Menu was very diverse with beautiful twists on classic dishes and their full cocktail menu had something for everyone. The only thing that could've pushed the needle further was service and we can happily say that Jay was all that! Definitely will be coming again soon, so much else to try.

    Mango mochi
    Arcadia W.

    Finally! This restaurant has been on my saved list for years and I finally got to go. As a walk-in on a Friday night I only had to wait 10 or 15 minutes to be seated. The restaurant did seem to be shortstaffed, but everyone was working as the best as they could. OK, let's get into the food review part: Yellowtail and jalapeño- 4/5 Tuna tartare -3/5 Miso cod-3/5 Fried chicken bao-4/5 Floating noodles-3/5 Baked scallop roll-4/5 Spicy tuna on crispy rice-3/5 Molten chocolate cake-4/5 Mango mochi-5/5 The food was good, but not great. I really appreciated the fact how fast the food came, but the noodle dish was a little on the cold side and some of the flavors of the dishes just didn't excite me as much as I had hoped for. I also ordered a couple of cocktails that were reasonably priced around $15 each that took a long time to arrive and were not good in my opinion but I kept them because it would take too long for something else to come out. My server Jay did a great job with being attentive. The aesthetics of this restaurant are nice and there is a private dining area, which would be a great to host a special occasion but for me personally I'm not in the biggest rush to come back. If I do come back, it would be for their homemade mango mochi, which was amazing along with their fried chicken bao.

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    Brian I.

    Saw all the great reviews so we decided to try this place for Father's Day. Being close to Disneyland I was worried about the parking, but they have a parking lot that they share with the Residence Inn that they validate so parking is easy. The ambiance is really nice and the staff is very friendly. They had a Father's Day special which included three steaks that was a very good deal. Unfortunately we asked for medium rare but they all came out medium well so the only steak that tasted good was the rib eye. I would recommend trying a steak as the flavors were good. We ordered a bunch of sushi that were good (not great). I did really enjoyed their vegetarian fried rice with egg served on a hot plate and their pork belly charshu bowl. We shared the strawberry panna cotta and it was ok.

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    Amisha S.

    What a horrible place. Besides the ambiance which is great! Everything else is horrible. It took the waiter 20 minutes to get a draft beer. That's was the 1st thing I ordered. Food: ordered a sushi which was horrible and seemed like it was pre-made was put in freezer and defrost and served it to us. The chow mean was dry no flavors at all. It took the waiter forever to get soy and chillies sauce by that time the food was cold. The edamane was cold. The veggie and tofu was k, the tofu was crispy but no flavors very bland. The drinks were okay. Nothing special. Overall I would never come back to this place.

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    Keri W.

    Ambiance - 5 Staff- 5 Food - 4.5 We made a reservation cause they allowed dogs and we wanted yummy food. The restaurant is gorgeous. When you walk into the lobby, there are coy fish projected on a wall and silvery things hanging from the ceiling to look like you're underwater. There are two sides to the restaurant. One side is very sleek and has the sushi bar and the other side is more loungy with a regular bar. We sat outside since we had the pup. Everyone was very friendly and attentive. We ordered a few items and had some drinks. They had a nice sale list as well. Sautéed edamame - yummy and garlicky. Zesty wonton with sauce on the side. I can't do spicy so I just dunked mine in some soy sauce. It was good. Chili oil wonton- my husband really liked these. 30 piece sashimi- nice big pieces of fish. The fish were split into 3 pieces each. Instead of all different types of fish, there were a few they repeated. They were good but usually when we get sashimi platters, we get different types of fish. We would certainly return and try some other items.

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    Maddie M.

    Really cool ambiance with plenty of seating for large parties. Friendly hostess and waiters. Food menu is extensive with great gluten free options too! The cocktails were yummy and our favorite dish was the beef short rib (pictured). A few dishes lacked bold, fresh flavors. Otherwise, awesome food. Looking forward to coming back!

    Dani S.

    I originally posted a very critical review of Nova Kitchen & Bar due to several significant issues, specifically regarding the billing and service. However, I'm updating my rating because the management reached out to me directly to make things right. The manager was professional, apologized sincerely for the oversight, and took the time to correct the billing errors. It's nice to see a business being proactive about feedback, and I appreciate them standing behind their service. Based on this recovery, I'd be open to giving them another shot.

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    Krista K.

    Cutely decorated. This place is more for vibes/ aesthetic and less for food. Would recommend reservations. Octopus w/ Japanese Herbs- 5/5: This was the highlight of the dinner. The sauce was citrusy and refreshing. Kung Pao Chicken- 3/5: Tastes like your average westernized kung pao dish. On the sweet side. There was a lot given and came with lots of rice. Double Hamachi Roll- 3/5: The sushi was mid, nothing special. Dan Dan Noodle- 3/5: Doesn't taste like your average Dan Dan noodles because of the Szechuan sauce. There was a bit too much sauce making it too salty and hard to eat. I think it would've been better if there was less sauce.

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    Dominic N.

    I loved: Fresh Wasabi Toro W/ Caviar Chocolate Ganache Cake Scallops W/ Uni Mushroom Toast I really liked: Freshwater Unagi Yellowtail Belly Sweet Shrimp Sunrise In Kyoto Toro Handroll Sashimi Salad Salmon With Fried Shallots And Truffle Oil South Korean Halibut Sealed Salmon W/ Pico De Gallo I liked: Ooo La Lada Green Tea Mochi Bluefin Tuna A great place to start is the Sashimi Salad. It's very refreshing, the fish is clearly high quality, and it sets the tone for the meal perfectly. The chef grinding fresh wasabi tableside is a thoughtful touch that you don't see often and it genuinely elevates the experience. Speaking of which, the Bluefin Tuna pairs beautifully with it. It's not the best I've had, but it's still a solid bite. Freshwater Unagi is better than your average unagi. Flavorful and well seasoned. The Yellowtail Belly is lightly buttery and a very satisfying bite. The Sweet Shrimp has some roe on it, is slightly sweet, and feels a bit more substantial than the other pieces. The Toro With Caviar is a standout. Super smooth texture and incredible flavor. The Toro Handroll is also quite good, though it doesn't quite reach the heights of the toro cut itself. Mushroom Toast delivers amazing umami and I love that it comes as two pieces, making it a more substantial course. An excellent change of pace. Scallops With Uni is super tasty. The flavors of both hit you instantly and everything tastes incredibly fresh. The South Korean Halibut has a clean flavor profile, though it's slightly difficult to chew. The Sealed Salmon W/ Pico De Gallo is a fun and tasty bite. The pico is a creative addition. The Salmon With Fried Shallots And Truffle Oil is good too, though the truffle oil is a slight contrast against the salmon and shallots. Still enjoyable overall. For drinks, the Sunrise In Kyoto is dangerously good. Not overly sweet and you can barely taste the alcohol. Very easy to over-order. The Ooo La Lada is a rum cocktail that runs a little strong but is still tasty. On the dessert side, the Chocolate Ganache Cake is rich and oozy with very heavenly chocolate. The ice cream and chocolate crumble complement it wonderfully, and the fresh fruit adds a bright, bursting finish. The Green Tea Mochi is light and pleasant, though the flavor gets a bit lost after such a robust meal. Our server Calvin was exceptional. He was consistently on top of clearing plates and bowls, kept waters filled, and checked in regularly throughout the meal. He even brought moist towelettes right before I was about to ask for them. That's S+ service. I would only suggest that the chef wipe the serving stone between courses so the pictures turn out better haha. The ambiance is stunning. We asked for a quick tour and learned that each room is themed after a different element. The decor is beautiful and thoughtful throughout, and there's even a hidden karaoke room tucked away. Nova Kitchen & Bar clearly puts as much care into its atmosphere as it does its food.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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    What do they have for their Sunday brunch?

    It’s a Limitless Brunch AYCE for 90 minutes: Steak and Eggs, Hamachi, Toro Toast, Matcha Creme Brulee, Fried Oysters, pork belly benedict and so much more!

    Do you accept Apple Pay?

    Yes,

    Is the king crab unlimited?

    Depending on how often they restock it. Would recommend going in for a seating early in the brunch service as there was far less toward the end of service

    Do they accept cash?

    Yes!

    Do you guys have the brunch buffet going on right now on Sundays?

    Yes! Every Sunday. Availability and reservations can be made via OpenTable.

    Is reservation needed?

    If you plan to dine there on the weekends and/or with a large party, then maybe it's best to have reservations.

    How much are kids for the Sunday Buffet? Age limit?

    Ages 3-12 $36

    Does Sunday brunch have a eating time limit?

    90 minute experience!

    Is there an all you can eat Sunday brunch?

    Hi Terry, Yes! We have Sunday Brunch Buffet!… 

    Is this all you can eat buffet?

    No, it is not all you can eat.

    I'm allergic to peanuts, are there a lot of thing with peanuts in it?

    No, lot of peanut less options!

    Do i need to make a reservation if i want the omakase for $68?

    Please email Andrew.d@novaoc.com for a reservation inquiry!

    Do you offer your Sunday brunch buffet?

    We now offer Brunch Buffet!

    Is this a buffet restaurant?

    No, it is not.

    Are you still serving Brunch on the weekends? What time do you open if so? Hours say Mon-Sun 4pm-10pm?

    At the moment we just have dinner service at 4 pm!

    Hello. How much is Easter Sunday brunch buffet?

    $70 per person!

    Is happy hour still 4-6pm Mon-Friday?

    Yes! But they also have sip and sushi on thursday! Even better deal

    Is sip and sushi on Thursdays still going on?

    Yes it is! $10 signature Rolls and $10 signature cocktails all night long!

    Do you still have brunch buffet this Sunday 12/31? And will there be crab legs?

    We have paused our brunch and we will reopen in the future!

    Will you still have the seafood brunch buffet onSunday December 24th?

    Yes!

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    INI Ristorante

    INI Ristorante

    4.5
    (4k reviews)
    4.7 mi

    I've been to INI several times and I've enjoyed all my experiences! Decor is nice. It provides…read moresomewhat of a fine dining experience without breaking the bank. The servers are friendly ans attentive. I do recommend booking a reservation if you're going on the weekend or dinner time. It's not as busy during the weekday (before dinner). During my last visit, I had the spicy miso carbonara. This is probably one of my favorite entrees here! And it's actually not that spicy. They have seasonal salads. This round we had the mixed beet salad. Previously I had a salad with watermelon and another one with persimmon. I remember enjoying both as well. The beef carpaccio was okay. Their drinks are pretty good as well. I've enjoyed most/almost everything I've had at this place. I've come back plenty of times and I definitely recommend coming to try this place!

    A lovely Italian Japanese fusion restaurant. Easily one of my favorite places in the Kei Concepts…read moregroup. The tree inside is a nice touch. I've been here several times and I have only good things to say. They have a seasonal summer menu that we did not try for this visit but it's nice to know there's new items to try. For this visit, we ordered the: -Beef Carpaccio: Flavorful and well prepared. I loved the arugula apple salad on top that added an extra bit of tanginess to the dish. -Truffle Funghi Pizza: Amazing thin pizza. The crust was soft and fluffy which I loved. -Spicy Miso Carbonara Pasta: One of the favorites for a reason. Creamy and savory with fun thick bacon bits. Shoutout to our server Danny. He was attentive, friendly, and polite. We never had to ask for anything! We arrived on a Wednesday night for dinner at around 8PM and our wait was 40 minutes. There are table, booth, and bar seating options here. INI is one of the restaurants under the Kei Concepts group. This restaurant is located in a Fountain Valley plaza featuring several other Kei restaurants. There is plenty of parking here.

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    Pork Tomahawk (dinner only). Part of our new Summer Menu.
    Pork Tomahawk (dinner only). Part of our new Summer Menu.
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    Miso Glazed Black Cod (dinner only). Part of our new Summer Menu.
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    Nep Cafe

    Nep Cafe

    4.5
    (4.8k reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$

    I've been here but it's been about a year since I've been back. I came for breakfast around 9:30am…read moreon a Thursday. There was no wait and plenty of parking. Our server was nice and attentive. The restaurant is modern and beautiful. I got the mango sticky rice matcha drink and the filet mignon banh mi chao. The drink was tasty. I think it tastes best if you mix the mango with the matcha. The food was nice and hot and the eggs were cooked to perfection. It's the perfect complement with the banh mi as you dip the egg yolk, the sauce with onions, and most importantly the pate. I will definitely always order this every time I go!

    Overall, an amazing experience at NEP Café. The service is excellent and very quick. All the food…read morewas delicious and the ambience was amazing. Ratings: Curry crab omelette 8/10: this was a solid dish, but honestly, I know it was an omelette, but it just taste like eggs basically just an omelette with a little bit of crab but not bad. Shrimp fried rice 9/10: with the lime sauce on the side this is delicious by itself not so much of a great dish, but with the sauce amazing. Filet mignon banh mi 9.5/10: the only reason I take off .5 is because the bread was very very hard. But overall, an amazing dish and the flavors were amazing. The filet mignon was cooked to perfection. Mango sticky rice 7/10 if you are a fan of black sesame and your desserts, this is perfect for you. Banana bread pudding 100/10: this genuinely might be one of the greatest desserts I've ever had amazing perfection. All of the aspects of it are perfect the crunch the banana, the ice cream, the bread pudding everything about it just amazing if you love banana you will love this dessert.

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    Sona Fusion Kitchen

    Sona Fusion Kitchen

    4.6
    (202 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    When you first walk in, you're greeted with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The service was…read moreincredibly fast and efficient, and our food came out surprisingly quickly! We ordered the lomo saltado shaken fries and the calamari. The lomo saltado was definitely the highlight! the meat was tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The fries had the perfect texture: crispy on the outside and not soggy at all. The sauce tied everything together perfectly, with a great balance of savory and sweet flavors without being overpowering. The calamari was also well-executed. It was crispy, tender, and didn't have any fishy taste, which I really appreciated. Another plus is that the portions here are huge, making it great for sharing with family and friends. There's plenty of seating, and the lively atmosphere makes this a perfect spot for a casual meal, family gathering, or a night out with friends. I would definitely come back to try more of their menu!

    We passed by this place all the time, but finally able to try last week. I really like the…read moreambiance of the place. It gives that fresh clean looking vibe. It is simple decor with fake plant all around the area. The service was OK, nothing out of the ordinary since we didn't really need any help. Their menu is limited, but they did their food well. Price for phở is a little high compare to other pho place in Garden Grove, but the pho is very flavorful. Only negative thing I have for the pho is that they put too much fat broth. Some people prefer that, but I prefer more clean broth. Everything else is delicious, my daughter this is one of the best popcorn chicken she has. Overall, we would comeback. This restaurant is open late so maybe we do our late night snack run.

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    Star Leaf

    Star Leaf

    4.0
    (68 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$$

    BUSINESS PERMANENTLY CLOSING 6/28/26…read more Came here with some gals for afternoon tea. It's a cute little restaurant in Old Towne Orange. It's decorated really cute inside and out! Everything was creatively planned and decorated. It was also very clean and spacious inside and out. When you go in, there's a tea sampling station with the menus so you can see which tea you would like to order. Our server was really sweet, but she was the only one serving all of the tables, so she would come by every 10-20 minutes to check on us and some things we asked for didn't make it to the table. If they had more servers, customers would be happy with quicker service. The food and tea were delish! There were 6 of us so we shared a bunch of different teas. I really enjoyed the teas they had. The sweet and savory treats were really yummy! I really enjoyed them. Each person got 5 little savory treats and 4 sweet treats. I kind of wish we got one or two more for $45, but either way they were delicious! We had a great time and were sad to learn that the business will be permanently closing down tomorrow (6/28/26), I would have loved to continue going back!

    I was super excited to try this spot, but it was a bit underwhelming. Service was a bit slow and…read morethe food was okay. Nothing super memorable. Server was very nice though. I would recommend for them to upgrade and get new menus as the ones I got were all stained and in bad condition. Small details like this is important and easy to fix. Total was about $112 for 2.

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