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    4.7 (8.1k reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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    Anna M.

    LOVE the presentation of all the food here!!! It was so delicious and the garlic noodles were so good!!! I also love the vibe of this place and would recommend if you're looking for a fun place to chat with friends

    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.

    Szechuan Tofu and Vegetables
    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.

    Trisha V.

    I always love this place cuz of the ambiance and the food and drink choices. There's so many photo opps and so much food that I want to try. The drink menu looks beautiful and the choices are so good. Everything we ate was pretty good but I have to be honest on just a couple things. I didn't care for the sisig, had a few burnt pieces and I could taste it. And we ordered a seafood dish but I think the waiter forgot to put it in and I totally forgot about it. We were already done with everything else and didn't want to wait to get the last dish cuz it was getting busy so unfortunately, we didn't get to try that dish. Other than that, the parking situation sucked because they were only allowing overnight guests for the hotel to use the closer parking lot so I had to park all the way at the end and walk about 10min to the restaurant.

    Sashimi platter
    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.

    Octopus Carpaccio
    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!

    Double Hamachi Roll
    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.

    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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    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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Floating Garlic Noodz
    Tanaye W.

    I dined at NOVA three times in the week I was in the area for work. As a foodie, I can't say enough great things about the service. Shoutout to Jimmy, and the women at both the front desk and behind the bar. They were always accommodating and polite. To add, the restaurant is gorgeous--perfect for a business dinner or a date night. My faves? The garlic noodles, and the mushroom toast. Of all the restaurants I could have went to this week, I only ever returned back to NOVA!

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    Angela C.

    Been here three times on various special occasions and it's always a hit. Great for sharing with a group. They have good service, fun vibes, great food and cocktails.

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    Charmaine L.

    The food and service was fantastic! Jonathan was our server and he was very attentive. We absolutely loved the dragon breath sushi, seafood fried rice, and sinigang wings. The pink dragon and lychee sangria drinks was excellent as well.

    Sabrina F.

    Thank you so much Jimmy for the amazing experience we had with you at Nova. This evening definitely exceeded our expectations. The food, drinks, service, ambience was incredible.

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    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!… Read more

    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!

    Do you guys still do crab/seafood brunch?

    Yes, our last brunch date will be end of December!

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    This little place is surrounded by other busy businesses, so parking can be a bit of an issue…read more When you walk inside this place just feels comforting. Fairly sizeable, the art is great. I came in during soft opening, so there were some great deals. 99 cent Sapporo on draft and they're actually a decent size for the price tag. Each sushi roll have 5 pieces instead of the usual 8, so that it's a good, "just enough" of a roll. They do have some rolls under 10 dollars. We did order the Sensual Pleasure roll, which was actually still a decent size for a 5 piece roll. It was actually really good. We ordered both the yellowtail and the salmon collar, those were basically melt in your mouth and the skin were nice and crispy. Baked Mussels are a must for me, they're and these ones don't disappoint. The bento box was $20, but it came with so much. I got the Chicken Karaage, beef teriyaki, and the donkatsu. The salad on it had that amazing dressing on it, and of course it had rice. It's very much worth the price, and great for those who don't like fish! We also wanted to try the tonkatsu ramen. The broth was rich and creamy, the noodles had that perfect bounce. The chashu was tender and complemented the ramen. Last we ordered the sashimi plate. The fish was fresh and delicious. Now they offered their spicy sauce, which I tried. I love me some hot sauce, this was actually a bit warm. It was really good with the sashimi though! The service was great, the waiter was very helpful throughout the entire service. And everything was amazing. I do recommend it, it's like a 10 minute drive from Disneyland so if you want sushi, try this place out!

    This Restaurant Is Located On Euclid & Chapman. The Small Plaza (Very Limited Parking) Next To Los…read moreCotijas Taco Shop. It Looks Like It Has Been Under New Management For Several Months. I Placed A Delivery Order Through InstaCart. I Don't Know How Long It Will Last, But Their Special Right Now Through The App (For Online Orders) Is BOGO (Buy One, Get One Free) On Selected Cut Rolls & Lunch Plates. Everything I Tried Was Fresh & Pretty Good!

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