Nova Kitchen & Bar

4.2

906 Reviews

$31 to $50

Asian

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Innovative

NOVA Kitchen & Bar is an experiential dining destination, exploring the five elements—wood, fire, earth, metal and water—to engage and tantalize the five senses of taste, smell, sight, touch and sound. The result? An ethereal and magical experience. Inspired by the transient astronomical event of a moving star, Nova empowers guests to experience the five dimensions of life on earth like they never have before.

We have a strict 10 minute grace period for reservations. At least half of your party must be present to be seated. Parties who are running late should call the restaurant prior to your reservation time to ensure your reservation doesn't get canceled. There are no same day reservations on Friday and Saturdays. Walk-ins are always welcome.

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Additional information

Location
12361 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Phone number
(714) 696-0888
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Fusion / Eclectic, Sushi
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We provide parking validation for up to three hours!
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

5 Element Sunday Brunch
US$69.99 per person
Multiple dates available
5 Element Sunday Brunch is an immersive AYCE dining experience where each element—Wood, Metal, Fire, Water, and Earth—comes to life through thoughtfully curated cuisine. Journey through uniquely themed rooms featuring indulgent offerings like prime rib, sushi, crab legs, and more, each representing a different element for a multi-sensory brunch like no other.

Offers

Happy Hour Monday-Friday (4-6PM)
Multiple dates available
Fri - Sat - 16:00 - 23:00
Special Appetizers & Cocktail
Omakase $68/person (Tues & Weds)
Multiple dates available
Tue - Wed - 16:00 - 22:00
11-course Dinner Starting at 7PM Visit www.novaoc.com/omakasebooking for reservations.

Popular dishes

Shrimp CocktailUS$20.00
three jumbo shrimp / wasabi aioli / soy cocktail
Char Siu BaoUS$16.00
3pc, barbecue pork, sweet soy, oyster sauce
Pork Belly BaoUS$15.00
braised pork belly / hoisin / shiso / crushed peanut / kaiware sprout
Element DumplingUS$15.00
colorful assortment / pork / chick / soup dumplings
Wonton Corn DipUS$15.00
corn, chipotle aioli, wonton chips, yuzu, nori, asian spice, sakura cheese
Spicy Tuna Crispy RiceUS$15.00
serrano / spicy mayo
WingsUS$14.00
thai chili sauce / sesame seed / blue cheese avocado dip
Chili Oil WontonUS$14.00
pork / shrimp
Eggplant Tower (NEW)US$14.00
japanese eggplant / panko / tzatziki / yuzu / nori
Fried CalamariUS$14.00
sliced calamari steak / peppercini & cherry peppers / garlic butter
Brussel SproutsUS$13.00
sriracha / balsamic soy / itogaki / almond / chive
EdamameUS$9.00
traditional w. maldon salt OR garlic soy sauté
Miso SoupUS$5.00
seaweed / tofu / dashi

Rice & Noodz

Pork Belly Mac & Cheese (NEW)US$22.00
macaroni / braised pork belly./ negi / nori / mornay sauce
Floating Garlic NoodzUS$24.00
jumbo prawns / gravity noodles / garlic soy sauce
Fried Rice
scallop / egg / crispy shallot / shrimp
- VegUS$13.00
- SeafoodUS$15.00
Chow MeinUS$15.00
green cabbage / leek / sesame seed / dark soy
Dan Dan NoodleUS$14.00
ground pork / cilantro / szechuan chili sauce

Shaking BeefUS$24.00
prime / bok choy / pickled onion / garlic soy
The "NFC" NOVA Fried Chicken (NEW)US$22.00
3pc or 5pc / chicken thigh / garlic / dill pickle / house-made asian spices
Szechuan Tofu & VeggiesUS$19.00
vegetable medley / citrus schezuan sauce / fried tofu
Kung Pao ChickenUS$19.00
water chestnut / ginger soy sauce / peanut / scallion / rice
Seared Ahi Tuna SaladUS$17.00
garlic seared ahi / mix baby greens / yuzu citrus vinaigrette
Braised Pork BellyUS$16.00
curry noodles / seasame seeds / bell peppers / thai basil
Deep Dish Tuna "Pizza"US$16.00
crushed wontons / spicy tuna / avocado / green onions / wasabi aioli
Mushroom ToastUS$14.00
shimeji / baguette / truffle oil / saba / garlic aioli
Shrimp TempuraUS$14.00
tempura batter / togarashi / chive / spicy mayo

Table

The HawkUS$100.00
36oz bone in tomahawk ribeye / trumpet mushrooms / mustard soy glaze
Wagyu RibeyeUS$74.00
14oz / shishito / cherry tomato / herb butter / trumpet mushrooms
Manila RibeyeUS$74.00
14oz wagyu ribeye marinated 48 hours / marinated pineapple / sweet garlic / soy
NovaruptionUS$56.00
braised short ribs / fried basil leaves / maggi sauce / creamy slaw
Whole BranzinoUS$56.00
seasonal vegetable / yuzu burre blanc / chimichurri
Amai Miso CodUS$44.00
72hr miso marinated / miso reduction / bok choy / banana leaf
Wagyu Filet SkilletUS$40.00
5oz tenderloin / mushroom / caramelized onion / ponzu glaze / herb butter
Panko Crusted SalmonUS$34.00
sesame bok choy / saffron sauce / ginger garlic and panko crust
Thai Charred New York SteakUS$29.00
thai chutney / fried japanese eggplant / shoaxing truffle butter / block cut
Korean Galbi PlateUS$29.00
sweet soy marinade / kimchee / green onion
Teriyaki ChickenUS$23.00
chicken / daikon slaw / rice / pickled cucumber / sesame / teriyaki

Nigiri & Sashimi

Tuna
- Nigiri (2pc)US$9.00
- SashimiUS$13.00
Yellowtail Belly
- Nigiri (2pc)US$9.00
- SashimiUS$12.00
Yellowtail
- Nigiri (2pc)US$9.00
- SashimiUS$12.00
Salmon Belly
- Nigiri (2pc)US$9.00
- SashimiUS$12.00
Salmon
- Nigiri (2pc)US$8.00
- SashimiUS$11.00
Unagi
- Nigiri (2pc)US$9.00
- SashimiUS$13.00
Uni
- Nigiri (2pc)US$16.00
- SashimiUS$22.00
Toro
- Nigiri (2pc)US$17.00
- SashimiUS$24.00
Sweet Shrimp
- 1 PcUS$10.00
- 3 PcUS$25.00
Shrimp
- Nigiri (2pc)US$6.00
- SashimiUS$9.00
Hotate
- Nigiri (2pc)US$8.00
- SashimiUS$11.00
Tako
- Nigiri (2pc)US$8.00
- SashimiUS$12.00
Halibut
- Nigiri (2pc)US$9.00
- SashimiUS$13.00

Classic Rolls

Tuna
- CutUS$10.00
- HandUS$9.00
Cucumber
- CutUS$8.00
- HandUS$7.00
Negi Toro
- CutUS$18.00
- HandUS$15.00
California
- CutUS$10.00
- HandUS$8.00
Spicy Tuna
- CutUS$11.00
- HandUS$10.00
Salmon Skin
- CutUS$12.00
- HandUS$10.00
Vegetable
- CutUS$9.00
- HandUS$8.00

Specialty Rolls

Prime Mēt RollUS$22.00
cali roll / seared filet / chives / kabayaki sauce
"BTS" RollUS$19.00
baked tuna & salmon / masago / chives / shallots
"Black Pink" RollUS$19.00
salmon roll / avocado / pink rice / black tobiko
Double HamachiUS$19.00
spicy y.tail / avocado / cucumber / serrano / onion ponzu / crispy shallots
Spicy Tuna Mango SalsaUS$18.00
spicy tuna / puffed rice / avocado / mango salsa
Keto RollUS$18.00
rice-less roll / cucumber wrap / yellowtail / tuna / salmon / avocado
Shrimp TempuraUS$17.00
avocado / cucumber / asparagus / shrimp tempura / spicy mayo
VolcanoUS$17.00
california roll / baked scallop
RainbowUS$16.00
california roll / assorted fish on top

Specialty Sashimi Plates

Toro TartareUS$40.00
toro / caviar / dashi soy / gold leaf
Yellowtail JalapeñoUS$19.00
6pc yellowtail sashimi / serrano / cilantro / onion ponzu
Octopus with Japanese HerbsUS$19.00
mitsuba / parsley / shallot / yuzo kosho / lemon juice

What 906 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nova Kitchen & Bar boasts a "unique ambiance" and "lively atmosphere," making it a favorite for celebrations. While the food receives mixed reviews, many diners praise the sushi and cocktails as "amazing." The staff is described as "friendly and attentive," enhancing the dining experience. Overall, it's a vibrant spot perfect for special occasions.

906 Reviews

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Thomas
San Diego2 reviews
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Marginal brunch at best. Expected alot more for $70. Yelp brunch photos deceiving. No oysters, no Mochi tower, no Eggs Benedict, lots of crab, but wasn't cracked like the photo. Crab was cold and really salty. Prime rib cold. Brunch is described as 5 rooms for the senses. It's one room with 5 stations. No omelet bar. Normal breakfast items in warmers with a couple of asian items that looked like they came from Panda Express. No duck like in the photos. Pasta bar with limited offerings. Desert consisted of a few assorted cookies. Alcohol is extra. Not even a complimentary Mimosa. Apparently most of the glowing reviews on Yelp are for the dinner service. As far as Brunch goes it's a hard pass. There are much better deals out there.
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Chris
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks were really good, service was fast and friendly overall I would rate this restaurant a solid 9.5/10.
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Paul VIP
Orange County5 reviews
2.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
From hand written paper signs for the food stations to food service containers with broken handles, this was a completely sub par experience and we will NOT BE returning or suggesting to anyone.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
2.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Honestly not worth the hype and barely looked like a buffet (looked more like catering at a party). would skip this if you’re expecting good quality seafood.
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MariahB
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nova was a different kind of experience that I enjoyed so much. I was celebrating a new job with my family so the brunch was needed.
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Apryl VIP
Orange County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I brought my fiancé here to celebrate a work promotion. She said she wanted Japanese food and the reviews that I had read of Nova seemed like it would be the perfect place to go. Nova did not disappoint! The ambiance was really unique and was a very cool vibe. Our waitress, Mary, was absolutely amazing. She gave us a lot of very helpful recommendations and was extremely attentive. Our food came out so quickly! We got some of our dishes before we even got our drinks (which was great because we came with an appetite). We wanted the drink that was on fire, but it sounded too sweet for us. Thankfully, Mary let us know we could get a different drink with the fire plate and we’re so glad we did. The drinks were good as was the food. We definitely plan on coming back.
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Suong
Central Coast2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambience and staff was great but the food was lacking. Each station for the all you can eat didn’t have enough food and most of the time was waiting. For the price paid I would not come back or recommend to friends and family. Disappointing birthday brunch.
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A
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was nice, but found the selection underwhelming for the value. I was there for Sunday brunch. Service was great.
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Brayan
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was greeted at the grin door with amazing ambiance and big smile by the front desk. Was quickly sat and provided with many great recommendations. The habiscus zest was a great starter cocktail . I highly recommend the miso cod and the wagyu ribeye. Service was top notch. Definitely a must try when you are around Garden Grove, Disneyland or the convention center.
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June VIP
Seattle2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite local restaurant. Thank you Nicole for being an amazing server!
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FAQs

Nova Kitchen & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 696-0888.

Nova Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 906 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

12361 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840

Additional information

Phone number
(714) 696-0888
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Fusion / Eclectic, Sushi
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We provide parking validation for up to three hours!
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Nova Kitchen & Bar

Make a booking

Private dining

Additional information

5 Element Sunday Brunch

Happy Hour Monday-Friday (4-6PM)

Omakase $68/person (Tues & Weds)

Brussel Sprouts

Edamame

Kung Pao Chicken

Begin

Shrimp CocktailUS$20.00

Char Siu BaoUS$16.00

Pork Belly BaoUS$15.00

Element DumplingUS$15.00

Wonton Corn DipUS$15.00

Spicy Tuna Crispy RiceUS$15.00

WingsUS$14.00

Chili Oil WontonUS$14.00

Eggplant Tower (NEW)US$14.00

Fried CalamariUS$14.00

Brussel SproutsUS$13.00

EdamameUS$9.00

Miso SoupUS$5.00

Rice & Noodz

Pork Belly Mac & Cheese (NEW)US$22.00

Floating Garlic NoodzUS$24.00

Fried Rice

Chow MeinUS$15.00

Dan Dan NoodleUS$14.00

Share

Shaking BeefUS$24.00

The "NFC" NOVA Fried Chicken (NEW)US$22.00

Szechuan Tofu & VeggiesUS$19.00

Kung Pao ChickenUS$19.00

Seared Ahi Tuna SaladUS$17.00

Braised Pork BellyUS$16.00

Deep Dish Tuna "Pizza"US$16.00

Mushroom ToastUS$14.00

Shrimp TempuraUS$14.00

Table

The HawkUS$100.00

Wagyu RibeyeUS$74.00

Manila RibeyeUS$74.00

NovaruptionUS$56.00

Whole BranzinoUS$56.00

Amai Miso CodUS$44.00

Wagyu Filet SkilletUS$40.00

Panko Crusted SalmonUS$34.00

Thai Charred New York SteakUS$29.00

Korean Galbi PlateUS$29.00

Teriyaki ChickenUS$23.00

Nigiri & Sashimi

Tuna

Yellowtail Belly

Yellowtail

Salmon Belly

Salmon

Unagi

Uni

Toro

Sweet Shrimp

Shrimp

Hotate

Tako

Halibut

Classic Rolls

Tuna

Cucumber

Negi Toro

California

Spicy Tuna

Salmon Skin

Vegetable

Specialty Rolls

Prime Mēt RollUS$22.00

"BTS" RollUS$19.00

"Black Pink" RollUS$19.00

Double HamachiUS$19.00

Spicy Tuna Mango SalsaUS$18.00