NOVA Kitchen & Bar

12361 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove
(714) 696-0888

Recent Reviews

We dined out on their heated patio tonight with our corgi. We enjoyed that the patio was heated. Food overall was just OK, we have had better elsewhere. We do however regret getting the sushi nigiri, the sushi chef did not know how to cut the fish properly because we ordered the toro, salmon belly and the yellowtail belly and they all were tough to chew. Our ribeye wagyu never made it out to the table after waiting over an hour, because one of the food runners ran it to someone else's table by accident but the manager came to apologize and took it off our bill. Our server Mark was nice but wasn't thorough and caught that mistake. We also ordered a second round of drinks and our server past by it three times before a different server saw and brought it out to us. Not a memorable experience, so we won't be back, however glad we tried it we are no longer curious.

Lillian

It was my first time going there. I looked at reviews and decided to meet a friend there. It was absolutely amazing. I had the cod and it was delectable with soft flakes and a savory taste - it literally melted in my mouth. My friend had the wagyu steak and she bragged about how tasty it was. The service was amazing also - I think my waiter name was Harmon (not sure). I would definitely go there again. Lillian

R Marchese

Our experience at this Asian fusion restaurant was outstanding from start to finish. Upon arrival for our reservation, we were warmly greeted and promptly seated. Our server, Dennis, went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable dining experience. As first-timers, he patiently guided us through the menu, providing insightful recommendations.The food surpassed our expectations in every way. The calamari appetizer was perfectly crispy and flavorful, setting the tone for the rest of the meal. We opted to share several dishes, each one more delicious than the last. The highlight was definitely the chocolate cake with chocolate ice cream for dessert—a decadent treat that left us craving more.The drinks were expertly crafted and complemented our meal beautifully. The restaurant itself was impeccably clean and tastefully decorated, adding to the overall ambiance.Overall, we were thoroughly impressed with the quality of the food, the exceptional service provided by Dennis, and the inviting atmosphere of the restaurant. We'll definitely be returning soon and recommending it to all our friends and family.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Bao, Chocolate Ganache, Korean Short Rib

KatieC

You get the feeling that at one point this place used to be nice enough. Right now, it's filthy, I mean filthy. Look around everywhere and you'll see it. We sat at the bar and the shelves where they keep the liquor have clearly not been wiped down in a long time, fingerprints, drip stains, it's just a lot. The food wasn't bad, but it's hard to eat at a place that you can tell that no one cares about.

Fransiscus Denny

came here to have a relaxing dinner with business partners after long days in convention.food is great, ordered the chilli wonton, mushroom toast, dan dan noodle, chef kiss sashimi, and double hamachi.portions are good, enough for 3 persons.we were served by Mark, very friendly and helpful in helping us deciding the food for that night.a had a wonderful night.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dan Dan Noodle

HollyT

Food was delicious. Our favorite were the chili wontons but there wasn't anything we didn't like. Korean short ribs were our second favorite. The Kung Pao chicken, although not exactly authentic, was still absolutely delicious. Double hamachi roll - yummy. Brussels sprouts also yummy. The bar was super slow (at least during Friday dinner rush) so if you want to drink more than one drink I'd recommend you order the next when you're halfway through your beverage. All in all it was a winner!

Great service from entering to leaving. Food quality was great, definitely worth the value. I had the tomahawk steak which was amazing along with a couple other sushi items. Would definitely recommend this place.

Kimberly Moran

Element dumplings were great, also the Korean BBQ ribs. The atmosphere is great for a date or get along, but sad to say this place lacked service. Waiter lacked service, only came to our table once the whole night,and when our meal was done, he right away comes to give us our check, no refills on water and yet didn’t even ask how was our meals?, this place needs better service. I doubt I’ll come back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Tony Reese

Nice place for adults to dine. Wide open floor plan with a lot of tables. Still had a short wait beyond my reservation time. The food I had was good but not amazing. The drinks were exotic, strong and tasty.Parking: Large lot shared with hotel. Validated in restaurant lobby.Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs in building.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Dan Dan Noodle, Pork Belly Bao

Jose Jaramillo

The food and ambience of this restaurant is the best!! The manager David and the staff were so wonderful that we ate here multiple times during our stay!!! Thank you Nova can’t wait to come back!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Scorched Crab Roll, Pork Belly Bao, Chili Oil Wonton

Tanhoi Sinclair

Such an interesting dining experience. The food and drinks were great and my team and I thoroughly enjoyed this spot... Just don't expect to be seated immediately as they seem to be quite

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dan Dan Noodle, Shishito Peppers, Sauteed Edamame

The food was great, the servers were attentive and worked together to get food and drinks out to use as quickly as possible. We never felt rushed and everyone made us feel welcome.

DSimha

Place was overall a great experience. The hostess was really sweet and made sure we were always attended to. Food was not bad at all. Overall great ambience and vibe for a special occasion.

SangC

Made a last minute reservation while staying at Hyatt. Hostess and server, Alyssa was great, quick and attentive service from start to finish, went with a 5yr old and 1 yr old and they provided us with a high chair. The food was great as well. Will recommend and will be back.

emily Reynolds

Came here for a large group work dinner after a conference a couple weeks ago. We sat at a high top in the bar and received impeccable service from our server, Alyssa. I know going out with a large group is tough but she handled our party extremely well and was very attentive throughout the course of our dinner. I definitely recommend Nova kitchen for their service and food quality! 10/10 in my book and thank you so much Alyssa for being a great server.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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