NOVA Kitchen & Bar

12361 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840, United States

NOVA Kitchen & Bar
About This Sushi Bar

Welcome to NOVA Kitchen & Bar. 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.

Sushi Reviews
Sushi Experience №1

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Sushi Experience №2

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Sushi Experience №3

NOVA is a whole vibe! The food was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was wonderful. I love this big screen. Our server was great!

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №4

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Sushi Experience №5

We did our company christmas party at this place and not a single food was appetizing.
1. The chicken teriyaki was so dry. Not even a single sauce was found.
2. The NY stark was so Hard 70% of my friends did not even eat the food serve.
3. And the Salmon! I guess they are such in a rush service foods to the guest.
4. Worst part is they cant even get the orange Juice right! Felt like it was 14 juice 75% water

Im not sure qhere the 4.4 star is coming from maybe they serve a better food for a date night. But for a company party? NO.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №6

I found Nova Kitchen & Bar on Yelp. So I decided to make a reservation to celebrate our 16 year anniversary. The atmosphere was perfect for a nice evening. Our server Merry was so amazing & informative. She was also very attentive which made our experience great.

We had a few drinks, appetizers, wagyu ribeye & sushi rolls. Everything tasted really good. The ribeye was definitely my favorite because it so tender. Most of the food is good share. I highly recommend the drink, “what the flame”. The serve lights it up on the table.

I look forward to coming again & trying other items on the menu. If you are looking for a place to have a nice evening, this is the place to go.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №7

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Sushi Experience №8

Food was delicious. Service was phenomenal

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №9

We had a good experience. The food was delicious and the service provided by Tom was especially good. He was very friendly.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №10

The food was AMAZING and their happy hour was a great deal. Nicole was a great server, and the vibe is pretty cool. Big fan.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №11

Ordered 8 dishes for $145 before taxes and tips:
1. Brais Pork Belly $16
2. NFC 5pc $22
3. Spc Tun Mngo $18
4. BTS $19
5. Keto Roll $18
6. Floating Noodz $24
7. Mushroom Toast $14
8. Eggplant Tower $14

Each dish is relatively small portion size. Recommend NFC 5pc, juicy and tasty, Brais pork belly is good too. I'll avoid Eggplant tower and Floating Noodz, not worth it.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №12

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Sushi Experience №13

great food, perfectly cooked steaks, and great service from kim!! thank you :)

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №14

We had booked a private event here 8 months in advance. We signed the contract, paid a deposit and placed a credit card to cover a beverage minimum of thousands of dollars. We then confirmed all details with the manager the week before our event.

We show up with 80 guests for the event and the entire restaurant is closed.
They “FORGOT” about our entire event despite a deposit, a contract and multiple confirmations! We had 80 guests standing outside this venue and had to cancel the entire event……

Absolutely unacceptable behavior for a business. This kind of mistake is unforgivable.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №15

Customer service and atmosphere was amazing! Every dish we tried was delicious - strongly recommend the appetizer wings, brussel sprouts, miso cod, dan dan noodles (spicy), and seafood fried rice.

Additionally, Julia the waitress gave the best service Ive had in years. You definitely wanna be seated at her tables when she’s there. She moved us over to a bigger table without us asking when she realized how much food we ordered, consistently kept our waters filled, and was even kind enough to give us the link to the spotify playlist that the restaurant was playing because my sister loved the music so much!

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №16

We had a fantastic dining experience, thanks to our server Colin, who was attentive, polite, and quick to respond to our needs. He also made excellent recommendations, which really enhanced our meal. The restaurant’s modern décor and thoughtful lighting create a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for a memorable night out.

The staff went above and beyond, even offering to take photos for us without us having to ask. Our food was served promptly, and every dish was delicious. Bonus: they validate parking, making the experience even more convenient.

If you’re looking for great food, excellent service, and a stylish setting, this is the place to go. I’ll definitely be returning soon!

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №17

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №18

We saw the $68 omakase all over social media and had to try for ourselves. I’m a firm believer of, you get what you pay for. I have to say, it’s actually spot on. Tasty, fresh, on the smaller side. I appreciate that it wasn’t a ton of rice.

You must rsvp through Open Table either Tuesday or Wednesday for 7pm. They wait for everyone to be seated to start.

We got 11 courses with an appetizer. Dessert is extra. My favorite has the *.

1. Chawanmushi w steam egg and eel- sweet, tofu texture
2. blue fin tuna from Baja
3. *Otoro w caviar chocolate powder - really good
4. Halibut - lawn leaf from Korea
5. Red snapper w Shishido pepper
6. Mushroom on crouton toast w balsamic (appetizer)
7. *Seared salmon w black bean sauce, pico de gallo
8. *Seared salmon w peppercorn - sweet buttery foam
9. Scallop yozu koshu and uni - salty like the ocean
10. Sweet shrimp from Alaska, fried fish egg, gold, wasabi - fishy needed ginger, really sharp tail
11. *Japan fresh water eel, green pepper, grilled, sweet
12. Dragon bowl roasted seaweed toro egg

For drinks, I got East Wind which was too sweet and I normally ask for a sweet drink. Then I got Kiwi-okyo which balanced it all out with a bit sweet and sour.

Parking is in the big hotel lot. Bring the ticket with you to get it validated.

Overall, I would come back if this was offered for lunch. Otherwise, if you can spend a bit more, I would recommend go elsewhere for bigger portions.

The biggest inconvenience for me was having to stand up, sit down each time to grab the sushi from the plate which was located in front of you at the bar. The height was too high. The plates was glued down so you couldn’t bring the plate to you. Because of this, I’m giving 4 stars.

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №19

The omakasa with chef Alfredo was amazing

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №20

Just wow! I took my sister here for her birthday and not only was the food amazing, but the service was spectacular! Nicole took care of us and made sure the experience was not only welcoming but very enjoyable from beginning to end. Definitely recommend the place not only because of the food but for the service as well.

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №21

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Sushi Experience №22

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Sushi Experience №23

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Sushi Experience №24

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №25

Nova dropped a notch after our latest visit. The new corn dip was mediocre and lacked flavor. The Manila wagyu ribeye flavor profile was like a good filipino BBQ on a stick, but not to die for $74K. The Bangkok Breeze drink has no thai taste connection at all. Overall it was a dissatisfying dinner except for the brussel sprouts fried rice, and ok sashimi. Hopefully this feedback will make them aware and restore their yumminess.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №26

Great restaurant. ❤️ We like to come here for something different. Very unique menu. Fried rice was great.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №27

Food was delicious, service amazing,but the restaurant was very cold 🥶🥶 I was freezing.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №28

Service ( Alex ) great guy!!!!
Food - yellow tail with Australian Wagyu ribeye 😮‍💨 melting

Want a little pricey ask for the back room

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Sushi Experience №29

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Sushi Experience №30

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Sushi Experience №31

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №32

First, the hostess sat us down and gave our party of four only one menu. We later observed that she was quite content on giving everyone only one singular menu regardless of their party size. Secondly our waitress took 20 minutes to put in our order. But the cherry on top was that she was clearly sick, sniffling with a red runny nose and we ended up all getting COVID a few days later. I ordered the Schezwan Tofu and Veggies. What I got was a bowl filled with shredded carrots. There were a couple deep fried tofu. The mound of carrots weren’t even edible, as they were covered in carrot juices sour lemon juice and other unknown dressing. For those next unsuspecting victims to dine at Nova, I wish you luck.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №33

Sumptuous!

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Sushi Experience №34

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Sushi Experience №35

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №36

Always great service and AMAZING food here at NOVA. Our old stomping grounds from back in the day. This was Peppers night club! They did an amazing job with the decor, staff and especially food choices. The calamari is unbelievable! Never disappointed coming here with friends and family.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №37

It was a nice atmosphere and servers were really nice but the quality of food could have been better.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №38

By far one of the best sushi spots in OC and this was my first time here. 8.2.24

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №39

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №40

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №41

KEN is the best server as our first time trying out this place he walked us thru the menu and helped us alot , the food taste amazing and the atmosphere is just a vibe, really recommend the place

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №42

We enjoyed the atmosphere but our appetizers arrived after our main course. Our server was not concerned with that. They were not busy when we were there but we seemed to be ignored. Food was good with the exception of the Wagyu Filet. It was quite fatty and hard to chew.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №43

Visiting from out of town and Nova was the perfect place to end our trip! Our waitress, the food and the atmosphere were so fun, inviting, and worth while! 10/10 recommend.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №44

Had an opportunity to dine at Nova during happy hour. The HH menu includes something for everyone including a lot of options for vegans and gluten-free diners. Our party shared the cucumber rolls, shishito peppers and edamame. Delicious! I had the mushroom toast and dining companion had the toro and sweet shrimp nigiri. Everything was incredible. Nova offers a full stocked bar if you prefer traditional drinks; however their specialty drink menu offers several colorful and fun drinks. We finished our meal with the strawberry and mango mochi. The food was fantastic. The restaurant is beautiful and directly adjacent to the Hyatt. Our server, Jimmy, made it a complete experience. 5-stars all around.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №45

Loved sitting at the bar, Chandler was amazing — he deserves a raise!

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №46

I visited Nova Kitchen and Bar for brunch and it was fantastic. They had seafood, warm food, sushi, and dim sum. The mimosas were spectacular, and the service was excellent. I spoke with Jay about their menus and enjoyed the DJ's vibe. Highly recommend and will return!

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №47

The food and service was great! The only thing the restaurant is lacking is some soft music to cancel out all the voices! Even a nice DJ would really increase clientele.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №48

Omg Mark was amazing! So personable and knowledgeable. Glad we chose Nova for our birthday celebration ❤️

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №49

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №50

I recently dined at this fantastic Asian fusion restaurant, and I must say that the sushi was truly amazing. The service provided by Mark was excellent - he went above and beyond to ensure that we had a wonderful dining experience. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great restaurant to try. Don't miss out on this gem!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №51

The quality of the sushi was very mass market low quality fish combined with lots of sauce. Crazy noisy with poor overall service. Plenty of actually good sushi places to choose from.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №52

Great for parties and one on ones, lucky enough did not go during peak hours so service was great.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №53

This Resturant is off the chart!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №54

Very unique Asian fusion restaurant. They accommodated our Gluten Free needs with a custom chicken and rice dish. We just spoke with our server about the allergy. Only downside was it was very loud and hard to hear and talk.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №55

We happened to arrive early on a Tuesday for HH (5pm to be exact), after of convention let out.
They open at 4pm daily and offer happy hour until 6pm. Great spot for really tasty rolls and other Asian Fusion items. The Wasabi could have been better but they did have a fresh option but was prepared differently than I've ever tried. It almost reminded me of Slasa Verde (by appearance) but had a better "kick" than the other Wasabi that came with the rolls and soy sauce.

But the crafted drinks (shown) definitely were on point & the HH options were just what we needed! Check em' out if you're in the area!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №56

Great place super recommended if you are in the disneyland area

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №57

Outstanding. Both food and service was of the highest quality. Eat here...a great experience.

Still visiting Nova whenever I am in the area. Food and service consistently excellent. Yhe Happy Hour adds even more value. Outstanding.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №58

Small portion over priced but good taste

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №59

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Sushi Experience №60

We came here for drinks and appetizers. The food was fresh, the drinks were on point, and the service was great!

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №61

Food was excellent, but more than anything NOVA has incredible atmosphere. Such a great place to have a long, slow dinner conversation.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №62

Great food, great service, great cocktails.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №63

Celebrated my bestie's birthday here in one of the private rooms. The ambiance and decor inside is beautiful. Very instagramable if you're into that. Food was mediocre, the restaurant tries really hard but every single dish just missed the mark. For example, the floating garlic noodles gets an A for presentation but it lacked any flavor and tasted like plain spaghetti noodles with 2 jumbo shrimp - not worth $24. New York steak, I ordered medium rare and my friend ordered medium well and they came out the same doneness, steak also lacked flavor - I used the truffle butter and didn't even realize there was truffle until I just looked at the menu right now. Service was hit and miss with some servers being super helpful and attentive and others not so much - I asked 3 different servers for a glass of ice - halfway through my meal before it was delivered.

If you have a big group party, this would be a great place to celebrate as the restaurant is large and can accommodate big groups.

Parking is in a large shared lot with the hotel next door. Validation available through the restaurant. Ladies, the parking lot surface is rough and uneven so beware if you're wearing heels.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №64

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №65

Great spot for dinner and cocktails! Highly recommend the Chili Oil Wontons as an appetizer. The Double Hamachi roll is a popular specialty roll, and it’s a good size at 8 pieces.

The Octopus with Japanese herbs was very flavorful, but the octopus was a little on the chewy side. That said, I’d still order it again.

The cocktail menu consists of riffs on classics. They also have a good whiskey selection, specifically Japanese whiskies.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №66

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Sushi Experience №67

Perfect date nice place with amazing ambience

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №68

Excellent food! Great Vibe! Great location! Have a great dining experience again at Nova.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №69

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №70

Food was pretty good (dumplings were excellent, as were some of the rolls and nigiri). Miso cod was very good as well. Service was good and fairly attentive; our server was usually easy to find and the food came out quickly. The place looks very nice, but there was an extremely loud table of four women who were very disruptive. We moved tables to be farther away from them, but could still hear them. The prices are ridiculously high for what we got. It was 3 of us and my daughter wasn't eating, but our total bill came in around $300 with tip. While the food was good, it was not worth $300.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №71

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Sushi Experience №72

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №73

This dog friendly spot has a patio, the server was very kind, bringing out water for our dogs.
Food wise is moderate. There are some good dishes and most are average. We really love the miso cod and double hamachi roll. We had the seafood fried rice, chilli wonton, pork bao, seared duck, bts rolls, these were quite average.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №74

My first time at Nova Kitchen & Bar. It was a great experience. Alyssa took amazing care of our table. Very attentive and friendly. Thank You Alyssa, You made our experience here very approachable. Will definitely be coming back again.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №75

Forgot to take photos of all of the food, but I really enjoyed it. Got the ribs, Dan Dan noodles, and the chocolate cake. Will be back again!

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №76

Might be a good place for adults, but definitely not good for kids who can’t take spicy foods.

Almost everything is spicy, we have to order extra entrees because the first try didn’t work for our kids. But even we double checked, their fried chicken wing, tempura shrimp and chow main are strong flavors and somewhat spicy.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №77

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №78

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №79

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.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №80

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.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №81

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.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №82

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №83

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.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №84

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!!!!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №85

Great food, ambience and drinks. Service was super friendly and speakeasy was cool to see. Definitely get the fire drink.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №86

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 popular

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №87

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.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №88

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №89

Food was pretty good, decently priced, which is great nowadays. Music was a bit loud and the hostess tonight was not welcoming at all. My menu was falling apart. Execution was just slightly off, but overall, not bad.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №90

We really enjoyed our dinner here, food was really tasty and a lot of interesting flavors. Definitely a bit pricey but the quality stood out. I’d recommend the chili wontons, miso cod, calamari, and duck confit salad. You can also order a bit at a time and pace out your meal nicely.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №91

Said it was open online but it wasn’t and got charged $8 for parking because I couldn’t get it validated

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №92

My fiancé and I went to a shooting range near by and came across this amazing spot considering we weren’t dressed for the occasion we were hesitant but luckily dress code approved. Environment /Food/ service was the best by far coming from MB definitely will be returning thanks to our waiter Dennis and the GM David for the awesome experience.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №93

Good sushi if visiting.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №94

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №95

If you like fancy lighting and magic sinks in the restrooms, but enjoy over priced pre-made sushi and microwaved sharable dishes, this is your new favorite spot! When a tempura dish comes out while your server is still punching in your order, you know it’s fresh! Be sure to eat quickly and I recommend keeping your fork in arms reach. This will allow you to stab the cockroach like staff in the hand when they try to snatch your plate 45 seconds after it hits the table and is still half full. Don’t waste your money. Even for a garbage hotel parking lot sushi place, this spot disappoints.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №96

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №97

Was quite surprised about the whole experience, everything was pretty Good.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №98

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №99

I went for the AYCE sunday brunch and it didn't disappoint. The king crab and the snow crab cocktail claws were plentiful and tasty. The sushi selections were limited but well thought out. The bacon wrapped filet is on the carving board and it is really really good, it has a little char and is served with a teriyaki style sauce that has subtle sweetness. The tail on shrimp are HUGE! they are 5/6 count shrimp that take at least 3 bites to eat and they are so tender and flavourful. The pork belly benedict was legit, the sauce was creamy and rich and the pork was like butter! The regular breakfast selections were average and limited. The desserts were mid at best but that's not a big deal for me. Mimosas were above average!

Let's talk about the space and the service.

The service from beginning to end was A+++ efficient, friendly and professional!

The space is gorgeous and clean.

I will go back!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №100

The food was amazing! I got the sushi and it was really fresh and the drinks were amazing!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №101

Service was excellent but the food was just okay. We ordered several drinks, an appetizer and 3 entrees. They were all just average.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №102

Great service and great food!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №103

Music was very loud.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №104

Easy seating, we called about 10 diners but none have availability on Saturday, Nova is the only one did. Foods are nice and yummy but i felt like some appetizer portions got shrunk down to a 3 bites size. Love the Wagyu Rib-eyes and Miso cod

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №105

Met friends for dinner and we loved it. Big group, I think we ordered nearly every item on the menu? Everything was delicious but the stand-out for me was the brisket. Not a local but will 100% be going back next time I'm in town.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №106

Good service, place was 1/2 empty on a Friday night around 7p, pricey food $$$, most of the food seemed reheated in a microwave, short ribs came out room temp, when we notified the wait staff she acknowledged and apologized and offered us free dessert. Cod also didn’t seem to be fresh cooked and came out Luke warm. Overall food was seasoned pretty good. Temps were off. Freshness questionable. Lighting was odd. Like a dimmed lit office space.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №107

Food was rather spicy. Service was good, the atmosphere was eclectic

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №108

We had an intimate group dinner here for about 10-12 people. The waiters and waitresses were so friendly and very accommodating to our big group. We had their duck salad, sushi roll platter, and some edamame for appetizers and they were all so tasty and fresh. I got the salmon dish as my main entree and it was so crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked in the inside. The sauce it came with was savory and delicious! Overall, I highly recommend this place and would definitely come back again even just for drinks!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №109

The best seafood buffet we been to in a while and that includes all the buffets in Las Vegas. The quality of seafood is top notch. Can't believe how big the tiger prawns are and you can just help yourself to as many as you want! The sushi and nigiri are some of the best that you can get at a buffet. The service was impeccable. So sad to see this buffet end.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №110

Food was very good 👍🏽
The service was A+
The atmosphere and environment were great and very comfortable.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №111

Excellent food and atmosphere! Julia was fantastic!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №112

The best chicken I’ve ever eaten:), Julia’s service was also phenomenal she made the meal so fun!

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Sushi Experience №113

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Sushi Experience №114

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Sushi Experience №115

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Sushi Experience №116

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Sushi Experience №117

Staff was quick and attentive. We got in just near the end of happy hour so we sampled a TON of items and some showy cocktails. Was a cool experience.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №118

Absolutely amazing food. Dennis is an incredible server too. And the fanciest cup of ramen that I ever had.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №119

The vibe, atmosphere and food here are absolutely incredible. The food is fresh and the flavor is just on another level. More importantly, the staff here is so attentive and on point. Shout out to Drew for the exceptional service! Make sure you try the Novaruption!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №120

Waiter was super helpful helping our table figure out what dishes to order for the table. Everything was done tapas style and even though we had a large group of ten, our food came out in no time. Everything we tried was excellent! Highly recommend the Korean bbq and braised pork belly.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №121

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №122

OMG! I found another panty dropper!

Food, atmosphere and service. The trifecta! It's a little on the pricey side. We had two appetizers, a role, a dish and four drinks total came to about $150. This is truly a fusion-based restaurant with foods that are very deep and complex filled with layers. The service is next level. Our server was Richard. He knocked it out of the park with all of his recommendations. Took the time to speak with us and get to know our preferred tastes and made recommendations accordingly. Even the manager on duty. David took time to make sure that we were comfortable and that everything was going well but never second-guessing his server. This was an addition too. High class, high quay. Just done right.

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Sushi Experience №123

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Sushi Experience №124

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Sushi Experience №125

My type of intimate delicious dining. Richard was a phenomenal server. Someone give this man a raise!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №126

Foods are too salty.

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Sushi Experience №127

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №128

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №129

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №130

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №131

Service was top notch, drinks were strong and food was delicious! Will definitely be back!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №132

I gave it a 3 star for food only because the brunch selection was very limited. It was a lot smaller food choices than we anticipated. It wasn't their fault that they had a bad batch of oysters that Sunday we were there (oysters weren't available that day), but that was big bummer since it was something we looked forward to. The beef tenderloin was amazing though; very tender, perfectly medium rare & not overcooked & not overly seasoned. And you can't order anything else if you go on a brunch day. Which again, leaves me with very limited choices. Atmosphere is 5 stars for sure, love the ambiance! Bottomless mimosa was great as well and it comes with an extra mixed drink of choice. Service was fantastic & very accommodating. Nathan was our server, who was very polite, patient and very quick with service. I wasn't too thrilled with brunch, so I may come back on a different day to try their other food selections.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №133

Awesome experience with their food, specially mention seafood plater in butter garlic and goan Masala fry.
Our server Dilip was absolutely perfect with his service and a cute 😊
Keel it up guys

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №134

Food quality was excellent. Atmosphere was interesting in modern. Service could have been better. They sent food we ordered to the wrong table and sent us food that we didn't order.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №135

We were in Anaheim for a baseball game and came across this gem! Honestly, what a find!!! The food, the atmosphere, the drinks.... all exceptional! We live in Palm Springs, but will be back!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №136

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №137

Overall this is a very expensive place, but the food quality and environment do not reflect the high prices.

The food was all fine, but none of it was better than a normal restaurant with normal prices. The cocktails were just ok as well, mine was very sour.

The garden outside the front door is falling apart, dirty, and not a great look at all. For the prices you’ll be paying here, I think you might be expecting a bit more.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №138

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №139

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №140

Overall experience, it's just another Sunday brunch buffet. Generally, food was OK. What did I have you ask? They had a couple typical American breakfast items such as bacon and scrambled eggs. But then, drum roll please, they had ube pancakes! You get to top it off with whip cream, the standard table syrup, or...wait for it...ube sauce! Omg! Although, the pancakes probably have been sitting there for a bit, so they were a bit on the dry side. Now on to the not-so-typical breakfast options, at the carving station, a beautiful beef cut with bacon and a side of a mustard glaze sauce. That definitely was a tender and flavorful piece of meat! Next on to the sushi, to which I had the spicy tuna and the salmon. Eh, it was your standard sushi. Then down the line there were chicken wings, white rice, a sauteed meat (I think it was chicken, lol) entree, longanesa, and noodles with a creamy sauce. Nothing too exciting here with these options. I took a couple bites from the chicken wings, the sauteed chicken was good, the longanesa was ok (not as juicy as I would like it), can't go wrong with the white rice but they had tongs to serve the rice (what happened to a ladle?), pork belly eggs Benedict (standard Benny with a slice of pork belly to which I threw in some of the bacon making it so much better!), and the noodles were nothing to write home about. They also had crab legs and huge cocktail shrimps. I did not partake, but my friends indulged. Ok on to the finale, desserts! I have a huge sweet tooth, but nothing here to see. Lol. Typical American buffet pastries, chocolate chip cookies, iced cakes, and such. Nothing I even recall to be of Asian inspiration.

They did have other offerings, such as bottomless mimosas and a dumpling tower. The table next to us has the dumpling tower, but it didn't look that impressive, either in presentation or options. The table of 2 didn't even finish it.

The cocktail menu seemed really exciting. Reading through their curated concoctions, I couldn't make up my mind on which one I wanna taste. I went with the Hanoi smash, and not as exciting as I anticipated. Thumbs down!

There is outdoor patio dining. We were seated inside though. The table was wobbly, and we asked the server to be moved or to fix the table. She elected to put napkins under the foot of the table, which didn't work well. I had to fold those napkins thicker and lift that crazy, heavy table to slip them in. Issue fixed! After I get that surgery for the hernia from lifting that table. 😂 We did notice a "secret" speak easy type door being accessed. We believe that is a private dining area.

The dining area was a bit loud. As my friends and I were catching up from where we last left off, it was very hard to hear each other. But we managed.

As for the value of this meal, I threw in my $120 and called it a day. It was more than my share, but what was more important was our friends birthday and catching up with friends. I believe the brunch buffet was $50 and cocktail $17, which probably would have been better priced at $35 for the buffet and $10 for the cocktail, lol. Trust me, my friends even mentioned the value of the meal was not worth the price.

Our friend had made reservations because of the social media frenzy of this place. Reservations were made almost 2 months in advance! That 2 month wait, not sure it met the expectations of the social media hype.

Parking is located right in front of the restaurant. I believe it's part of the Hyatt guest lot, to which you have to take a ticket and they will validate at the restaurant.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №141

The ayce King Crab and Colassal Shrimp were amazing! The fact this restaurant has the Shrimp already peeled and the King Crab also prepared so you don't need to open / crack them. This is a Wonderful advantage to keeping your hands clean and allow anyone to eat as much as you want easier.

The sushi and oysters were also very good. The hot dishes I did not partake in because I wanted my money's worth - hence my 4 plates :')))

To top this, my server was Outstanding! A young college guy won I forgot his name; in sorry. But he is a tall American young student.

As a matter of fact I was going to go again for my 2nd week in a row but I thought I would try another place - which was not a good choice. Citrus Grill in Orange can't even hold a candle to this top notch restaurant with Awesome service.

I've aleeady recommended this place to many of my customers and will continue because it's so good !

Thank you Nova, I can't wait to return,

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №142

Deliciously prepared food and drinks 🍸 😋, pleasant environment with great service.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №143

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №144

Amazing food and good ambience. The sushi section is very good.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №145

I would love to give 6 Stars!

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №146

Truly disappointing. Terrible sushi. Extremely salty. Not fresh. Highly overrated. Avoid and find better options!

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №147

We ordered lots of delicious shareable foods. We enjoyed the sauteed edamame, mushroom toast, calamari, seafood fried rice, miso cod and 5 element dumplings, Kung Pao Chicken , double hamachi and spicy tuna mango salad sushi. I didn't care much for the Korean short ribs but my friends liked it. The staff were very nice and attentive. We stayed outside the patio and it has a nice ambience. The bathroom needs some attention and cleaning though. Overall, it was a great place to celebrate any special event. We surprised our amazing friend Katrina for her late birthday celebration 🎂

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №148

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №149

Nice brunch selection. There for a birthday celebration.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №150

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №151

Wasn’t the best nor worst…
I think over priced for sure. The quality did not match the price for sure at least. I think service was mid or poor. Felt like i was eating at a hall, i definitely expected more from it and was disappointed from tiktok.

I don’t know why the mochi was off.
The liquor was off putting.
The supernova ramen was surprisingly decent, meat was good and the noodles were alright… just not worth 55$. 20? the big bone maybe 30$?
One drink tasted like punch/water.

Environment was lacking and depressing if you sit at middle. Even sides appeared to be lacking attention.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №152

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №153

This is my first time going here. I must say, I loved everything that I ate and drank.

Loved the Beijing Fashion. Had it twice in a row. 😊 loved the lava cake, ice cream / sorbet and mochi. 😊

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №154

Great atmosphere and decor but there's cognitive dissonance when you get unfriendly service at the bar and miniature portions. Just charge more and provide larger portions.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №155

Wow! Amazing place. I’ve tried multiple dishes and not disappointed. Among my 5/5 ⭐️ : Brussel sprouts are amazing, short ribs are delicious and tender, rib-eye is also excellent (we got medium). Ordered fish and it was great. Calamari and wings are 4/5. Over all, great service. Staff is very attentive and friendly. Price is fair. Great quality and experience the two times we’ve been there.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №156

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №157

This is nice, big, family place, but in my opinion, food is not the best, neither the prices, I ordered some ribs, I get a bowl with a lot thin spaghetti, and a few pieces of meat on top, in general I feel that, the money we pay, is not worth food and service we get, we asked for plates, to serve our cake, we only few plastic bowls, and they where wet, our total group was 20, 22, people total, including our children, I didn't heard anyone saying, I would love to come back here.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №158

Very nice waitress. Food is great, but make sure to get a hard copy menu. The digital one only shows the super expensive dishes.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №159

When you first walk in you can see the counters are very dusty and some of the tables and chairs are not level super wobbly . I'm not talking trash I'm just stating the facts you have to experience the place for yourself as far as the food goes it was not what i expected, service was okay the atmosphere was just plain. I was expecting more I guess from restaurant like Nova but oh well you have to experience it for yourself. Good luck

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №160

Oooo myyyy. This place was amazing! Went with a large party and we ordered almost everything on the menu. Everything was out of this world good! 3 minor complaints: food was slow to come out, however, worth the wait for sure and it was so packed it was understandable. Second, It was so loud could barely hear person next to you. Again super packed, but we were in the middle room and it was very echoey (maybe sound proof more?). Lastly, the best roll was the volcano roll. When I hear volcano I think heat and 1-10 this was a 0 on the heat scale. As hot as cream cheese. Still freaking amazing tasting roll! Loved the cocktails would come back!

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №161

A lovely restaurant for any occasion, including laid-back pre-vacation days when only extraordinary food will do. My favorite dishes on this night were the brussels sprouts and sweet shrimp.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №162

This place was amazing good food and a great waiter name Alex wonderful attitude and attentive person .
Congrats to the restaurant specially server Alex

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №163

Great service and very good, food, and drinks it’s all good here.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №164

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №165

Amazing food. Sharable portions. Our waitress, Alyssa, had some really good recommendations that did not disappoint. The mushroom toast appetizer was excellent. Even our pickiest eater enjoyed the food. Would definitely recommend.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №166

Food presentation and taste were amazing! The drinks didn't disappoint appearance wise but they did charge use the same price even though the glasses got smaller which to me is cheap of them. But overall was good experience!

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №167

Wow! This place was amazing. The food the service and the Frozen bear that will sneak up on ya!

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №168

Finally got to try their sunday brunch after booking 3 months in advanced. We went with the buffet option ($65.99/pp before tax/tip), the food selection was limited but was of high quality. Standouts we’re the jumbo cocktail shrimp and a bacon wrapped steak with the sauce. I wish there was more of a selection for the buffet dessert as it was a bit underwhelming. There is an option for bottomless mimosas (an additional $20) which is perfect for the live DJ party vibe they had going on.
Overall, food was great but it is a bit pricey for what is included in the buffet.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №169

I loved it. My wife brought me here. I could not believe how far booked out for brunch they are. Really good buffet, with additional items for order at an additional cost. They also had a bottomless drink option, which was awesome. King crab, filet mignon, sushi, ect.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №170

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №171

Been here a few times. Always a great place to eat and drink.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №172

I randomly picked this place because it was pet friendly. The lady flora who took my reservations was so kind and considerate about my dog and she gave many options as to where we can sit. Everyone there was very Pleasant and not rude because we had a dog with us. I will be coming back here. I give this place a 5 star.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №173

Over priced

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Sushi Experience №174

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №175

First time having sushi... It was very yummy.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №176

Alex, our server, was amazing! He was super nice and attentive. Food was fantastic. My friend and I had an extraordinary experience. 😁

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №177

Beautiful place to dine in.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №178

5 steak dishes ordered, 4 overcooked, 1 very undercooked. Food such as salad that was ordered first coming out after every other plate. And with all these issues, so much of the was just incredibly bland. Absolutely do not recommend

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №179

The combination of interior design and music makes this a perfect place for John Wick busting through a club sequence. IFYKYK

We got a small batch of their shared plates to try out the menu; the small portions left me wanting more. I can order an entire meal of the braised pork belly!

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №180

Very good service

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №181

El restaurante está muy bonito, tiene buena vibra, los meseros todos muy atentos, la comida es para compartir, ya que las porciones son pequeñas. Todo esta riquisimo.

Las bebidas estan muy sabrosas también.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №182

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №183

Hibiscus cocktail was amazing. Pork belly was not what I expected when it came on a bun. Lemon salmon rolls were amazing.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №184

Great restaurant all around! We came to try their buffet style dining, and we were not disappointed.
Every item was super delicious and tasty. The atmosphere was was great and their staff also great.
They have good selection of sushi and fresh oysters, and also the tenderloin bacon wrapped was moist and tender.
Variety of cocktails also are available.
We will be back to try other items on the menu.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №185

Me and a friend had went here just to try something new. Was just wonderful, the meal took a little while but was worth it. Will have to come again to try out some other things on the menu. A good place to bring a group.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №186

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №187

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №188

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №189

Would definitely recommend if it fits your budget. Everything I’ve tried there was delicious. Also had a really good atmosphere with good music.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №190

Ambient lighting. Great food. Intimate.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №191

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №192

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №193

very elegant and nice design for a business meeting or a date. Lounge and club atmosphere. This is fusion so it's not really Asian Chinese or Japanese. I am Asian so I am accustomed to the food. The sushi rolls are smaller than the typical Japanese restaurant. The fish was okay and I wish it was more fresh. Happy hour is from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and we ordered spicy tuna rolls, double hamachi rolls, volcanic rolls, California rolls with masago, wagyu and mushroom butter which was too salty for our taste. The server was professional and nice. Nice hang out place but I wish the food were better.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №194

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №195

Novas is absolutely a hidden gem in OC! I came with a group of friends for some drinks and appetizers! The decor is crazy cool and their drinks are awesome! This is definitely an experimental type of dining. Our server Kacey and her assistant Jacob were ok point with customer service!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №196

We chose this place on a whim and had zero regrets! The drinks are all super cute and well-balanced. The waiter was also able to make good recommendations based on our tastes. Everything that came out was delicious. The crib rolls stuck out. I'm not normally a crab roll girl but they were tasty. Each room is slightly unique and very aesthetic.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №197

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №198

Stopped in for dinner on a Saturday night. The first thing I noticed is there was plenty of parking adjacent to the restaurant. The restaurant itself was nicely decorated with an updated modern artistic decor. It creates a nice atmosphere to dine. Abby was our host and she set us up at a nice table facing the bar she was very pleasant, friendly and professional. Laura our waiter was kind and took great care of us she made us feel welcomed. The food was excellent. We enjoyed everything we tried.

Shishito peppers (not spicy at all, need a little kick & less salt) shrimp tempura (wasn't the traditional tempura, but still good). Brussel sprouts fried rice (really good, recommended. I didn't get to eat much because my boyfriend ate it all). Kung pao chicken, not picture because he already digged in. Not my kind of dish but every man's simple dish is rice and chicken ( not sure why). Korean BBQ rib, small portion wish I had more, I didn't really enjoy much without picking out burtns pieces. It's family style menu yet the decor is so upscale. Prices are a little more than the portion. Overall this was a good experience and we will return. Maybe try a happy hr visit at their beautiful bar. Highly recommend this place. Try it and write your own review they will give you mochi as a compliment, but be honest about. They validate parking also.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №199

Great food and beautiful place.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №200

Chef's love is perfect😋😋👍

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Details
  • 14 sushi photos
  • 200 sushi reviews
  • 4.4 Sushi Rating
  • Reservations: +1 714-696-0888
  • Menu Website: http://www.novaoc.com/
  • Sushi Address: 12361 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840, United States
  • Sushi Map: 33.789113, -117.917508
Specialties
  • Asian fusion restaurant
  • Bar
  • Event venue
  • Fine dining restaurant
  • Sushi restaurant
Sushi Hours
  • Sunday: 4–10 PM
  • Monday: 4–10 PM
  • Tuesday: 4–10 PM
  • Wednesday: 4–10 PM
  • Thursday: 4–10 PM
  • Friday: 4–11 PM
  • Saturday: 4–11 PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating: Available
  • No-contact delivery: Available
  • Delivery: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Highlights
  • Fast service: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
Offerings
  • Alcohol: Available
  • Beer: Available
  • Cocktails: Available
  • Coffee: Available
  • Happy-hour drinks: Available
  • Happy-hour food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Late-night food: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Spirits: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
  • Wine: Available
Dining options
  • Brunch: Available
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Catering: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Bar on site: Available
  • Toilets: Available
  • Wi-Fi: Available
  • Wi-Fi: Available
Atmosphere
  • Cosy: Available
  • Romantic: Available
  • Trendy: Available
  • Upmarket: Available
Crowd
  • Groups: Available
  • LGBTQ+ friendly: Available
  • Tourists: Available
Planning
  • Dinner reservations recommended: Available
  • Accepts reservations: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • High chairs: Available
Parking
  • Free parking lot: Available
  • Paid parking lot: Available
  • Parking: Available