Nova Kitchen & Bar

4.5

854 Reviews

$31 to $50

Asian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
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
Phone number
(714) 696-0888
Website
http://novaoc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Our venue is equipped to host private events, ensuring every occasion is memorable. We cater to all types of events, from corporate dinners to birthday parties, for groups of 10 to 200 people. For more information, email us at Info@NovaOC.com.

Location
12361 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Neighborhood
Anaheim
Parking details
We provide parking validation for up to three hours!
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Happy Hour Monday-Friday (4-6PM)
Multiple dates available
Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Special Appetizers & Cocktail

Popular dishes

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

Rice & Noodz

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

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

Table

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

Nigiri & Sashimi

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

Classic Rolls

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

Specialty Rolls

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

Specialty Sashimi Plates

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

What 854 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nova Kitchen & Bar offers a dynamic dining experience with its "wonderful staff, service & delicious food" and "fun atmosphere." Perfect for special occasions, the restaurant delights with shareable plates and creative cocktails. Highlights include the BTS Roll and signature drinks. Despite some mixed reviews on portion sizes and service speed, patrons often praise the unique presentations and inviting ambiance.

854 Reviews

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Art
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent quality of fish paired with imaginative new ways of combining Japanese cuisine with other cuisines, such as Korean and Mexican. Staff were friendly and open to chatting about the foods as well as taking pride in what they have to present. Know that this meal is not a belly buster meal but more of a journey for new flavors and textures. Don’t go in thinking you’re gonna feel stuffed by the end of the meal. Instead, go in with an appreciation of flavors and creativity.
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Tim
Cleveland
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was incredible and very unique when compared with other Asian style restaurants in the area. The service was very good. The ambience was upbeat and in line with open table description. The meal cost was also in line with open table description but a good value given the unique meal offerings.
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Gregory
Las Vegas
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall an excellent dinner. There were some flaws (overcooked shrimp on the floating noodles, watery mushrooms on the filet skillet) but everything else was so good these were easily overlooked.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere in the restaurant felt sophisticated and vibey. The food was so good here and the dishes were flavorful. The service was fast and our waitress was friendly and courteous when we were dining.
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Jon
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place was recommended by Yelp and we're glad we went. Great ambiance and vibe. Jimmy was awesome, including his drink and food recommendations. He had great timing with the service he provided. Food was really good and we are planning to try their omakase service in the near future.
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Jose
Orange County
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Overall this experience was very nice & fancy. Although we were a little bummed out with the food. The drinks however made up for it. My overall rating would be 2 stars.
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Raymond
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nicole was such a great server to us. Me and my girlfriend were celebrating our anniversary and Nicole made sure to make it extra special and extra welcoming. Food was amazing and the atmosphere was so nice. Will definitely come back again!
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Mai
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our first time at Nova and they didn’t disappoint. The food and drinks were great. Our server Mary was very friendly and professional. Great first time experience.
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Scott
Las Vegas
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time here in a year. I brought my sister for a special occasion to treat her to some yummy Asian fusion food and a cool vibe. Alyssa was our server and was super awesome — very attentive, friendly, and thoroughly explained some new menu options I otherwise wouldn’t have ordered (spoiler: get the miso cod and wagyu beef). Thanks Alyssa! We skipped cocktails and just had tea, but the beverage menu looked totally tasty. My sister and I split two entres, two appetizers, and a sushi roll, and it was the perfect amount of food. Make sure you take some selfies in the different rooms. Will definitely be back again. Highly recommended!
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Ernesto
Orange County
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food wasn’t good, everything tasted stale. I don’t know where these good reviews are coming from. Noodles tasted like sink water and my chow mein tasted like cardboard.
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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 4.5 stars by 854 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

12361 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840

Additional information

Neighborhood
Anaheim
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Fusion / Eclectic, Sushi
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We provide parking validation for up to three hours!
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://novaoc.com/
Phone number
(714) 696-0888
Private party facilities
Our venue is equipped to host private events, ensuring every occasion is memorable. We cater to all types of events, from corporate dinners to birthday parties, for groups of 10 to 200 people. For more information, email us at Info@NovaOC.com.

Nova Kitchen & Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Happy Hour Monday-Friday (4-6PM)

Brussel Sprouts

Edamame

Kung Pao Chicken

Begin

Shrimp Cocktail$20.00

Char Siu Bao$16.00

Pork Belly Bao$15.00

Element Dumpling$15.00

Wonton Corn Dip$15.00

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice$15.00

Wings$14.00

Chili Oil Wonton$14.00

Eggplant Tower (NEW)$14.00

Fried Calamari$14.00

Brussel Sprouts$13.00

Edamame$9.00

Miso Soup$5.00

Rice & Noodz

Pork Belly Mac & Cheese (NEW)$22.00

Floating Garlic Noodz$24.00

Fried Rice

Chow Mein$15.00

Dan Dan Noodle$14.00

Share

Shaking Beef$24.00

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

Szechuan Tofu & Veggies$19.00

Kung Pao Chicken$19.00

Seared Ahi Tuna Salad$17.00

Braised Pork Belly$16.00

Deep Dish Tuna "Pizza"$16.00

Mushroom Toast$14.00

Shrimp Tempura$14.00

Table

The Hawk$100.00

Wagyu Ribeye$74.00

Manila Ribeye$74.00

Novaruption$56.00

Whole Branzino$56.00

Amai Miso Cod$44.00

Wagyu Filet Skillet$40.00

Panko Crusted Salmon$34.00

Thai Charred New York Steak$29.00

Korean Galbi Plate$29.00

Teriyaki Chicken$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 Roll$22.00

"BTS" Roll$19.00

"Black Pink" Roll$19.00

Double Hamachi$19.00

Spicy Tuna Mango Salsa$18.00

Keto Roll$18.00

Shrimp Tempura$17.00