Nova Kitchen & Bar

4.3

890 Reviews

$31 to $50

Asian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 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.

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
Garden Grove / Westminster
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

Experiences

5 Element Sunday Brunch
$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 - 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Special Appetizers & Cocktail
Omakase $68/person (Tues & Weds)
Multiple dates available
Tue - Wed - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
11-course Dinner Starting at 7PM Visit www.novaoc.com/omakasebooking for reservations.

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 890 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nova Kitchen & Bar offers a "great atmosphere" with a modern, romantic vibe perfect for date nights. Diners rave about the "amazing food" and unique presentation, with standout dishes like the Miso Cod and Wagyu Ribeye. Service is often described as "incredible" and "attentive," making it a fantastic dining experience.

890 Reviews

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Caitlin
VIP
Orange County
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My parents had a wonderful time at Nova. The service was great and the humongous menu allowed them to order many different dishes. Each dish was delicious to them.
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toni richell
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience was had. Great service by our server Jimmy. Recommended good food and for the kids as well. Definitely enjoyed our Valentine’s Day.
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Nancy
Orange County
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
I've had this restaurant bookmarked for a while & waited for an occasion to take my family as we're not locally from the area. It was my husband's birthday & made reservations. It was seamless as I did it thru OpenTable. I genuinely dislike that I am giving a review like this but I find a lot of value in them so here's my experience. Not starting off strong: 0 stars - I called their restaurant during the weekday around 1PM which is non dining operational hours. I left a VMM inquiring about their omakase special. Unfortunately never received a call back. (I should've canceled my RSVP but I kept it - as a business, you want to excel in customer service) 0 stars - tapas style, FOOD is nothing to write home about especially for the price point for fine dining? Here's what we ordered: Wonton Corn Dip - unsure if this dish is intended to be cold but it was, wonton chips were stale Fried Calamari - cold, soggy no crunch Tofu & Vegetables - cold, soggy no crunch, bland Yellowtail Jalapeño - I understand it's tapas but this was literally a tap of food Wagyu Ribeye- tender but that was it & bland My family & I agreed, most of their dishes must've sat out or leftovers from their HH rotation. Nothing was hot or warm.. 3 stars - ambiance & decor reminded me of the Cosmopolitan in LV. The vibe was more of a club vs restaurant IMPO.. very dim 5 stars - our waitress, Nicole provided great service & attentive Overall I was hoping for a delicious experience but left very underwhelmed & don't find myself returning.
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Alex
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Dined here on back to back nights in Anaheim. Delicious food, very friendly staff and good service for the most part. One colleague had to wait over 25 mins to get his vegan tofu bowl that seemed to have been forgotten twice over.
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Chris
St. Louis
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Sushi was good. So we’re the edamame and the Brussels sprouts. Chow mein looked delicious and the shaking beef was good. The drinks were the best part. There was one private party that was loud, singing karaoke, and there was feedback from their speakers that was annoying.
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John
VIP
Miami
327 reviews
4.0
327 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice restaurant that is somewhat unknown. Worth a visit.
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Thomas
VIP
Mexico City
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great food, but the Service is a bit slow but attentive.
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Charles
VIP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Had a party of 11. Waiter was super nice but spread way too thin. They definitely could stand some training. We ordered quite a bit of food, and 3 or 4 bottles of wine. They only brought out 2 wine glasses, we had to ask for more which took a while. We ordered a couple tomahawks sliced up for the table. We asked for some clean plates and knives. They just put a stack on the table and didn’t take away the old dishes and empties. We were easily the biggest party in our dining area and the poor waiter had to deal with us and a bunch of other tables so I don’t blame him. But the management needs to work on the customer experience. Food and cocktails were good, no complaints with the quality. But it came to us out of order. I’d probably go back but probably not book another large business meal there.
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david
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really love the decor. The food was amazing. The staff was professional. The items came out on time. It reminded me of a restaurant in West LA or Beverly Hills, but with reasonable pricing.
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Melissa
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant, great service! Definitely would come back!
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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 4.3 stars by 890 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

12361 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840

Additional information

Neighborhood
Garden Grove / Westminster
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

5 Element Sunday Brunch

Happy Hour Monday-Friday (4-6PM)

Omakase $68/person (Tues & Weds)

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