Nova was a pleasant surprise as we had no dinner plans made for our Disneyland vacation…read more Even before checking into our hotel (the Hyatt Regency conveniently located next to Nova), we saw the huge sign on the side of the building advertising their happy hour. We decided to give it a try on our first night. Everything from the staff friendliness to the ambiance to the taste of the food was exceptional! The specialty drinks were delicious, and the happy hour prices were more than reasonable. Everything was so good that we went back for a second happy hour in a row. The second visit was just as enjoyable, so much that we decided to visit on Sunday to check out their all you can eat brunch. The selections were amazing with a few exceptions. Some standouts were the ube pancakes, matcha French toast, Toro tartare toast, and garlic scallop fried rice. Some items on the menu left more to the imagination such as the spicy tuna crispy rice, which had no distinct flavor, and the fried oysters. Outside of those selections, the brunch options were amazing and worth the cost. Shout out to Ryan and Koda for the hospitality, and the bartenders that served us during happy hour. I would absolutely recommend this place for anyone visiting Orange County!

Mary was the absolute best server, so kind, and so attentive. I like to ask my servers for…read morerecommendations and I thoroughly enjoyed the meal! She helped make this a wonderful experience. The decor is also so sexy this place is a great place for a date with your man or your girlfriends. The food was so delicious too. I highly recommend this place for dates or friend dates.

When you first walk in, you're greeted with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The service was…read moreincredibly fast and efficient, and our food came out surprisingly quickly! We ordered the lomo saltado shaken fries and the calamari. The lomo saltado was definitely the highlight! the meat was tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The fries had the perfect texture: crispy on the outside and not soggy at all. The sauce tied everything together perfectly, with a great balance of savory and sweet flavors without being overpowering. The calamari was also well-executed. It was crispy, tender, and didn't have any fishy taste, which I really appreciated. Another plus is that the portions here are huge, making it great for sharing with family and friends. There's plenty of seating, and the lively atmosphere makes this a perfect spot for a casual meal, family gathering, or a night out with friends. I would definitely come back to try more of their menu!

I had a wonderful experience at Sona Fusion Kitchen! One of the highlights of the meal was the…read moreMushroom Filet Mignon Stir Fry. The filet mignon was incredibly tender and cooked perfectly, while the mushrooms added a rich, savory flavor that complemented the dish beautifully. Every bite was flavorful, well-seasoned, and satisfying. The ambiance was just as impressive as the food. The restaurant has a modern yet cozy atmosphere, making it a great spot for anything from a casual dinner to a special night out. The space felt inviting, clean, and thoughtfully designed, creating a relaxing dining experience from start to finish. What truly stood out was the exceptional service. The staff were attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. They made us feel valued as guests, checked in regularly without being intrusive, and ensured everything was perfect throughout our visit. Between the delicious food, beautiful ambiance, and outstanding hospitality, Sona Fusion Kitchen exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend trying the Mushroom Filet Mignon Stir Fry, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

Best Thai food in the area! Hainan chicken is delicious. Food portions are just rightread more

The food is phenomenal and the service is very welcoming, Ryan is a riot!…read more Grab a table a few dishes and enjoy!!! Highly recommend and I will be back.

The Bulgogi Steak Sandwich with the Vietnamese coffee was really good. The protein is cooked when…read moreordered. Received my sandwich fresh off the grill. Great flavor and that sauce they put on top was delicious! Bread was not hard, it was soft and delicious. Prices are pretty reasonable. Highly recommend giving this place a try!

Restaurant is on the border of Orange and Santa Ana by the CHOC hospitals…read more I've come back a few times and I love the grilled pork sandwich here. The green sauce that comes with it is delicious. I appreciate that everything is made to order here. There's indoor seating and a small free parking lot available.

Not only is the food delicious and service excellent, they are pet friendly. You can sit on the…read morepatio or sidewalk with your furbaby and the waitstaff are so friendly. With so many options for food, I come here.

Came back again after a while and they changed their menu! Sad that they took away my favorite…read moremushroom soup (I get it everytime) on the new menu but the new summer items are included on the menu. Open on holidays like July 4th, like a true Asian restaurant! Got the: 1. Cajun green beans ($14): 9/10, the lemon pepper butter sauce was scrumptious, I even wanted to add rice to it. -1 for green beans that are on the old side and the ends weren't chopped off. The corn nuts on top are meant to give a nice crunch, and while they tried to crush it, it's still too hard for my liking, so we mixed it with the sauce so it could soften up. 2. Seafood soup ($26): 7/10 and not worth the $26, as the swai fish is very little, you get only approx 4 shrimps, and the owner couldn't allow subbing calamari for more shrimp as he explained that the seafood is all pre-portioned out. The soup is very sour like Tom yum but it had too much lemongrass and was too sour for my liking. It came with 3 pieces of cucumber that could rival Ding Tai Fung and spicy sauce that seemed like their rendition of Lao gan ma. The price would've made me -1 but they get a +1 for the cucumber and Lao gan ma type spicy sauce, otherwise it would've been a 6/10 for me. 3. Mushroom & Beef Stir Fry ($23): 9/10, the beef reminds me of shaken beef and the sauce is very flavorful of beef. Love that the rice is delicious chicken rice, it's so addictive! If the mushroom was more umami it would take this up to a 10. 4. Garlic Noodles with Prawn ($22): 10/10, my second favorite on the menu (my fav is still the discontinued mushroom soup) and out of all the garlic noodles I've had, this is the best one. It's garlicky, the noodles are perfect texture, and the shrimp are large and crisp. I've been ordering garlic noodles at every Viet restaurant I've been to and haven't met a better executed one 5. For dessert, pistachio mouse cake ($12): 10/10, never knew pistachio and berries are a good combo but it was so mind blowing! The pistachios had the perfect crunch, and the wild berry sauce helped cut the richness of the cake. I only wish there was 2-3 more pieces of strawberry as it is the perfect accompaniment to cut the richness of the mouse cake. TLDR: summer menu is worth a go (minus the seafood soup) and please bring back the mushroom soup!!

BUSINESS PERMANENTLY CLOSING 6/28/26…read more Came here with some gals for afternoon tea. It's a cute little restaurant in Old Towne Orange. It's decorated really cute inside and out! Everything was creatively planned and decorated. It was also very clean and spacious inside and out. When you go in, there's a tea sampling station with the menus so you can see which tea you would like to order. Our server was really sweet, but she was the only one serving all of the tables, so she would come by every 10-20 minutes to check on us and some things we asked for didn't make it to the table. If they had more servers, customers would be happy with quicker service. The food and tea were delish! There were 6 of us so we shared a bunch of different teas. I really enjoyed the teas they had. The sweet and savory treats were really yummy! I really enjoyed them. Each person got 5 little savory treats and 4 sweet treats. I kind of wish we got one or two more for $45, but either way they were delicious! We had a great time and were sad to learn that the business will be permanently closing down tomorrow (6/28/26), I would have loved to continue going back!

I was super excited to try this spot, but it was a bit underwhelming. Service was a bit slow and…read morethe food was okay. Nothing super memorable. Server was very nice though. I would recommend for them to upgrade and get new menus as the ones I got were all stained and in bad condition. Small details like this is important and easy to fix. Total was about $112 for 2.

Everything about this place is amazing…read more Been here twice now, Dinner and Brunch. Both menus are a must try. Servers are attentive and genuine. Didn't take many photos because I couldn't wait to dive into the food. You can't miss with any pic here. Brunch pick: Baked cook Bing! Steak and Eggs Crispy Rice Smoked Ribs Dinner pick: Pan cooked Bing!!! Get the bing! Perfectly paired with their Ricotta, Jam & Chili Crunch. Grilled Bok Choy Smoked Bo Ssäm

Maybe we got the wrong dishes but the macaroni was too peppery without much flavor, hanger steak…read morewas okay and topped with really pungent flavored mushrooms, cauliflower was perfect with a slight acidic flavor with green and red onions that complimented it well. Grapefruit drink was very concentrated. Felt like it needed to be served on top of ice. Service was amazing and vibes were the best part. I would come back for the date night vibes and try other dishes.

This has been my go-to late-night spot. I usually come around midnight, and it always hits. My…read morefavorites are the fried rice and the lomo saltado both are consistently good and definitely what I keep coming back for. If you go late at night like I do, the ambience is really quiet and chill, which I actually like. It's a nice low-key spot to grab food without the usual crowd, and the food usually comes out pretty fast. Also, you have to try the popcorn chicken it's really good and worth adding to your order. Service is average, but it makes sense since there's usually only one person working at night. If it gets busy, there might be a bit of a wait, but it's understandable. Overall, a solid late-night food spot with good portions, fast service, and a chill vibe

Stopped by on a Saturday around 3pm and there were only a couple of other groups there. Service was…read moreaccommodating but needed to be waved down rather than being proactively checked in on. We ordered pad thai with chicken, a bowl of pho, and the lomo saltado with rice. All of it was delicious. The fries for the lomo saltado were just the right amount of crispy, and I particularly loved the green sauce served with the dish.