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.

So I had banh duc which is like a Vietnamese bolognese with rice flour pudding. Utterly insane. A…read moremust try. So savory and delicious. Then I had their take on a Mexican seafood cocktail (I hate the original). Amazing. Culinary engineering at its finest. They do some magic to make a clear sauce that has a hint of acid, tomato and horseradish. Octopus. Thinly sliced shrimp. Nate the chef is a master. Top 5 in Oc. The food is basically comfort food married with brilliant technique and execution. A must visit !!!!!

Pro Tip: If you are visiting the restaurant, SIT INSIDE. Outside is not the same vibe…read more I regrettably was late, and we had to forfeit our inside reservation for an outside reservation. We still enjoyed the food, but the outside lacks ambiance. You cannot hear the music from the outside, the decor is nonexistent, and there aren't any umbrellas available. If you are looking to enjoy the vinyls and the ambiance, sit inside. As for the food, it's mostly very small plates that can be shared, but are small portions, unless you get the limited edition or shared plates. It can get pricey if you try the skewers and appetizers. We got the Bone Marrow Onigiri, Pickled Plate, Pork Belly Skewers, Hanger Steak Skewers, and Scallops, and everything was yummy. I will give this spot another shot and make sure to sit inside before I make up my mind.

This is a little late, but had to post and share especially since I was able to get some good food…read morephotos. Our daughter wanted to return to her birthday meal. It's been a year + since our last visit and we noticed some summer items that needed trying. Service was awesome as always from beginning to end. Our server was attentive and has great recommendations. The restaurant was busy, but contained and we were seated in an area where we could still hear each other so that was good. Ambiance was perfect for an early dinner. The food was really good, all dishes were delicious. See photos to make you drool.

Ini is my boyfriend and I's favorite restaurant so we had to come back to celebrate our…read moreanniversary. We want to try something new and saw that they had their summer menu. We ordered the beef carpaccio, truffle funghi pizza, and the pork tomahawk. The beef carpaccio is sliced so thin it melts in your mouth. I love the sauce that is drizzled on top making it taste savory and the arugula keeping it tasting light. The truffle funghi pizza is one of my favorite pizzas to share. It does get heavy because it is so creamy/cheesy. The pork tomahawk was the star for our night! We loved it!!! The pork is cooked so tender it melts in your mouth a bit and the sweet potato purée helps cut the grease. It was a perfect balance of savory and sweet and it works so well together. For drinks we ordered the yuzu rita and the lychee spritz. Both drinks were sweet and my boyfriend and I both loved it. I can't wait to come back to try the other items on the summer menu.

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!

Been to Seven Grams multiple times, primarily for the delicious Xiao long bao. There is a Yelp…read morewaitlist, and you can also join in person. Seating consider is around 10 tables plus hjgh top stools, so if you are a large group the wait can be long. We stopped by yesterday to try out some new items, which were a mixed bag. First the Cheese Chicken Roll was surprisingly good. Imagine the Beef Roll and swap things around to get something off of a fancy KFC menu. It features a crispy flaky tortilla outside, wrapped around copious chicken (katsu texture), some lettuce for a crunch, some melted cheese, and then a spicy Thousand-Island type dressing. It all pairs well, has a good chicken portion, and texture variation too. My only desire would be for slightly more lettuce and slightly less cheese, otherwise perfect. Crispy Lotus Root Fries are solid, but not a replacement for typical potato fries. The lotus version was not as crispy or crunchy, but would be an Asian version. It comes with ketchup and the same spicy thousand island dressing as the chicken roll. Lastly we were let down by the Pan Fried Shrimp&Chicken Dumplings (Whole Wheat). The whole wheat wrapping had a very slight texture difference, not as chewy as the typical dumpling wrapping. But the inside was the main focus. It seemed like it was a fishball inside, a homogenous color and texture and more reminiscent of fish than of shrimp. It's possible we got the wrong dumpling. Based on this experience we would not order it again. Wheat wrapping would be fine, but the shrimp/chicken filling would be a no.

Amazing spot for a dumpling fix later in the eve. We were craving dumplings and surprisingly there…read morearen't many open this late, so we were happy to find Seven Grams around 8PM and see that it was open till 9:30PM. The service was impeccable, they cleaned up a table for us and sat us right away. They got us started and we were ready to eat. There's a middle bar area that you could sit at for larger groups, we were a small group so we sat at the 4-person table. The vibes were modern and sleek. Naturally we ordered xiao long bao, beef rolls, cucumber salad, pan fried dumplings, and a ham fried rice. - Xiao Long Bao = amazing, the soup was not boiling hot, the skin was good, flavors were all there. - Beef Rolls = crispy, tasty, good ratio - Cucumber Salad = they paired the meal really well, wasn't too vinegary - Pan Fried Dumplings = also crispy, great flavors, lots of meat which is my favorite - Ham Fried Rice = this one was good, we wanted a rice dish but slightly oily, otherwise it was good. Overall very satisfied with my late night fix, would recommend and be back!

Had the unlimited noodles with the beef belly pho special, and house fries. Great amount of food,…read morehonestly way too much lol, should have just stuck with the pho, but the fries were also really good. Service was good, waiters got my noodle refills in good time. A little bit loud due to the busyness, but was to be expected ahah.

(+) yumm. pho was so good. shaken style and extra sliced onion & jalapenos is a must. lomo is a…read moremust!!! their fruity drinks are good too. service has been good both times at both here & buena park. super fast service. unlimited broth ofc. (-) wait times, though JOIN YELP WAITLIST! seats are not comfortable & atmosphere is obviously for quick, efficient dining.

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.

TLDR: Always love Kei Concepts & this place was a great fusion for elevated ramen/udon/sushis…read more Every order of ramen/udon can come with unlimited complimentary ramen noodles. Good atmosphere, good service, great food! Came here on a Thursday 6:30PM and our server Kristin was great and attentive. We ordered appetizers: (1) pork belly skewer + (1) sausage skewer. Kinda steep price for 1 skewer but each were very well cooked and flavored. The drinks were super yummy. We ordered the Guava Calpico & the Lychee Margarita. The lychee was lined with Li Hung Mui which was delish! Guava was refreshing and milky. Food: Chasu Tom Kha Ramen: a little spicy but the broth had amazing flavor, chasu was tender & filling. Original Gyu-Tonkatsu Ramen: We had the option to sub meat for egg, shrimp or tofu with no additional charge. We chose the egg because their eggs are soooo yummy & perfectly gummy. Curry Tonkatsu Ramen: a little spicy but always a good choice. Katsu wasn't crispy but had good flavor and mixed well with the ramen. Beef Belly Udon: so much beef & flavor was so good. Udon was tender & plentiful. Came with tempura flakes on the side.

My friends & i came here to celebrate a birthday and the vibes, food, & drinks were all fantastic!…read more Our server was very thoughtful and helpful throughout our meal. Unfortunately, the filet mignon yakitori was tough (we couldn't chew through it & had to spit it out ) and overcooked. Our server was quick to offer a replacement and unfortunately the 2nd time was still a bust, which at that point seemed more like an issue with the meat they had rather than the cooking itself, so not much they couldve done. Thankfully, the manager (i believe, he was dressed differently than the servers) was kind enough to take it off our bill. Our server also offered a dessert on the house to make up for our experience! We got the black sesame coconut ice cream with sago and it was sooooo good. Of all the noodle dishes, my favorite was the chashu tom kha ramen. holy moly, the flavors were incredible. And for $17?! In this economy?! Can't be beat. The drinks were all great too! Well balanced, refreshing, and unique twist of flavors. Can't wait to go back!