Nova Kitchen & Bar

Name: Nova Kitchen & Bar
Address: 12361 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove, CA, 92840, US
Telephone: (201) 300-5312
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (1128)

$31 to $50

Asian

12361 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840

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Nova Kitchen & Bar

4.3

$31 to $50

Asian

Garden Grove / Westminster

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2 people

Nov 10, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

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.

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 Sun 10:45 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(201) 300-5312
Website
http://novaoc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Host your next private event with us! We accommodate groups of 15-350, from corporate dinners and birthday parties to wedding receptions and full restaurant buyouts. Choose from our curated prix-fixe menu packages, with à la carte also available upon request.
Private party contact
Drew: (201) 300-5312

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

Private dining

Offers

Free Bottomless Mimosas
1 - 15 people
Nov 2, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Sun - 10:45 AM - 3:00 PM
Free Bottomless Mimosas Included with Your 90-min Brunch Sundays 11 AM - 3 PM
Happy Hour Monday-Friday (4-6PM)
1 - 15 people
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Special Appetizers & Cocktail
Omakase $80/person (Tues & Weds)
1 - 15 people
Multiple dates available
Tue - Wed - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
11-course Dinner Starting at 7PM Visit www.novaoc.com/omakasebooking for reservations.

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eatwkris
We love treating ourselves 🥹 @novakitchenbar has a new menu items and I loved their miso glazed cod. Super tender and flaky and the perfect balance of sweet and savory. You can’t go wrong with their sushi. A great intimate vibe for any kind of date. 📍nova kitchen 12361 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840 #bestiedate #girlhood #bestieedits #bestiememes #gardengrove
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📍 NOVA Kitchen & Bar 12361 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840 We took on NOVA’s Sunday Limitless Brunch near Disneyland—and somehow made it through 14 plates in 90 minutes! For $55.99 per person, you can order as many freshly made brunch dishes as you’d like, with everything brought directly to your table. Come hungry because the portions add up quickly, and we were completely stuffed by the end! 🥂 During September 2026, every $55.99 Limitless Brunch also includes limitless mimosas! 🍰 Through December 31, 2026, mention promo code NOVABLOGGING when ordering any entrée to get a free dessert. @novakitchenbar #novakitchenbar @piggie_la #brunch #gardengrove #allyoucaneat #piggiegiveaway
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🗓️ NEW OMAKASE 11-COURSE TASTING MENU LAUNCHES JULY 29 🗓️ ✨ Show this video to your server and receive a FREE DESSERT when you dine in for an Omakase Experience ✨ 📲 Save this post, so you can make a visit in the future 🦪 Nova Kitchen Bar ( @novakitchenbar ) 📍12361 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, CA BUSINESS HOURS ⏰ 📅 Sunday 🕰️ 10:45AM - 03:00PM | 04:00PM - 10:00PM 📅 Monday - Thursday 🕰️ 04:00PM - 10:00PM 📅 Friday - Saturday🕰️ 04:00PM - 11:00PM THE FOOD 🍽️ 🍣 Omakase $80 pp (5 Elemental Chapters) 🎣 11-course tasting menu (Available Tuesdays & Wednesdays) 👥 Exclusive 10 guests/day 🌎 Chawanmushi 🪵 Aori ika 🔥 Fired Amadai Scales 🔥 Seared yellowtail 🌎 Miso Red snapper Arajiru 🪵 Halibut Sushi 🪵 Shima Aji 🔪 Akami Zuke 💦 Amaebi 🔪 Toro 💦 Tuna 🍋 Yuzu Cheesecake 🍠 Ube Cheesecake THE DRINKS 🥤 🍶 Sake Pairing AMBIANCE ✨ 🪑 Indoor Seating available ☀️ Outdoor Seating available PARKING 🅿️ 🆓 Free Plaza Parking DIETARY RESTRICTIONS 🚫 🐟 Pescatarian Options 🏷️ Tag a friend you'd like to try this exclusive omakase here with one day #ocfoodie #japanesefood #orangecounty #novakitchenbar #piggiegiveaway
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Gallop 🐎dance into the Lunar New Year 2026 of the F🔥RE Horse @novakitchenbar with a multi-sensory dining experience! 🔥 What the Flame coconut rum, grenadine, orange, cinnamon aromatics 🐍 My Revenge “ON THE EX” smoked mezcal, agave, peychaud bitter 🍜Floating Garlic Noodz jumbo prawns, gravity noodles, garlic soy sauce 🐲 Dragon Breath 🐽 Hanging BBQ pork 🍵 Matcha Crème Brûlée 💥 download your coupon for a FREE dessert — 🔗 in bio! #outofthisworld #lunarnewyear2026🐴 #novakitchenandbar #multisensorydiningexperience #gongxifatchoy
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@novakitchenbar in Garden Grove is serving up bold, delicious flavors and they’ve recently changed their brunch format, moving away from all-you-can-eat to a table-order experience. #novakitchenandbar #nova #gardengrove
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Happy dance because we’re staying well-fed in 2026 🕺🏻✨💗 Thank you @novakitchenbar @thecontentgirly.co for this amazing experience! #novakitchen #ocrestaurants #wagyubeef #wagyuribeye #ocfoodie
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Nova Kitchen and Bar – Garden Grove, CA @NovaKitchenBar #NovaKitchenBar What We Ordered: 6 Piece Nigiri – Blue Fin Tuna, Blue Fin Toro, Salmon Belly, Red Snapper, Yellowtail Belly and Scallop **MUST TRY** (Water) Prime Met Roll – with Seared Filet **MUST TRY** (Water) Pork Belly Mac and Cheese Element Dumplings (Wood) Floating Garlic Noodz (Water) Vegetable Fried Rice What the Flame Cocktail (Fire) Follow or Tag @OCFoodList #OCFoodList #OCFoodies #OCFoodie #FoodieOC #OCFood #OCFoodBlogger #OrangeCountyEats #OCRestaurants #OCRestaurant #OrangeCountyFood #Instafood #Instagood #Food #Foodie #Foodgasm #FoodForFoodies #FoodPorn #Eat #FoodPictures #Foodies #Restaurant #Foodstagram @OCFoodies @OCfoodieee #GardenGroveFoodie #GardenGroveEats #GardenGroveFood #GardenGroveRestaurants #FiveElements #BluefinToro #FloatingNoodles
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they even give you a handwritten birthday card 🥹🥹 📍 NOVA Kitchen & Bar - Garden Grove is the perfect spot for exquisite asian fusion cuisine with a vibrant vibe. Also, highly recommend for private events - so much seating and lots of private rooms too :) Most importantly, the food was 10/10. Loved it and highly recommend ⭐️ #sushi #omakase #gardengrove #orangecounty #ocfood #ocfoodie #orangecountyfoodies #orangecountyfoodie #koreanbbq #foodporn
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📍 nova kitchen & bar (garden grove) 12361 Chapman Ave Garden Grove, CA 92840 United States what we got: - chili oil wontons - asian cobb salad - scorched crab roll - spicy tuna mango salsa - dan dan noodles - sunrise in kyoto (alc bev) ⭐️ rating: 7/10 - went here for valentines/bday and the ambiance was everything! was here for the first time and the food is def a hit or miss. - would def recommend the scorched crab roll, sunrise in kyoto (tasted like an adult capri sun), and the asian cobb salad caught me by surprise w all the flavors !! #chilioil #wontons #spicywontons #asian #asianfusion #discover #oc #ocfoodie #nova #novakitchenandbar #instafoodie #crabroll #dandannoodles #sushi #foodblogger #foodiereview #dinnerdates

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Wings$14.00
thai chili sauce, sesame seed, blue cheese avocado dip
Scallion Pancake Asada$18.00
skirt steak, green onions, soy sake, chili oil, soy sauce
Birria Bao$18.00
fried bao, diced red onion, cilatro
Chili Oil Wonton$15.00
pork, shrimp, Chinese chili sauce
Fried Chicken Bao$16.00
2 pc fried chicken, slaw, hoisen, spicy mayo, thai chili
Mushroom Toast$16.00
king trumpet mushrooms, shimeji, baguette, truffle oil, balsamic, garlic aioli
Pork Belly Bao$15.00
braised pork belly, hoisin, shiso, crushed peanut, kaiware sprout
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice$15.00
serrano, spicy mayo
Vegetable Gyoza$15.00
fried vegetable gyoza with ponzu
Brussel Sprouts$13.00
sriracha, balsamic soy, bonito flakes, almond, chive
Edamame$9.00
traditional w. maldon salt OR garlic citrus soy sauté
Edamame (Plain)$6.00
traditional with maldon salt
Miso Soup$5.00
seaweed, tofu, dashi

Rice & Noodz

Floating Garlic Noodz$24.00
jumbo prawns, gravity noodles, garlic soy sauce
Mini Chashu Bowl$20.00
pork belly, green onion, fried shallots, nori
Sizzling Fried Rice$18.00
scallop, egg, crispy shallot, shrimp
Chow Mein$15.00
green cabbage, sesame seed, dark soy (add filet+16/shrimp+14/chicken+9/tofu+5)
Dan Dan Noodle$14.00
ground pork, cilantro, Szechuan chili sauce
Veggie Fried Rice$14.00
fried rice, veggies, (add sizzling egg +4)

Kung Pao Chicken$19.00
water chestnut, ginger soy sauce, peanut, scallion, rice
Szechuan Tofu & Veggies$19.00
vegetable medley, citrus szechuan sauce, fried tofu, (add rice+3)
Seared Ahi Tuna Salad$17.00
garlic seared ahi / mix baby greens / yuzu citrus vinaigrette
Shrimp Tempura$14.00
tempura batter, togarashi, chive, spicy mayo
Broccolini Tree$14.00
garlic citrus soy sauté, fresno chili

Table

The Hawk$110.00
36oz bone in tomahawk ribeye, trumpet mushrooms, mustard soy glaze
Wagyu Ribeye$74.00
14oz ribeye, cherry tomato, herb butter, mushrooms
Novaruption$56.00
braised short ribs, rib bone, maggi sauce, creamy slaw
Pork Tocino Tomahawk$45.00
marinated sweet glaze, negi, soy sauce
Amai Miso Cod$44.00
72hr miso marinated, miso reduction, broccolini, banana leaf
Wagyu Filet Skillet$40.00
5oz tenderloin, mushroom, ponzu glaze, herb butter
Panko Crusted Salmon$34.00
sesame broccolini, saffron sauce, ginger garlic, panko crust
Thai Charred New York Steak$29.00
asian chimichurri, fried Japanese eggplant, Shoaxing truffle butter, block cut
Korean Galbi Plate$29.00
sweet soy marinade, kimchi
Teriyaki Chicken$23.00
chicken, daikon slaw, rice, pickled cucumber, sesame, teriyaki

Nigiri & Sashimi

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

Classic Rolls

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

Specialty Rolls

Dragon Breath$26.00
shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, spicy tuna, unagi sauce, fire
Seared With A Kiss$28.00
seared hamachi, toro, caviar, sesame
OMG HONEY!$22.00
marinated salmon, scallop, avocado, dry cherry, dill dressing, honey
"Black Pink" Roll$21.00
salmon roll, avocado, pink rice, black tobiko, wasabi aioli
Inferno Crunch$20.00
spicy tuna, serrano, cucumber, shallots, marinated seared salmon, radish, cilantro, beet brunch, sriracha, sesame oil
"BTS" Roll$19.00
california roll, baked tuna & salmon,masago, chives, shallots
Holy Moly$20.00
crispy shrimp tempura, baked salmon, volcano sauce, guacamole
Double Hamachi$19.00
yellowtail, avocado, cucumber, serrano, onion ponzu, crispy shallots
Volcano$18.00
california roll, baked scallop
Rainbow$16.00
california roll, assorted fish on top

Chef's Specialty

Toro Tartare$40.00
toro / caviar / dashi soy / gold leaf
Chirashi Bowl$28.00
sushi rice, chefs choice assortment of sashimi
Garden & Sea Hotate$22.00
scallops, dill emulsion, truffle oil, diced red onion, mixed greens
Octopus with Japanese Herbs$19.00
mitsuba, parsley, shallot, yuzu kosho, lemon juice
Yellowtail Jalapeño$19.00
6pc yellowtail sashimi, serrano, cilantro, onion ponzu

Dessert

Yuzu Cheesecake$14.00
house-made chocolate ganache cake, yuzu curd, strawberries, fresh mint, strawberry coulis
Matcha Tiramisu$14.00
lady fingers, matcha mascarpone cream
Chocolate Ganache Cake$14.00
house-made chocolate ganache cake, caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream, strawberries
Matcha Creme Brulee$12.00
matcha powder, house-made custard, caramelized sugar
NOVA Mochi$9.00
strawberry, green tea, sesame, vanilla, mango, chocolate
Ice Cream + Sorbet$8.00
assorted ice creams, assorted sorbets

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Nova Kitchen & Bar.

4.3

(1128)

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.0Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nova Kitchen & Bar offers an enchanting ambiance with high-quality dishes and attentive service. "top notch service," "definitely coming back," and "excellent food" are recurring praises. The happy hour is a standout feature, offering unique Asian fusion options. However, occasional service inconsistencies and pricing concerns have been noted.

1,128 Reviews

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Noelle
Charlotte2 reviews
1.0
Dined on October 28, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food or drink was not the best but nice looking place
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Erika
San Diego8 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 28, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely coming back here! The staff were very attentive and paid close attention to our preferences. We also loved the speakeasy ambiance, which made the whole experience even more special. The food was amazing, and everything we ordered was high-quality and delicious. Overall, such a great experience! Highly recommend!
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elisa
New Orleans1 review
5.0
Dined on October 23, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible ambiance. The food was delicious and we tried 12 different things from the happy hour menu. Can’t recommend enough
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Ron
San Francisco5 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 22, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We have eaten here a few times and always really enjoyed the food and drinks. This dinner seemed a little less than the exceptional experience we have come to expect. I would still recommend giving Nova a try; it's worth the experience.
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Geyas
Orange County1 review
3.0
Dined on October 13, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Good service, clean place and rest rooms. The prices don’t match the taste and the quality of the food. Even if the food was fresh was tasteless, and that applies to all 5 dishes we ordered.
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Amethyst
Los Angeles1 review
4.0
Dined on October 12, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Make sure your wine glasses do not have a bunch of lint when serving
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Sandra
Orange County4 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 10, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Way over priced. Sushi roll was very good. Short rib dish was grisly no flavor and not fall off the bone. Presentation much better than the quality quantity of food. Really wanted this restaurant to be a winner. Disappointed
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Dee
Orange County4 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 3, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance was fun. The food and drinks very tasty. Great presentation. My friends and I had a wonderful time.
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Pamela
Orange County6 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 1, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about this restaurant is 5-Star. The staff was incredible, the food delicious and arranged artfully. The cocktails were spot on. 6 of us were here for the first time and we've all agreed that it is definitely worth coming back to. Parking is validated for up to 3 hours, which was perfect. There were several good vegetarian options and meat options for those that don't enjoy seafood.
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Michelle
Orange County3 reviews
1.0
Dined on September 27, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
They were definitely short staffed. I get why there were free mimosas because we only got 3 rounds total. The food was okay, not worth $70 per person. The kitchen and wait staff were a mess. They kept bringing us the wrong dishes. Also, some of the dishes were missing key ingredients listed on the menu. There was definitely no caviar on the tuna. The ambiance was nice, will not be returning.
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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 Sun 10:45 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(201) 300-5312
Website
http://novaoc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Host your next private event with us! We accommodate groups of 15-350, from corporate dinners and birthday parties to wedding receptions and full restaurant buyouts. Choose from our curated prix-fixe menu packages, with à la carte also available upon request.
Private party contact
Drew: (201) 300-5312

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

Make a reservation

Nova Kitchen & Bar

4.3

$31 to $50

Asian

Garden Grove / Westminster

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2 people

Nov 10, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Nova Kitchen & Bar

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Nova Kitchen & Bar

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Whiskey Room

Wood Room

Fire Room

Earth Room

Water Room

NOVA Patio

Metal Room

Whole Restaurant Buyout

Custom inquiry

Free Bottomless Mimosas

Happy Hour Monday-Friday (4-6PM)

Omakase $80/person (Tues & Weds)

Appetizer

Wings$14.00

Scallion Pancake Asada$18.00

Birria Bao$18.00

Chili Oil Wonton$15.00

Fried Chicken Bao$16.00

Mushroom Toast$16.00

Pork Belly Bao$15.00

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice$15.00

Vegetable Gyoza$15.00

Brussel Sprouts$13.00

Edamame$9.00

Edamame (Plain)$6.00

Miso Soup$5.00

Rice & Noodz

Floating Garlic Noodz$24.00

Mini Chashu Bowl$20.00

Sizzling Fried Rice$18.00

Chow Mein$15.00

Dan Dan Noodle$14.00

Veggie Fried Rice$14.00

Share

Kung Pao Chicken$19.00

Szechuan Tofu & Veggies$19.00

Seared Ahi Tuna Salad$17.00

Shrimp Tempura$14.00

Broccolini Tree$14.00

Table

The Hawk$110.00

Wagyu Ribeye$74.00

Novaruption$56.00

Pork Tocino Tomahawk$45.00

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

Toro

Uni

Sweet Shrimp

Tuna

Unagi

Halibut

Yellowtail Belly

Yellowtail

Salmon Belly

Salmon

Tako

Hotate

Shrimp

Classic Rolls

Negi Toro

Salmon Skin

Spicy Tuna

Tuna

California

Vegetable

Cucumber

Specialty Rolls

Dragon Breath$26.00