NOLZA

tried this place for the first time and i’m pleasantly surprised! we got the french fries, chicken gizzard & pork belly, fried chicken, and spicy chicken skewers. everything was cooked and seasoned to the perfect spot. we would definitely come back!

Nolza has a very cool vibe! The food is delicious and the service is on point! Such a perfect place to hang out with friends drinking and eating good food! Love it!!!

Joseph Martin

A hidden gem found by accident as I stayed in the Doubletree by Hilton nearby. Excellent beef dish with sprouts and tried for the first time silkworm pulpo soup which was better than I expected once I got over the idea and look of it. Some drunk noisy obnoxious patrons to be expected but otherwise had a great meal in a small mom and pop Korean resto. Will definitely come back and try other dishes. The waitress was also very nice and although she could not speak very well English she was very polite, nice and attentive.

Jedi Nugget

A hidden gem that was full of great music and delicious food. Both my plates were delicious and didn't take long to come out. The vibe of this place is amazing and welcoming. There wasn't too many people when I went but thats okay because I was able to enjoy the music. The staff was very kind and attentive. The servings were pretty big and worth every penny!

Nathan Brakband

Delicious food and a cozy atmosphere. We really enjoyed the BBQ pork belly, soy garlic chicken, and rose tteokbokki that we ordered. The service was quick and friendly, and this would be a great place to go on a date or have a social dinner.

Christian Cho

The owner, whom I have known for a long time, said that she opened a restaurant in Buena Park, but since the opening time is 5 PM, it was difficult to find the time to visit, so I couldn’t visit. However, she recently changed the opening time and opened for lunch, so I visited last week. I had Rosé Tteokbokki, So-tteok So-tteok, and Sweet Potato Fries, and the food was all good. One thing I wish could be improved is the decoration and interior. The concept of this place is to approach young customers with a comfortable atmosphere, but the scribbles covering the tables and walls didn‘t look very good.

Matt R

Not a ton of people which was great. Korean beer esp the Terra tasted really good.

Jason Lim

Good place to enjoy K-food and drinks like soju. Friends really liked this place. Must come back!

Lauren Hyun

Don't sleep on this spot Starting from beginning to end, the complimentary nachos have a flavor that is a new experience, the sesame dressing on the salad should be bottled and sold, and the rest of the food is something to think back on. The staff is so attentive and kind with fun music to carry the mood without being overbearing. The owner is incredibly passionate about her flavors and it absolutely shows. There is plenty of seating, parking is convenient, and this is the place to be late night. Everything we tried was delicious and will be bringing us back anytime we are in OC.

Zet Lee

The best pub in OC with great food and service. I and my wife love to visit here whenever we come Chris( manager) gives us hospitality that we really appreciate it. The overall food quality is way better than other places and staff’s service is exceptional. Chris made our day as always I can’t wait to go back!

Vee Dinh

A cozy place for hanging out with your friends for soju and drinking games! Highlights of the menu: 1. Bulgogi with rice 2. Spicy chicken with cheese and rice 3. Cheese donkatsu 4. Spicy jokbal (pig feet)

William Shin

The food here is so delicious perfect for a night out of drinking and good food. We got the sweet spicy chicken and the sauce is delectable. Not pictured but the black sesame dressing on the salad is to die for. Even the complimentary nachos has a cheese sauce like i've never experienced. The servers here are also very delightful. We were able to speak to the ahjumma that runs the kitchen and she was so sweet and kind. Ambiance is very fun with led lights and great music. Plenty of seating including a beautiful outdoor patio. Being from LA I was definitely not expecting a parking lot but there was a spacious parking lot which was a great surprise. Definitely will be back any time I am in OC.

Susan

tried this place for the first time and i’m pleasantly surprised! we got the french fries, chicken gizzard & pork belly, fried chicken, and spicy chicken skewers. everything was cooked and seasoned to the perfect spot. we would definitely come back!

Sondarawatey Chhuon

Nolza has a very cool vibe! The food is delicious and the service is on point! Such a perfect place to hang out with friends drinking and eating good food! Love it!!!

Great fun place for drinks with friends. Lots of young crowds, we felt little out of place with so many younger generations, but with great service, we felt comfortable. They have great foods to go with drinks also.

my experience at nolza was one of a kind! my first time here and it did not disappoint. might have to come here every single night for the food and the service!! 10/10 i recommend this place to everyone

The food here is SHOCKINGLY good! Highly recommend the rose teobokki, kimchi rice, and chicken skewers. Food is all served hot and fresh, drinks are cold and served with frosty cold glasses. Service is fantastic and the ambiance is really pleasant. You can have a nice time and still have a conversation :). No pics of food because we ate it at soon as we got it !!

Robin Oh

my experience at nolza was one of a kind! my first time here and it did not disappoint. might have to come here every single night for the food and the service!! 10/10 i recommend this place to everyone

David An

Great fun place for drinks with friends. Lots of young crowds, we felt little out of place with so many younger generations, but with great service, we felt comfortable. They have great foods to go with drinks also.

Hanah leNoir

The food here is SHOCKINGLY good! Highly recommend the rose teobokki, kimchi rice, and chicken skewers. Food is all served hot and fresh, drinks are cold and served with frosty cold glasses. Service is fantastic and the ambiance is really pleasant. You can have a nice time and still have a conversation :). No pics of food because we ate it at soon as we got it !!

Really cool place that was pretty busy. Food is pretty good but a little pricey. A nice place to hangout with friends

L R

Really cool place that was pretty busy. Food is pretty good but a little pricey. A nice place to hangout with friends

I'm not much of a seafood kinda gal so don't take my experience here for granted. The calmari was a little over cooked I think. It wasn't tender like I thought it would be. Maybe I could be wrong and that's how it's suppose to be. The taste was great with the sauce and batter. I also tried the spicy kimchi soup. Once again not my cup of tea, but it wasn't bad. It's enough for two, but not quite filling. A little expensive for my pocket. But for some you might enjoy this intriguing type of food.

Kimberley

I'm not much of a seafood kinda gal so don't take my experience here for granted. The calmari was a little over cooked I think. It wasn't tender like I thought it would be. Maybe I could be wrong and that's how it's suppose to be. The taste was great with the sauce and batter. I also tried the spicy kimchi soup. Once again not my cup of tea, but it wasn't bad. It's enough for two, but not quite filling. A little expensive for my pocket. But for some you might enjoy this intriguing type of food.

Our waiter just forgot we existed so I had to search him down just to order after a 20 min wait. Food is diabolically small for how expensive it is - had to laugh at the portion of $25 tteobokki. What a rip off. The pork belly and fried chicken were just okay. And the bathrooms were disgusting with no toilet paper left. I’m not sure how this place is anywhere near 4 star average but I guess if you’re drunk enough the pretty decorations might make you look past it all 🤣

Amanda Nguyen

Our waiter just forgot we existed so I had to search him down just to order after a 20 min wait. Food is diabolically small for how expensive it is - had to laugh at the portion of $25 tteobokki. What a rip off. The pork belly and fried chicken were just okay. And the bathrooms were disgusting with no toilet paper left. I’m not sure how this place is anywhere near 4 star average but I guess if you’re drunk enough the pretty decorations might make you look past it all 🤣

We visited for an after-party last Sat night. Among the food we ordered, the pork ribs were so undercooked they were practically bloody. We called the server over to discuss the food's condition, and without even a word of apology, they offered to replace it with fried squid. We accepted this and waited, but after 20 minutes, it still hadn't arrived, so we asked for a refund. While waiting, one of our party asked again when it would come out, and a young staff member who had taken our bill pointed at us and said, “If that's how you feel, just leave.” Most of the people in our party were in their 50s and 60s. We felt so rude and upset that we just left, but this doesn't seem right. One of our companions runs a restaurant nearby and knows the owner of this shop, so we'll discuss it separately, but it was truly unpleasant. Not only was there no apology for the bloody food, but it's also hard to accept such rude behavior, like pointing a finger and practically kicking out someone who could be their father. We spent about $500 in an hour, but they practically chased us out. It was extremely unpleasant, and I never want to go back. I especially wouldn't recommend it to middle-aged customers.

The worst place to eat and spend time with friends. foods are all frozen foods and taste was horrible too our friends are 100% agreed that we would never come back here again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Servers were nice and kind

Jung Kim

We visited for an after-party last Sat night. Among the food we ordered, the pork ribs were so undercooked they were practically bloody. We called the server over to discuss the food's condition, and without even a word of apology, they offered to replace it with fried squid. We accepted this and waited, but after 20 minutes, it still hadn't arrived, so we asked for a refund. While waiting, one of our party asked again when it would come out, and a young staff member who had taken our bill pointed at us and said, “If that's how you feel, just leave.” Most of the people in our party were in their 50s and 60s. We felt so rude and upset that we just left, but this doesn't seem right. One of our companions runs a restaurant nearby and knows the owner of this shop, so we'll discuss it separately, but it was truly unpleasant. Not only was there no apology for the bloody food, but it's also hard to accept such rude behavior, like pointing a finger and practically kicking out someone who could be their father. We spent about $500 in an hour, but they practically chased us out. It was extremely unpleasant, and I never want to go back. I especially wouldn't recommend it to middle-aged customers.

purozack

The worst place to eat and spend time with friends. foods are all frozen foods and taste was horrible too our friends are 100% agreed that we would never come back here again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Servers were nice and kind