Korean Street Food Meets NYC Bodega Culture at Nowon
Briefly

Nowon is a Korean-American restaurant founded by chef Jae Lee, featuring an innovative menu combining Korean street food with New York bodega favorites. Located in New York with plans to expand to Boston, Nowon showcases dishes like 'chopped cheese' rice cakes that reflect Lee's culinary vision. He aims to merge flavors and memories from his childhood experiences between Korea and theU.S., particularly with sushi-inspired twists on familiar comfort foods. The restaurant's ambiance complements the creative menu, setting a stylish backdrop for a memorable dining experience.
Nowon's 'chopped cheese' rice cakes dish merges Korean street food culture with New York's chopped cheese, representing chef Jae Lee's roots and culinary vision.
The restaurant's cheeseburger reflects Lee's love for McDonald's, crafted with high-quality ingredients and a special kimchi-infused sauce, elevating a childhood classic.
Opening in Boston's Seaport District on April 15, Nowon celebrates nostalgic flavors through dishes that bridge Korean and American culinary traditions.
Chef Jae Lee seeks to capture the essence of both Korean and New York street food while adding a personal and upscale touch to the dishes.
Read at Boston Magazine
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