Seaport Just Got a Flavor Bomb: Meet Nowon, the Korean Burger Joint You Didn’t Know You Needed
Forget everything you thought you knew about bar food-Boston’s Seaport just leveled up. Say hello to Nowon, the buzzy Korean-American gastropub crash-landing straight from NYC with a menu that laughs in the face of boring burgers and basic bites. This isn’t your average happy hour hang—this is kimchi-slicked cheeseburgers, gochujang-glazed chicken buns, and tater tots full of flavor!
The mastermind behind the madness? Chef Jae Lee, who first stirred up burger chaos in New York with a Big Mac remix dripping in kimchi sauce that critics basically knighted as one of the city's finest. After building cult followings in both the East Village and Brooklyn, he’s now teamed up with Boston hospitality pro Babu Koganti to bring his bold, hangover-busting vision to our shores. And trust us—this menu is the kind of wild, crave-worthy fusion that’ll keep you coming back “just one more time” every week.
What’s on the table? Think spicy, sticky chicken buns with soy-pickled jalapeños. Chopped cheese tteokbokki swimming in melted Parm and spicy beef. Skewers, slaws, rice cakes, remoulades—it’s a fever dream of Korean flavor and New York swagger. Can’t choose? Go for one of their curated “mixtapes,” multi-course menus of pure edible greatness.
The vibe inside? Loud, laid-back, and effortlessly cool—think neon glow meets K-hip-hop beats, with a menu that dares you to order one more round. Whether you’re post-work hungry, weekend-wild, or just in need of a serious flavor fix, Nowon is your new go-to.
Get it while it’s hot, Boston!
