Nowon - East Village

Nowon – East Village is the flagship location of the Korean-American restaurant, opened in 2019 in the heart of Manhattan’s East Village. This original location established Nowon’s identity through bold flavors, creative comfort food, and a fast-paced yet welcoming dining experience.

The East Village kitchen is home to Nowon’s most recognized dishes, including the Legendary Cheeseburger, which contributed to the restaurant’s ranking as 15th Best Burger in the World by World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants and its *two Smash Burger Block Party championship wins.

This location operates with a strong emphasis on execution, consistency, and teamwork. Set to a soundtrack of 90s and early-2000s hip-hop, Nowon – East Village balances intensity with hospitality and provides a standards-driven environment for cooks and managers looking to grow.