Fusion Korean w/ killer burgers & tasting menus. A must-try!
This East Village spot offers a unique take on Korean-American cuisine, with a particular emphasis on creative twists to classic dishes. Reviewers often rave about their inventive tasting menus, which provide a great value and a chance to sample a variety of their signature flavors. The ambiance is lively and modern, making it a popular choice for both casual outings and group gatherings.
The restaurant is lauded for its Korean-American fusion, with a standout recommendation for their burgers, often described as among the best in the city, particularly the Kimchi Burger and the 'Legendary Cheeseburger'. The tasting menus, or 'Mixtapes,' are frequently mentioned as excellent value and a great way to experience a variety of dishes. Other praised items include chopped cheese tteokbokki and a unique Black Sesame Caesar Salad. However, a few recent negative reviews mention issues with cold food, specifically burgers and tater tots, and one noted the restaurant was not busy during their visit.
"Highly recommended are the burgers, particularly the Kimchi Burger and the 'Legendary Cheeseburger,' as well as the tasting menus ('Mixtapes'). Other praised dishes include the chopped cheese tteokbokki and the Black Sesame Caesar Salad."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its innovative Korean-American cuisine, particularly highlighting the value and creativity of its tasting menus and burgers. While most feedback is positive, a few recent comments point to inconsistencies in food temperature and service.
Important Note
Some recent reviews indicate potential inconsistencies with food temperature and service, and the restaurant can get very loud, making conversation difficult.
"The author expressed concern about the decline in quality at Nowon in Bushwick."
Negative"The author suggested the burger at Nowon as a good first meal option."
Positive"The original poster found Nowons' whipped ricotta toast to be impressive and is seeking recommendations for other places."
Positive"This user described Nowon as loud, but in a "hip way.""
Neutral"Nowon is considered a bad place for a date because conversation is impossible due to the noise, despite the food being good."
Negative"The user found Nowon to be "incredibly loud" during a recent visit."
Negative"Nowon is described as getting super loud due to how cramped the space is."
Negative"This commenter dined at Nowon last week and had a great overall experience, specifically mentioning that the burger was fantastic."
Positive"This commenter also experienced a disappointingly cold burger at Nowon and found the overall experience to be not great."
Negative"This commenter has had great experiences at the Bushwick location of Nowon on two separate occasions and found the service to be good."
Positive"This commenter explained that the burger is Nowon's most popular item and is frequently ordered, making it unlikely for there to be a moment without orders."
Neutral"This commenter explained that the server disappeared after dropping off the food. Even when the bill was requested and the cold food mentioned, the server just shrugged and walked away."
Neutral"This commenter stated that the Bushwick location of Nowon is better, having never had a bad meal or experience there and praising the great service."
Positive"This commenter pointed out that the original poster mentioned the waiter seemed confused about the cold food, implying they did try to address the issue."
Neutral"This commenter had a great food experience at Nowon a month prior and suggested the original poster might have just caught them on an off day."
Positive"This commenter also had a negative experience at Nowon and did not understand the hype surrounding it."
Negative"This commenter also experienced a cold burger at Nowon and found the server to be unavailable. By the time they could get attention, it was too late to warrant a replacement."
Negative"This commenter found Nowon confusing regarding their prefix menu, mentioning an issue with ordering burgers for a party of 10. They suggested the place could be much better."
Negative"This commenter expressed that they love the chopped cheese rice cakes at Nowon and have even made them at home."
Positive"This commenter reported a good meal at the East Village Nowon a few weeks ago and suggested the original poster might have had an off day and should have raised issues during the meal."
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