An evolution of his recent and well-received pop-ups

The South Korean chef Jae Lee, who worked with Dale Talde at Rice & Gold, has named his new restaurant for his hometown, but it is not traditional Korean fare.

New York’s Korean-Restaurant Scene Gets Even Stronger With Nowon.

Chef Jae Lee Now Serving His Amazing Kimchi Mayo Burgers At Own East Village Spot, Nowon.

Nowon — “Korean-inspired with New York swag” — opens in the East Village.

Chef Jae Lee Now Serving His Amazing Kimchi Mayo Burgers At Own East Village Spot, Nowon.