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Nowon Seaport

3.9 (77 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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Trish P.

Full disclosure: I'm usually the person side-eyeing "Asian fusion" on a menu. The genre has earned its skepticism (too often it's food sanded down into something more marketable, less itself). So when I say Nowon won me over, I mean it as a real compliment. The ambiance itself is intimate, fun, colorful. An experience. First visit, we went with the Classic Mixtape, which is essentially a prix fixe served family style at $49/person. Smart move for a first time in theory; you cover a lot of ground fast. Here's what that ground looked like: chilled cucumber kimchi, whipped yuzu ricotta toast, wok-charred lamb lettuce wraps, General Lee's Fried Chicken, the Legendary Cheeseburger, and truffle parm tots. Honest review of the Mixtape: uneven, but the highs are high enough to forgive it. The cucumber kimchi and ricotta toast didn't move me. The tots were fine...just tots. But the lamb lettuce wraps had real flavor and restraint, the fried chicken delivered exactly what its name promises (it's general tso's chicken so it can't really be bad), and the Legendary Cheeseburger is, in fact, kind of legendary. Worth noting that "half a burger per person" sounds stingy on paper and somehow still satisfies. My regret? Glancing at the tables around me mid-meal and watching Japchae and Spicy Buldak Chicken go by. Both looked like the right call. Next time I'm skipping the Mixtape and building my own plate around those two plus the fried chicken and burger. Sometimes the prix fixe teaches you exactly what to order à la carte. Nowon is the rare fusion spot that feels like it's adding something rather than diluting it. Come hungry, look at what your neighbors ordered, and adjust accordingly.

Skillet Bacon & Kimchi Fried Rice
Kelly N.

I love how this place looks and feels, esp at night, but wow, it gets really busy. We were able to get seated outdoors pretty quick, but I will say the service... isn't great. We were forgotten once the food came out, so we had to go inside and wait until we can ask someone for the check. The food was good enough for me to return, and I really will need to try the mixtape next time. It's hard to go for a course tasting menu when there are dietary restrictions amongst a group of 5, but it should be easier with 2 people. I say this only because I really wanted to try the chopped cheese rice cakes but was not able to this visit. That's fine though because the garlic honey butter tots were really good! The legendary burger was good as well, but not the best smash burger I've had. The highlight is definitely the sauce.

Evan G.

Had a weeknight dinner sitting at the bar. Spicy cucumber salad appetizer was awesome! Bartenders were very helpful and service was quick.

Haja F.

I always have a really nice time at NOWON. I really enjoy the food, the vibe, and especially the drinks. I've hung out at the bar a few times and it's always been a great experience. The bartenders are super friendly and make really good cocktails. It's a fun spot whether you're there for a meal or just want to sit at the bar, have a drink, and enjoy the atmosphere.

Margie M.

Korean-American fusion done right! It's easy to embrace Nowon -- it offers great food, a fun vibe and an airy spaciousness that's hard to come by in Boston's trendy Seaport district. My go-to menu item is Jae's Chicken Bun, a double-fried chicken thigh slathered with just the right amount of gochujang, then topped with a tasty slaw, peanuts and parm. Every bite of this generously sized sando is a satisfying combo of juicy goodness and crispy-crunch. Garlic honey butter tater tots and Kimchi cukes make for a dynamic duo of equally satisfying sides. The dressing on the black sesame Caesar salad deserves a round of applause too. Plenty of other menu options (rice cakes, noodles, bibimpap, shrimp tacos) to check out but I'm sticking with these faves for a while! My dining companion is committed to Nowon's Legendary Burger.

Chopped cheese rice cakes
Jack T.

Kinda pricey for what it is, but I love the chopped cheese rice cakes. Interesting concept and love the fusion cuisine. Surprised it hasn't been more crowded on the instances I've gone. Location is kinda a pain to get to, but I would stop by if I were already in the area.

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Muriel D.

Was seated promptly when I arrived for my reservation. The service was great all night. Waitress regularly checked in throughout our meal and ensured everything was okay. I got the Korean Born Star mocktail which was scrum (sweet and fruity). My friend got a white wine which she enjoyed. We shared the lamb lettuce wraps as a starter. They were okay but nothing to rave about. I got the legendary burger with an egg on the side. The burger was great. I was nervous I'd regret not trying something more exciting but it was truly a magnificent burger. I had the egg on the side so I could taste the burger on it's own (which was already amazing) then I added the egg in and it was even better. My friend got the kimchi fried rice which she enjoyed. Portion sizes were good value and overall thought price was fair. Definitely going back to try the Mixtape menu! Restaurant is in a great location. Would not recommend trying to drive in (I never do at least). Easily accessible from South station or courthouse station via red and silver lines. There's plenty to do around after eating: shopping, desserts, walking. Also right across from Cisco if you fancy a night out.

Winter B.

This place was so good. Heard the burger is a standout so ordered that. Came with this amazing sauce and the patty was crispy on the outside and seasoned so well. Cheese melty. Bun was great. Cucumbers were so refreshing and delicious. Fried chicken was good but a little too sweet for me. Food came fast. Really good ambiance in here. Trendy spot with great food, would recommend!

whipped yuzu ricotta taost
Nina N.

the food here wasn't bad but also wasn't incredible. nothing stood out to me besides the chopped cheese' rice cakes. yuzu toast was so interesting; i wasn't a huge fan of the chili oil but didn't hate the yuzu ricotta. i don't think i'd order it ever again. the legendary burger wasn't anything special honestly; the kimchi special sauce saved it but the meat was slightly charred/burnt. black sesame crème brûlée was good, just wish it had a thicker consistency! it was too watery for my liking service was fine, my waiter was attentive but wasn't exactly friendly. really liked the aesthetics of the place though!

The Legendary Burger Garlic Honey Tots
Bisma A.

I was really excited to try Nowon when I heard it first opened in the Seaport and I'm glad I got to check it out! We went for dinner and decided to try the family style mixtape to get a variety of options. I definitely recommend ordering like this because you get a ton of food! We had the caesar salad, shrimp skewers, general lee's fried chicken, chopped cheese rice cakes, legendary cheeseburger, and garlic honey tots. My personal favorites and must tries were the caesar salad and cheeseburger! While the chicken and tots were good, I didn't think they were anything special. I also wish they had included a dessert option at the end instead of one of the savory dishes. Overall, this was a really good meal and food came out quick which was great! The inside has a fun vibe so you will definitely have a great night out if you check this spot out.

Mixtape tasting menu
Scott P.

We tried the mixtape, a multi course tasting menu and we were not disappointed. In fact left quite satisfied. A seasoned cucumber, Caesar salad,spicy chicken, shrimp tacos 1/2 a smash burger, tater tots. All with Korean seasoning /sauces. Worth a return visit.

Chris T.

Went here after stopping into to Mai's sushi hand rolls down the street. Figure we try a couple spots in seaport we haven't been to. The vibe is fun, lighting is like being at a kings ambiance. Our server was nice, I did have to take initiative to grab my own utensils and condiments though. I would have filled my own waters if they let me get a pitcher haha. Then tots were nice and crispy and came out HOT which is appreciated! The shrimp skewers for me lacked flavor since you get 4 skewers maybe it was one but not for us that night and it was already cold by time we got it. The Jae's chicken sandwich had good balance of flavor, no heat of any sort. The temperature was like warm. It felt like the chicken wasn't freshly fried, not crispy and had a tough chew through it. The legendary burger was also luke warm but our friend enjoys that burger in general (she's been here before). All in all a chill spot to hang, I'd give it another try to see how the food is when HOT. The highlight for us was the taters.

Kylie B.

I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed my meal at nowon! This modern asian fusion spot has delicious takes on classic american and korean dishes. The chopped cheese rice cakes were insanely delicious- this dish takes all the best spicy sweet taste of the classic tkkeoboki and combines it with creamy flavorful chopped cheese meat to make a heavenly combo (get this!!). I also had the lunch special which comes with a smash burger, honey tots, and kimchi cucumbers. The smash burger was great, classic flavor. The honey tots were YUMMY - sweet, salty, crunchy, and paired well with the creamy sauce. The kimchi cucumbers were good nothing special. I also loved the ambiance of nowon - feels like an elevated restaurant with a fun playful feel.

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10/10 service, loved the bartender he was super friendly and loved his vibes. Food was 10/10 as well!! I highly recommend this place!!

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