Nowon Seaport

A nice Korean restaurant in the Seaport with beautifully designed, aesthetically pleasing décor. The space feels modern and inviting, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal. The menu offers more of a creative twist on Korean dishes, incorporating an American flair rather than sticking strictly to traditional preparations. There are plenty of shareable options, which is what we opted for. We shared the Black Sesame Caesar Salad, Chopped Cheese Tteokbokki, and the Legendary Cheeseburger. The portions were great for two people and perfect for sharing. You definitely still get Korean inspired flavors, which was nice. We especially enjoyed the salad and the cheeseburger, both were flavorful and well executed. The tteokbokki was our least favorite. The flavor itself was good, but since tteokbokki is a personal favorite of mine, I think I would have preferred it in a more traditional preparation rather than as a chopped cheese-style sauce over rice cakes. Overall, it’s a cool spot that’s great for drinks and food with friends. While those looking for a more traditional Korean dining experience might prefer other options, it’s a fun place to explore Korean inspired flavors in a fresh, modern way. I’d definitely come back to try more from the menu!

Overall this place have a fun vibe! Young and trendy. Service was good. Our waiting time was a bit long even though we had reservation. Food was presented nicely but as far as food. I think it lacks flavors. NOT ALL dishes lack flavors though. My favorite I say, sounds silly coming from an Asian restaurant, is the CAESAR SALAD! lol it’s crunchy and so good! The shrimp on a stick Wasnt too bad. If you’re looking for a juicy moist kimchee Burger ?! Say no more. Very very good !! I say give this place a try!! Parking lot is right across the street.

I definitely misjudged Nowon as another influencer focused restaurant that only cares about aesthetics and while that is partly true… the food was pretty good! The ricotta toast was lovely. The ricotta was whipped really well and it was nice mix of sweet, tangy, and creamy. The bibimbap while tasty, really needed a protein to go with it. The chicken sandwich was good but I’d recommend no peanuts. It did nothing for the sandwich by adding an earthy taste. Service was also a miss, waitress never came up to check once an we had to flag her down for the check even though it wasn’t busy. Fix those minor kinks and I can see Nowon being a hit.

So much food....come hungry! We started with a soju flight, which was a fun experience, though a few flavors were a bit medicinal. The rest of the dishes were massive! We ordered three plates to share and it was definitely too much for two people. The Legendary Cheeseburger is hands-down the best thing on the menu, juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The Chopped Cheese Rice Cakes were hearty and delicious but super filling. The Garlic Honey Butter Tots were enormous; honestly, just okay, but the ones at the bottom soaked in honey were the best bites. The atmosphere was fun and lively, though the service was on the slower side, not bad if you’re in the mood to linger and enjoy the night.

NowOn in the Seaport is a great spot for Korean-American fusion done right. The fried chicken is incredible and the Legendary Burger really earns its name. The place has a relaxed vibe that makes it easy to settle in. They seemed a little short-staffed during my visit, but the food more than made up for it. I’ll definitely be back.

Very good food. The Mixtape original 6 course meal was well worth the cost, and we had to take some home! Delicious paired flavors. Great cocktails. Fun music and atmosphere with music videos playing.

5 out of 5! Friday night with friends, we were looking for a new spot none of us had tried. Nowon is a New York joint that’s recently expanded to Boston. We made a reservation and didn’t know what to expect. Arriving, we discovered they have an outdoor patio, large bar, and a well-laid-out interior. Great place to go as a couple or with a group of friends. It’s night-appointed. Good lighting. Comfortable seats. The music and music videos playing on the back wall above the open kitchen added to the vibe. The menu isn’t huge but has enough to choose from. We all opted to go for the pre-fixe, which they call "mix tapes." They have two options. We went for the smaller option of 5 courses. It was more than enough food; we were all stuffed and struggling to finish the, spoiler, delicious tots by the end. This is what we had: - Black sesame Caesar salad - General’s fried chicken - Rice cakes - Cheese burger - Honey butter tots The salad was a good portion, topped with a blizzard of grated cheese; it was very tasty. But the other dishes were so incredible I actually forgot how good the salad was by the end. It’s hard to say which I liked more: the fried chicken or the rice cakes. They were both incredible. The chicken were big chunks of tender battered chicken in a perfectly sweet and spicy sauce. The rice cakes, though! Prepared in a way I haven’t had anything before. They were in the most delicious sauce that almost tasted like a bolognese. Never have I had rice cakes side by side with fried chicken prepared in a way that made them more craveable than the chicken! By the time the burger came we were already feeling full. But the burger was delicious. A great example of a smash burger. Cheesy, saucy, with pickles. It was just the right amount of messy. Then came the tots. Served in a delicious garlic butter honey sauce. They kept getting better. That I mean is by the time you make it half way through the large mound of tots you find the sauce pooled on the bottom on the bowl. It’s addicting and you can’t stop dipping them. Our server was attentive. I saw her checking or progress without being invasive so that she could time the next course. She did a great job. As for drinks they have a full bar. They also offer soju and have two type of soju flights. I opted for the "original" flight. No mistakes made. It was great! Nowon is a great addition to the seaport. We will definitely be back.