Nowon - Bushwick

Name: Nowon - Bushwick
Address: 436 Jefferson St, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11237
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

Bushwick · Contemporary Korean

436 Jefferson St, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11237Directions

4.5480 reviews

People say this Korean restaurant serves a delicious 7-course meal, featuring standout dishes like chopped cheese rice cakes, honey garlic butter tots, and the Legendary Burger. They highlight the cool vibe, friendly staff, and the generous portions of the tasting menu. They also like the creative menu and the unique blend of Korean and American flavors.

Contemporary Korean with a Blackbird crowd and a burger people return for.

Nowon - Bushwick is a $$ Contemporary Korean restaurant in Bushwick, New York. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

East Village staples such as wood-fired Korean-style pizzas, cheeseburgers, and tater tots served in a casual space.

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Why go

Nowon - Bushwick is a $$ Contemporary Korean spot with a measurable following: 3,181 all-time Blackbird check-ins, with Saturday and Sunday as its busiest days. On Google, it holds a 4.5 rating across 516 reviews, and one highlighted reviewer described the place as “a vibe.”

The through-line is the food people remember by name. Reviewers repeatedly call out the legendary burger, with the chopped cheese rice cakes, whipped yuzu ricotta toast, cucumber kimchi, tots, and shrimp tacos also mentioned in highlighted reviews. One diner praised the tasting menu, then admitted they would return just for the burger.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Fast facts

Nowon - Bushwick has 3,181 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Sunday.
Google reviewers rate it 4.5 across 516 reviews.
Multiple highlighted reviews single out the legendary burger.
One reviewer called the cucumber kimchi surprisingly amazing.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Did you know

Nowon - Bushwick has 3,181 all-time Blackbird check-ins, with records spanning January 2025 to March 2026.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Amenities

Meals

BrunchDinner

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

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Activity

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Flynet check ins

3,181

Neighborhood

Bushwick

Inside Nowon - Bushwick

The experience

East Village staples such as wood-fired Korean-style pizzas, cheeseburgers, and tater tots served in a casual space.

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Review signal

4.5

480 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

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FAQ

What kind of food does Nowon - Bushwick serve?

Nowon - Bushwick serves Contemporary Korean cuisine.

How expensive is Nowon - Bushwick?

Nowon - Bushwick is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

Where is Nowon - Bushwick located?

Nowon - Bushwick is located at 436 Jefferson St, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11237.

How do I check in at Nowon - Bushwick?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Nowon - Bushwick in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.