The Michelin Star Restaurant in an NYC Subway Station | On The Line | Bon Appétit

“Nōksu is located underneath the 32nd Street subway station which is unconventional for a typical fine dining restaurant.” Bon Appétit spends a day on the line with Jing Wen Ng, Chef de cuisine at Nōksu in New York City. Located in the subway, no gas stoves or open fires are allowed, so chefs must get creative with their techniques.




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[BlancoFlaco]

I opened Noksu as the bartender and beverage lead for the first 6 months before moving out of the city. Chef Dae is incredibly driven and an alchemist when hes desiging dishes. Chef Jing is the glue and one of the hardest working people ive ever met in the industry. Great to see them both getting their shine. Really grateful to have been a small part of the start of Noksu.

[ViridianaD]

This sounds like something out of a SNL "Stefon" skit in the best way. This place has everything, a secret code, a back hallway subway entry, black marble, a chemical rack and squab.

[faithlessleap]

One of my favorite chefs I have ever had the privilege of working with. Chef Jing is so wonderful.

[nataliemscrzysxycoolharris]

I’m loving how cozy & intimate the restaurant is. It would be cool to have a small gathering there.

[RiotOfDeath]

Nice to see a Singaporean enjoying and living out her passion for food and being successful! Props to you, Jing Wen!

[HexIsme]

"Chef Dae loves the chemical rack"
In his defense, chemistry is legitimately fun and magical.

[Ledezmamusic]

Yeah mom I’ll be back I’m gonna go eat some pigeon in the subway real quick I have a reservation

[marcelaramaya]

This chef who didn't do well at school is the most employable person in the world.

[goudagirl]

This is absolutely _fascinating!_ As one who loves to know "how it's made, " or what goes on behind the scenes, this held my rapt attention. The fact that it's a teeny tiny place in an unusual setting in NYC makes it even more unique and noteworthy (not to mention "bucket list-y"). Oh to be able to get an actual reservation there some day! Chef Jing has personality plus, and handles everything with aplomb, and so easily. Really interesting. May Noksu have long life and have much (more) success!

[whel]

What a hard working Chef!!! She does a lot of things at once and i got nothing but respect for her🙌🏻💪🏻🙏🏽

[Ayotwinnn]

The truffle pearls process was magical, wow kudos to the chefs you guys are great.

[smokyo]

How could she ever take a day off? She does so much

[emzed]

Have to admire her mentality, nicely grounded.

[clippertalk]

I love this series please keep them coming

[jessicavitale]

There needs to be more businesses tied to subway lines. Just look at Japan. It's designed so that when you get off the train you immediately go a restaurant, bar, bakery or supermarket

[angelaluis]

oh i’ve seen that black door, always wondered what it was! interesting, that station is very smelly 😅 i’m sure they keep everything inside immaculate but as a new yorker idk if id want to go into a restaurant at that location 😅

[shakirabells]

I love cooking in simple way but this chef is amazing hands down shes so humble and hardworking woman just wow talented chef ❤ it

[DrummerBoy]

"It's a fortified wine". Closed captions: "45 wine". Well done computer.

"Agar is a setting agent". Closed captions: "Agar is a setting Asian".

[Adrian]

I still eat Haw Flakes even as a grown up. When I pass by a convenience store, I always grab a few packs. The draw back is after a few months, they get dried up.

[kennytieshisshoes]

Wow what a great looking place and experience. This is a place I would love to go to.