NAOS NOVA

3 years in the making, Naos Nova is an ultra cool wine bar/ restaurant with a design so stunning, that it’s been featured in several interior design magazines before it’s doors even opened to the public. Surreal poetry is projected onto the bare stone walls. The three floors: Hell, Heaven and Earth, are accessed by a lift completely covered in a mirror mosaic. Dramatic sculptures made with pipes hang down from the ceiling. The whole space is lit by a mix of subtle uplighting emanating from the floor and candlelight. The super high ceilings and the floor to ceiling glass windows give it an unparalled feeling of space. On top of that, it’s location across from Namsan park gives it both gorgeous park views and tremendous city views. When you enter, cool lounge music which was imported from Europe is playing in the background. The atmosphere feels like a cyber waiting lounge for a trip to outer space.
Naos is Greek for `inner temple, or sanctuary` and Nova comes from the Latin word ‘Novus’ meaning new. Naos Nova is hoping to attract successful professionals in their late 20s to mid 40s with their chic new concept. 230 kinds of wine are available as well as champagne, cognac and organic teas and fruit juices. You can also have dinner in `Hell’. The food is fusion with an emphasis on French dishes. At Heaven, you can also enjoy cigars.
The boss spent 10 years in France and speaks perfect French and English, and the manager is an expert Sommelier who used to work at the swanky ‘Ninth Gate’ restaurant at the Chosun Hotel. Not only is it so exciting to finally have great wine bar in the vicinity of Itaewon, but this venue is easily one of the most visually stimulating in town.Too bad there usually aren't very many people here. www.naosnova.com (448-120 Huamdong Yongsan-Gu, Seoul) 02.754.2202


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