Noreetuh Brings Elevated Hawaiian Fare to the East Village

Noreetuh Brings Elevated Hawaiian Fare to the East Village

Say "aloha" to a new modern Hawaiian eatery opening next week called Noreetuh from a trio of Per Se alums. Chung Chow, Jin Ahn and Gerald San Jose, are behind the 42-seat East Village space which ropes in influences from Chow's native Hawaii that span Filipino, Korean, and Japanese cuisines.

Say Hello to Noreetuh, a New Hawaiian Restaurant Conceived by Per Se Alums

Say Hello to Noreetuh, a New Hawaiian Restaurant Conceived by Per Se Alums

Even in the oversaturated restaurant market in New York, it's rare to find a Hawaiian restaurant. It's especially unusual for that restaurant to be run by three esteemed fine-dining veterans. Chef Chung Chow, Jin Ahn, and Gerald San Jose all met while working for Thomas Keller, but their casual, tropical concept is a dramatic departure from Per Se.