In a collaboration between three Michelin-star Chef Corey Lee and Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS), Na Oh, a new restaurant concept, is set to add a unique offering to the culinary landscape in Singapore.
Utilizing automation and robotics technology, HMGICS operates a two-story vertical farm with the capacity to produce over 30kg of fresh produce daily. The robotics smart farm will be open to visitors and 'the first of its kind'. Na Oh will source ingredients directly from this facility, establishing a direct connection between food and innovation to offer a unique and refined farm-to-table experience.
Led by the culinary vision of San Francisco-based Chef Corey Lee, Na Oh explores traditional Korean cuisine through a modern lens. Na Oh marks Chef Corey Lee's first project in Southeast Asia, adding an exciting dimension to the city's culinary offerings. Na Oh – which means 'moving from inside out' in Korean – will be more than just a restaurant. It will be a destination in Singapore that stands as a cultural hub for Korean cuisine, craft and design.
"It has been inspiring to bring together the innovation that Hyundai offers at HMGICS with traditional cooking techniques that we have reimagined for the menu," said Chef Corey Lee. "I hope to bring a fresh and new option for Korean cuisine to Singapore, a country renowned for its food lovers. While Na Oh will be a casual family restaurant, we will be serving the same quality products and technical preparations usually reserved for fine dining. I'm excited to make this kind of dining experience more accessible, made possible through Hyundai's commitment to enhancing the visitor experience at HMGICS"
A unique hospitality experience
HMGICS will be at the core of Na Oh's concept. Integrating Na Oh at HMGICS will further extend the hub's customer experience beyond a conventional automotive production facility, changing it into a unique hospitality destination in Singapore.
Under the guidance of Chef Corey Lee, Na Oh's culinary team will deliver exquisite hansik cuisine calibrated for the modern palate. Drawing inspiration from Korean traditions, Na Oh will not only tantalize taste buds but also provide cultural insights through its curation and collaboration with many of Korea's master artisans. Na Oh is set to open to the public in June 2024.
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