A researched professional record. Inclusion does not confirm representation, availability or interest in a new project.
At a glance
Louis Han leads the cooking at Nae:Um. Worked in Singapore under Sun Kim of Meta, whom he credits as a formative mentor. Opened Nae:um as his first independent restaurant during the pandemic.[1] [2]
Cooking & identity
Menus unfold as themed episodes, using Western techniques while retaining Korean flavours; Jeju, the Han River and family barbecues have provided distinct themes.[2]
Why this profile is included
The Shake Shack collaboration shows how Han translates his Korean identity beyond a tasting-menu room into a widely distributed limited menu.[3]
Recent developments
- 2025-11-05
Announced programme: A limited-menu launch translating contemporary Korean flavours into Shake Shack’s format. The announced launch date is retained; the end date was not specified.[3]
Collaborations & guest appearances
1 collaboration project · 1 within the two-year research window
Projects are deduplicated: multiple nights, venues or reports do not automatically become separate collaborations. Food-and-drink events and shared festival appearances are labelled by format.
Louis Han / Nae:Um × Shake Shack Singapore
Shake Shack Singapore · limited menu launch · Singapore
Scheduled date passed · announcement
Participants / partners
Louis Han / Nae:Um · Shake Shack SingaporeA limited-menu launch translating contemporary Korean flavours into Shake Shack’s format. The announced launch date is retained; the end date was not specified.[3]
Career & milestones
Recognition over time
Restaurant ratings and individual honours are listed separately. Editorial profiles are labelled as coverage.
- 2022
MICHELIN Guide Singapore Young Chef Award[1]
Sources & dates
Public evidence reviewed through 2 November 2026. Older projects are retained; private or undated engagements may be absent.
- MICHELIN · Louis Han · career ↗Published 2022-08-31 · Checked 2026-11-02
- 50 Best · Nae:Um · restaurant and team profile ↗Checked 2026-11-02
- shakeshack.com.sg · Louis Han / Nae:Um × Shake Shack Singapore ↗Published 2025-10-17 · Checked 2026-11-02