ATOMIX New York - Buy Reservations

The staff were all so friendly and informed. They were cleared excited about what they were serving. Each meal came with a description written by the chef which added great information about ingredients and what the chef was trying to do with each dish. The food was wonderful - it wasn't the "typical" Michelin experience where they have to squeeze in truffles, foie gras, caviar, uni, and whatever other fancy ingredients. Everything felt much more intentional and not fancy for the sake of being fancy. Highly recommend.

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Everything was amazing. I highly recommend anyone to try this place out. Went it with high expectations, went out with higher satisfaction.We also had an opportunity to speak to Ellia Park who was one of the nicest friendliest person I've ever met in the industry. Saori, the GM, was also extremely knowledgeable and helpful in every way.

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My favorite restaurant in all of New York, and maybe the world. Each time I have come here, since the first, had been better than the last. First, the people that work there are the nicest ever and the best team out of any restaurant. The two floor townhouse is charming, with a bar on the first floor, where there is a newly opened bar tasting menu. Down the spiral stairs is the chefs counter. The attention to detail, including, but not limited to: - menu cards, that list at least 15 ingredients for every course, the inspiration behind it, and the creator of the dishware-the chopsticks, "choose your own adventure" The food is stunning, but also delicious. It is not traditional korean, but I doubt that any restaurant is not always trying to create something new and better. For a restaurant with no "official" pastry chef, the ice cream is some of the best I've had in the city :)

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Atomix is so much more than just a meal - it's a dining experience, a show, a lesson in Korean cuisine and culture, and so much more. It's by far the best dining experience I've ever had and completely worth of all of the accolades it has gotten (and will certainly continue to get). The restaurant is located in a nondescript townhouse-looking building. You walk in and see a small bar where you can sit down for a drink if you arrive early to your chef's counter seating time (great cocktail selection). You then get moved down a beautiful staircase where you get your first look at the amazing chef's counter, a large, black (marble?) U-shaped counter where chefs are working to prep your meal. You're given a few different passed small bites and then take your seat. Each dish is a different adventure. Chef JP will come out and explain the significance of the course, usually coming from something traditionally Korean or pulled from a memory from the chef's childhood. Each of the 10 dishes is a masterpiece in itself. Each comes with a card with credit for the custom-created plates/bowls as well as a piece of art (we saved ours and had them framed) inspired by the dish. The entire experience is super personal. As you eat, the chefs and staff come around and chat with you and answer questions. It's an absolute treat to watch them at work, using tweezers to plate each dish to perfection. I have so much more I could say but words will never do it justice. Save up for a special occasion and treat yourself to what will be the greatest meal of your life. You'll leave full, happy but also with a new understanding and appreciation for Korean cuisine.

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Everything is unique. From the moment you step inside thinking you're walking into a townhouse, to the path downstairs into a beautiful counter top with gracious hosts. The staff is not stuffy. No one is wearing suits. You're just welcomed by cool, awesome, humble and down to Earth people. They make you feel like home and just so damn nice. Killing you with good vibes. On to the food. Each dish comes with an artsy card that explains the character of the dish and Chef Park's inspiration. It's a modern Americanized twist based on memories in Korea. It's pretty special. Experience was wonderful and everything was just delicious.

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But we just went to JUA and I can't help but comparing the two as both chefs came from my beloved Jungsik. Atomix fell short on every front compared to JUA, including the price (double JUA's price) and the difficulty of getting a reservation. I won't get into details on all the dishes. We went as a group of four, all of us thought the flavors for most dishes didn't work harmoniously, no balance or contrast in certain dishes. On top of that, all of us left feeling slightly hungry, which was really rare when you go to a two Michelin restaurant. In summary, I thought Atomix was overrated. Save your time and money, try JUA, whose chef used to be the executive chef at Jungsik.

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