All 565 rated mentions, most helpful first
“If you can snag a reservation to Atomix, it's worth every cent. Courses that were 10/10 would return for this season's menu just to eat again: 5th course (cheongju mieum, sweet shrimp, sea urchin, almond) and 6th course (nettle egg jjim, sugar snap peas, freshwater Eel, nuruk).”
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“Is $300 including tip, includes a 7 course tasting menu with cocktail pairings for each, easier to get into as a solo since it’s 5 seats and the 4 are always booked by couples, and is such a friendly outgoing atmosphere that’s it’s fun.”
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“Atomix is the best fine dining restaurant I've been to in NYC. I've had the main Chef's Tasting menu. It is expensive, obviously, but it was an excellent time especially if you're adventurous. Service was immaculate.”
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“We both got the wine pairing and the Sommelier was just so goddam amazing. He was just stellar when it came to the service he provided.”
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“If a highly unique menu in a restaurant that takes a surprising number of chances paired with a reasonably high service level is what you care more about then yes, there's really nothing comparable.”
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“It felt spiteful.”
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“I am obsessed with wine and wine pairing and have noticed other 2 or 3 star restaurants in NYC either doing away with their pairing or having pairings that have a lack of intentionality (multiple courses with the same wine, bringing out bottles well past their prime in a gimmicky manner “ooo it’s from 1950!” Looking at you Atomix…)”
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“We were blown away.”
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“The pairings are good, though personally I get palate fatigue after awhile - a dozen dishes, 8 or 9 wines.”
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“It lives above and beyond my expectations as a picky Asian foodie. I would not say every dish is perfect and makes me amazed. But I think overall, at least 70% of items on this season’s menu are well thought of and perfectly executed.”
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“I recently went to Atomix and it wasn't as memorable as the time we ate there back in 2022. While the menu changes with seasonality, I felt there were a few flaws in the execution of the dishes. A common theme of sweet components that threw off the balance of the dishes. There were two or three outstanding dishes but also a few dishes that were confusing or not tasty.”
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“Yes I have been to both multiple times and thoroughly enjoyed both but they are very different dining experiences.”
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“It executed every dish so well down to every ingredient and element on the plate in a way I haven’t seen done anywhere else. However, it’s just not flavors I enjoy and so I couldn’t appreciate it to its fullest. But I could appreciate how next level it was.”
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“The dishes were flavorless! I’m sure they were cooked perfectly, but if they dont taste good it doesn’t matter. The service was super cold and impersonal as well. I just don’t get the hype especially at that price point.”
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“What followed were 9 very average dishes and a smattering of terrible ones. Boiled Eel is slightly worse than boiled chicken breast. There was not one thing done exceptionally well.”
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“Atomix much much better than 2 years ago.”
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“For me, the ones that made me feel it’s worth every cent: * Claro $80 * Aquavit lunch $145 * Atomix $395”
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“Joo ok or Atomix, though the latter will exceed $1000 after tip, and that’s not including drinks.”
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“Atomix couldn’t be better than it is and should be 3”
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“Even 2-star Atomix has a much more... special(?) vibe.”
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“I recently went to Atomix and was impressed by their emphasis on quality ingredients and their thoughtful way of elevating very homey/traditional Korean dishes like porridge.”
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“I strangely enjoyed my bar counter experience more at Atomix. It was more relaxed and fun.”
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“Atomix is fantastic, but definitely the bar menu is not representative of the full experience imo.”
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“Been to Atomix and Le Bernardin and while Le B was amazing I think Atomix clearly was a step above in terms of both hospitality (Le B can feel dated or stuffy comparatively) and food”
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“Service at atomix was nearly non existent when I went.”
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“incredible food, incredibly absent service. I wasn’t sure if I was being profiled or what, and I know they don’t need me, but to say I was disappointed by the experience for something wholly in their control is… not a great feeling”
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“I think Atomix is fantastic but would be a terrible choice for a party of 5 since it’s a chef’s counter.”
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“I went to the bar and had an excellent meal. Portions were fine, not enough to stuff my face but a satisfying amount of food. I'd definitely take the leap of faith into a full menu.”
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“Both were great, but the bar tasting felt more like hanging out with friends who were excited to show off new dishes and drinks.”
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“Atomix — the japchae and the spanish mackerel”
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“Atomix (how is celery root one of the tastiest things I've ever eaten?!)”
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“Atomix has a great non-alcoholic pairing. I actually thought it was more creative and interesting than the wine pairing.”
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“If you want pageantry and storytelling, Atomix might very well be what you want. An experience.”
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“Atomix’s king crab tartlet”
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“No, way overhyped in my opinion. Some courses were absolutely amazing and some were meh.”
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“it's absolutely worth the price.”
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“Atomix is worth the price if/when you can get it. Just did the chef’s counter with the less expensive of the two wine pairings options and it was the second best dinner I’ve ever had, after only Noma.”
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“I also like atomix but certainly don’t think the res difficulty is worth it.”
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“Atomix bar menu is excellent and each course comes with a cocktail.”
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“In that price range, Atomix”
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“I did jungsik and atomix back to back days and had the opposite opinion lol. Both incredible, Jungsik felt more safe and i feel like id have more of an interesting time going back to atomix”
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“blue hill at Stone Barns and Atomix are just wonderful experiences all around and just generally special given the amount of care the chefs and the staff put into the food and educating the dinners about the product or cuisine.”
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“I’ve always had incredible service there”
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“Last I went months ago, I thought it was worth it”
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“Atomix is truly phenomenal. It's a whole experience, too, whereas Noksu is a succession of excellent dishes, but not particularly personal or coherent as a whole.”
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“I don't want to say Atomix phones it in, but its clearly not at the same level. Jungsik is consistent greatness end to end, Atomix is more uneven and more experimental.”
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“Thought it was better than Atomix personally.”
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“Atomix bar tasting. $300 pp for food + cocktail pairing + tip at the best fine dining restaurant in the city”
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“when I did at atomix, the guy told me they use smoked tea to mimic the flavor of whiskey and that’s when I was won over”
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“I’m not the restaurant making a couple prepay $1000, and then making them stand in the rain before serving them below average food.”
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