Atomix
Atomix is a Korean tasting-menu restaurant in New York City.
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- Address
- 104 E 30th St, New York, NY 10016
- Website
- atomixnyc.com
- Directions
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Atomix is a New York City restaurant centered on Modern Korean and Korean cooking. With Junghyun Park identified as chef/owner, it sits in the city's $$$$ price category and is best approached by diners looking for a high-end Korean meal.
The verified picture is intentionally narrow: Atomix is a Korean restaurant in New York City, priced at $$$$, with smart casual dress and evening hours on every listed service day except Monday, when it is closed. Specific claims about the room, menu format, service style, dish list, beverage program, or seat count should not be treated as confirmed unless they come directly from the restaurant or a current booking source.
Recognition for Atomix includes a strong identification with a notable Korean dining experience leading the continent. That supports its reputation for Korean dining, while still leaving room for diners to verify current accolades and service details before booking. In the city's broader high-end dining conversation, it can be considered alongside Eleven Madison Park, La Tête d'Or, Joo Ok, Nōksu, and Ai Fiori.
Korean dining at a high price point
The strongest grounded way to understand Atomix is through its cuisine: Modern Korean and Korean. That framing matters in New York City, where Korean restaurants can range from everyday dining to more formal rooms. Atomix belongs at the $$$$ end of that spectrum, but its identity is still rooted in Korean cooking rather than a generic fine-dining label.
What can be said is that Atomix's public identity is tied to Korean cuisine and a contemporary New York City setting. For guests choosing among expensive restaurants, that distinction is the key reason to prioritize it.
The price category also shapes expectations. $$$$ signals a serious commitment, so the restaurant is well suited to diners who specifically want Modern Korean or Korean cooking in a high-end context. If the decision depends on a specific dietary accommodation, beverage pairing, seating arrangement, or menu style, confirm those details directly before reserving.
For a broader view of the city from casual counters to formal rooms, see Our full New York City restaurants guide. Atomix belongs where the meal is planned in advance rather than treated as an improvised night out.
The restaurant presents Korean cooking in New York City
Junghyun Park's role as chef/owner is the central verified biographical anchor for Atomix. Beyond that, the safest reading is culinary rather than narrative: the restaurant represents Modern Korean and Korean dining at a high price point in New York City.
That separates Atomix from other high-end rooms without requiring unsupported claims about format or awards. Eleven Madison Park, La Tête d'Or, and Ai Fiori offer different high-end reference points, while Joo Ok and Nōksu are useful comparisons for diners thinking specifically about Korean and contemporary dining in New York City.
New York City diners often choose restaurants by format, accolade, or scarcity. For Atomix, particularly reliable reasons to book are simpler and more grounded: Modern Korean and Korean cuisine, Junghyun Park's leadership, a $$$$ price category, and evening service on the listed open days.
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Who should prioritize Atomix
Atomix suits diners who want Modern Korean or Korean cooking in a high-end New York City setting. The $$$$ price category makes it a special-occasion choice, and the smart casual dress code points to a polished approach to attire.
Current listed hours are evening-only: Saturday 5:30–11 PM, Sunday 5:30–11 PM, Monday closed, Tuesday 5:30–11 PM, Wednesday 5:30–11 PM, Thursday 5:30–11 PM, and Friday 5:30–11 PM. Because hours and booking policies can change, confirm timing directly before making plans.
Atomix is most compelling for diners who are specifically interested in Korean cooking at the high end of New York City dining. If you are choosing among major restaurants, compare it with Joo Ok or Nōksu for Korean and contemporary context, or with Eleven Madison Park, La Tête d'Or, and Ai Fiori for broader high-end dining contrast.
At-a-Glance Comparison
Comparable venues by cuisine and price in the same metro.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| AtomixThis venue — the venue you are viewing | Modern Korean, Korean | $$$$ | This venue |
| Eleven Madison Park | French, Vegan | $$$$ | French, Vegan, $$$$ |
| La Tête d'Or | Steakhouse | $$$$ | Steakhouse, $$$$ |
| Joo Ok | Korean, Contemporary | $$$$ | $$$$ · Korean, Contemporary, $$$$ |
| Nōksu | Modern Korean, Contemporary | $$$$ | Modern Korean, Contemporary, $$$$ |
| Ai Fiori | Italian | $$$$ | Italian, $$$$ |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
La Liste Top Restaurants
La Liste
Les Grandes Tables du Monde Member
Les Grandes Tables du Monde
New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City #7
New York Times
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #6
Opinionated About Dining
Star Wine List
Star Wine List
World's 50 Best North America's Best Restaurants #7
World's 50 Best
James Beard Award Semi Finalist
James Beard Award
James Beard Award Outstanding Hospitality #1
James Beard Award
La Liste Top Restaurants
La Liste
Michelin 2 Stars
Michelin
New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City #2
New York Times
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #4
Opinionated About Dining
The Best Chef Three Knives
The Best Chef
World's 50 Best Best Restaurants #12
World's 50 Best
World's 50 Best North America's Best Restaurants #1
World's 50 Best
World's Best Wine Lists Awards WBWL 2-Star
World's Best Wine Lists Awards
Michelin 2 Stars
Michelin
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #5
Opinionated About Dining
World's 50 Best Best Restaurants #6
World's 50 Best
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #8
Opinionated About Dining
World's 50 Best Best Restaurants #8
World's 50 Best
World's Best Wine Lists Awards WBWL 3-Star
World's Best Wine Lists Awards
World's Best Wine Lists Awards WBWL Category Winner
World's Best Wine Lists Awards
World's 50 Best Best Restaurants #33
World's 50 Best
World's 50 Best Best Restaurants #43
World's 50 Best
James Beard Award Outstanding Restaurant Design (75 Seats and Under)
James Beard Award
Robb Report 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century #8
Robb Report
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- Elegant
- Intimate
- Modern
- Sophisticated
- Minimalist
- Special Occasion
- Date Night
- Chefs Counter
- Extensive Wine List
- Sake Program
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 5:30–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 5:30–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:30–11 PM
- Thursday
- 5:30–11 PM
- Friday
- 5:30–11 PM
- Saturday
- 5:30–11 PM
- Sunday
- 5:30–11 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Dark finishes, soothing earth tones, chic subterranean counter with warm, Zen-like atmosphere.






























