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CuisineModern Korean, Korean
Executive ChefJunghyun Park
Price$$$$
Dress CodeSmart Casual
ServiceFormal
NoiseConversational
CapacityIntimate

Atomix is a Korean tasting-menu restaurant in New York City.

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Atomix restaurant in New York City, United States
About

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.

Travelers should plan dinner separately, not as an add-on between attractions. The city's hospitality map rewards category-specific planning, from Our full New York City hotels guide to Our full New York City bars guide, Our full New York City wineries guide, and Our full New York City experiences guide.

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.

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At-a-Glance Comparison

Comparable venues by cuisine and price in the same metro.

The record

Recognition history

Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.

  1. La Liste Top Restaurants

    La Liste

  2. Les Grandes Tables du Monde Member

    Les Grandes Tables du Monde

  3. New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City #7

    New York Times

  4. Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #6

    Opinionated About Dining

  5. Star Wine List

    Star Wine List

  6. World's 50 Best North America's Best Restaurants #7

    World's 50 Best

  7. James Beard Award Semi Finalist

    James Beard Award

  8. James Beard Award Outstanding Hospitality #1

    James Beard Award

  9. La Liste Top Restaurants

    La Liste

  10. Michelin 2 Stars

    Michelin

  11. New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City #2

    New York Times

  12. Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #4

    Opinionated About Dining

  13. The Best Chef Three Knives

    The Best Chef

  14. World's 50 Best Best Restaurants #12

    World's 50 Best

  15. World's 50 Best North America's Best Restaurants #1

    World's 50 Best

  16. World's Best Wine Lists Awards WBWL 2-Star

    World's Best Wine Lists Awards

  17. Michelin 2 Stars

    Michelin

  18. Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #5

    Opinionated About Dining

  19. World's 50 Best Best Restaurants #6

    World's 50 Best

  20. Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #8

    Opinionated About Dining

  21. World's 50 Best Best Restaurants #8

    World's 50 Best

  22. World's Best Wine Lists Awards WBWL 3-Star

    World's Best Wine Lists Awards

  23. World's Best Wine Lists Awards WBWL Category Winner

    World's Best Wine Lists Awards

  24. World's 50 Best Best Restaurants #33

    World's 50 Best

  25. World's 50 Best Best Restaurants #43

    World's 50 Best

  26. James Beard Award Outstanding Restaurant Design (75 Seats and Under)

    James Beard Award

  27. Robb Report 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century #8

    Robb Report

At a Glance
Vibe
  • Elegant
  • Intimate
  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
  • Minimalist
Best For
  • Special Occasion
  • Date Night
Experience
  • Chefs Counter
Drink Program
  • Extensive Wine List
  • Sake Program
Dress CodeSmart Casual
Noise LevelConversational
CapacityIntimate
Service StyleFormal
Meal PacingExtended Experience
Visit details

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.