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    Atoboy

    4.3 (793 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Good for groups

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    Tartare
    Jen E.

    6/10 food. 2/10 value. 10/10 service. Had reservations during restaurant week for their $60 3 course or $70 4 course. The dishes were not super filling and the flavors were either too strong with nothing to neutralize it or too subtle.

    Andrew C.

    Came here to celebrate a birthday! We made a reservation for 6pm but came a little earlier and got seated. The staff were all very friendly and greeted us with smiles! The ambiance is very minimal, which is great cause there's not too much to distract from who you're with or the food. We got to ordering! The prefix menu is $75/person with some choices to add in supplemental items. We opted to add on the fried chicken to our meals. We had a fantastic time here. Staff were great and explained in detail what each dish was. Our favorites were the octopus (tender on the inside, crispy on the outside) and the fried chicken. The fried chicken had a lot of flavor, and was great without the sauce. I will say the chicken is a bit heavy if eating by yourself. Overall, great time all around!

    Rice
    Ted P.

    Atoboy is a nice chill spot that offers a decently priced pre-fix at $75 with an interesting seasonal menu. The service was great and they explained each dish carefully to us throughout the dinner. Of the dishes I tried, I think the Octopus and Wagyu Yukhwe were my favorites. The octopus was crispy, tender, and was served with some crunchy kimchi potato chips with a sweet sauce. The Wagyu Yukhwe was essentially a seasoned beef tartare but it had a ton of flavor and wasn't too chewy so the texture was good. The salmon and Wagyu rib were good but the portion size was rather small. For dessert, I tried the ice cream but i would not recommend it to most unless you really love sweet potato. It was obviously the key ingredient for it but I was surprised by how overpowering it was to the point that I couldn't taste anything else like the date, chestnut or black tea flavors. Overall Atoboy is pretty decent for the price and I definitely recommend trying the Octopus!

    Chicken
    Mel J.

    It's an understated and casual place with a delicious tasting menu. For $70 you get four courses and can choose add ons. We went as a group of four and the staff suggested we get one of each option so we could share family style and try everything. We added on the fried chicken wings! The cocktails are also good. My favorite dish was the squash, octopus, the chicken and to be honest probably everything!

    David Z.

    I expected a lot as a sister restaurant of atomix and Naro. However it fell flat. Overall everything was fine, no disaster dish but nothing really stood out or blew me away besides the fried chicken. That was probably the best korean fried chicken ive ever had but otherwise nothing spectacular. The first dish was probably the best from the tasting menu besides the chicken. I never understand why people serve burrata and tartar with out some sort of crusty starch to balance the mushy and provide some textural contrast. Burrata was bad but felt out of place. Yukhoe was solid The sweet shrimp was weird, i enjoyed the crunch thing but the white sauce just was too tangy and dairy forward and didnt go well with the dish. We got the wagyu dish add on. It was tough and dry even for a regular prime usda steak which was disappointing. The cake they gave at the end was dry Tdlr not bad but not good, if you go definitely get the fried chicken Some korean ajuma was complaining how most tasting menus come with dessert but atoboy didn't, i actually prefer getting and extra savory course instead

    Salmon
    Josh S.

    A friend described this as their favorite flavour experience ever! The set menu here is a filling experience, supported by great service in a minimalist environment but provides space but doesn't feel too roomy. The various add-ons are all worthwhile, especially the chicken. The only space was some room for improvement is the desserts.

    Amelia B.

    Atoboy was a 5/5 dining experience. I loved the prix fixe items and the opportunity to try a variety of menu options. My favorites were the octopus, buratta, and the chicken! The staff was beyond amazing, predicting our next moves and staying on top of our meal. We had a group of 5 and I felt like we could hold a solid conversation. Try the desserts!!!

    Soju cocktail
    Katie C.

    Had high expectations for this modern Korean spot that comes highly reviewed. The meal was fine but overall for the food and price point I probably wouldn't go back. Service was efficient, staff friendly. Restaurant is nicely designed. Not too loud or packed. We had the prix fixe, stand out dishes are starred: SEA URCHIN*** egg jjim, gim, quinoa WAGYU YUKHE gochujang, korean pear, egg yolk (Would've preferred the Wagyu cut finer) FLUKE**** oiji cucumber, jellyfish, omija SQUID**** sesame seed, chili, cilantro OCTOPUS** romesco, iberco lomo, kimchi potato chip WAGYU RIB +/ chunjang, yukon potato, romaine (Heavy sauce, baby lettuces) PORK galbi, sunchoke (A little on the dry side) FRIED CHICKEN****!!! spicy peanut sauce, yangyummy sauce (delicious!!) Banchan was sorta disappointing (2 dishes, and some seaweed rice) and served late into the meal (I'm used to the usual 5-6 dishes hitting the table immediately) And there was no Kimchi served. Drinks are OK. Soju cocktails. No hard liquor but a nice wine selection.

    sea urchin
    Jenny Z.

    Came here for a pre fixe menu and it was solid! The food came out fast and the environment was very intimate. Here's everything we got: - Naegroni (4/5): I don't typically like negronis but this one was very light and felt refreshing - Sea urchin (3.5/5): good but the egg custard was a bit meh for me. it was cold and did not taste the most fresh - Burrata (4/5): super delicious and creamy. But did not taste different from other great burratas I have had - fried chicken (5/5): star of the show and a must order. Probably some of the the crispiest chicken I ever had, and it tasted really good with the burrata and the sauces provided! - Squash (5/5) also a standout - did not know squash could taste this good. it was lightly coated in batter, moist on the inside, and bursting with flavor - Salmon (3/5): not a huge fan. almost tasted like smoked salmon and was also too salty for my preference - dessert (4/5): such a strange combination (granita, ice cream, cheese, candied walnuts) that surprisingly worked? The only part I did not like was the granita because it was cinnamon and a bit overpowering - tasted like fireball They also served us some banchan and the seaweed rice. Banchan was nothing to write home about but seaweed rice was delicious!!

    Squid
    Koreen D.

    One of the more affordable set menus in the city. Decided to check out Atoboy to see how it was. They have a 4 course set and you get to choose a dish from each category and add some dishes like the fried chicken. Overall, I'd say it was alright. I wasn't wowed with any particular dish but they were all either good or okay. The chicken was very moist and flavorful. Everything was cooked well. Aside from the Korean influence, I could taste some minor Chinese and Japanese influences as well. The set itself was pretty filling especially with the big basket of fried chicken. The vibe was very casual and chill. Service was good. Overall, good but not great. Probably wouldn't come back since there's loads of other places I'd rather go back to or try out. Nonetheless a good option if you want a decently priced set menu in a casual setting. Probably more of a 3.8 vs 4 but rounding up.

    Kevin J.

    This place has the fancy without overdoing the fancy if that makes sense. The food was rad

    Injeolmi Mousse (rice cake, soybean, cocoa crumble)
    Jude K.

    A Masterclass in Modern Korean Dining - Simply Impressive! My dinner at Atoboy was impressive. This place is a must-visit for anyone looking for a creative and perfectly executed dining experience in NYC. Parking/Location: Forget about driving--this is New York! Do yourself a favor and just walk or take a cab. Save your energy for the meal instead of hunting for a spot. The Food: Every single ingredient felt incredibly fresh and the dishes were genuinely surprising in the best way possible. The Starters: We started with the Crudo and the Scallop, which were absolute highlights. They were bright, delicate and did a perfect job of waking up my palate for the rest of the meal. The Main: The momentum carried all the way through to the main course. The flavors were balanced and sophisticated. The Dessert: Even the final sweet bite at the end was flawless. My only regret.... I was enjoying the meal so much that I totally forgot to snap a photo of the Chicken. It looked (and tasted) amazing so you'll just have to take my word for it and order it yourself!

    Galbi
    Ellen C.

    Came here for my birthday dinner tonight and wow! Standouts / favorites: - Galbi (5/5): OMG tender - practically slid off the bone. Legit highlight of the meal. - Wagyu rib (5/5): insanely tender + flavorful, and the veggies were actually incredible. Loved the little horseradish kick on the lettuce wrap. - Wagyu yukhwe add-on (5/5): super refreshing - wagyu tartare + pear + crunchy crumbles was such a good combo. Worth the extra. - Rice (5/5): I don't even like rice like that anymore, but the perilla oil infusion was sooo good. Good, but not mind-blowing: - Sea urchin (4/5): small snack-sized portion, but tasty, kinda like furikake on steamed egg (briny + cozy). - Sweet shrimp (4/5): a lil zesty, and I really liked the crisps on top. - Squid (3.5/5): interesting - stuffed with shrimp (unexpected). Tasty, just not my top dish. - Fluke (3/5): super clean + light, with a nice wood ear "snap," but it didn't wow me. Dessert: - Birthday dessert (5/5): dark chocolate + salted caramel - rich and soooo yummy. Overall great service and great atmosphere!

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    Hospitality vs gratuity - what's an appropriate amount to tip if "Hospitality is included"?

    Hospitality included means gratuity aka tip is included. So you don't have to put any extra tip. However, if you felt their service was really good and want to give more, I'm sure the servers would be very thankful.… 

    Is it strictly $46 a person?

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    About how long does dinner take here?

    We spent over two hours with several glasses of wine.

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