Been wanting to try this for years. I like how the interior is spacious. I wouldn't hear or feel my neighbors despite knowing they're around me. If you're bigger than a group of 2, you're seated at a longer table which could comfortable fit 6 people. My party of 3 sat in one of those and it was great. I like the casual vibe too. Overall I liked the creative flavors and preparation. Even if I didn't necessarily like everything, I'd be happy to come back to try a different menu. Part of me is bothered but part of me is intrigued the way they don't add in the preparation methods for each dish, so it's a surprise when it arrives. I was here for restaurant week and everyone got the four course option plus shared the fried chicken. Everyone gets rice and banchan along with the main. Appreciate how the three course option would still be three savory dishes rather than app, main, and dessert. They give seaweed chips to start. For the first course, we got fluke and asparagus. Originally we were skeptical about asparagus but it ended up tasting so good. It's deep fried in panko and has a garlicky bright sauce. The japchae in the middle was alright. I'd rather get another stalk of asparagus. Fluke had sweet juicy fresh fish, but I didn't like the granita approach to the omija. I guess I'm sensitive to cold, so the iciness affected my ability to appreciate the flavors. For the second course, we got octopus and mussels. Octopus was soft but I personally didn't like iberico ham or the smokiness of their sauce. Mussels was good with the savory green sauce. The amount of mussels was sufficient. The minced pork was a bit too salty and savory but tolerable when mixed with everything else. Fried chicken came in 6 pieces without bone. Love how hot and juicy it came. Slightly complaint was how the batter was very thick in certain spots. It came with spicy peanut sauce and yangyummy sauce. I like both. The spicy peanut sauce wasn't spicy at all, just a muted warmth. It had such a strong peanut taste without feeling like peanut butter. The yangyummy sauce had ketchup sweetness but also appreciate the brightness and umami. Rice wasn't just plain white rice. It had seaweed (?) powder mixed in and dressed in sesame oil. It was very nice to even by itself. However the sesame oil was too heavy and pooled at the bottom. It was too oily for me to finish the last few bites of my rice. Their banchan was cucumber and broccoli rabe or mustard green kind of thing. They were both intriguing and funkier than typical places. I had a few of each but overall not my thing. For third course we got salmon and pork jowl. Pork jowl had smoky flavors that I didn't particularly like. The green sauce helped balance it out for me. The meat was a bit too fatty for me at parts too. Freekeh at the bottom seemed repetitive since they give us rice anyway. Salmon was smoked which was unexpected. The white kimchi foam and orange zest was fun. For dessert we got the granita and perilla oil cake. Granita was too cold for me similar to the comment I had for the first course. The yogurt and burrata combination was too heavy for a dessert. I might be ok with this for a breakfast or snack instead. My friends didn't like this at all and couldn't finish it. Perilla oil cake was warm and comforting. The rice ice cream had gentle flavors and provided good contrast in temperature. The jelly was interesting but the perilla flavor overpowered it. The cookie crumbs were nice and loose too. read more

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I've heard so much about this place, so I was very excited to try. It was a pleasant surprise when we got there that they were participating in restaurant week so we had 4 courses and some wine pairings to go with it. Overall, the food was very delicious and super interesting. I do think it might've been a bit too experimental for me (sometimes I just want something simple) but it did all work. Service was phenomenal and everything was explained to us in detail. Everyone was so friendly and I felt like they paid attention. read more

The environment is quite casual with dark lighting. The bathroom is down in the basement past a hallway, a little shady feeling. We were seated right by the kitchen. I should've put my white jacket away as after the meal, I noticed a lot of food/oil splatters on my jacket. Staff were extremely attentive and friendly. The food portions were extremely small. We went for the three course restaurant week menu which was an opportunity to try parts of their usual course menu. I don't think there was significant savings by ordering off the restaurant week menu. For our first course, we both ordered the fluke. It was suggested to be mixed before consuming. Not a fan. It was a weird texture and taste. There was flavored ice on top and then pickles and small pieces of fluke on the bottom. The dish tasted cold and sour. Not a vibe, should've gotten the asparagus. For the second course, we got the mussels and the octopus. The mussels were delicious. Whatever that green sauce was, chefs kiss. Perfect amount of flavor and a little spice. There's also some kind of chicken tasting crumbs. It tastes like the breading off of a fried chicken. The octopus was okay. Nothing too noteworthy but definitely better than the icy fluke. The main course comes with a seaweed rice + some dishes. We got the salmon and the pork jowl. Did I mention the portions are small??? Yeah they're small. The main course portions felt like appetizer portions. The whole three courses were just three appetizers with some rice. I saw a review recommending to ask for the rice earlier to enjoy with the earlier courses but the waitress said it comes with the main course. I didn't really care enough to push for it. The side dish was pickled (?) apples. Weird. Not a fan. The texture of the apple just doesn't hit the same as radish. The other side dish seemed like some pickled vegetables. Overall: I don't know, I'm quite disappointed. Not too impressed. It was a pricy and unsatisfying meal. Honestly, I think you're better off trying some other restaurant week menus. read more

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Came here with friends for my birthday meal so we got to try all of their menu items! We got the four course and didnt get any add-ons but I was pleasantly full after. It's very casual and our servers were great about explaining the dishes. I was blown away by the first two courses, especially the octopus, but the entree dish was a bit of a let down. I got the pork jowl which sat on top of a bed of grains and they also gave a big bowl of rice on the side. The grains along with the rice didnt make sense to me and I felt there was not enough meat. My friend got the salmon which he thought the flavor was a little weird with orange but the cook on the salmon itself was sublime. We came during restaurant week so not sure if their regular menu is a lot different. Appreciated that they gave a slice of chocolate for my birthday :) read more

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My husband took me here for my birthday and it happened to also be restaurant week. I always love a good Asian fusion restaurant and it seemed like this one was a good choice. We both ordered different things off the menu so that we could swap and taste each other's food. We opted to upgrade to the yukhoe which had raw beef and Korean pear on top. I really liked the sweetness of the meat and how it was marinated. We also ordered an asparagus appetizer, which was elevated by the delicate creamy sauce. I wasn't fully impressed by the sweetcorn appetizer as it tasted very familiar, almost like Mexican street corn. For the other dish, we ordered the octopus, and that was a standout. It had shaved pieces of iberico ham, which had the perfect level of fat and salt. For our mains, we got pork collar as well as salmon. I've never had salmon that was so soft that it could melt in my mouth. It was cooked at the perfect level so the meat was extremely tender. I also really enjoyed the pork as that had a nice charred outside. Our waiter suggested ordering their specialty chicken and that was probably my favorite thing that night. Even though the chicken itself didn't have a lot of heavy seasoning or sauce, the double fry made it so incredibly satisfying to bite into. The meat inside was also very juicy and stayed piping hot even towards the end of our meal. I love that this restaurant feels very modern and simple yet not overly stuffy. People were dressed casually, so it felt like a good spot to enjoy a meal with friends. read more

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Modern Korean tasting menu from the team behind Atomix, at a fraction of the price. Tasting menu was beautifully presented, though nothing really blew me away. The standout, funnily enough, was the fried chicken add-on: incredibly juicy with a thick, crispy crust and those spicy peanut and "yangyummy" sauces. Worth the supplement to the pre-fixed menu. Most dishes were artfully composed - the wagyu yukhwe came with delicate shavings of cured egg yolk scattered across the plate, and dishes like the octopus with romesco and kimchi potato chip were almost too pretty to eat. That said, the Korean flavors were sometimes hard to pick out. I appreciated how they were woven into each dish, but they read as subtle accents rather than the main event--so if you're expecting bold, traditional Korean flavors, adjust expectations toward "Korean-inspired." I imagine its akin to what you might see on the Korean cooking show Culinary Wars. Its geography (just outside Koreatown) fits the menu. The ambiance is refreshingly non-pretentious for an elevated tasting menu - industrial, casual, the kind of place you can enjoy this level of cooking in jeans + t-shirt and good company. Service was very attentive without hovering. Overall a good value as far as tasting menus go, and I'm glad I tried it. Not sure I'd rush back, but it's absolutely worth experiencing if you're looking for something artistic and elevated that's not stuffy fine dining. read more

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I went during restaurant week and I had a reservation. The food had good flavors but something was missing. The service was great and friendly. When I went there was a event with Shin ramen they made a seafood pancake with the noodles which was good and gave away prizes if you ordered it. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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!!! read more

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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. read more

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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!! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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I am begging you, pleading, eyes bloodshot with conviction, not to sleep on Atoboy. If you care even a little about food, you owe it to yourself to eat here. This is the kind of meal that makes you angry it doesn't already have a Michelin star, because it tastes like one in every possible way. Every course is precise, intentional, and confident. The flavors are layered and refined without ever feeling precious, delivering a level of thoughtfulness you usually only find at far higher price points. The service strikes that rare balance of attentive and effortless, and the room itself feels intimate and composed, nothing flashy, just exactly right. Atoboy may not carry the star, but make no mistake: this is Michelin-level dining without the ego or the cost. A true must-try, and a place I'll be back. Please, for the love of god, try it. read more

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Hand Hospitality does it again. Atoboy was such a great experience. Every dish tasted incredibly delicious and felt carefully thought out. Nothing was there just for show, and every flavor had a purpose. The pacing and portions were well balanced too, which I appreciate in a prix fixe. Given the surge of Korean fine dining spots in NYC (and the price tags that usually come with them), Atoboy is actually fairly affordable for what you get. It still feels elevated and intentional without tipping into overly fancy or inaccessible. read more

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Exceeded expectations, worth the hype. Sea urchin is my fave dish, there is sauce right underneath the sea urchin that adds such good flavor and makes the whole dish pop! My second fave dish is squid coming as close second, and then the fluke and fried chicken and pork, but honestly everything was so good, and so flavorful, except for the mackerel that was a bit lackluster( bland). Overall- Highly recommend this place and it's one of my fave restaurants read more

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The exterior of the restaurant hints at secrecy and elegance. Inside it's a lot more hustle and bustle, narrow restaurant. The servers are nice and sincere, though some seemed pretty new. They were very accommodating about my dairy allergy, and even though a few dishes were off limits due to the restriction I still felt very happy with the selection. There is currently a $75 prix fixe menu with 4 courses included. We chose to pair our prix fixe with a lovely bottle of Riesling. We thought the first course was outstanding, the yellowtail was an absolute star. The fried chicken was good and airy but honestly a bit sparse for the $28 surcharge. Though the peanut sauce that it comes with really made a huge difference. The Riesling paired well with some of the dishes that had some spicy heat to them. We did feel that the kimchi-based dishes were disappointing- the kimchi felt toned-down, maybe not enough gochujang. The genmaicha(?) seasoned rice was PHENOMENAL and don't forget to add a bit of the peanut sauce from the fried chicken to it if possible. Yummy combination. It was super fun to come as a group and be able to order the entire menu and try different things. Loved that it's a family-style sharing situation. The restaurant gets super loud later on in the evening, so don't expect a quiet atmosphere. read more

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We couldn't get into Atomix, so we settled for Atoboy. We had a party of 3 and chose the prix fixe menu, all items, plus the addition of the fried chicken. This was a great way to go! With all the small bites per dish, you could buy 3 menus for 2 people depending on the amount you like to eat. The restaurant team seemed to have a co-working vibe as different staff delivering our dishes but we had a lead server who took our order. The great thing about this style is we could ask anyone for anything we needed. read more

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Really enjoyed our experience here! Atomix was always on our list to go but is pretty pricey and also difficult to book, was really surprised that there was ample availability at Atoboy and was able to get a good timing reservation for dinner. The prix fix menu was great and loved that you could share if you got the different options. All the flavors were really unique and well done. The highlight would actually have to be their add on fried chicken and peanut sauce was bomb. We also really liked the seaweed rice to pair with the mains too. We also enjoyed the icecream add on at the end but wish dessert came with the prix fixe menu. Overall a great experience but with the add ons and drinks it did become pretty pricey but was definitely worth it and one of the best Korean set menus we've had in NYC so far! read more

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Atoboy will definitely be that It Restaurant very soon; I just know it! We made a reservation for 6:30 for two people and were seated immediately. Inside was stunning; the lighting was gorgeous and everyone was super nice. We got the Prix-Fixe Menu which is honestly the best way to go about trying a lot of things! Every Prix-Fixe comes with a bowl of seasoned rice (which was sooooo delicious!!!), banchan, and kimchi. Not too many comments HAHA just know everything was super good... Course 1: Sea-Urchin: absolutely delicious. The uni was soft and buttery Course 2: Blue Fin Tuna Fluke Course 3: Squid Sweet Shrimp: the shrimp was so soft and sweet; I loved it Course 4: Spanish Mackerel: the sauce was so good I loved eating it with the rice Pork Galbi: comes with 3 big pieces (see picture), definitely will be full after eating this after the first 3 courses! Additional: Fried Chicken: comes with a spicy peanut sauce (which we put on the side since I am allergic to peanuts LOL), but my boyfriend said it was just okay HAHA. He preferred the other sauce that came with it, the yangyummy sauce. The chicken was a soft battered and was very tender! Overall, I would definitely come back for cute date night or for an occasion! I highly recommend if you're in NY and wanna try a nice restaurant that isn't too crowded or hyped (just yet...) read more

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Absolutely worth the money! We did the tasting menu and since there were two options each for some of the courses we were able to try both. In addition to the menu we also got the fried chicken and it was probably my favorite dish of the night. Ambiance was great and we've been trying to get seats at atomix the sister restaurant. However we figured we go here first. After eating here we are now even more excited to try atomix! read more

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

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Great food and excellent service! We loved the egg jjim and fluke and cucumber pickle that came with the prix fixe menu. The restaurant also very kindly gifted us a delicious perilla cake for my husband's birthday. Each individual dish was delicious, but one thing we noticed is that we craved something fresh/acidic between each bite as most of the menu items on the prix fixe were very rich and savory. We also got the highly-recommended fried chicken but couldn't eat much of it because by the time we received it, we were craving something refreshing instead of something fried. Though the apple kimchi that came with the fried chicken was innovative, we craved the normal radish kkakdugi instead for the burst of sweet and sour. All in all, definitely recommend the restaurant! Very fun and delicious dishes! read more

We could not have loved our experience at Atoboy more. I'm so glad we were able to make reservations on short notice, because I could totally see this spot blowing up soon and it's hard to get a reservation! The restaurant is really clean and nice and modern looking. The staff was really attentive and friendly. We were happy that there was two of us so we could try multiple dishes in each category on the tasting menu. Every single thing we had was absolutely delicious. We were so satisfied by the end and it honestly was hard to choose a favorite dish. They treat it like a Michelin experience and you can tell with every detail. We left so happy and full. Would highly recommend and would totally come again to try more things on the menu. read more

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Got a reservation here via a last minute Resy notify. There were 4 of us and there was one set menu for the evening for $75. The courses started very strong, loved the first two courses. Also ordered fried chicken to complement the course which was phenomenal as it was so airy and light. Also ordered desserts, cocktails and bottles of wine so when we got the check at the end it ended being pricier than we had anticipated. That said it was an awesome meal with good company and good food! read more

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I love a good elevated dining experience! We were a party of three and effectively tried everything on the menu. We also added the fried chicken add on and the cocktails were great. I enjoyed all the bites and especially impressed with the squash, burrata, jellyfish, wagyu and pork. The flavors, textures, plating and executions were fantastic all around! Highly recommend read more

very much enjoyed my dinner here. was able to get easy res online for a weekday at 630 and was seated promptly when i arrived. service was very knowledgeable of the dishes and very attentive. the food was v good, enjoyed the fried chicken a lot. i was worried based on some people not being wowed, but the crispy coating was light and delicious, the chicken moist, and the peanut dipping sauce was delicious. enjoyed the banchan that came with it too. the squash was good, but i felt like maybe it was missing something, but i can't say what. salmon was cooked perfectly medium rare, and i devoured it. also really liked the seaweed rice that came with the mains. not much decor inside, kind of industrial. the table was nice as big for 3 of us, but i saw they had up to 6 on the same table and i bet that's crowded. it can get a little loud in there. read more

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The food was delicious! It's a prix fix meal and some of the highlights include the sweet shrimp and the pork! We liked that they had a variety of dishes and the service was great! I'd recommend this place if you are looking for unique small tapas Korean food. read more

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Food: 2 Decor: 3 Service: 4 Came here for a walk-in dinner and got a spot immediately at the bar. Opted for the tasting and added the fried chicken. Overall, thought the food was disappointing and probably wouldn't come back. SEA URCHIN* egg jjim, gim, quinoa 3/5. Uni was decent, but felt the dish overall didn't work that well. WAGYU YUKHWE* +5 gochujang, korean pear, egg yolk 4/5. Tartare was decent. Wagyu was tasty, and the pear and egg yolk complemented well. SQUASH gangjeong, sage, fontina 4/5. Really tasty. Squash was cooked perfectly, and the sauce complemented really well. PORK galbi, sunchoke 2/5. Felt a bit overcooked and oily. FRIED CHICKEN spicy peanut sauce, yangyummy sauce 2/5. Thought the fried chicken was bland without much flavor. Service was great. read more

Highly recommend going in groups of 3 to try everything on the menu! You choose the appetizers and entree and there are always three choices. It was so much fun ordering and trying everything on the menu. It was fairly easy to get a Friday night reservation which was appreciated. The service was nice and attentive. I did wish dessert was included in the pre fixe menu but that's my only piece of feedback! read more

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I didn't want to set my expectations too high for Atoboy lest I get disappointed, but wow they know how to cook a good meal. $75 is a great deal for this tasting menu experience. From uni over black rice to sunchokes and mushrooms, the menu at Atoboy had me nodding vigorously after each course, so happy they were taking my tastebuds on such a flavor journey. The menu likely changes seasonally so I won't provide you with the minutiae from my past season's meal but just know I trust them to provide a great experience. I don't eat red meat and my partner has a tree nut allergy, both restrictions they happily accommodated and it was cool to be able to have slightly different experiences. I was definitely full by the end of the meal and very satisfied with the various textures, spices, and produce I was introduced to. I'm waiting for the right time to justify dropping $400-$500 on their higher end restaurant, Atomix, but if Atoboy is just a preview, then I think I'll be in for the meal of a lifetime. read more

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Food 4/5 Service 5/5 Atmosphere 4/5 Atoboy was a fun and flavorful dining experience. The tasting menu lets each person choose one dish from four courses ($75 prefix menu). Great place to go with others as the dishes are very shareable. The first dish was sea urchin over black rice--creamy, briny, and beautifully balanced. It was a strong start and really set the tone for the meal. For the second course, I tried both the fluke and bluefin tuna. Both were really fresh and enjoyed them. Third course I had were the squid and sweet shrimp. The squid had great texture and flavor, and the sweet shrimp was creamy and delicate with a subtle sweetness and soft finish. For the main course, I had the oxtail sooyuk and pork galbi. Both were fine but didn't quite wow me-good, but not especially memorable. The real star of the dinner, though, was the fried chicken. Perfectly double-fried, incredibly crispy on the outside, and fluffy and juicy on the inside, easily the best fried chicken I've had. A must-order. Would definitely come back to see how the menu changes with the seasons and to get that fried chicken again. read more

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We tried Atoboy after we became fans of the "Culinary Monster". Atoboy serves Korean food but with a modern take. The service, ambiance, location, bathroom cleanliness were all 5/5. The food is good for the most part. 4/5. We enjoyed the starters a lot more than the main. Most people in my party ordered the wagyu ribs or pork ribs and we all agree that they're lacking some depth. The sauce used was sweet and that was it. We were looking for the "punch" we experienced with the starters like with the uni custard, sweet shrimp, fluke, and fried squash. The $28 fried chicken for 6 pieces was good but not $28 good. Overall, we had a really nice experience with Atoboy but I would suggest for them to consider those minor adjustments. read more

Atoboy - Sweet shrimp - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Very mid in my opinion. It's not that expensive for a fixed menu, but even then I felt like they priced it a bit higher than it deserves. Truly it's not bad but not great either. First off, when we showed up exactly on time to our reservation we had to wait another 10-15min for our table, something that reallyyyy peeves me when a reservation is made so far in advance. But I had hopes for the food which turned out to be pretty simple. The presentation is gorgeous but when you dig in everything tastes pretty... normal and not so unique. Probably wouldnt come back but glad I tried it read more

Atoboy - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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