Atoboy
Korean restaurant · Midtown East ·
Modern Korean prix-fixe dining with inventive banchan & fried chicken
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Modern Korean prix-fixe dining with inventive banchan & fried chicken
"Turning nine years old, Atoboy is one of JP Park’s earlier restaurants and part of the group that lets him express different outlets; despite its longevity, I hear some diners prioritize newer openings and often put Atoboy 'maybe later' on their lists, which Park cites as a challenge in a crowded 2025 dining landscape where revenue growth has softened after the post-COVID rebound. As part of a portfolio that ranges from casual to fine dining, Atoboy benefits from the team’s emphasis on people and community even as Park navigates how to keep established spots top of mind." - Bettina Makalintal
"Atoboy is another Korean restaurant I name-checked as part of the scene to pay attention to." - Eddie Huang
"Atoboy is a Korean restaurant from the team behind Atomix and a bunch of other spots on this guide (Hojokban, Her Name is Han). And like a lot of those places, the narrow, windowless, mostly concrete space has a minimalist feel to it. Your only option is a four-course $75 (gratuity included) dinner, with plenty of possible add-ons. Dishes change often, but your meal might include a plate of meaty yellowtail with green mustard and some shrimp mandu in a lobster broth. This is one of the top prix fixe options in the city, and it's always a fun, impressive, and surprisingly casual experience." - sonal shah, bryan kim, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, carina finn koeppicus
"Atoboy, from the Atomix team, is fine dining for people who don’t like fine dining. This Flatiron spot serves a four-course $75 prix fixe in a casual space with scuffed concrete floors, and their food is just as impressive as anything you’ll find at a spot with an overbearing maître d’. The menu changes frequently, but the Korean-inspired dishes are always one of a kind. You might eat some octopus served over a warm sweet potato puree, or you might have snap peas with kimchi and foie gras. Whatever you get, be sure to add on the optional fried chicken course." - bryan kim, kenny yang, willa moore, will hartman
"An acclaimed Nomad restaurant mentioned as part of the same group's portfolio, noted alongside other successful projects by the same operators." - Melissa McCart