Atomix: A Two-Michelin-Star Korean Tasting Counter in Murray Hill
Atomix doesn’t run a happy hour — it’s a two-Michelin-star modern-Korean tasting-menu restaurant, ranked among the best in the world. There’s a ground-floor cocktail bar, but the draw is the prepaid counter dinner.
From husband-and-wife team JP and Ellia Park (the higher-end follow-up to Atoboy), it seats just 14 at a subterranean U-shaped counter. The honest read: it’s a hard, prepaid Tock reservation and a major splurge — and it’s the highest-ranked US restaurant on the World’s 50 Best.
What to Expect
No happy hour. The format is a roughly 10–12 course modern-Korean tasting menu on bespoke ceramics, each dish introduced with a printed card. Reservations sell via prepaid Tock with monthly drops. Accolades: No. 12 on the World’s 50 Best 2025 (top US restaurant), No. 1 on North America’s 50 Best 2025, and a James Beard Best Chef NY for JP Park. Closed Mondays.
The Room
A Murray Hill brownstone pairing a ground-floor cocktail bar with a 14-seat downstairs counter in dark, earthy tones facing the open kitchen. Near 28 St (6). Crowd: special-occasion diners chasing one of the city’s toughest reservations.
Who Atomix Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| World-class tasting | A top-ranked Korean tasting menu. |
| Special occasion | One of NYC’s most coveted reservations. |
| Counter dining | 14 seats facing the open kitchen. |
| Cocktail first | A ground-floor bar before the counter. |
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Atomix FAQ
Does Atomix have a happy hour?
No — it’s a two-Michelin-star tasting-menu restaurant; there’s no happy hour.
How do I get a reservation?
Prepaid via Tock with monthly drops — it books out fast.
Where is Atomix?
104 E 30th St in Murray Hill, near 28 St (6).
What’s the format?
A 10–12 course modern-Korean tasting menu at a 14-seat counter.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Atomix before visiting for a specific deal.