This Two-Star Michelin Korean Restaurant in NYC is Officially the No. 1 Restaurant in North America

NYC can now claim bragging rights to the very best restaurant on the entire continent . Atomix , the acclaimed two-Michelin-starred Korean fine dining restaurant in NoMad, was just crowned No. 1 on the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list . Led by husband-and-wife duo Chef Junghyun “JP” Park and Ellia Park, Atomix is rooted in what they call “New Korean Cuisine” — delivering food as a *gift* (“Ato” in ancient Korean) and blending Korean traditions with modern techniques. Opened in 2018 as a follow-up to their first NYC restaurant, Atoboy , Atomix quickly redefined Korean fine dining worldwide. Its intimate Chef’s Counter features a U-shaped seating arrangement with just two nightly services (5:30 pm and 8:45 pm), giving diners an up-close look at the kitchen while experiencing a tasting menu that doubles as culinary storytelling. Recent menus have included dishes like: * Sea urchin with gim bugak and mustard kimchi * Dry-aged beef tartare with Ossetra caviar * Tilefish with maesaengi and sea squirt * Lobster mandu with gochujang * Squab fried rice * Rice ice cream with soy bean mousse and honeycomb And if you’re lucky enough to score a seat, don’t miss their avant-garde wine program or the bar-only tasting menu upstairs, curated by Atomix’s R&D chef and beverage team. This isn’t Atomix’s first accolade either. Alongside its two Michelin stars , the restaurant also holds a three-star New York Times review , a James Beard Award for Outstanding Hospitality , and a spot on Eater’s All-Time 38 Restaurants list . It also ranks No. 12 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list , making it the highest-ranked restaurant in all of North America . With its newest honor, Atomix isn’t just NYC’s most coveted reservation — it’s now officially the best restaurant in North America . 📍 Atomix — 104 E 30th St 🍽️ Full menu, reservations, and more information Source: https://secretnyc.co/best-restaurant-in-north-america-2025-atomix-nyc-north-americas-50-best-restaurants-list/