Modern Korean tasting menu, known for creative small plates & shareable dishes. Offers inventive twists w/ standouts like fried chicken & unique desserts.
Experience modern Korean small plates at Atoboy in Flatiron, offering a four-course prix-fixe menu that allows diners to sample a variety of creative dishes.
Atoboy offers a modern Korean tasting menu experience with a four-course prix-fixe at $75, ideal for sharing. Highlights include creative dishes like shrimp in white kimchi broth, caramelized squash, and a popular double-fried chicken add-on. The unique Granita dessert, inspired by a Korean cinnamon drink, provides a memorable finale.
Atoboy serves a modern Korean tasting menu with a focus on creative, shareable small plates. Popular dishes include the double-fried chicken, shrimp in white kimchi broth, and caramelized squash. While most feedback is positive, a few diners have found certain dishes to be underwhelming or lacking in distinct identity.
"The tasting menu is frequently recommended for its value and variety. Specific dishes that receive praise include the double-fried chicken (often as an add-on), sea urchin, squid, and oxtail."
Customers generally praise the food as delicious and inventive, often highlighting the tasting menu's value. However, some find the ambiance lacking, describing it as a "concrete hallway."
Important Note
Some diners have expressed disappointment with the ambiance, describing it as lacking or unpleasant. There's also a divergence of opinion on whether Atoboy's modern interpretation of Korean cuisine is successful, with some Korean diners finding it lacks identity.
"Atoboy is considered forgettable, struggling with an identity of fusion and Korean cuisine. The commenter couldn't understand the intended cuisine representation, though they note its approachable price."
Negative"Atoboy is mentioned as a solid choice."
Positive"Atoboy is highlighted as a good option for those concerned about spending too much, with its price being $75 plus supplements."
Positive"Atoboy is considered a great spot and very reasonable for the price, being tip-included. However, it's suggested to be a bad restaurant to enjoy alone, best suited for groups of 3-4 to share the menu."
Neutral"The commenter believes Atoboy should have a Michelin star."
Positive"Recommends Atoboy in Murray Hill."
Positive"Atoboy is identified as a Korean restaurant, distinct from Attaboy which is a bar."
Neutral"This Korean individual found Atoboy to be 'mid', despite liking other restaurants by the same hospitality group. They recommend Hojokban and Seoul Salon as good alternatives with a similar vibe."
Negative"A short comment suggesting Moono as an alternative to Atoboy."
Neutral"This user recommends Take31 for its affordable and plentiful Korean drinking food (anju), similar to what they ate in Korea during college. They also suggest trying Aghassi Gopchang for its good beef intestine BBQ, noting that regular meats and banchan are also available."
Positive"A Korean individual found Jungsik to be a mixed experience, with some excellent dishes but also significant misses. They advise against it for Koreans who frequently dine in Korea."
Negative"A brief recommendation to go to Atomix instead of Atoboy."
Neutral"Responding to a previous comment, this user agrees that Atoboy's modern, NYC-inspired approach using Western techniques differs from traditional Korean restaurants in Queens or Seoul, making a direct comparison inaccurate."
Neutral"This comment advises against Atoboy, stating it's not worth the money as most dishes were underseasoned, except for the beef tartare. They also mention that the fried chicken add-on is necessary to feel full."
Negative"The commenter states that while they initially enjoyed Atoboy's modern Korean dishes years ago, a recent visit was disappointing. They felt the dishes lacked clear direction, with one even tasting Thai, and wished for a return to creative Korean twists."
Negative"The commenter was disappointed with Atoboy, finding the dishes unappetizing despite sounding creative on paper. They recommend Oiji Mi as a better alternative for modern Korean at a similar price point."
Negative"This commenter, who is half Korean, shares that their Korean friends found Atoboy 'mid'. They also note that many of their Korean friends and they themselves find most Manhattan Korean food to be 'mid', suggesting better options are available in Queens and New Jersey."
Negative"This commenter, who enjoys Korean food, found Atoboy thoroughly disappointing and overpriced, noting that some dishes did not work at all."
Negative"A Korean individual states they did not enjoy Atoboy, finding it lacked identity and tried to be too many things, which negatively impacted the taste. They recommend Jua, Moono, and Mokyo as better upscale Korean options."
Negative"The commenter notes that Atoboy is a modern interpretation of Korean food, using Western techniques and plating for a New York audience, rather than traditional Korean. They suggest enjoying it for the vibe, treating it like a wine bar where the food is a bonus."
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