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CNN

"The World's Most Underrated Restaurants: ...strongly Korean-inflected but with modern elements, top ingredients and beautiful presentation, each underscored by umami and art."

NEW YORK TIMES

"The Extras Are the Stars on the Korean Menu at Atoboy : NYT Critic's Pick, Two Stars."

PUNCH

What We're Into Right Now: The Wine List at Atoboy: "... largely compiled by Park's wife Ellia, is what a selection at a restaurant with complicated flavors should be: focused, adventurous..."

WINE & SPIRITS

2017 NYC 50: The best places to eat and drink in NYC

STARCHEFS

2017 New York City Rising Star Chef Junghyun Park of Atoboy

HERITAGE RADIO

Feast Meets West, Episode 3: All About Banchan

CONDE NAST TRAVELER

The 22 Best Restaurants in New York City: "The vibe...is decidedly less formal...But the food is as refined as you'd expect from Park."

FIRST WE FEAST

NYC's Best New Restaurants of 2016: "...banchans finally get the spotlight..."

GRUB STREET

Where to Eat 2017: "...a new generation of resourceful and talented young cooks is doing more with less. Exhibit A in this reassuring trend is Junghyun Park..."

GRUB STREET

The Underground Gourmet: "At Atoboy and Edda Bar, Two Smart Young Chefs Bring Their Food to a Wider Audience"

MICHELIN GUIDE

Bib Gourmand 2016: "...Park wows diners from start to finish at this Gramercy hot spot with apologetic love for Korean food."

VILLAGE VOICE

"NoMad's Atoboy Makes Stars Out of Sides"

EPOCH TIMES

Restaurant Profiles: "At Atoboy, Korean Soul Blends With the World's Flavors"

NEW YORK TIMES

"Here’s an updated Korean banchan-style restaurant that offers a tasting menu of small plates with a choice of rice ..."

GOTHAMIST

Korean Banchan Comes Off the Sidelines at Atoboy in Flatiron : "Banchan, side dishes that are a fundamental part of any Korean meal, enjoy a moment as the main attraction at Atoboy, opening..."

ZAGAT

First Look: Atoboy Opens Today in NoMad with Korean Small Plates

TIMES SQUARE CHRONICLES

Atoboy Opens to Applause in New York City : "When it comes to restaurant options in New York City there is always a vast array to choose from daily. But a new with Banchan-style venue in proving to be a superstar on the scene."

GRUB STREET

Restaurant Power Rankings : "For $36, you'll get rice and your choice of three Korean small plates care of chef Junghyun Park at this new place on 28th street."

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Eats Beats : "Korean tapas are on the menu at Atoboy (43 E. 28 St.) in Flatiron. Husband and wife team, chef Junghyun "JP" and Ellia Park, serve Banchan-style (Korean for side dish) small plates in this modern restaurant with minimalist decor."

URBAN DADDY

Very Shareable Korean in Flatiron : It's a Prix Fixe Banchan Situation, and It Is Glorious