Atomix

Atomix was heralded as one of the best restaurants to open in 2018 (some critics said the best), its tasting menu a pageant of modern Korean ingenuity. Each dish arrives with a flashcard that details ingredients and—without being pedantic—its philosophical underpinnings. Chef Junghyun Park (also of the more casual Atoboy) changes the menu quarterly. Look for variations on exquisite langoustine, uni, wagyu beef, duck breast and deeply flavored fermented sauces and pastes. Occupying two floors of a Murray Hill townhouse, the restaurant reserves its bottom level for 14 prepaid counter seats while the upper level is a walk-in bar featuring cocktails and elevated snacks.