Atoboy Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Every dish was delicious and full of flavors."
• "The fish was very tender and had a delightful concoction of shrimp and egg stuffed inside of it."
• "The scallop was perfectly cooked."
• "Their food is very unique and impeccable."
• "The octopus and fried chicken were some of the best bites I’ve ever had."
• "The food was really delicious, lots of different flavors in every dish- Every dish was amazing!!"
• "The food was delicious - perfectly seasoned and fresh."

Cons:

• "The entrees, particularly the fried chicken, failed to leave a lasting impression."
• "Most of the dishes were pretty tasty, but many of them didn’t feel outstanding to us."
• "The morel dumplings didn’t really work (texture and flavor)."
• "The sea urchin dish was kind of bland and lacked flavor, middle courses are good but nothing really cuts through."
• "The uni inside sea urchin was really bitter but the egg underneath was really soft."
• "The pork rib is a bit too oily and the fish was overcooked."
• "The food is bland, uninteresting, and not worth the money."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff were friendly and warm."
• "Service was excellent and the menu was delicious."
• "Atoboy's staff created an experience unlike any restaurant my girlfriend and I had ever experienced."
• "All the servers were friendly, the manager went above and beyond to make sure my family was having a wonderful meal."
• "The service was exceptional to accompany a well curated innovative menu."
• "The staff were great and our server made exceptional recommendations."
• "Service was exquisite. Really felt attended to and cared for."

Cons:

• "Not sure but we felt rushed to finish up and move on."
• "Hard to get our server's attention after initially asking about ingredients."
• "Unfortunately, the dining experience was overshadowed by the rushed feeling of the evening."
• "Service was way too rushed for a multi-course meal that I had a reservation for."
• "Food service was poorly judged with each course turning up sometimes whilst still eating a preceding course."
• "Service was pretty bad."
• "It took the sommelier 20' to come to our table and give us a recommendation on wines."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "Vibe was great, with a bar where you can have drinks while waiting for your table. Decoration was modern and simple."
• "Very cool spot to come for a date night or special occasion."
• "The interior design really intrigued me."
• "The decor is artsy industry style with cozy ambiance."
• "Restaurant had modern interior with casual atmosphere."
• "The ambiance was perfect. Simple and elegant."
• "The ambiance was casual and inviting, creating the perfect backdrop for an evening filled with culinary delights."

Cons:

• "One thing I could not wrap my mind around was the ambiance/atmosphere, it was very clinical and cold with bright white lights."
• "I would describe the very utilitarian decor as sweatshop chic or what you'd see in a movie about a dystopian future where people live underground."
• "Interior decoration is nonexistent—decor looks like a construction zone with chairs and tables installed."
• "The vibe is a bit too industrial to my liking."
• "The vibe in the place isn't special: the lighting, decor, and tables aren't exactly eye-catching."
• "The restaurant, the way it looks, is extremely cheap, plastic chairs, naked walls, holes in the walls, cheap cutlery."
• "The outdoor seating area left much to be desired."

Value

Pros:

• "Very impressed with its’ value for money, so worth it!"
• "Phenomenal meal at great value by the same group behind Atomix and other hits."
• "Price is reasonable for a 3 course meal ($39/person)."
• "Amazing Korean inspired food, great value for the 75$ (gratuity included) tasting menu."
• "This is the best bargain in New York City."
• "If you’re looking for a set menu option under $100 in Manhattan, look no further than here."
• "The tasting menu was slightly cheaper than the other ones in the city so highly recommend."

Cons:

• "The bill came out to $180 per person after a few bottles of wine between us."
• "And of course, the check was giant. For 4 people it was $800 + tips."
• "Only thing was that I thought the portion was quite small for $39 per person; we had to order an extra bowl of white rice."
• "Wine list has some good bottles but is eye wateringly expensive compared to other comparable menus."
• "However, we ended up paying almost $300 for 5 small dishes."
• "The rose refresher drink which looks good but was pretty watery and a similar price to the alcoholic drinks. Wouldn't recommend."
• "Paid 180 usd and ended up hungry and paid double tip."