NYC's Atomic is Sole U.S. Restaurant to Make World's 50 Best List
Time Out Worldwide • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Atomix in New York was the only North American restaurant to make the top 50 in the 2026 World's 50 Best Restaurants list, ranking 11th, up from 12th last year.
- The restaurant is praised for its progressive Korean tasting menu and a popular upstairs bar offering craft cocktails and signature snacks.
- JP Park, Atomix's chef, won the Estrella Damm Chefs' Choice Award 2026 for his innovative approach to Korean cuisine across multiple concepts.
- Atomix has previously earned top honors, including the number one spot in the inaugural North America 50 Best Restaurants and multiple prestigious awards such as James Beard Foundation recognitions and Michelin stars.
- North America had several other entries on the extended list, mostly from Mexico and California, while the overall number-one restaurant was Asador Etxebarri in Spain’s Basque Country.
