The ‘best' restaurant in the US is officially coming to London
The 'best' restaurant in the city (and the entire country, for that matter) is going to be heading across the pond to pop up here very soon.
Atomix, is a Korean restaurant by Chef Junghyun Park and Ellia Park, with two Michelin stars and a menu that combines experimental cooking with fine-dining flair.
It's currently positioned at number 12 in the the World's 50 Best Restaurants list, which is the highest ranking of any American spot.
For one day only, foodies in the UK will be able to try the food as Atomix teams up with KOL, a modern Mexican-British fusion restaurant in London's Marylebone.
KOL, which has its own Michelin Star, is going to be hosting two seatings of an eight-course menu collaboration between Junghyun and Santiago Lastra on August 19.
One seating will take place between midday and 4pm during lunch service, while the other is from 17:45 to midnight.
Expect to see sweet shrimp and chilli oil on the menu, a langoustine taco, as well as KOL classics like the lamb koki mole. There will also be a bespoke drinks pairing, using Lost Explorer mezcals.
Tickets will cost £250 per person and they'll be released via the KOL newsletter, with priority access given to subscribers from 4pm on July 27.
Speaking about the event, KOL posted online: 'On Tuesday 19 August, we are honoured to welcome Chef Junghyun Park of New York's Atomix for a one-day-only collaboration.
'A pioneer in contemporary Korean cuisine, Atomix marries innovation with tradition, guided by principles of philosophy and design.'
Online, Google reviews for Atomix are just as positive, with people saying the food is 'on another level', 'impeccable' and 'magnificent'.
Chris Roberts gave five stars, saying: 'This was one of the best meals of my life. After eating at other highly rated Michelin star restaurants, I believe this is one of the best restaurants in the world and deserves a third star.
'What made this restaurant stand apart was how the chef was able to tie Korean culture to his dishes and create a meaningful experience for guests.' More Trending
Chris went on to hail Chef Junghyun a 'culinary genius' who makes 'one-of-a-kind' dishes.
And Oanh agreed, writing: 'We had an amazing meal at Atomix. The Asian-inspired flavours with a modern twist were on point and every dish was beautifully put together. The paired drinks and cocktails complemented the food perfectly.'
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However, not everyone was a fan with some admitting they 'didn't understand the hype' and were 'undewhelmed' proving, as always, that taste is subjective and just because a restaurant is touted as 'the best' it won't always be for everyone.
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