Reviews for Aska in Brooklyn, NY
We had dinner at Aska last week for my boyfriend?s birthday, and it was exquisite! I?ve been wanting to go here for quite some... time, and it totally lived up to its 2 Michelin stars. The tasting menu is 12 courses, but each course is small, so it?smanageable. You?ll leave feeling satisfied but not overly full. The tasting menu changes seasonally. We went at the end ofAugust, so the menu was all seafood minus one dish. There a couple of things I really liked about Aska that made it unique fromother Michelin restaurants. A lot of Michelin restaurants can feel stuffy and a bit pretentious. Aska does not. The restaurantis located in Williamsburg, and the service was excellent, but still friendly and down to earth. We particularly liked the Somm.She was excellent and clearly loved her job. The restaurant is very minimal, and they only serve 8-10 tables at a time. Thechefs serve each dish which is unique, and it created an intimate and special atmosphere. We really enjoyed our experience, andwould love to come back in a different season and see how they innovate on their menu. They definitely deserve 3 stars, and I?mhoping they get their 3rd star soon! Congrats to the Chef and the excellent team at Aska! Read more
I can?t even put into words how amazing this dining experience was. From start to finish this was amazing. Each course better... than the last. Amazing wine pairings, and flawless service. We got to speak with Fredrik, and it was an honor to say the least. Thank you Aska staff for a memory that will last FOREVER! Read more
I wasn?t as happy as I expected with our experience in Aska. The dishes were delicious and creative, design is modern yet cozy,... atmosphere is elegant but also nice & ?human?. But! First of all - for the first time in my life I?ve been hungry after tastingmenu. It?s not a standard in fine dining restaurants and spending 1000 USD per 2 people. And as I read other reviews - it?s notnew news for the restaurant, they could address this problem. Secondly - the dishes were ok when it comes to flavor notes, butvery repetitive in form. We laughed after reading one of the other reviews ?Different types of fish in various sauce types? - tothe point. I expected much more after 2 Michelin Stars in NYC, but it was my weakest Michelin experience ever. Last but notleast - wines were really not outstanding. Maybe it?s US problem, but none of the wines enriched the paired dishes. They werecorrect, but not worth remembering at all. Read more
A truly remarkable experience. Every dish was meticulously prepared. The vibe is relaxed and comfortable. Shot out to the... sommeliers for absolutely knocking every pairing out of the park. Would go back for sure. Read more
Amazing place where creativity has no limit. Chef Frederick is amazing, not only talented but friendly and a pleasure to be... around. The food, attention to details, nothing is missing from the dining experience at Aska. Maybe only the 3rd Michelin starwhich he fully deserves in my humble opinion. Second time visiting and I'm already planning my return. Read more
Dinner at Aska has been a wonderful treat to celebrate birthdays. It was a pampering experience, one that awakens the mind and... palette. The attention to detail to the food, to the presentation, to the decorations. Every dish was carefully explained, someof the sauces were drizzled at the table. The aroma of each dish, the colors and the harmonious balance of the ingredients,working together to create a delectable symphony of tastes. It's a must visit when you visit NYC. Read more
A 3.5 hour journey that takes you through Scandinavia with a wonderful wait staff and knowledgeable chefs. You walk into a black... building with no sign. This place does not need a flashy sign because it earns your respect with its quality. The staff is soattentive without hovering. They know what you want before you know it. They also all smell great. I know that's a bit strangeto comment on, but it's a detail they didn't forget. They make sure the air that goes past you as they walk by smells right anddoesn't throw you off the dish. We went through 14 dishes and all were timed beautifully. The wine pairing was like a dance. Itsgoal was always to balance the flavors of the dishes. They refill your wine glass if you finish it early with just enough tolast you until the next wine and dish pair. If you're looking for a 2 Michelin star that feels like a 3 Michelin star, this isit. Read more
Went here with my wife in Dec 2022 for a few celebratory reasons (promotion/board certified). By far in terms of taste, Aska is... not afraid to smash extremely BOLD flavors together to create a crashing wave of flavored within one's palate. Truly thisdisplays the chef Fredrik's exemplary culinary art beyond securing quality ingredient sources. The service was excellent! Iasked where the restroom was located which they could have simply pointed me to the directions and I'd be fine, but they waiterstopped what they were doing and walked me to the location. My dining experience is limited, but one thing I did notice was eachand every waiter did this at Aska, when they picked up the dishes, they gripped the plates using the thenar of their palms,there fingers were never extended beyond the palm. I think this is unique and I guess this is a gesture to show their fingerswill never touch the areas where food might be placed. For the food, we did not get the wine pairing option. There were about12 courses, each and everyone was amazing in its own. Many of them were likely described from other posts, so I'll only focus ona few that stood out especially amongst the course. The Bladderwrack, Scallop, Lobster, Langoustine, and Hake. Bladderwrack isa type of seagrape/algae, it was presented as a dried up version of this plant that's packed with the brininess of the sea...butit appears there were locations along the plant that weren't that briney, alternating nodes of blue mussel emulsion brings adepth of a different type of the sea flavor smooth/slight creamy, nutty and BOLD. The crispy texture of the bladderwrack mixwith the muscle emulsion literally punches each other within my mouth as if they're each trying to be the apex flavor back andforth. This represents the essence of nature itself, animals vs plants fighting for the seat of the ocean throne that leaves atorrent of flavor waves crashing, then subsiding as the waves recede leaving the aftermath of a deva Read more