ASKA

“Absolutely fantastic. Isaiah made the experience especially great! He was so warm, kind, attentive, and knowledgeable. Various chefs came to present each dish at individual times and it was so lovely to be able to receive our courses that way. Compared to Aquavit, I would choose Aska over and over. I will be thinking about the “Milk & Whey” dessert for the rest of my life!”

“Aska lives up to the hype and was a memorable dining experience. I appreciated the intentional lighting, which draws your focus to the artistry of the food, as well as around the open kitchen where we could watch the chefs work together throughout the evening. The staff were attentive, warm, and thoughtful from start to finish. One detail I particularly enjoyed was the presentation of the evening’s ingredients before the meal began. It was a wonderful introduction to the menu and gave us a deeper appreciation for each dish as it arrived. The food was inventive, beautifully executed, and enjoyable. My favorite courses were the hake, quail, and venison.”

“Aska was really amazing. Everything felt thoughtfully prepared from beginning to end, and every dish was so delicious and beautifully presented. The food was refined, creative, and memorable, but the atmosphere still felt warm and comfortable. I really loved the overall vibe of the restaurant. Since it is located in Brooklyn, the price also felt relatively more reasonable compared to similar upscale Michelin-starred restaurants in Manhattan. Of course, it is still a special occasion type of place, but considering the quality of the food, presentation, service, and overall experience, I thought it felt worth it. The dishes were not only delicious but also very elegant visually, and you can tell a lot of care goes into every detail. It felt like a full dining experience rather than just a meal. The pacing, the atmosphere, and the flavors all worked really well together. I would highly recommend Aska to anyone looking for a beautiful upscale dining experience in New York. It is definitely a place I would love to go back to again.”

“This was my first Michelin experience, I went here a couple of months ago. The food is immaculate, absolutely exquisite. The Sea Oak was by far the best bite of food I've experienced, tied with the Oscitera Caviar. I was blown away, physically reeling from just how expertly crafted each bite was, down to the placement of sauce and the variety of textures. The service was excellent. The waiters worked together beautifully and they were very kind and attentive. My only gripe is that they seemed more interested in explaining these dishes to my Michelin savvy friend instead of myself, as they would turn to him and I'd be hearing every other word from them on account of low volume. The atmosphere was beautiful. Peaceful and calm, lighting was perfect for pictures, and seeing the cooks in front of us operating at such a high level with no stress was awe inspiring. The wine selection was also excellent, with each wine being selected to pair with a dish from the tasting menu, we tasted many kinds and it was great hearing stories about each one.”

“This is a very late review because I was too lazy to write reviews. But even after more than half a year, this restaurant is still easily in my top five places in NYC after a few years of living here. The food was excellent. I had the best caviar I’ve ever had at this place. I remember the server specifically mentioned that the caviar was carefully sourced and brought in from Europe, though I’ve forgotten the exact details over time. Everything else on the menu was also very well executed. The only dish I personally couldn’t finish was the venison—not because it wasn’t good or fresh, but simply because it’s not a protein I enjoy. What truly stood out was the service. I was unsure about which wine or cocktail to order, and the server patiently offered multiple tastings of different wines and cocktails before I made a decision. At one point, my friend and I were discussing the beautiful tableware in another language and I briefly picked up a plate to look at it. At the end of the meal, the server brought us a dedicated tableware menu without us asking, simply because she noticed my interest. A friend who visited on another occasion mentioned feeling slightly cold, and a server immediately brought a blanket without being asked. I have never experienced this level of attentiveness at any other Michelin-starred restaurant—whether in NYC, elsewhere in the US or in Europe. Even now, the service still stands out in my memory as genuinely impressive. Many restaurants blur together for me after the meal is over, but this one hasn’t. The presentation of the dishes was distinctive, and the overall experience left a lasting impression. It’s one of the very few places in NYC that I still remember clearly—and one of the even fewer that made me want to write a review at all.”