Aska - Brooklyn

We celebrated our wedding anniversary with dinner Aska and it was an incredible experience. The service was engaging and thoughtful. Aska has a very romantic am... read more We celebrated our wedding anniversary with dinner Aska and it was an incredible experience. The service was engaging and thoughtful. Aska has a very romantic ambiance. The dishes were a delight to our eyes and taste.

Aska broadens your horizon. They serve Scandinavian ingredients rarely seen in the US, such as bladderwrack, lojrom, and gooseberry. Some grow all around us, ye... read more Aska broadens your horizon. They serve Scandinavian ingredients rarely seen in the US, such as bladderwrack, lojrom, and gooseberry. Some grow all around us, yet we never dared to try them: lichen, lilac, linden, lace flower, meadowsweet, and blackcurrant leaf. Even when the flavor comes across as strange and foreign, it’s fun to learn about them.I’ve heard Aska described as not for the “beginner” foodie. That’s not out of snobbishness. It’s a more adventurous dining experience that diners can appreciate more once the “standard” becomes too familiar.I arrived extremely hungry (ate a light lunch and that’s it) and had trouble finishing the last few bites. It’s past lunchtime now, I have not eaten a single bite, and I’m still full from last night’s dinner. This was a mountain of food. It sat heavy in my stomach because of all the rich sauces. I personally wish one or two of the dishes were vegetable-based instead, to lighten up the meal as a whole. Towards the end it got more difficult to enjoy the food as I was beyond stuffed; plus, the quail and venison veered into “standard fine dining” territory.Overall, highly recommended. It’s pricy, but Aska cares about making sure the guests feel it’s money well spent.

Spectacular. Every second of the evening was memorable. Every bite of every dish was incredible. Creativity and flavor off the charts. Doesn’t get better than t... read more Spectacular. Every second of the evening was memorable. Every bite of every dish was incredible. Creativity and flavor off the charts. Doesn’t get better than this!

I left tonight not quite sure what the hype is about for Aska. This is one of those fine dining meals that leans on the side of less flavor than more, which unf... read more I left tonight not quite sure what the hype is about for Aska. This is one of those fine dining meals that leans on the side of less flavor than more, which unfortunately leaves many of the dishes tasting more bland than interesting. The service was good and the sommelier did a solid job explaining the wines, but I didn’t quite find the food to be interesting or enjoyable too much. Also, the serving sizes are indeed very small. I wouldn’t have had an issue with this if I enjoyed the meal more. I read many reviews that got me really excited about coming here. But it just didn’t hit the mark at all. There were maybe 1-2 dishes that I will remember even next week. I found the scallops to be straight up unpleasant. If you prefer more bold, flavorful dishes, Aska is probably not for you. Food: 2 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5