Aska - Brooklyn (NY)

5 /5 Shachar Ashkenazi: An absolutely exceptional experience. The service was truly top-notch, and most of the dishes weren’t just delicious - they were genuinely MIND-BLOWING! A memorable evening from start to finish, it is definitely one of the best dining experiences we had in the city. We cant wait for an excuse to be back here for another magical evening!

5 /5 Brandon Ynayan: Really good meal! My favorite dishes were the quail, venison and custard dishes. Carmen, Andrew in FOH were super hospitable. Chefs Isaac, Brian, Namha and Keenan were gracious enough to explain each dish thoroughly. It was a 100 minute tasting for me which was the fastest I’ve ever experienced. Chill service and nice team. Ambiance is date night with dim lighting with lots of good casual music.

5 /5 AC Slater: Had what I feel to be the best Michelin experience in NYC to date. Every dish was so incredibly on point with a few that will be stored in the memory food bank forever. The majority of the ingredients are sourced within 60 miles of the restaurant with the exception of a few items (mostly Nordic) that were imported. I thought the notes of each dish were clean, delicate, and beautifully balanced. Nothing was a smack to the palette with too much intensity which I think is exactly the story that Aska is trying to tell, its clearly hyper-focused on the seasonality and quality of the ingredients. I will say there was a Madagascar caviar used in a dish that tasted like Serrano ham- like nothing Ive ever had before. We did both the wine and non-alc pairing and both were very well suited for each course. A million extra points for continuously topping us off throughout the night. Ambiance is dark and intimate with an open kitchen to admire throughout the evening. Service was next level, with Missy the beverage director and her team seamlessly flowing about throughout the evening. The team was so warm, kind, and genuine- absolutely nothing felt sterile or forced, which is always a breath of fresh air. Not sure what more a restaurant needs to do to merit that third star. Also an awesome touch, my wife has a thing for beautiful dinnerware/flatware and was admiring theirs for the entirety of the meal. To our surprise, they printed out an extra menu with each dinnerware vendor they used for each dish. Pretty cool stuff.

3 /5 Maggie: We went to Aska for our anniversary, booked by my boyfriend, after reading glowing reviews calling it the best restaurant in Brooklyn and even one of the top Michelin spots in NYC. Unfortunately, it didn’t live up to the hype for us. The price felt justified for the quality of ingredients used, but not for the execution. Every dish was plated beautifully — meticulous and artful — and the pacing was ideal, with courses arriving at a comfortable rhythm. However, while nothing tasted bad, not a single dish delivered that “wow” factor or left a lasting impression. At this level, I expected creativity or flavors that would surprise and stay with us long after the evening ended. Service was professional and polite, and the ambiance was relaxed yet refined. That said, we also noticed a persistent fly problem during the meal, which proved distracting and is not something we would expect in a Michelin-star dining environment. While there were positive aspects, there was no standout dish or moment that made the evening feel truly special. For us, Aska was fine — but fine is not what warrants its reputation or price point.

5 /5 Camille Zhang: Each course was personally introduced by the chef, adding a thoughtful and intimate touch to the dining experience. Every plate was presented like a piece of art, and the ambiance was refined and serene. Most importantly, the flavors were truly stunning — delicate, fresh, and beautifully balanced. It was an unforgettable and deeply satisfying meal.