Sophisticated Nordic cuisine w/ Michelin stars. Personal service, local ingredients, elevated dishes like lobster créme royale & venison.
Experience sophisticated Nordic cuisine with a focus on local, seasonal ingredients at this Michelin-starred establishment. Chefs personally deliver dishes, enhancing the lively atmosphere with their attentive service. Known for elevated creations like creme royale with lobster and trout roe, and minimalist venison dishes, this restaurant offers a truly refined dining experience.
This restaurant offers a sophisticated Nordic cuisine experience, with a strong emphasis on local and seasonal ingredients, often utilizing even the less common parts of ingredients for sauces. Standout dishes include a creme royale with lobster and trout roe, and a minimalist venison dish. While many find the food phenomenal and recommend the tasting menu, a few diners have found it underwhelming.
"Notable dishes include the creme royale featuring lobster, trout roe, and elderflower, and a New York venison served with morel mushrooms."
Customers have a generally positive but mixed sentiment, with many praising the incredible food, intimate atmosphere, and attentive service, while a few have found the experience underwhelming or preferred other establishments.
Important Note
Some diners have reported disappointing experiences after initial positive visits, and a few find the food to be underwhelming or prefer alternative fine dining options.
"The commenter estimates that Aska costs around $400 per person based on their last visit."
Negative"This commenter states that Aska costs over $300 just to sit down, implying it significantly exceeds the original poster's budget."
Negative"The commenter recalls spending $1100 at Aska for two dinners, two wine pairings, and two cocktails four years prior."
Neutral"Aska is recommended as a dining option."
Positive"Aska was listed as a restaurant suggestion for a birthday dinner."
Neutral"The commenter mentioned Aska as their favorite restaurant."
Positive"Aska is highly recommended, particularly its private room which could seat 10 perfectly. The commenter considers it their favorite restaurant in the city and has returned multiple times."
Positive"The original poster expressed a desire to revisit Aska for a special dinner but is looking for new experiences."
Neutral"This restaurant was recommended as a fine dining option for a date night in NYC."
Positive"Aska was briefly mentioned as a potential dining recommendation."
Neutral"heywhatsuphello29 stated that Aska was their favorite Michelin experience, praising its food and overall offering."
Positive"Aska's tasting menu is noted as being mostly focused on seafood."
Neutral"Recommended as one of the best restaurants in the city, with a high price point."
Positive"Aska is listed as a recommended restaurant for a unique NYC dining experience."
Positive"A user had an amazing experience at Aska for their wife's birthday, praising the food."
Positive"A negative experience at Aska is shared, with the food being described as underwhelming and focused on show rather than flavor, leading to a need for a second dinner. Aquavit is mentioned as a preferred alternative."
Negative"A user booked a table at Aska based on recommendations, indicating it's a popular choice for romantic dinners."
Positive"Aska is listed as a recommendation for a romantic fine dining experience."
Positive"Aska is recommended for dinner, with a suggestion to have drinks at Overstory beforehand as they are in the same building."
Positive"Aska is highly recommended for its dark, intimate atmosphere and incredible food, making it a great choice for a romantic celebration."
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