Master Critic Review
Aska
9.1
Aska is Brooklyn's only two-Michelin-star restaurant, where chef Fredrik Berselius channels Nordic technique and foraged ingredients in a dark warehouse beneath the Williamsburg Bridge. The long-form tasting menu leans into smoke, acidity, and texture while the team delivers quietly precise, highly choreographed service. It is the ZIP's most serious special-occasion room, with every detail tuned for once-a-year dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Langoustine with preserved spruce (seasonal course), Bladderwrack seaweed with blue mussel emulsion, Lamb heart with celery root and black currant
Scores:
Value: 7.4
Service: 9.3
Consistency: 9.2
Food Quality: 9.6
Atmosphere: 9.1
Cultural Relevance: 9
What makes it special: Brooklyn's only two-star Michelin Nordic tasting menu led by chef Fredrik Berselius.
Who should go: Collectors of global-tasting-menu and high-end Nordic experiences.
When to visit: Prime evening seatings for full pacing and kitchen focus.
What to order: Full tasting menu, wine or juice pairing, bread and snack courses.
Insider tip: Book counter-adjacent tables for more frequent interaction with the kitchen team.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking is limited near the waterfront and can be difficult on weekends; most guests use ride-share or nearby paid garages.
Dress code: Elegant smart-casual to dressy; jackets and refined attire fit the experience, but formal wear is not required.
Noise level: Quiet to low-moderate — conversation is easy and the room is intentionally hushed.
Weekend wait: Reservations are required; walk-in availability is effectively nonexistent.
Weekday lunch: No weekday lunch service is typically offered.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Often accommodated with advance notice as a tailored tasting progression, but options may be limited to seasonal availability.
Vegan options: Generally not available — the menu is heavily product-driven with seafood and dairy components.
Gluten-free options: Frequently accommodated with advance notice; courses are adapted where possible rather than fully replaced.
Best For
Better for: Highly technical Nordic tasting menus, intimate service pacing, and a contemplative, design-driven dining room suited to milestone celebrations.
Consider Alternatives If: You prefer à la carte dining, louder social energy, flexible dietary substitutions, or shorter, more casual meals.