Concept
Aska is a modern Scandinavian restaurant run by Swedish Chef Fredrik Berselius.
It is located at the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge in a beautifully restored 1860’s warehouse building.
Its dark grey brick façade and imposing black door may surprise you when you arrive. They are characteristic of Aska’s minimalist aesthetic also present in the simple elegance of the dining room when you enter: brown and black brick walls; wooden columns and furniture; black tablecloths, ceiling and kitchen counter.
Less than 40 seats are available each night, at 10 extremely well spaced tables which all seem to have a view on the stunning spotlighted open kitchen where Chef Berselius and his team work their magic.
The two amazing tasting menus focus on Scandinavian flavors and techniques. They are creative and sublime, imagined around beautiful ingredients which Fredrik Berselius tries to source locally as much as possible.
For whom
Esthetes and refined palates who want to experience something unique.
Aska is a wonderful place to celebrate a special occasion.
Story
Fredrik Berselius was born and trained in Sweden. His first passions were architecture and design. He came to cooking by chance while he was helping out his sister and her boyfriend who was a Chef in London. He loved the creative process involved with working with food and decided to pursue this path.
He opened his first location in 2013 in North Williamsburg. He earned his first Michelin Star in less than a year and was named one of the 10 Best New Restaurants by Bon Appétit Magazine.
But Fredrik Berselius had other dreams for Aska. He decided to close the first version of his restaurant in 2014 to look for a bigger location in South Williamsburg.
The new Aska opened in July 2016 and was awarded 2 Michelin stars within a few months, 3 stars by The New York Times, 4 Stars by Eater NY…
My experience
I was at Aska on a Friday night early September. I was there with my husband to celebrate our anniversary. I arrived early and was invited to the courtyard garden. It was amazing! I would recommend arriving early if you go to Aska during spring or summer to enjoy this charming and peaceful garden.
My husband arrived and we were invited to our table in the dining room.
We went for the Two-hour Dining Experience which was a delight!
The whole dinner was a wonder, showing Chef Berselius’ inventiveness and his ability to link flavors and highlight them.
His cuisine emphasis on beautiful ingredients from the sea, cured products and smoky flavors with the land always present.
Each course was amazing, a perfect combination of flavors and textures with an impeccable plating.
I’ll never forget the first course, a crispy Bladderwrack from Maine, with blue mussel emulsion beads ; the Caviar from Carelia, served with grilled onions and lemon verbena ; the 120-day dry aged rib eye, tender and juicy to perfection served with red and black currants and topped with cured beef fat.
Everything arrived at the right pace. The service was attentive and friendly.
I loved the contemporary and peaceful atmosphere of the restaurant, at the same time elegant and relaxed. The proximity of the kitchen is really a plus and looking at the team work from our table felt truly unique. Each member of the kitchen crew came to serve and present the dish he had prepared and answered the questions we had. Even Chef Fredrik Berselius came to talk with us before we left.
~Nathalie
Aska is a modern Scandinavian restaurant run by Swedish Chef Fredrik Berselius.
It is located at the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge in a beautifully restored 1860’s warehouse building.
Its dark grey brick façade and imposing black door may surprise you when you arrive. They are characteristic of Aska’s minimalist aesthetic also present in the simple elegance of the dining room when you enter: brown and black brick walls; wooden columns and furniture; black tablecloths, ceiling and kitchen counter.
Less than 40 seats are available each night, at 10 extremely well spaced tables which all seem to have a view on the stunning spotlighted open kitchen where Chef Berselius and his team work their magic.
The two amazing tasting menus focus on Scandinavian flavors and techniques. They are creative and sublime, imagined around beautiful ingredients which Fredrik Berselius tries to source locally as much as possible.
For whom
Esthetes and refined palates who want to experience something unique.
Aska is a wonderful place to celebrate a special occasion.
Story
Fredrik Berselius was born and trained in Sweden. His first passions were architecture and design. He came to cooking by chance while he was helping out his sister and her boyfriend who was a Chef in London. He loved the creative process involved with working with food and decided to pursue this path.
He opened his first location in 2013 in North Williamsburg. He earned his first Michelin Star in less than a year and was named one of the 10 Best New Restaurants by Bon Appétit Magazine.
But Fredrik Berselius had other dreams for Aska. He decided to close the first version of his restaurant in 2014 to look for a bigger location in South Williamsburg.
The new Aska opened in July 2016 and was awarded 2 Michelin stars within a few months, 3 stars by The New York Times, 4 Stars by Eater NY…
My experience
I was at Aska on a Friday night early September. I was there with my husband to celebrate our anniversary. I arrived early and was invited to the courtyard garden. It was amazing! I would recommend arriving early if you go to Aska during spring or summer to enjoy this charming and peaceful garden.
My husband arrived and we were invited to our table in the dining room.
We went for the Two-hour Dining Experience which was a delight!
The whole dinner was a wonder, showing Chef Berselius’ inventiveness and his ability to link flavors and highlight them.
His cuisine emphasis on beautiful ingredients from the sea, cured products and smoky flavors with the land always present.
Each course was amazing, a perfect combination of flavors and textures with an impeccable plating.
I’ll never forget the first course, a crispy Bladderwrack from Maine, with blue mussel emulsion beads ; the Caviar from Carelia, served with grilled onions and lemon verbena ; the 120-day dry aged rib eye, tender and juicy to perfection served with red and black currants and topped with cured beef fat.
Everything arrived at the right pace. The service was attentive and friendly.
I loved the contemporary and peaceful atmosphere of the restaurant, at the same time elegant and relaxed. The proximity of the kitchen is really a plus and looking at the team work from our table felt truly unique. Each member of the kitchen crew came to serve and present the dish he had prepared and answered the questions we had. Even Chef Fredrik Berselius came to talk with us before we left.
~Nathalie
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Aska
47 South 5th Street Brooklyn, NY 11249 929 337 6792 www.askanyc.com Tuesday-Saturday 6pm-12am Two-hour Dining Experience $185 Three-hour Dining Experience $265 All pricing is inclusive of service. Reservation is required in the Dining Room Besides the dining room and the charming garden, Aska is also home to a cozy cellar bar and lounge. Both the garden and the bar serve wine, beer, cocktail, and small plates and do not require reservations. |
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