The Leith fine dining venue led by chef Dan Ashmore expands its offerings beyond tasting menus
ASKR, one of Edinburgh’s newest fine dining destinations led by Chef Dan Ashmore, has announced the launch of a new à la carte menu, available to diners from Thursday, 25 July, in addition to the tasting menus that guests can currently enjoy at the restaurant.
Since its opening in March 2024, ASKR has quickly become a favourite destination for both locals and visitors alike, known for its innovative dishes and impeccable service.
With the introduction of the à la carte menu, ASKR is poised to elevate the dining experience further, ensuring every guest finds something to enjoy.
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The menu expansion has been designed to fit diners’ changing preferences, offering more flexibility in choice for guests who can now visit simply for a few oysters and a glass of wine or build their ideal feast from a unique variety of dishes cooked over fire.
The a la carte offerings stay true to the restaurant’s ethos of coal-fired cooking, using seasonal ingredients found locally in Scotland.
The menu will feature a range of favourites from the set menu, including a ‘rip it and dip it’ flatbread with smoked aubergine and Orkney scallops with borlotti beans and nduja, in addition to new dishes, like a koji brined guinea fowl and Shetland cod with peas and pancetta – alongside a showstopper dish of whole lobster aged in wagyu fat.
ASKR will continue to offer the tasting menus the restaurant has become known for offering a range of courses from both land and sea, and a ‘garden menu’ of vegetarian and vegan options that can also cater to gluten-free diners.
A set lunch is also available with three courses for £35.
Dan Ashmore commented, “Opening my first restaurant in the middle of one of the most challenging times for not only hospitality but also for our guests has certainty been interesting.
“We’ve received fantastic feedback since we opened for both our food and service. However, I’m aware of the desire for choice from our guests.
“With that in mind, we have decided to launch a new à la carte menu to run alongside our tasting menu.
“Whether you’d like to come in for a glass of wine and some oysters after work, a quick meal before a fringe show or the full ASKR tasting menu experience, we have you covered.”
ASKR by Dan Ashmore is open for dinner service from Tuesday – Saturday and lunch from Thursday – Saturday.
