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Enso Izakaya

4.7 (20 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 3:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Christie E.

Enso is one of the latest new editions to Avondale Estates and I'm glad there's finally a Japanese restaurant in the neighborhood. Admittedly, my initial thought/hope was that the focus would be on sushi. However, the focus here is yakitori and I'm pleased that Enso was my first experience having yakatori. Anyway, Enso is located in Olive and Pine and is a really great addition to all of the other great places within Olive and Pine. Enso is intimate and cozy with bar (cocktail and yakatori) seating as well as other tables throughout the space. I also noticed there appears to be an additional dining room that looks like it can accommodate a larger group for a traditional Japanese dining experience. I came late afternoon on a Saturday and ordered a few items off the main menu. I ordered a couple of items suggested by the waiter and was really pleased with everything I ordered. I was served a complementary order of savory cucumber which was quite tasty. I later noticed it's also on the menu, so I'll be sure to order this on future visits. I also ordered a couple yakitori: negima (chicken and scallion w/tare sauce), pork jowl (pork jowl & scallion w/miso goma), shitake mushroom. Of the 3, the negima was my favorite, my tastebuds liked that the best and I'd order it again. The pork jowl and mushroom took spots 2 and 3. I think with the yakatori, favorites will likely come down to preference, as nothing was not delicious just not what I have to have again. I also ordered tuna avo zuki from the share plate menu. In my opinion, this is a small serving, so I'm not sure how much sharing I'd be doing if I were dining with others. If was sized more as an appetizer. Overall, I'm glad Enso is a part of the growing restaurant and entertainment scene in Avondale Estates and I'll certainly be back to try several other things on the menu.

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Nikki M.

Food is incredible. Space is very intimate. Love getting anything chefs choice whether it's grilled meat, sashimi, or nigiri. It's always great. Cocktails are super creative and tasty also. Shout out to the awesome staff Ray, Ayana, and Jonathan for being really personable and friendly every time we go!

Jenny H.

Newly opened Japanese izakaya spot! It is such a hidden gem in Avondale Estates. I tried their yakitori and lots of small plates. My personal favorites were the roasted corn tsukemen, chicken wings, pork jowl, and tuna & hamachi sashimi. Will be back again for another date night!

G E.

This place is AMAZING and offers flavors and presentations that are not usually seen in the usual "Americanized" Japanese restaurant. It's hidden inside a building, with plenty of on-site parking, where the entrance is next to the little gym. However, it's WAY worth the effort to find its location- hidden inside a nondescript building- follow the signs to the lucky cat above the door. The restaurant is beautiful inside with both a New York vibe with personal flare - with many anime treasures. Staff is friendly, humble, attentive and knowledgeable. The food.- mini masterpieces full of freshness and flavor - from the garlic hints on the edamame- to the chicken - in every form - be in the bone broth in the ramen. Exquisite!! The fried rice has little tufts of crunchy onion bits scattered throughout. You can watch the chefs or just bask beer the stars. Come explore your tastebuds like never before - you won't be disappointed! Oh...and the inside is SUPER cool. Tons of references of anime's with a quaint "sitting outside in a patio"..

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Amazing new Japanese restaurant. We ordered the chef's choice and had an excellent experience. Live jazz music great vibe.

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Amazing! The atmosphere was super cool and everything we got was great! It's such an awesome spot I will definitely be back

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