Enso Izakaya

Loved the food, the vibe. The service was great. Live jazz was terrific. We will be back. Great date night spot, but you don't need to have a reason to visit.

A great and flavorful addition to Avondale. A bit pricey but each dish was carefully prepared and well seasoned. Pictured are items from the Chef’s Choice, $50 for a variety from the main menu w/ smaller portions.

The food was amazing! Every single item has a unique flavor and every single one of them was delicious! We went as a group so got to try probably half the menu and have not one complaint!

This a great spot if you want to have good conversation over a tasty meal. The food was fresh and delicious. The pacing of the courses was spot on and I left full but not stuffed.

Enso Izakaya is an exciting addition to the Avondale Estates dining scene! The vibe of the restaurant is super fun and unique, service is friendly and attentive, and the food is excellent. This will definitely be a regular spot for us. Can’t wait to try their cocktail menu!

A great atmosphere restaurant! They offer a variety of food and they all taste amazing!

We got to try a variety of dishes, and our top favorites were the chicken broth ramen, branzino (fish), and pork jowl. The oysters were refreshing, especially with their sauce. We even spoke with the chef and learned that they use free-range chicken for both the broth and the meat. We rarely finish ramen broth, but this time, we did! Very great and personable service!

Awesome atmosphere! Had the pleasure of meeting the chef and he was very down to earth and you can tell he was very meticulous in putting together his menu!

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.

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

Five stars! Went to Enso Izakaya for lunch. As the kids say, "what a vibe." Amazing and unique ambiance. Imagine Blade Runner meets Kiki's Delivery Service meet Cheers. Great for a date or fun night/lunch out. Two bars and lots of little tables to sit at. I can't wait to come back and have a cocktail at the bar. We had two lunch specials - the tempura and rice dish and the salmon and rice dish. Both were different, and amazing. The tempura was easily some of the best tempura I've had in Atlanta. The salmon was grilled over Japanese charcoal and very flavorful, and cooked well. The rice had some interesting seaweed and crunchy bits mixed in. Very very tasty. Excellent service too. Eat here!! We will be back!

Gorgeous, atmospheric restaurant, superb food, personable and knowledgeable wait staff - need I say more? This restaurant is a much-needed addition to Avondale Estates eating establishments. I went with the Chef's Choice sampler and was not disappointed. Each course was as delicious as beautifully prepared. The menu has a large array of options making return visits a new adventure.