Enso Izakaya

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

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!

We had a really great experience eating dinner at Enso on a Saturday night. The atmosphere is hip with a dimmed ambience. They played Japanese music that was so fun and it made for just the right evening vibe. The food was delicious. We ate the shrimp pops, nigema yakitori, potato salad, mentaiko noodles, and beef ribs. The chef also gave us these corn fritters that were so tasty and a mango dessert which made for a perfect ending. My favorite was the mentaiko noodles but everything was so very good! The service was fast and extremely accommodating. We will definitely be going back and can’t wait to try out their lunch.

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!

An unforgettable culinary experience! And the service shines as brightly as the cuisine! From the moment you step in, you're greeted with an atmosphere that blends sleek modern vibes with warm hospitality. The staff are attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what they do. The food? Incredible. Each dish is a masterpiece—beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. This is the kind of place you rave about to friends and return to time and time again. Highly recommend for date nights, celebrations, or just an elevated night out. Coupled with their jaw-dropping food and stylish ambiance, it’s not just a restaurant—it’s an experience. Five stars, hands down.

Finally, Avondale has Japanese. This simply lovely yakitori-focused hideaway inside Olive & Pine features many above-average small plates, and an additional heartier set of selections for weekend brunch. In our opinion, it would benefit from: additional seafood yakitori, one or two always-available sushi options, and a clear selection of larger portions for those who choose to have a hearty meal. Standouts include the craveable shrimp pops, wonderful ramen, and a stunning but tiny hamachi dish featuring the glorious tender fish wrapped around crunch, with perfectly chosen sauce and scallion accompaniment. Having experienced outstanding yakitori elsewhere in Atlanta and Decatur, I found at least a couple of the yakitori to be too dry (at minimum, the broccoli and shiitake could benefit from further basting). At this writing, Enso is in its early stages of opening. I will not hesitate to recommend it for those in the area who have noticed the gaping hole in Avondale's major cuisine offerings until now. Many guests will be able to put together a full meal by making multiple selections from across the menu, and at some point I trust the restaurant will cater to the rest.

Cute little spot inside 6 olive street. Service was impeccable. The takoyaki delicious, karaage too and the tonkotsu ramen perfectly rich and savory. Ambience is laidback and fun. The hosts are truly inviting! Definetely coming back!

The food is great, and they were super helpful in catering to a picky toddler! I love the size of the plates. The servings are smaller, so you can get a lot to share. The waitstaff is very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable.