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Enso sushi5/29/2023 ![]() Enso, which is one of the only "kaiten-zushi" (conveyor belt sushi) spots in the Boston area, is open daily for lunch and dinner. In addition to counter seats lining the conveyor belt, there are also booths available off to the side, as well as several bar seats. While the conveyor belt is pretty fun, diners can order directly from their server as well. Dishes other than sushi are available as well, such as lunchtime bento boxes and "small bites" like jalapeno bombs, tofu fries, and tuna ravioli. Options range from $2 (cucumber maki, crabstick nigiri, inari) to $5.75 (specialty maki like "Godzilla" and "Red Sox"), plus specials. The dishes are all color-coded, so the bill is simply tallied at the end of the meal based on the plates at the table. The décor has been perfectly conceived to the last detail, including tiled sinks with stylish brass fittings and atmospheric lighting.Now open in Chinatown, Enso gives diners the chance to grab the sushi of their dreams right off a conveyor belt that travels around the center of the restaurant. Their shape hearkens to Asian lanterns, a modern embodiment of this design concept. The rear of the vestibule in the reception area is a cosy bench alcove with raised backrests and attractive pendant lamps. A sound baffle enhances the peaceful ambience, while stunning contrasts round out the distinctive atmosphere: floral wallpaper paired with raw, industrial-style floors, soft silk cushions paired with extravagant lighting. Here you can enjoy barsnacks, small japanese dishes, traditional sushi and sticks with local meat and seafood, come try our traditional BentoBox, or get your own grill by ordering more the 6 sticks on the table and enjoy a variety of sticks, grilled to your perfection. The platform construction of this areas gives patrons the feeling of being seated Japanese-style on the floor, without having to give up the comfort of legroom. ENSO a la carte Our izakaya style diner for your everyday sushi cravings. The stately wine cabinet to the right of the bar is made of vertical wooden slats and slightly conceals the private dining area. Light wooden slats create a gentle transition from the solid counter at the window façade. The varying tones of grey give the surface structure a dynamic appearance. The body of the counter is decorated in modern tiles, giving it an Asian feel. The solid stone counter, made with Nero Assoluto, accentuates the dark colours of the ceiling and makes for a stylish work and eating surface. The bar’s elegant brass shelf, placed on a covered green strip, also seems to come alive in the light. It also creates a backdrop for golden decorations that catch the light from different angles. The black ceiling panelling accentuates the slope of the glass façade and opens up the space. The horizontal colour transition from light to dark is subtle but eye-catching. The bar and sushi counter elegantly and discreetly form a stunning palette of colour and material. Black sound baffles are suspended in rows from the open ceiling. Moveable tables and lighting make it possible to accommodate both small and large groups. The dining area is set up for traditional seated meals. Patrons stopping in to savour a glass of Asian whiskey or watch the sushi chefs at work will find the perfect spot on the elevated barstools. The counter extends along the window façade. ![]() The dining area on the opposite side features a bar and a live sushi counter. Enjoy artistically designed meals while seated at solid wooden table tops set on delicate, canted steel table legs. Sectioned off by frames embellished with Asian-inspired decorations, these small nooks are popular among guests, providing an open view both into the restaurant and outside. This feature sections off a slightly elevated seating area that consists of four cosy seating alcoves. The restaurant concept truly lives up to its name, Enso, which means “harmony and perfection”.Īn oak vestibule engraved with the restaurant’s logo guides patrons into the restaurant. The reinterpretation of traditional Asian architectural elements using high-quality materials and natural colours lend a unique appeal to the 250 m2 restaurant. The restaurant’s modern design is as sophisticated and creative as Asian-European fusion cuisine. DIA – Dittel Architekten conceptualised and designed the fine food restaurant Enso Sushi & Grill in a prime location in the Dorotheen Quartier shopping mall in Stuttgart. ![]()
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