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Enso Sushi & Bar
Enso.
In Japan, it means circle.
In life, it stands for the moment in which your mind is free for the body or spirit to create.
In Chicago, it is a place where you can sit back and relax in the presence of good company and good food. The philosophy behind the name allows us to give back to Chicago in a way where dining is not just about putting food into your system because you’re supposed to. It’s about satisfying your hearts desires through the palate. It’s fulfilling your taste buds with complementary flavors that absorb into your well-being and make you feel good about yourself. We build on the fundamentals of Japanese ingredients with our own personality. And present to you – ENSO Sushi & Bar.
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In Japan, it means circle.
In life, it stands for the moment in which your mind is free for the body or spirit to create.
In Chicago, it is a place where you can sit back and relax in the presence of good company and good food. The philosophy behind the name allows us to give back to Chicago in a way where dining is not just about putting food into your system because you’re supposed to. It’s about satisfying your hearts desires through the palate. It’s fulfilling your taste buds with complementary flavors that absorb into your well-being and make you feel good about yourself. We build on the fundamentals of Japanese ingredients with our own personality. And present to you – ENSO Sushi & Bar.
35 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 35 reviews
5 stars
(12)
4 stars
(15)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(20)
- fit for foodies(16)
- romantic(15)
- good for groups(12)
- special occasion(9)
- hot spot(7)
Enso Sushi & Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Enso Sushi & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Kept it simple, took the recommendation of the server on a coulple of rolls that were both fantastic. The crazy 8 and Lady Diana. Server had too many tables for her to handle alone, only saw here a couple times during the meal. Overall dig the place though, food was very good and I liked the ambience."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Enso Sushi & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food, awkward atmosphere
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Could easily hear other diners conversation. Odd interior, but food was awesome and bartender was great. Sitting at the bar way less awkward than restaurant, loves loved love the food!!!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 3 for Enso Sushi & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Creative, tasty sushi but
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Creative, tasty sushi but way too loud for comfortable conversation - at least on the Saturday night we were there."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2004
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Review 4 for Enso Sushi & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
steamed bun sliders are a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"steamed bun sliders are a must!"
Dined on 03/13/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 5 for Enso Sushi & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is now my go-to sushi
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is now my go-to sushi joint in Chicago. I LOVE the good here! Don't forget to try the "create your own" maki!"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 6 for Enso Sushi & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Walkable in Wicker
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was our first visit to Enso. We chose it because a) we wanted sushi, and b) we were in the middle of a snow storm and we could walk there. It was a really slow night, so we expected really attentive service. The host/waiter was really friendly and helpful with menu suggestions, but when our first order came, we got sushi we didn't order. No problem -- we were a bottle of hot sake in, so we accepted the wrong order cheerfully. Here's my personal opinion on the food: boring salad, complicated & yet somewhat bland sushi. The special rolls that sounded spicy (jalapenos, etc.) were still mild. We decided to build our own and came up with something we really loved. Our roll included Enso's spicy mayo and it is AWESOME. Order extra."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Enso Sushi & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I am typically very picky
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I am typically very picky when it comes to sushi. I thought the rolls were fresh and the pieces were the perfect size. There are a ton of options to choose from. If you like creative rolls with sauces and interesting ingredients this place is great. The vegtable dragon is awesome as well. The cocktail list is unique and the two I tried were great. In the scale of sushi restaurants in the city this place is reasonably priced and the sushi is good not amazing. It is a good addition to the neighborhood. Walking by I had initially thought it looked like a night club or maybe they were trying too hard but that is not at all the case. It is a little dark and cozy inside but not at all pretentious. Wait staff was super friendly and helpful."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Enso Sushi & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great for vegetarians - the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great for vegetarians - the make your own maki offered more options than the usual cucumber/avocado rolls at other nice sushi joints. The cocktails were good as well. We'll be back!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 9 for Enso Sushi & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I'm not a sushi connoisseur,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I'm not a sushi connoisseur, but I eat a lot of average maki sushi where it can come with tempura, spicy mayo, etc. That's how I would describe the sushi here, average. As every other review says, the place allows for echoes of everyone's conversations to travel to other tables. At first its a bit distracting but not bad once you've been trhere a while. I think it's good to know this detail in advance, just so you know what you're in for. I had a good time there. The waitress was good, never kept is waiting to long. Overall, it was a good experience for me."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Enso Sushi & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I came here twice in the last
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I came here twice in the last 2 months and I must say that their vegetarian options are really awesome. Their Make-A-Maki is really great if you want to try something new. Dessert-wise there is a chocolate mousse creation that is AMAZING called "I'll Have What She's Having". I will most DEFINITELY be dining here again!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 11 for Enso Sushi & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Crazy eight roll was delish.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Crazy eight roll was delish. Our server was adorable. Very helpful, great personality, but knew when to leave us to ourselves. Good new sushi spot in Bucktown"
Dined on 01/19/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Enso Sushi & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Go to Sushi in Wicker Park!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Enso has quickly become my go-to sushi place in Chicago. Other than the uber friendly service, and the excellent management, the "make your own maki" is a great idea!"
Dined on 01/17/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Enso Sushi & Bar
Based on the average of (23) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic