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enso

The enso is one of the most meaningful symbols in Japanese Zen. It’s a circle of enlightenment connecting all of our experiences, an infinite cycle that binds the past to the present, tradition with evolution. This cycle is a guiding philosophy and an inspiration for Enso, a new omakase experience in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Every night, our 16-course Chef’s Counter is entirely unique. We tailor the meal to your preferences, seasonality, and chef’s intuition. As you pass through Enso’s front door, you enter an inspired take on classic Kyoto Wabi Sabi interior design—wrapped in a detailed world of wood, steel, clay, and fire that sets the table for your meal. What follows is a dining experience unlike anything else, fusing creativity, agility, trust, and surprise.

Our fish purveyors specialize in omakase, and their fresh catch is delivered directly from Japan multiple times each week. When that fish arrives at Enso, it makes its way directly to the serving area, where chefs guide diners through the preparation process. Omakase is an art form, but it’s also an exchange that conveys how and why your meal is being prepared like so, connecting the chef, ingredients, and patrons in a complete circle of understanding.

The 10-seat, reservation-only Chef’s Counter is only part of what Enso offers. Our lounge room and backyard Japanese garden feature an omakase experience open to walk-ins (though reservations are highly recommended). The 12-course meal with either sake, whiskey, or wine pairings is a curated delight, the result of years of tastings, mixology mastery, and accumulating expertise from a collective of chefs and sommeliers.

the
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the
team

nick wang, chef

Enso is a deeply personal expression of chef and owner Nick Wang and his desire to create powerful connections between guide and guest. Restaurants and seafood have been part of Nick’s life literally since the day he was born, and the family business made ingredients like aji, hamo, and suzuki a first language.

For three decades he’s created unforgettable dining experiences in New York City, and has worked every restaurant role imaginable. Nick’s daughter once described him as the interpreter of his ingredients. He studies and strategizes everything about the dining experience and finds ever-inventive ways to give a voice to the ingredients he uses. 

His sushi restaurants Ako and Amami are legendary in North Brooklyn, and his approach, shared by everyone in his restaurants, is based on connection. Through Enso, he hopes to connect people, flavors, and experiences so that we are all part of the circle.

 

nick wang, chef

Enso is a deeply personal expression of chef and owner Nick Wang and his desire to create powerful connections between guide and guest. Restaurants and seafood have been part of Nick’s life literally since the day he was born, and the family business made ingredients like aji, hamo, and suzuki a first language.

For three decades he’s created unforgettable dining experiences in New York City, and has worked every restaurant role imaginable. Nick’s daughter once described him as the interpreter of his ingredients. He studies and strategizes everything about the dining experience and finds ever-inventive ways to give a voice to the ingredients he uses. 

His sushi restaurants Ako and Amami are legendary in North Brooklyn, and his approach, shared by everyone in his restaurants, is based on connection. Through Enso, he hopes to connect people, flavors, and experiences so that we are all part of the circle.

 

Byron Agila, General Manager

Byron’s lifelong relationship with restaurants started as a teenager, following his father’s mentorship and passion for the industry. Name a cuisine or hospitality experience in New York City, and Byron’s almost certainly been a part of it.

As GM, Byron oversees Enso’s daily operations, events, schedules, and coordination between the kitchen and bar for smooth service. Before Enso, he served as Assistant General Manager for Malt House NYC’s West Village and FiDi locations and Assistant General Manager for Nick’s neighboring restaurant, Amami BK.

Amami pushed his knowledge and skills toward the details and delicacy of Japanese cuisine and culture, and it provided the perfect opportunity to learn from and work closely with Nick. Byron’s genuine love for hospitality and his dedication to learning from it help make Enso a special place.

 

Freddy Salazar, Beverage Director

Freddy understands the importance of the perfect mix. He knows that the right combination of carefully curated flavors can bring different people together like family.

Freddy creates beverage menus for Enso, Ako, and Amami BK, and is responsible for all beverage programs and inventory operations. As head bartender at Ortzi and Michelin-starred Aldea, he delivered incredible creativity and passion from behind the bar to the guest’s table.

His award-winning creations and unmatched style are legendary in the NYC bartending world. He’s always looking for ways to expand his already encyclopedic knowledge of ingredients to curate cocktails that pair perfectly with Enso’s ever-changing menu.

 
 

Freddy Salazar, Beverage Director

Freddy understands the importance of the perfect mix. He knows that the right combination of carefully curated flavors can bring different people together like family.

Freddy creates beverage menus for Enso, Ako, and Amami BK, and is responsible for all beverage programs and inventory operations. As head bartender at Ortzi and Michelin-starred Aldea, he delivered incredible creativity and passion from behind the bar to the guest’s table.

His award-winning creations and unmatched style are legendary in the NYC bartending world. He’s always looking for ways to expand his already encyclopedic knowledge of ingredients to curate cocktails that pair perfectly with Enso’s ever-changing menu.

 
 

Our FAQs

What is your menu like?

Our Edomae-style tasting menu begins with 3 otsumami, small plates that highlight seasonal fish and vegetables. It then progresses through 16 courses of seasonal nigiri and dessert in our Omakase. There is a 12-course tasting menu in our Bar Lounge and Garden.

Please inform us of a special occasion before the meal. We will then add a special Enso touch to the experience.

We offer 2 seatings per day, Tuesday through Saturday. Seatings at our 10-seat Omakase counter occur at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. We also offer a 1.5-hour, 12-course experience at our Bar Lounge and Garden, as well as a la carte orders. For more information about our schedule and Enso’s seatings, please visit our page on TOCK.

Cancellations/ Changes made less than 72 hours before reservation time are non-refundable (Changes are subject to availability, not guaranteed). For parties of 4 or more, cancellations made less than 5 days before reservation time cannot be refunded.

Yes, we charge $120 per bottle (sake or wine only).

Please consult with the restaurant (call/email) before bringing bottles, as any wine or sake on the list is not accepted as corkage.

We typically offer a small dessert course to conclude the Omakase menu, as well as special daily in-house selections.

Yes, guests can purchase gift certificates by emailing events@ensoomakase.com specifying their request.

We ask that guests limit the amount of perfume they wear so as not to interfere with the experience of other guests. Please be conscious of the amount of perfume or cologne you apply before your meal.

Street parking is available but not guaranteed. We do not offer valet service; however, there are multiple parking garages in the vicinity.

Enso is located at 117 Berry Street, Williamsburg, between Seventh Avenue and Eight Avenue. Upon your arrival, please ring the doorbell to be assisted. Enso is easily accessible via public transportation. The Bedford Avenue subway station (L Train) is just one block away.

Yes, our waitlist is on our TOCK page.

Yes. Our beverage pairings typically include a selection of sake and wine. There are two distinct pairing options: the Classic Pairing and the Reserve Pairing for both sake and wine options. We offer additional Japanese Whisky selections to finish off your pairings. We also offer a la carte beverages accompanied by our on-premise beverage director. Beverage pairings can be requested beforehand or chosen at the start of your meal.

While we do not require formal wear, we ask that guests refrain from athletic wear, athleisure, etc. We also ask that guests dress comfortably.

Reservations are released approximately 4 weeks prior to the date.  However,  the release of future reservations are not subject to a specific schedule.

Unfortunately, Enso cannot guarantee the full menu to guests who are more than 15 minutes late. After this time, guests will not be seated.  Out of respect to the chefs, we ask that guests please alert us of any delay before the start of the meal.

We do offer other in-house experiences for you to enjoy, depending on availability.

A typical seating session will last about 2 hours for our Omakase room and about 90 minutes for our Bar Lounge and Garden.

Yes, Enso offers private dining experiences in all of our rooms. Our omakase room can accommodate up to 10 guests. For buyouts of our Bar Lounge and Garden, please email events@ensoomakase.com.‍

Reservations for more than four guests constitute a buyout, depending on the room. Please call/email the restaurant to confirm the availability and pricing of the buyout. 

Please note that the buyout policy applies to guests who reserve separate reservations under separate names but are part of the same party. Should this be the case, please regard your reservation as subject to our buyout policy outlined above.

‍Enso also offers private catering events.

Yes, with certain exceptions. We must be informed of dietary restrictions at the time of reservation booking, or else they may not be accommodated.

‍Unfortunately, certain dietary restrictions, such as requests for no rice, cannot be accommodated. We cannot accommodate vegetarian/vegan or gluten-free guests. Given the nature of the current menu, we are unable to accommodate shellfish allergies or Kosher diners at this time. Please get in touch with us at least 72 hours before your meal to confirm that your dietary needs can be met.

‍Guests with dietary restrictions who have yet to familiarize themselves with the above policies remain subject to our cancellation policy.

Yes, children are allowed. However, all guests must be able to eat the menu as it is presented by the chef. No high chairs or strollers are available or allowed, regardless of age.

We can accommodate larger parties through private catering events. Please contact events@ensoomakase.com or visit TOCK.

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