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.

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. Keep covered and refrigerated.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. Garnish with additional spicy mayo, pickled ginger and wasabi.ġ cup Japanese mayo (regular mayo can also be substituted)Īdd all ingredients into a small bowl and mix well with a whisk. Slice the roll into 5 equal slices and place on a serving plate. Roll firmly into a tube and release from the makisu. Starting at the end closest to the body, begin a pinwheel style roll using the makisu as a guide. Position the remaining ingredients on top of the fish.

Place the salmon and escolar about 1/3 of the way onto the cucumber sheet. Gently flatten the segment on top of your makisu. Repeat this step with the other cucumber half. Cut the cucumber sheet into a 6”-7” segment. Continue rotating the cucumber until peel reaches the center. Rotate both the cucumber and knife towards each other to peel into a 1/8 inch thin sheet. Begin rotating the cucumber towards the knife while holding firmly between the thumbs. Using a very sharp knife, hold one half of the cucumber firmly in the palm of your hand and gently slide the knife into the skin. *All ingredients can be prepped ahead of time for quicker assembly.* Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.ġ oz mango cut 3 1/2 inch long thin slicesġ/4 oz serrano or jalapeno pepper cut into 3 1/2 inch long thin slicesģ sprigs cilantro cut into 3 1/2 inch segmentsġ large cucumber cut into two 3 1/2 inch halves This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.

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