Japanese fusion restaurant Enso on Frankfort Avenue abruptly closes
A beloved Japanese fusion restaurant on Frankfort Avenue has abruptly closed.Enso, which opened in fall 2023, announced it was closed effectively immediately on Facebook on Friday.”With a heavy heart, we share that Enso will be closing. We are deeply grateful to every person who has dined with us, every team member who has shared their talents, and every partner who has supported our journey. Enso’s concept was something truly special; however, with its creator’s departure, that vision can no longer be carried forward in the same way. Thank you for being part of this chapter,” the Facebook post reads.Owners Daniel Holyfield, Stacy Holyfield, and Eric Jennings confirmed that head chef Lawrence Weeks left his role as head chef at Enso and North of Bourbon.”Ensō was Lawrence’s concept that we built with him, and we don’t feel that it’s the right path to continue it without him. Serving this community has been a pleasure, and we are so grateful to our talented team members for their efforts,” owners said in a statement to WLKY.While Enso is closing, the owners said they will be sharing details about how the space will be used in the coming weeks.This comes just months after the restaurant reopened following a fire last October. The fire forced the restaurant to be closed for six months. Enso’s menu featured items like Japanese fried chicken and spicy shrimp udon noodles.In 2024, it was named one of the top 25 restaurants in the South by Yelp, alongside NuLu favorite Meesh Meesh.
A beloved Japanese fusion restaurant on Frankfort Avenue has abruptly closed.
Enso, which opened in fall 2023, announced it was closed effectively immediately on Facebook on Friday.
“With a heavy heart, we share that Enso will be closing. We are deeply grateful to every person who has dined with us, every team member who has shared their talents, and every partner who has supported our journey. Enso’s concept was something truly special; however, with its creator’s departure, that vision can no longer be carried forward in the same way. Thank you for being part of this chapter,” the Facebook post reads.
Owners Daniel Holyfield, Stacy Holyfield, and Eric Jennings confirmed that head chef Lawrence Weeks left his role as head chef at Enso and North of Bourbon.
“Ensō was Lawrence’s concept that we built with him, and we don’t feel that it’s the right path to continue it without him. Serving this community has been a pleasure, and we are so grateful to our talented team members for their efforts,” owners said in a statement to WLKY.
While Enso is closing, the owners said they will be sharing details about how the space will be used in the coming weeks.
This comes just months after the restaurant reopened following a fire last October. The fire forced the restaurant to be closed for six months.
Enso’s menu featured items like Japanese fried chicken and spicy shrimp udon noodles.
In 2024, it was named one of the top 25 restaurants in the South by Yelp, alongside NuLu favorite Meesh Meesh.