€€€€ • Giapponese (Kyoto) • CBD di Melbourne
ÉN is an intimate Japanese restaurant in Melbourne’s Bligh Place, just off Flinders Lane, bringing the traditional art of Kappo dining to the city.Meaning bond, connection and fate in Japanese, ÉN reflects the connection between chef, ingredient and guest at the heart of the experience.The menu draws on the breadth of traditional Japanese cooking, from Edomae-style sushi and sashimi to grilling, steaming, simmering and frying, with a focus on seasonality, technique and premium Australian and Japanese produce.Led by chefs Takuro Abe and Shiro Fukushima, with more than five decades of combined experience, ÉN offers a considered approach to Japanese dining, with intimate dining spaces and a dedicated chef’s counter providing a closer look at the craft for those seated in this area.The two-level restaurant features a restrained Japanese-inspired interior, a curated sake selection and, downstairs, a vinyl listening bar where guests can linger over a final drink and music.