Being a long time fan of Toro we decided to check out Enso on a Friday night. It was very busy and the top floor seemed to have a great atmosphere and feel, we were seated downstairs on a comfy couch with a low table. Very chic and pretty cozy. Our service was a bit spotty, we had three different people serve us/ask if we needed anything, but after the waitress apologized and told us it was the first night that downstairs was open and they still weren't used to it we understoof and went with the flow. The food was excellent and still came pretty quickly for how crowded it was. The gyoza appetizer was excellent (I believe it was the Gyoza Chip & Dip) and the rolls and bowl we ordered were tasty. Our bill was around $90 for two people, which included 3 beers.
The only bad things I can say about Enso were that a DJ started playing about halfway through our meal, and the downstairs area is just way too tiny for that. It made conversation hard and ruined what had been a good vibe until that point. Also, someone who I assume was a manager (he checked on us once during the meal) seemed more interesed in the 3 younger girls seated next to us than how the restaurant was being run. He would bring food down and leave it on the bar for others to deliver and go sit and flirt rather than finding out who the food belonged to. And since there were only four parties seated downstairs it wouldn't have been that hard to figure out where it went.

New edit- We went to Enso on Saturday night (9/18) and our service was way below standard. We had a large party (14) but the dining room was empty except for 2 people sitting at the sushi bar, so it shouldn't have been that difficult to keep our order straight and at least bring us the correct drinks. The server was slow and often seemed confused when we would ask for something. Plus their menu has been cut down. My favorite item, the gyoza chip and dip, is no longer there and there seemed to be several other items missing as well. We will think twice about going back again. It's a shame that this seems to always happen to great places in Bakersfield.

Enso is great!!  One of the best sushi places in town.  The only problem I have with them is those awful chairs you have to sit in.

So glad we went to dinner here! I had the Rock Shrimp salad with Avocado...soooo good. My friend got the Screaming Orgasm, it was delicious ahi tuna with a great sauce. The table shared the Firecracker, Fried Tofu and Dynamite appetizers and those were awesome, too. The chef also made us a specialty roll with lobster, crab, wrapped in thin cucumber and it was delish. We met Sam, the owner, and he was very nice. The decor inside is very beautiful, all of the furniture is hand-made and the paintings on the wall can be purchased. Recommend for a great dinner!

My 1st thought was "I haven't had food like this since I moved up from L.A.!"  The place is visually interesting, and service was excellent, but the real star was the food.  Our party of six all loved our meals, and the artistic flair used in the presentation was certainly noticed by all. 
If there is any complaint, its that the amazing Ahi dish has been given a name that is, frankly, a bit uncomfortable to use.  I guess I can see how some might think its clever, or have a novelty factor but it was a real turn off for me and I nearly passed on the exquisite dish based on the name alone.
We work nearby and are pleased to have such an interesting new lunch option within walking distance.  Enso is a welcome addition to the downtown food scene.  We will be back!