Kosen is a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in Tampa Heights, a neighborhood of Tampa, Florida, in the United States.

Kosen
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Restaurant information
Established2023 (2023)
Owner(s)
  • Jimmy Tung
  • Johnny Tung
ChefWei Chen
Food typeJapanese
Street address307 West Palm Avenue
CityTampa
StateFlorida
Postal/ZIP Code33602
CountryUnited States
Coordinates27°57′45″N 82°27′51″W / 27.962447°N 82.464252°W / 27.962447; -82.464252
Seating capacity35
ReservationsYes[1]
Websitewww.kosentampa.com

Description

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Kosen's seating capacity is composed of a 10-seat sushi bar and a dining area with booth seating that accommodates a total of 25 people. The restaurant also has a bar.[1]

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A fine dining restaurant, Kosen has an 18-course omakase menu that rotates seasonally.[1] Dishes served at Kosen include a sprout-wrapped sea bream with black truffle, tempura-fried kamasu, and roasted sweet eggplant.[2]

History

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Founded by Jimmy and Johnny Tung, Kosen began operations in late 2023 on the first floor of Pearl Apartments, a space previously occupied by the Mexican restaurant Xochitl.[1][3] Before opening, the building went under several renovations.[1]

Reception

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On April 18, 2024, Kosen earned a Michelin star.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Freund, Helen (September 8, 2022) [September 1, 2022]. "Kosen, a high-end omakase restaurant, is coming to Tampa Heights". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  2. ^ "Kōsen – Tampa - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant". Michelin Guide. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  3. ^ Stark, Michelle (December 27, 2023). "Tampa Bay's 25 biggest restaurant openings of 2023". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on January 23, 2024. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  4. ^ Freund, Helen (April 18, 2024). "These two Tampa restaurants just got Michelin stars in the 2024 ceremony". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
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