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Kosen (restaurant)

Coordinates: 27°57′45″N 82°27′51″W / 27.962447°N 82.464252°W / 27.962447; -82.464252
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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

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

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. Archived from the original on November 10, 2024. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  2. ^ "Kōsen – Tampa - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant". Michelin Guide. Archived from the original on November 10, 2024. 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. Archived from the original on November 11, 2024. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
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