Kosen (restaurant)

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Kosen
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Kosen (restaurant)
Restaurant information
Established2023 (2023)
Owner(s)
  • Jimmy Tung
  • Johnny Tung
ChefWei Chen
Food type Japanese
Street address307 West Palm Avenue
City Tampa
StateFlorida
Postal/ZIP Code33602
CountryUnited States
Coordinates 27°57′45″N82°27′51″W / 27.962447°N 82.464252°W / 27.962447; -82.464252
Seating capacity35
ReservationsYes [1]
Website www.kosentampa.com

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

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Description

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]

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

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

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

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References

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