| Kosen | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 2023 |
| Owner(s) |
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| Chef | Wei Chen |
| Food type | Japanese |
| Street address | 307 West Palm Avenue |
| City | Tampa |
| State | Florida |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 33602 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 27°57′45″N82°27′51″W / 27.962447°N 82.464252°W |
| Seating capacity | 35 |
| Reservations | Yes [1] |
| Website | www |
Kosen is a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in Tampa Heights, a neighborhood of Tampa, Florida, in the United States.
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]
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]
On April 18, 2024, Kosen earned a Michelin star. [4]
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