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Ko Sashimi - Kōsen, Tampa, FL
Award-winning

Kōsen

4.9 (27)
$50 and over
Japanese
307 W Palm Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Fancy
A 2024 & 2025 MICHELIN Star Restaurant. Kōsen, which translates to "ray of light", embodies brilliance and enlightenment. This philosophy is reflected throughout every element of the dining experience, from the carefully crafted menu to the striking design. Kōsen seamlessly blends tradition with innovation, delivering a refined Japanese concept to the vibrant Tampa Heights district.

Experiences include our Signature 20+ course Omakase at our Chef's Counter, and multi-course Kaiseki menus in our dining room. By Executive Chef Andrew Huang and Chef de Cuisine Alex Chamberlain.

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We are proud to unveil our environmental sustainability initiative, which introduces comprehensive practices to reduce waste across every facet of our operations. From our in-house fermentation program to partnering with local regenerative farmers for responsibly sourced produce, and eliminating single-use plastics, we are dedicated to making sustainable dining the foundation of our restaurant philosophy.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (813) 999-1720
  • Website
    https://www.kosentampa.com/
  • Payment options
    Cash not accepted
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Huang
  • Location
    307 W Palm Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2025
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Chef's Table, Non-Smoking

Experiences

  • Kaiseki Room 5-Course Tasting Menu

    $95.00 per person

    Apr 10, 2025 - May 31, 2025
    Discover a modern approach to the Japanese culinary art of Kaiseki . Our Chef’s introductory tasting menu celebrates seasonal ingredients at their peak. Echoing the same dedication to flavors, textures and presentation as its sister experience, our 5 course tasting menu delivers an experience that showcases the best of both land and sea -- all within the comfort of an intimate dining room booth. **Please note we are not able to accommodate vegan/vegetarian diets as well as any allergies or aversions to fish, shellfish, dairy, gluten, or allium.

  • Kaiseki Room Signature Tasting Menu

    $195.00 per person

    Apr 10, 2025 - May 31, 2025
    Discover a modern approach to the Japanese culinary art of Kaiseki . Our Chef’s tasting menu celebrates seasonal ingredients at their peak. Echoing the same dedication to flavors, textures and presentation as its sister experience, our mult-course tasting menu delivers a culinary journey that showcases the best of both land and sea -- all within the comfort of an intimate dining room booth. **Please note we are not able to accommodate vegan/vegetarian diets as well as any allergies or aversions to fish, shellfish, dairy, gluten, or allium.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 27 people are saying

Kōsen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Overall

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Food

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Service

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Ambiance

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Innovative

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Healthy

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Hot spot

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Great for fine wines

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Romantic

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Good for special occasions

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Lively

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Japanese

  • Tampa

    Best Overall

  • Tampa

    Best Food

  • Tampa

    Best Service

  • Tampa

    Best Ambiance

  • Tampa

    Innovative

  • Tampa

    Healthy

  • Tampa

    Hot spot

  • Tampa

    Great for fine wines

  • Tampa

    Romantic

  • Tampa

    Good for special occasions

  • Tampa

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kōsen delights guests with its "insane 11/10" dishes and "top notch" service. Diners rave about the "easily one of the best meals" and an "exceptional experience" with "creative" non-alcoholic pairings. While some find it pricey, others appreciate the "great value" for the unique culinary journey.
27 Reviews

  1. Jenna

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    INSANE 11/10 the dishes were incredible! Service top notch!

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  2. Daniel

    Unspecified1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Not good.. the servings were so small.. the food wasn’t that good.. you get charged a ridiculous amount and it’s so small no wonder it’s never booked

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  3. Arnoldo

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was interesting and the service was impeccable. It is of course, rather expensive, but it was definitely worth a trip.

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  4. Gary VIP

    New Orleans278 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent fish and duck breast prepared perfectly. Interesting ingredients. Comfortable restaurant. Wonderful service.

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  5. carlos

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience. We had the non alcoholic drink pairing and they were amazing. Very creative! The food was excellent with the Waygu, Duck and Red Seabream as my favorites. But they were all good dishes. Service was on point. Highly recommend

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  6. Lena VIP

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional experience. Highly memorable, delicious, and honestly great value for $300 per person. So much food. Would do it every week if I could!

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  7. Seowung

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was interesting and service of the team was superb.

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  8. Paul VIP

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great everything. Knowledge among the staff was impressive

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  9. Seth

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    easily one of the best meals of my life, i could barely comprehend some of the things they were serving.

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  10. Kristi

    West Palm Beach12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service! Highly recommend for a special occasion outing!

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FAQs

Kōsen is rated 4.9 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Kōsen

307 W Palm Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2025
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Cash not accepted
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Huang
  • Additional
    Chef's Table, Non-Smoking
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