Award-winning

Kōsen

4.7

23 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Charming
Fancy

A 2024 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 premium, 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 2024
Neighborhood
Tampa
Parking details
None
Additional
Chef's Table, Non-Smoking

Experiences

5 -Course Kaiseki
$95.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
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.
Chef's Counter Signature Omakase - 20 Course
$295.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Step into the privacy of our hidden room, where an immersive Chef’s Counter Omakase experience awaits. At our stunning 12-seat sushi bar, our culinary team meticulously prepares each course right before your eyes, showcasing the finest seafood thoughtfully sourced from Japan.
Multi-Course Kaiseki
$195.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
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.

What 23 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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
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
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Review summary

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Kōsen offers an "unforgettable dining experience" with an exquisite multi-course menu that's both "beautifully presented" and "artfully crafted." Guests rave about the "attentive and genuinely warm" staff, with some highlighting the chef's personal engagement. Ideal for special occasions, it's a "must-visit" for its combination of stellar service and exceptional cuisine.

23 Reviews

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carlos
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
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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Lena
VIP
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
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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Seowung
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
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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Paul
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
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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Seth
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
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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Kristi
VIP
West Palm Beach
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
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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paul
West Palm Beach
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Such a unique and enjoyable experience
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Jordan
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was fine. Service was great but overall way too expensive and the food was not mind blowing. They need to change pricing structure. Glad we went but would probably not go back.
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amado
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience!!! Well worth it. Definitely will do again
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Gianluca
Miami
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall was a good experience. However we arrived a little bit earlier and were asked to wait outside the restaurant. I cannot believe that a one michelin star doesn’t have a bar where people can wait for their table, or they could have offered a welcome drink at least. Also, I didn’t like the fact that the service was a bit too fast, the food is very good and flavorful and if you bring the dishes at a fast pace you don’t have the time to clean your palate in between courses.
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Kōsen is rated 4.7 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

307 W Palm Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

Additional information

Award-winning
1. 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

Website
https://www.kosentampa.com/
Phone number
(813) 999-1720

Kōsen

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Experiences

5 -Course Kaiseki

Chef's Counter Signature Omakase - 20 Course

Multi-Course Kaiseki

Menu

What 23 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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