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Kojin in Coral Gables is an exciting expansion of what Chefs Pedro and Katherine Mederos crafted at their original Little River location. This new venue brings an elevated dining experience, blending Japanese-inspired flavors with New American fine dining. The expanded menu features a variety of grilled dishes, seafood, and innovative culinary techniques. With its stylish and sophisticated ambiance, Kojin is the perfect destination for both casual meals and special celebrations.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 804 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Phone: (786) 747-1404
Website: https://www.kojin2.com/
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Carlos “SKYYNETT” Lopez
Exceptional service from a crew of people who are working incredibly hard to serve you something that will wow you with their talents. I am so happy I came here tonight and I will come back. Our server Ashley was so nice and professional she was on top of all our needs. The Chef Chris delivered some of the best food I’ve ever had I really appreciate when the chefs bring you the food. Chef owners Pedro and Katherine talked us up the whole night and it was just a pleasure to hang out with them as they do what they do. Come and grab a seat and let them serve some delicious thought out plates that are made with care and love. GET THE PATE OH MY GOD
… moreCindy C
When Kojin 2.0 makes it to the Michelin app; of course I had to come and try it!
Wednesday night with a reservation and it took the hostess which also was the waitress a good 10 mins to sit us down. Also mind that the restaurant was quite empty.
We decided to do their Tasting Menu with Wine Pairing.
• Hassan perfect little bites full of flavors. Great start to our meal. Had to call out our server that Sparkling goes in a flute glass as she was about to serve in a red wine glass.
• Warm Bites which was a grilled snapper glazed in an eel sauce was light but very consistent.
• Raw kampachi paired perfectly with their Pet Nat Sparkling wine but by itself it’s a terrible wine (salty finish was definitely not for me)
• Squash was confit with their homemade “Kojin mole”. If it’s any indication of the traditional Mexican mole; you need to work it on harder. Not impressed.
• Black Cod was a hit for both my friend and I. The Albariño wine was just perfect.
• Chawanmushi something different but good combination between the Caramelized onion and the fontina foam. Sweet and salty if you’re into it. My favorite from their tasting menu; I could’ve gone for a second one.
• The Whole Duck was definitely our least favorite. Duck was raw so that definitely threw me off right away. My friend’s was chewy. So I just ignored it and set it aside. Their Foie Ganache was perfect though. We did enjoyed their Sardinian Italian White wine.
• Agnolotto was nothing out of this world. But it was an okay dish.
• Intermezzo which was their seasonal (honeydew) refreshing.
• Monaka & Fallen Leaves desserts not impressed. Nothing special. A lot of the ingredients mentioned in each dessert; flavor wise was missing plenty.
We waited another 10 minutes for them to take our order. Mind there were only 3 other tables. I think we were the only table who ordered the tasting menu. Service is extremely slow. For arrival time to ending; it took at least 3 hours. Between dishes it was so slow. Loved the entire explanation but they need more staff. If you have time to sip on wine; you gotta have time to make everything a little faster.
As a Michelin star I was expecting a little more; service and food wise. Something I did love was their decor. Interior decorator; amazing job!
… moreWednesday night with a reservation and it took the hostess which also was the waitress a good 10 mins to sit us down. Also mind that the restaurant was quite empty.
We decided to do their Tasting Menu with Wine Pairing.
• Hassan perfect little bites full of flavors. Great start to our meal. Had to call out our server that Sparkling goes in a flute glass as she was about to serve in a red wine glass.
• Warm Bites which was a grilled snapper glazed in an eel sauce was light but very consistent.
• Raw kampachi paired perfectly with their Pet Nat Sparkling wine but by itself it’s a terrible wine (salty finish was definitely not for me)
• Squash was confit with their homemade “Kojin mole”. If it’s any indication of the traditional Mexican mole; you need to work it on harder. Not impressed.
• Black Cod was a hit for both my friend and I. The Albariño wine was just perfect.
• Chawanmushi something different but good combination between the Caramelized onion and the fontina foam. Sweet and salty if you’re into it. My favorite from their tasting menu; I could’ve gone for a second one.
• The Whole Duck was definitely our least favorite. Duck was raw so that definitely threw me off right away. My friend’s was chewy. So I just ignored it and set it aside. Their Foie Ganache was perfect though. We did enjoyed their Sardinian Italian White wine.
• Agnolotto was nothing out of this world. But it was an okay dish.
• Intermezzo which was their seasonal (honeydew) refreshing.
• Monaka & Fallen Leaves desserts not impressed. Nothing special. A lot of the ingredients mentioned in each dessert; flavor wise was missing plenty.
We waited another 10 minutes for them to take our order. Mind there were only 3 other tables. I think we were the only table who ordered the tasting menu. Service is extremely slow. For arrival time to ending; it took at least 3 hours. Between dishes it was so slow. Loved the entire explanation but they need more staff. If you have time to sip on wine; you gotta have time to make everything a little faster.
As a Michelin star I was expecting a little more; service and food wise. Something I did love was their decor. Interior decorator; amazing job!
p3fitness
This restaurant is changing the paradigm of dining in Miami. Fine dining in a beautifully comfortable neighborhood location. What more could you ask for?!?! Stop fighting to get into bougie locations to get 5 restaurant quality when it’s right here at Kojin!
Pedro has created an culinary experience that rivals the top places in Miami. He has hand picked his staff and designed his menu so that one feels transported with every bite. His tasting menu is perfection! Warning ⚠️ you will leave FULL!
Also, if you are in the mood for a unique brunch with amazing pairings of craft coffee ☕️ and matcha’s look out for his next colab with Lucky Coffee. This weekend’s offering had some amazing flavors including a Yuzu Matcha that was like “Summer in a Cup”.
… morePedro has created an culinary experience that rivals the top places in Miami. He has hand picked his staff and designed his menu so that one feels transported with every bite. His tasting menu is perfection! Warning ⚠️ you will leave FULL!
Also, if you are in the mood for a unique brunch with amazing pairings of craft coffee ☕️ and matcha’s look out for his next colab with Lucky Coffee. This weekend’s offering had some amazing flavors including a Yuzu Matcha that was like “Summer in a Cup”.
María Isabel Gorostiaga
I truly wanted to love this place because my expectations were high, but unfortunately my experience didn’t match them. I say this with complete respect, because I understand how much effort goes into running a restaurant.
The wagyu sando was honestly the most disappointing part. The meat was semi-raw and paired with an extremely soft bread, which made it surprisingly difficult to actually bite through. Instead of enjoying all the flavors together, you end up struggling just to take a proper bite, and that takes away from the entire experience.
The chicharrones were extremely spicy, and both the kampachi and the tartare were just average—nothing special or memorable. And while our server was kind, she never seemed to notice how unsatisfied we actually were throughout the meal.
For the price, about $175 for only three dishes, two beers, and one glass of wine, it simply didn’t feel worth it. I left feeling like it was a loss of time, money, and appetite, which is disappointing because I genuinely wanted the experience to be great.
I can’t recommend anything based on my visit, but I hope this feedback is received with the respect and honesty with which it’s intended.
… moreThe wagyu sando was honestly the most disappointing part. The meat was semi-raw and paired with an extremely soft bread, which made it surprisingly difficult to actually bite through. Instead of enjoying all the flavors together, you end up struggling just to take a proper bite, and that takes away from the entire experience.
The chicharrones were extremely spicy, and both the kampachi and the tartare were just average—nothing special or memorable. And while our server was kind, she never seemed to notice how unsatisfied we actually were throughout the meal.
For the price, about $175 for only three dishes, two beers, and one glass of wine, it simply didn’t feel worth it. I left feeling like it was a loss of time, money, and appetite, which is disappointing because I genuinely wanted the experience to be great.
I can’t recommend anything based on my visit, but I hope this feedback is received with the respect and honesty with which it’s intended.
Gigi Lopez
Not many Japanese restaurants that don’t rely on sushi to be great. Kojin is a one of them. Excellent and unique dishes. Tasteful. Really… every bite is phenomenal. Doesn’t matter if it’s a side or puree. I don’t go back to restaurants here in Miami because there’s so many new ones popping up… but I’ve come back to Kojin several times because it’s THAT good. Even their brunch is awesome.
… moreJoanna Vasquez
We came here on recommendation for a birthday. We had a large party and made a reservation for a Thursday night. I struggled to find the restaurant from the street, but luckily there was plenty of parking on the day we went.
The restaurant is super cozy with a very clean aesthetic. Most of us went with the “Detour” tasting menu. Part of the experience is that you don’t know what the dishes are until they are placed in front of you. The attention to detail was phenomenal. Every dish’s presentation was superb and was its own stand alone event. There were six dishes in total on the “detour” and all were fun or innovative and very different from each other. We enjoyed all of them, not one complaint among the 10 people present. The waitstaff, owner, and sous chef all were so attentive it really did make for a superb dining experience.
… moreThe restaurant is super cozy with a very clean aesthetic. Most of us went with the “Detour” tasting menu. Part of the experience is that you don’t know what the dishes are until they are placed in front of you. The attention to detail was phenomenal. Every dish’s presentation was superb and was its own stand alone event. There were six dishes in total on the “detour” and all were fun or innovative and very different from each other. We enjoyed all of them, not one complaint among the 10 people present. The waitstaff, owner, and sous chef all were so attentive it really did make for a superb dining experience.
T WILD
An excellent experience featuring top-tier cuisine from a true professional chef. The diversity and uniqueness of the dishes are reminiscent of some high-profile Michelin-starred restaurants I’ve dined at — but in an atmosphere that feels more relaxed and less pretentious.
This is a destination for diners with a highly developed palate and an appreciation for nuanced, thoughtfully layered flavors.
… moreThis is a destination for diners with a highly developed palate and an appreciation for nuanced, thoughtfully layered flavors.
Max Mattetti
My wife and I had a fantastic experience. The menu they created for this particular event we went to, was an amazing mix of revisited classics along with dishes I had never heard of – all of the ingredients are sustainable and come from close-by farms.
The place is cozy, well decorated and the owners make you feel welcome from the beginning.
A great experience overall, will be back for sure!
… moreThe place is cozy, well decorated and the owners make you feel welcome from the beginning.
A great experience overall, will be back for sure!
Maria Patricia Ruiz
We recently had dinner at Kojin and opted for the 6-course fixed menu, and we were blown away by the variety and depth of flavors in each dish. From the moment we stepped in, everything impressed us—whether it was the ambiance, the attentive service, or the beautifully presented dishes. The restaurant is small, so reservations are a must, but the intimate, cozy atmosphere made for a truly enjoyable experience.
The portions were very generous, and by the time we finished the 6 courses, we were completely satisfied. At $85 per person, the fixed menu was an incredible value, especially considering that in Miami, a single dish at other places can easily cost $50-$60. The staff was friendly, and it was a nice touch when the owner personally came to our table to check on us.
It’s clear that the team at Kojin is striving for excellence, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they earn a Michelin star in the near future. The only downside was the cold temperature inside the restaurant—so I’d recommend bringing a jacket to stay comfortable.
Overall, we’ll definitely be returning soon!
… moreThe portions were very generous, and by the time we finished the 6 courses, we were completely satisfied. At $85 per person, the fixed menu was an incredible value, especially considering that in Miami, a single dish at other places can easily cost $50-$60. The staff was friendly, and it was a nice touch when the owner personally came to our table to check on us.
It’s clear that the team at Kojin is striving for excellence, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they earn a Michelin star in the near future. The only downside was the cold temperature inside the restaurant—so I’d recommend bringing a jacket to stay comfortable.
Overall, we’ll definitely be returning soon!
Christine Moore
If you want a dining experience that awakens ALL your senses….come to Kojin! Chef Pedro and his wife Katherine Mederos are culinary artisans committed to food sustainability. Their dishes take you on a journey that don’t need a visa but an adventurous palate. Trust all the staff recommendations and take your time to enjoy every aspect of the experience!
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