"Eric Fralick's eight-seat omakase earned Tampa one of its first Michelin stars — book the counter for a milestone anniversary dinner."
About Koya
Koya is an intimate, eight-seat omakase counter in Tampa's Hyde Park, from chef-owner Eric Fralick of the neighbouring Noble Rice. In May 2023 it became one of the first three Tampa restaurants to win a Michelin star, with inspectors praising its singular interpretation of Japanese cuisine.
The menu is built on the Japanese idea of shun — ingredients at their seasonal peak — with bluefin tuna and uni flown in weekly from Tokyo's Toyosu Market. It ranks among the most ambitious tables in Tampa, alongside the landmark Bern's Steak House and the omakase counter at Kosen.
The Kitchen
Dinner is a fixed tasting of 14–15 small courses at $295 per person, with an optional sake and wine pairing around $150. Fralick blends Eastern and Western sensibilities — an A5 olive wagyu with fried capers and aged parmesan, or Spanish turbot in a tomato-and-miso emulsion — alongside classic nigiri.
It is Japanese tasting-menu cooking at counter level rather than an a-la-carte sushi bar; for a livelier room nearby, the New American Rooster & the Till is a strong alternative.
The Room
The counter seats just eight, facing the chefs across a spare, focused space where each course is handed over and explained. The pace is deliberate and the room hushed, which makes the evening feel personal — a front-row seat to the kitchen rather than a table in a dining room.
Best for an anniversary
The eight-seat counter, fixed omakase and chef interaction make Koya a memorable anniversary in Tampa, and the sense of occasion suits a proposal for two.
Not for
Not for large groups or a la carte grazing — Koya seats only eight for a fixed $295 omakase, with no menu choices and no walk-ins.
Frequently Asked
Who is the chef at Koya in Tampa?
Chef-owner Eric Fralick, who also runs the neighbouring Noble Rice. His eight-seat omakase counter, Koya, won a Michelin star in May 2023 — one of the first three awarded in Tampa.
How much is the omakase at Koya?
Koya serves a fixed tasting of 14–15 small courses at $295 per person, with an optional sake and wine pairing at around $150 per person.
What is Koya known for?
A hyper-seasonal Japanese omakase — bluefin tuna and uni flown weekly from Toyosu Market, plus signatures like A5 olive wagyu with fried capers and aged parmesan, and Spanish turbot in tomato-miso emulsion.
Where is Koya and how do I book?
Koya is at 807 W Platt Street in Tampa's Hyde Park. With only eight seats it books out about a month ahead; reservations open on the 15th of each month for the following month.
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Booking via Tock; reservations open monthly, eight seats only.
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Practical Information
Address807 W Platt Street, Tampa, FL 33606
NeighbourhoodHyde Park
CuisineJapanese Omakase, Tasting Menu
PriceOmakase $295 per person; pairing around $150
Dress CodeSmart casual
SeatingEight-seat omakase counter
ReservationEssential
