Central Park St. Pete (551 Central Avenue) has quickly become a hub of activity since the food hall portion of the five-story concept opened this summer. Now, its long-awaited crown jewel is about to make its debut, with KOJO soft opening this weekend.
Reservations for the upscale Asian restaurant on Central Park’s third floor are open beginning with service on Friday, November 13. Going forward, the restaurant will be open every Wednesday through Sunday from 5-10 pm.
Three stories of the five-floor concept are already open at Central Park, but KOJO is, perhaps, the most highly-anticipated, though we’re still looking forward to the tiki-style Bar Hana bar concept that partners with it. KOJO is one of the most popular and highly rated of Hi Hospitality Group’s Sarasota concepts, many of which are also featured in the food hall portion of Central Park on the ground floor.
KOJO, an award-winning modern Asian restaurant, has been a star in downtown Sarasota for nearly six years. Offerings include steak, seafood, small plates, sushi, noodles, sashimi, and craft cocktails. Some of their most popular dishes include the tuna pizza, gochujang lamb chops, KOJO maki roll, crispy nori tacos, shrimp and pork gyoza, and the crushable toro crispy rice – crispy rice balls topped with fatty tuna, green chile, wasabi, yuzu, and house togarashi.
The concept was inspired by the global travels of the Hi Hospitality team, with Chef Hart Lowry leading the way on the sophisticated fusion menu. The food is the star attraction, but the selection of Japanese whiskeys, sake, and creative craft cocktails has made the bar program every bit as impressive…