Ōmisoka at Kojin: A Japanese New Year’s Eve Celebration

A six-course tasting menu rooted in Japanese New Year traditions offers a reflective, intimate way to mark the final evening of the year through food and ritual.

Ōmisoka at Kojin: A Japanese New Year’s Eve Celebration takes place on Wednesday, December 31 at Kojin in Coral Gables. Observed in Japan as a time for reflection and renewal, Ōmisoka is honored here through a curated tasting menu inspired by traditional year-end flavors, interpreted through Kojin’s contemporary, Michelin-recognized approach to Japanese fusion cuisine.

The $85 six-course tasting menu is designed as a paced, seated dining experience, emphasizing intention, seasonality and thoughtful technique rather than spectacle. The evening centers on welcoming the new year with calm, focus and a sense of continuity, making it well suited for diners seeking a quieter alternative to large-scale celebrations.

Reservations are required, and seating is limited. Kojin is led by chefs Pedro and Katherine Mederos, whose work blends Japanese culinary foundations with locally sourced ingredients and a personal, neighborhood-oriented dining philosophy.