Amazing experience and absolutely fantastic food! The service was wonderful from beginning to end. We had family visiting from out of town who were craving sushi, and we immediately knew exactly where to take them. If you're trying to impress guests, or trying to convince them to move here, this is the spot!! The seafood is next level. We started with one of our favorites, the rock shrimp toast along with something new, gambas al Japan (aka DELICIOUS shrimp)! For my dish, I ordered the American roll and it was phenomenal, I will 100% order again! My brother-in-law ordered a bluefin tasting along with the smoked hamachi, and it was nearly impossible to pick a favorite. My sister-in-law got the curry, and the sauce was so good it was practically drinkable. My husband stuck with his usual, the wagyu steak sandwich, which never disappoints. You truly can't go wrong with that dish. We finished with the oolong tea crème brûlée, which was incredible, and the oolong jam was such a unique and delicious surprise. We sat at the bar and had the chance to learn more about Daniel's cuisines, he is so knowledgeable, approachable, and clearly passionate about what he does. His creative take on each dish makes the entire dining experience unforgettable. We're already looking forward to coming back!! read more

Koko Japanese Pub - Japanese Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

WOW Amazing service!!! Family run, beautiful design AND interior experience and not to mention, amazing food!! Which came out so fast! Bananas foster Jiggly pancake at brunch is a must try! They also own a small coffee/matcha/snack spot a couple doors down!!! You can bring your receipt for 10% off. This spot is a must-try!! read more

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5-Stars - We'll be back! We just got off a 7 day Disney cruise and had a couple days in Cocoa Beach to explore before flying home. Our family was craving some Japanese food and we found Koko Japanese Pub on Yelp. So glad we found this place. It was only a quick 10 minute drive from our hotel. We loved all the Japanese fusion dishes! If you are looking for a legit Japanese restaurant in Cocoa Beach we definitely recommend this place. The foie gras, crab and eel sushi roll was tasty and delicious. We loved the Wagyu skewers, Hamachi Kama (chili sauce flavor), Nasi Goreng and Shio Ramen. The ramen was the best comfort food and we ended getting two bowls. Our son had passed out from a long day at the beach and the staff there was kind enough to give us one of their booth tables. Our son was able to nap a bit in the booth before waking up when the food arrived. Thanks for all the awesome staff and servers who took such good care of us. Much appreciated! We also enjoyed meeting and chatting with Chef Daniel the owner of Koko Japanese Pub. He's a great guy and has spent time honing his chef skills at amazing restaurant all over the country. His love and passion for Japanese culture and food shows in his dishes! Thanks for sharing such a delicious oak wood cask Japanese sake with us. Cheers! We'll definitely come back the next time we're in Cocoa Beach. read more

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We just keep coming back! Every time we say, let's go out to eat in dt cocoa beach, we end up back here. Lots of other spots on my list to try, but Koko just makes me so happy. I've heard evening omakase is launching and I'm psyched, but that eel crab and foie roll is the stuff dreams are made of! The head dishwasher and all his coworkers are pretty awesome too read more

My husband and I went for our one year wedding anniversary. The food was delish. The kojito cocktail was scrummm. The wasabi Caesar as an appetizer was perfect. I would have eaten it all myself but it was definitely enough to split. The sushi was incredible. Best sushi I've had since living in FL. The service was so fast and our server was so nice and attentive. I can't remember her name but she was blonde and so pleasant! The restaurant itself is so cool. I loved the fusion of high quality food with a casual restaurant ambiance. We will definitely come back. read more

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Owned and run by a professional chef, Koko is amazing and deserves more than five stars! The menu is unique and imaginative - it is a place you would expect to find in a bigger. The food is creative and tasty and the service is top notch. Funky decor and cool ambience. This place is a must try! read more

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Awesome Japanese food in Cocoa Beach. I keep getting the ramen with the pork belly and they have some interesting Asian beers on tap. There's also a sale in a wooden box that was fun. The place is cozy and the staff is great. The guy that does the sushi is very personable and the rest of the staff was very attentive. read more

Koko Japanese Pub - Anime art on the wall - Japanese Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

The new Japanese spot had been on my radar for months.Heard great things from Joe French--he's basically family there now, along with his kids Nick and Luke.I brought it up to Scott Kingston too, but he went without telling me (still not over it).Securing a Saturday lunch omakase took some serious planning, but it was worth it. Plenty of surprises were in store, starting with seeing Daniel, formerly of Kadence in Orlando, behind the counter.Leaving the menu in the chef's hands--the essence of omakase--turned out to be the best decision of the day.A truffled scallop, seared just on one side, set the tone right away.Couldn't believe my son passed on his, but I was happy to help with cleanup duty.Every dish that followed built on the last--tight, deliberate, and packed with flavor. I didn't expect to love the tomato and tuna combo as much as I did.Somewhere in the final courses, a scallop temaki roll showed up like a sushi burrito--wild and excellent. Flavor peaked with a slice of Akamutsu, buttery and melt-in-your-mouth good.Uni topped with Argentine truffle? Ridiculously indulgent, and somehow still balanced.Chef Daniel knows exactly what he's doing--his technique is flawless and his creativity shows in every bite.Knowing he's in town now feels like Melbourne just leveled up its food scene.I'll be back, no question.No shade, but maybe keep your reservations to yourself--I like my counter space. Getting a seat here might be the new brunch-time power move. One lunch in, and I'm hooked.Only regret is that I didn't go sooner.Don't miss this place. read more

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I emailed ahead and talked to Chef Daniel about a reservation. I proposed to my now fiancé and hour prior to dinner and Daniel setup our own Omakase just for us! They were very nice and accommodating to celebrate our engagement! We got food options with the omakase we wouldn't normally order alone and every one was AMAZING! The wasabi Caesar salad, shrimp bread, tuna platter, and yuzu pie. 10/10!! The atmosphere is super fun, a mix of very nice and causal, reminded me of the atmosphere when I was in Tokyo & Kyoto! read more

This place is incredible! Small with all the right esthetics, amazing tasteful vibe, and a really thoughtful menu! We started with the salad and KoFC karaage fried chicken with roasted garlic aioli and black garlic bbq. So good! My wife got the Nasi Goreng fried rice, shrimp and scallops, kimchi yuzu sauce, basil, mint, cilantro, tamago and my main course was the Shio Ramen traditional broth, pork belly chashu, smoked tomato, onsen tamago, both very generous portions. Ended with the matcha tres letche which was amazing. Attentive servers to make the whole experience perfect. You need to get to Koko! read more

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The place is small, in an old gas station but make no mistake... this is fine dining. Chef Daniel Joseph Penovich (formerly of Michelin starred 'Kadence' in Winter Park) uses that to his advantage. It's tastefully decorated and stimulates conversation. The size allows him to work every table and talk to every one of his patrons. The food is really really good. This is so much more than a sushi place. We chose the Nasi Goreng (Indonesian style rice dish), Shio Ramen with absolutely perfect pork belly and the Yuzu Pie for dessert. We will return for sure. Oh and the background music was fantastic as well. All selected by Daniel. https://www.kokopub.com/ read more

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I just had dinner at Koko. What a great addition to Brevard! The Restaurant is on the smaller side, with two tables that can seat a party of 6-7. The other side has high-tops that look out to the Street. That's where we sat, but it can feel crowded, so your best bet is to sit on the low-top counter. (See pictures.) The decor is lovely and unique, with a more minimalist look and touches of Japanese culture, including cool movie/anime posters. The service was excellent. I loved that they box your leftover niceties, which are often skipped these days. On my way out, I was taking a picture of the sign, and one of the employees offered to take a picture of us. This was another nice touch of service. Now, the most important part is the food. It's pricer than Brevard is used to, but you're paying for hand-crafted, quality ingredients. My husband and I paid $134 for the bill. Shio ramen- Great, a generous portion of pork. Comes with a soft-boiled egg. Surf & Turf miso ramen - Delicious, the hollandaise was a unique touch that makes the ramen nice and creamy. I preferred the Shio ramen. The lobster was CRAZY good. Bluefin tuna roll--Hands down, this is the best thing on the menu; it is so fresh! Matcha Tres Leche is not super sweet, and I wish the matcha taste was more substantial but still tasty and very light, which is nice after ramen. Yuzu Pie- is thicker and a lot sweeter on the heavier side. I liked this one a bit more. Overall, this is a great spot for date night. Go earlier for a seat, and I believe they make a Japanese bento box breakfast on Saturdays. I'm excited to see what the future holds for them. Also, there is a great story about the owner. I believe there is a local article about it. read more

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If you're in Cocoa Beach, you have to try the new lunch service at Koko. It's not just lunch; it's the "Bento Lunchable", and it's perfect-- a box of sushi, salad, dessert, and your main event (the SANDO). I went straight for the Spicy Chicken Sando and was blown away. Portion is perfect, food is clean and delicious, take a seat at the window stools and enjoy the view and vibe, it's easily the best midday meal I've had on the beach in a long time. Go check it out! read more

Koko Japanese Pub - Japanese Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

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Incredible food, beautiful space, amazing staff- what a special place for a meal. A MUST when downtown Cocoa Beach.

So good! Fish was buttery smooth and the ramen broth was deliciously complex. Friendly, quick service too.

Best Japanese food I've had in a very long time. I had the shio ramen and the bluefin tuna tasting. Both items slaps! I highly recommend this spot. Food here is money!!!! read more

Amazing food Amazing atmosphere great service. We had the Amazing ramen ! The broth had amazing depth.

Went to Koko with my Pop pop, very fun and chill. Service was attentive and laid back and the food was amazing! Food was out quickly, the wagyu sandwich was perfection. Tender and juicy, good sauce ratio. I'm personally not a huge fan of mochi, but the butter mochi was delicious! read more

Excellent food & service!! Fresh, quality food...delish sake on tap! Highly recommend!!! read more

Koko blew me away with everything that touched my lips. From the shrimp toast to sushi to the surf n turf Ramin, it was amazing. Our waitress, Jess was super knowledgeable and guided us gaijin through the menu and the great wines they offered. Will be stopping in again for Chef Daniel's sashimi! read more

Koko Japanese Pub - Shrimp toast - Japanese Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

New favorite in cocoa beach! Fantastic food, great vibe, excellent service. We will definitely be going back!!!

No reservations, walk-in only. Limited menu. Appetizers were really good. Shio Ramen was unexciting, the surf and turf ramen was nice but a bit pricey. Service was great. read more

Sushi was amazing with intricate, creative flavors. Portions of fish also extremely generous. Ramen better than our go-to at home. Chef came out to say hello, and was extremely personable. Also loved the playlist. hope to make it back again before we have to leave. read more

My friend and I decided to check out Koko and we loved it. Fantastic service and great tasting food. We started with the Crispy Mushroom Nuggets. WOW! I'll go there just for this! I hade the Surf-Turf Miso Raman and finished my meal with Matcha Tres Leche. Amazing! 5 Stars Make sure you check it out. read more

Koko Japanese Pub - We also enjoyed some sushi!!!! Fantastic! - Japanese Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

Sushi was amazing, literally melts in your mouth. Smaller portions but expected with the price range. They're going to need a bigger space soon. Service was fantastic read more

Amazing! A gem in Brevard. Best sushi I've had in the USA. Servers had impeccable service and knew how to sell. Vegan curry was absolutely one of the best tasting things I've had locally. read more

This is what Cocoa Beach has needed. The food is amazing and original. I can see the pride they take in every detail, especially the food. This is my second visit and I will be back; again and again. Our server took time to entertain us with stories and info on the food choices. The menu adapts and changes but keeps its core of great food as its unshakable base. They have updated and modernized the restaurant, utilizing every corner and nook to their advantage. It truly hits on every sensation. Thank you for giving us what we needed read more

Authentic Japanese dining experience. I've been craving the small dining feel since visiting Japan and felt transported back to some of my favorite spots there as soon as we stepped through the doors to Koko. The decor was perfect, a bit rustic, and incorporated traditional and modern Japanese culture. The menu was small, but varied enough to try new things with old comforts as a fallback. Our server was attentive and walked us through with recommendations. I ended up sticking to the basics with the Shio Ramen. The broth was flavorful, and the pickled mushrooms were the best surprise for me in this dish. Not pictured, but ordered - the Chirashi Bowl - which was well packed with fresh seafood. As a Cocoa Beach native, Koko has been on my "to-go" since they began renovations on the building. It was well worth the wait from all perspectives and far exceeded expectations. Treat yourself to a lovely evening beachside and support local small businesses! read more

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First time there. Amazing food, great wine selection and fantastic service. Will be back!! read more

Koko Japanese Pub - Surf and Turf Ramen. Delicious!! - Japanese Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

Really fresh fish and incredible flavor combinations! Great service and a fun atmosphere. We tasted quite a few menu options and they were all delicious! Can't wait to see what they do next!! read more

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This very cool ramen bar brings a great cozy elevated vibe to cocoa beach. We got the ramen and are excited to have this place in the area to keep coming back to. The staff were awesome and took great care of us. read more

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Food was excellent! Very attentive with their service and ambiance gives this pub a great vibe. Will definitely go back

First of all we were greeted warmly, this is a cute small place. Delish food with authentic flavors. We will be back can't wait until they get their liquor license(very soon) so that we can enjoy sakis and sushi will be added to the menu too! read more

So amazing, everything at Koko is so unique and truly was an amazing dining experience, you could order anything on the menu and you would love it! The service was also 10/10 and the most welcoming little place. We got the Beets, mushrooms, hamachi Crudo, ramen and the curry. I could go everyday and eat the mushrooms. AMAZING read more

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On a scale of 1 to 10, Koko is an 11. Really, it's that good. The fish is as good as or better than the best big city sushi restaurants. The hot food from the kitchen is awesome as well. Super thoughtful, super tasty. Dry aged sushi sake (salmon) is some of the best I've ever had. Koko is tiny, but in a good way. Curated Japanese beer and sake is quite special. Service is top notch. Daniel is lovely and an expert in his craft. Don't hesitate. Go now! read more

Food, services and ambiance were great! The staff was exceptional and presentation was well done!

Best food in Cocoa Beach! If you're lucky enough to get a seat at the bar, Chef Daniel is as engaging with his customers as he is knowledgeable about his cuisine. From cutting his 14 day dry-aged tuna to filleting his fresh caught snapper, he is always willing to answer questions or just chat about anything. Would recommend to anyone who likes real sushi! read more

My husband and daughter treated me to Koko's for my birthday and I was so excited to finally try it. It was great to see Chef Daniel again (my family first met him when he was with Kadence) and enjoy the experience he has created. With the amazing food quality (we enjoyed various dishes across the menu), Chef Daniel's skillful preparation techniques, the warm and knowledgeable team, and the welcoming beachside ambiance, our visit was so special - we felt really blessed to enjoy an amazing evening! I could go on, but in short, with Chef Daniel at the helm, Koko will put Cocoa Beach on the Michelin map. Enjoy it while you can still get a seat! read more

We loved our dinner at Koko while vacationing in Cocoa Beach! The menu and atmosphere are unique, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the food was simply amazing! Manager Josh was very helpful in explaining the menu and making unpretentious suggestions. The Nasi Goreng was our favorite entree, but everything was incredible. We loved The Tomato, KoFC, and the Bluefin Tuna Roll. You can tell the chef only uses high quality ingredients and is thoughtful about every aspect of the menu. Be sure to save room for the Yuzu Pie! read more

Every dish has detailed flavors that pop. This is a wonderful place for a surprising your friends with wonderful flavors.