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    Bar Kosho

    4.6 (25 reviews)
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    Live music
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Brioche with lemon curd
    Sophie B.

    Omg the food here was so good. It's a really interesting layout too, it's all bar with only a couple tables and a booth. There was also a guy singing and playing the guitar. Fries - kinda basic Bao buns with shrimp - the shrimp is perfectly crispy and seasoned. Just a little bit of a kick. Onigiri - its like a deconstructed onigiri with a solid amount of fish on top. And a massive pile of tobigo. Poke - beautifully presented and so fresh. A pretty massive pile of fish. Wagu burger - omg the flavor is so good and it's so juicy! It's was huge as well!

    Crab Ragoons
    Dean C.

    This place is definitely a must try and not just for the area but I would put this up against areas that have much deeper culinary options. The flavors, presentation and overall taste of this food amazing. We had the Gyoza, which has depth of flavor and even with being in a light sauce still holds its crispiness. The crab ragoons were next and were the best I have had, especially since most are more like just cream cheese filling and this was far from that and had fresh crab on top. My daughter had the burger and my wife and I both tried and will be back for this, flavored well, very fresh and overall just incredible. My wife and I had the bang bang shrimp which was fresh with greens that were lightly dressed perfectly and complimented the shrimp and rice base. We were also able to watch the kitchen staff that you could just see take complete pride in everything they do and was a pleasure to observe. Our server Laru was also very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu and was just another great addition to our experience. If you are on the fence about trying this place do yourself a favor and just try it.

    Great drinks
    Lynette A.

    This place is amazing! We have a home near by. Are thrilled to learn the brick and mortar of street eats has opened in Bridgton . For starters, don't let the cute but small purple exterior mislead you. Upon entry, a large multi faceted bar area is beautifully lit and appointed. Table seating as well. We actually were just planning to "check it out" on our way elsewhere, but stayed. Lovely Asian fusion menu and beer, wine cocktails. We had an espresso martini and a gimlet. So good. Our bartender was spot on! Then we had the peeptoe crab toast. To die for, so good. We will definately be back, I want to try everything!

    Steamed bao buns
    Michael N.

    Gyoza dumplings, Bang bang shrimp, Steamed bao buns and Kosho hamayaki were all really good. My only complaint is that all the seating is barstool height chairs

    Chicken bao buns
    Corey C.

    Delicious food. We spent $120 (with tip) and it included 2 cocktails ($13/each), 1 hard seltzer ($7-8ish), spicy pork fries ($13 + $5 for the pork), 6 dumplings ($14), and bao buns (comes with 3 for $21 but they can up charge you $7 so you have 4). The hard seltzer they offered was okay. I've definitely had better. My boyfriend thought his mule drink was delicious. The food was delicious and flavorful. The fries were just the right amount of spicy. We went home with 2 bao buns and fries so it was plenty of food. Would definitely eat there again and recommend giving them a try.

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    The street fries were great and the restaurant was unique in a good way, little bit hard to find

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    Terrible service- had a reservation that we were seated late for, and then waited 90 minutes before walking out without getting any food

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    1 year ago

    Dinner at Bar Kosho was EXCEPTIONAL!! The menu is inventive, fresh an delicious. We are beyond excited to have this restaurant in our area.

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    1 year ago

    Incredible food, ambience and service. It's rare to find a gem like this in such a rural area. Strongly recommend.

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    Watami made me think I was finding a hidden gem that you wouldn't find unless you were looking for…read moreit. A gem of a place it is too, with very welcoming and attentive staff and great food. Maybe the lights were a little harshly bright, but otherwise a fine place to dine. We didn't get too many things, as we stopped in more for a finisher for the evening than full meal (we'd come from a party with small foods). We ordered a shoyu ramen and a dragon roll. Interesting note on the dragon roll, it has a sweet potato interior. This led to a distinct flavor from other rolls I've had in the past, and a smooshier texture, but a good roll nonetheless. The ramen was mostly a delight. Sumptuous broth, the egg was not too hard nor soft, and almost all the ingredients were perfect. Which I usually avoid that word because it's too subjective, but it seems to fit here. Major exception is the chashu pork. It was overcooked to the extreme. No other word for it, these dried out circles of meat were thick and chewy, and soaking them in the broth couldn't save them. Sad. Otherwise, some of the best ramen I've had since leaving Japan. The only other note I'd have is I just wanted some tea, and had to order a weird tea concoction to get it. Sometimes you'd just like an oolong tea, nothing fancy. I recommend this restaurant, overall, and hope you enjoy it too.

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    Time for a little update!…read more It's been a hot minute since we've been back to visit -- four years, actually -- and the fact that this gem still exists says something! This time we brought the whole family for dinner. I'd recommend reservations on weekends since it was packed, but we got seated right away because we planned ahead. Our waitress was top-notch -- high energy, charming, attentive. I'd give her 6 stars if I could! She read our crew well and adapted to each individual at the table -- a skill that clearly came from experience, and it served her (and us) well. Everything we had was great: cocktails, appetizers, dinner -- not a bad thing on the table. But the standouts for me were the Buffalo Cauliflower and the Spicy Shrimp Shio Ramen. For drinks, the seasonal Crazy (whiskey, Amaro Montenegro, beet, cayenne, lemon, egg white) and the Veruca Salt (tequila, coconut, avocado, pineapple, lime) were both incredible. I loved them so much I'm making a special trip back to town during my stay just to have them again ;) Bravo, State Lunch! You've got a fan for life. Book that reservation -- you won't be disappointed.

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