5 Famous Kobe Beef Restaurants to Enjoy on Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) Day in Sannomiya Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Nov 14 2024

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Categories: Kobe Teppanyaki Sukiyaki Yakiniku Steak Hyogo

5 Famous Kobe Beef Restaurants to Enjoy on Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) Day in Sannomiya

Globally renowned brand beef, Kobe beef. Its delicate texture that melts on your tongue and its high-quality flavor are irresistible. Here are five restaurants where you can enjoy Kobe beef in its best state, thanks to the skills of the chefs. Perfect for dates or special occasions that will be remembered.

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1. Teppanyaki [kobesteak Aya Dining]

Enjoy the highest grade Kobe beef and seasonal vegetables carefully selected by a vegetable sommelier on a teppan grill

At [Kobesteak Aya Dining], we select and procure top-quality Kobe beef of the highest A5 grade, including award-winning cattle. Enjoy the exquisite flavors with the meticulously crafted course meals featuring seasonal vegetables handpicked by a vegetable sommelier. You can also savor premium ingredients like foie gras and abalone at reasonable prices.

5 Selected Famous Restaurants for Kobe Beef, One of Japan's Three Great Wagyu, to Enjoy on Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) Day｜Sannomiya

The sophisticated interior, characteristic of Kobe, features impressive chic white wall tiles. The teppanyaki counter is divided into three islands, creating a calm atmosphere. For birthdays and anniversaries, there's a delightful free service where an additional sweet is added to the usual dessert and decorated.

Kobe Steak Sai Dining

Open: Lunch 11:30 - 15:00 (last order 14:00) / Dinner 17:30 - 22:30 (last order 21:00)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 13,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,500 JPY
Access: 5 minutes on foot from Sannomiya Station. Upon exiting the station, proceed west along Sunset-dori Street, make a right at the street after the intersection with Tor Road, and the restaurant will be 150 meters ahead on the right.
Address: B1 Cosmo Building, 3-1-9 Shimoyamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

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2. yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) [Yakiniku shabu-shabu Ishidaya. Kitanozaka store]

Experience Kobe beef yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) and shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) & sukiyaki (hot pot stew) in a refined Japanese setting

At [yakiniku (japanese bbq) shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) Ishidaya. Kitanozaka Branch], which is also a "Kobe Beef Distribution Promotion Council Designated Store," you can savor Kobe beef carefully selected from three contracted farms in Hyogo Prefecture. The fine marbling, which melts at body temperature due to its low melting point, invites you to a state of bliss. In addition to the yakiniku (japanese bbq) course, set menus that allow you to fully enjoy Kobe beef with either sukiyaki (hot pot stew) or shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) as the main dish are also popular.

The convenient location is close to Sannomiya Station on various lines. The calm interior, based on Japanese aesthetics, consists entirely of private rooms, creating a special atmosphere. Enjoy a relaxing moment as you savor the enchanting flavors of Kobe beef. During lunchtime, you can easily enjoy dishes like 'Kobe Beef Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) Bowl' or 'Kobe Beef Premium Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) Set'.

Yakiniku shabu-shabu Ishidaya. Kitanozaka store

Open: [Sunday,Saturday,Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (last order 9:00 pm) / Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (last order 2:00 pm)[Tuesday - Friday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (last order 10:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
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3. yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) [Kobe beef・Private room yakiniku Daichangjin Sannomiya Main Store]

Enjoy various parts of Kobe beef in a sunken kotatsu seat or private room

Enjoy various cuts of Kobe beef in a sunken kotatsu seat or private room

A 3-minute walk from JR Sannomiya Station, [Kobe Beef & Private Room Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) Daichangum Sannomiya Main Store] is a member of the 'Kobe Meat Distribution Promotion Council.' This establishment specializes in Kobe beef and Tajima beef, offering only A4 and A5 grade black Wagyu beef. Enjoy a variety of dishes such as 'Kobe Beef Yaki Shabu,' 'Kobe Beef Sirloin Steak,' and 'Kobe Beef Haneshita,' and savor the renowned Kobe beef to your heart's content.

On the first floor, there are box sofa seats, and on the second floor, there are completely private rooms, allowing for different uses depending on the occasion. The top-notch hospitality ensures a very comfortable experience. It is also suitable for private parties, making it recommended for various banquets. There is a wide variety of alcohol menus that go well with yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), and there are all-you-can-drink courses available at different price ranges, so be sure to check them out.

Kobe Beef / Private Room Yakiniku Daichoukon Sannomiya Sohonten

Open: [Sunday,Saturday,Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm[Weekday] Dinner 4:30 pm - 12:00 am (last order 11:45 pm) / Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (last order 12:00 am)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
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4.shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)sukiyaki (hot pot stew) [Tokeiya]

Enjoy the blissful taste of Kobe beef with sukiyaki (hot pot stew) or shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)

At [Tokeya], you can luxuriously enjoy A5-grade Kobe beef in an elegant setting. The proud menu features 'shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)' with a special homemade sauce, and 'sukiyaki (hot pot stew)' that carries on the founder's pursuit of the perfect 'warishita' broth. Of course, they also offer 'steak' that allows you to fully savor the natural flavor of the meat. Indulge in the charm of high-quality black-haired Wagyu beef, including Kobe beef.

While retaining the nostalgic atmosphere from its founding in 1962, the interior has been renovated to create a more relaxing space. From the moment you step inside, you'll be filled with a sense of extraordinary delight. They also offer aged Bordeaux wines and rare whiskies that pair well with Kobe beef, making it an ideal place to spend precious moments with your loved ones.

Tokeiya

Open: [Tuesday,Thursday,Saturday] Lunch 11:45 am - 2:30 pm (last order 1:45 pm)[Weekday,Saturday,Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (last order 8:30 pm)
Closed: Third day of the third month
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
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5. Creative Steak Cuisine [Wood Fire and Aged Kobe Beef Vesta]

Savor the rich flavor of Kobe beef, particular aged and grilled over wood fire

Savor the rich flavor of Kobe beef, meticulously aged and grilled over wood fire

Opened in the spring of 2022, [Wood Fire and Aged Kobe Beef Vesta]. They expertly grill their particular aged meat over a wood fire. They are committed to high-quality ingredients, including A5-grade Kobe beef and seasonal vegetables selected by the owner, who is a vegetable sommelier. They also offer a selection of wines that pair perfectly with Kobe beef, so be sure to enjoy the combination of flavors.

One of the attractions is the live feeling of the wood-fired grill installed in the store. The interior, which gives a sense of being in a foreign country, is also characterized by its casual atmosphere that makes it easy to visit. Private rooms are also available, making it suitable for dates, girls' nights out, business meetings, and various other occasions. With a variety of courses, including party plans, it is also perfect for celebrations.

Wood fire and aging Kobe beef Vesta

Open: [Sunday,Tuesday - Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm / Lunch 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Closed: Sales closed if closed on holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
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