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Update-date: May 13 2025

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Kobe Beef in Kobe: 9 Famous Restaurants Offering the Best Branded Wagyu Beef

Kobe beef is one of Japan's most famous gourmet foods. Kobe, where Kobe beef is produced, is home to a number of popular restaurants where you can eat the highest grade of meat. In addition to steaks and teppan-yaki, we recommend sukiyaki and shabu-shabu, which are unique Japanese dishes. In this issue, we will introduce some of the best restaurants where you can savor Kobe beef and other excellent Japanese beef brands from around Japan.

See full listings of Yakiniku, Teppanyaki, and Sukiyaki restaurants found in and around Kobe.

1. Yakiniku Kobe Jushiya
2. Charcoal grilled steak and wine obiobi
3. Kobe Teppan Steak Iwasaki
4. Kobe Beef Yamato
5. Watahan
6. Teppan Yakiniku Steak Mikinao
7. Kobe Beef Yakiniku Okatora
8. Kobe Beef Steak Hana-Houbi
9. Beefsteak Kawamura Sannomiya main branch

1. Yakiniku Kobe Jushiya

Kobe Beef in Kobe: 5 Famous Restaurants Offering the Best Branded Wagyu Beef

Yakiniku Kobe Jushiya, a short walk from Kobe Motomachi Station, offers casual dining of world-renowned Kobe Beef at reasonable prices. The restaurant's stylish, spacious seating ensures a comfortable yakiniku experience. The menu features easy-to-try dishes like "Today's Assorted Kobe Beef" and reasonably priced selected Japanese beef like "Yamagata Beef". Its proximity to the station and introduction to Japanese food culture makes it an ideal spot for international guests. Yakiniku Kobe Jushiya brings the highest grade of Japanese Wagyu beef, Kobe Beef, within easier reach.

Yakiniku Kobe Jushiya

Open: [Monday, Wednesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,600 JPY
Access: About 1-minute south from the west exit of JR Motomachi Station. Located on the basement floor of a building with Nakau on the first floor.
Address: B1F, Nishiki Bldg., 2-10-1, Motomachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo Map
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2. Charcoal grilled steak and wine obiobi

1. Charcoal grilled steak and wine obiobi

Savor the finest dishes alongside a selection of wines at "obiobi." With a focus on quality ingredients, ranging from fresh seafood to organic vegetables and carefully chosen meats, the chef ensures each dish highlights the natural allure of its components. Don't miss their specialty charcoal-grilled creations, meticulously crafted over the grill. From premium Japanese Black Wagyu and Kobe beef to succulent New Zealand lamb chops, every bite is a testament to exceptional taste. Complementing the dining experience is an extensive beverage menu, featuring 1000 wines handpicked by the chef sommelier.

Charcoal grilled steak and wine obiobi

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, Holidays, Days Before Holidays] 17:30 - 03:00 (last order 02:30).
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from Sannomiya Station, between Kitanozaka and Flower Road, 1 road to the east from shabushabu restaurant [Tokeiya]
Address: 1F Kobe Ito Bldg., , 4-9-29 Kano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe , Hyogo Map
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3. Kobe Teppan Steak Iwasaki

A restaurant where you can fully enjoy the delicious taste of Kobe beef and Kuroge Wagyu beef as it is

Kobe Teppan Steak Iwasaki is located near Ikuta Shrine, which has a history of over 1,800 years. The restaurant offers A5-grade Kobe beef and specially selected Japanese black beef recommended with confidence by a chef who has devoted himself to Teppan cuisine. Seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and seasonal vegetables are also prepared using the finest ingredients. In addition to meat, you can savor the full flavor of a variety of carefully selected ingredients.

When you open the wooden door, you will find a stylish space with white as its base color. The restaurant has a total of 13 seats, with only counter seating. Each seat is spacious, so you can dine in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. The rich aroma of meat grilled in front of you will make your day a special one.

Kobe Teppan Steak Iwasaki

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
Access: 4 minutes walk from JR Sannomiya Station / On the second floor of the building with the green staircase, which can be seen one minute after entering Higashimon Street
Address: 2F, KOSIN Bldg., 1-3-5, Simo-yamate-dori, chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo Map
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4. Kobe Beef Yamato

Experience the blissful collaboration of Kobe beef and wine

KOBE BEEF Yamato is conveniently located near Motomachi Station. Kobe Beef is one of Japan's top three beef brands, and the restaurant offers a wide variety of premium seafood in a teppanyaki style. The restaurant also offers a variety of excellent dishes, such as "Special Kobe Beef Steak" with a texture that melts in your mouth, "Kaisenyaki" with lobster and abalone, and "Wagyu Beef Stew," whose homemade bouillon is the key to its flavor.

The restaurant offers counter seats where you can dine with a view of Kobe in the background and serene box seats where you can watch the food being prepared right in front of you. There is a wide selection of red and white wines to accompany teppanyaki. The blissful collaboration will enrich your mind.

Kobe Beef Yamato

Open: [Monday-Thursday, Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm) / Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) [Friday, Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 00:00 am (L.O 11:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: About 150m from Motomachi Station on the Hanshin Main Line, about 2 minute's walk
Address: 7F, Yasutaka Bldg., 3-3-5, Kitanagasadori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo Map
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5. Watahan

Tajima beef is the root of Kobe beef. Sanda beef, which inherits the mellow flavor and sweet fat of Tajima beef, is served in sukiyaki and shabu-shabu. The tender and delicate taste of Sanda beef and its melting texture are truly bliss in themselves. Try the "Sanda Beef Sukiyaki Course" or "Sanda Beef Sukiyaki Course" that includes mini beef steaks for a luxurious experience.

The restaurant is surrounded by a Japanese atmosphere, with spacious counter seats and sunken kotatsu seats where you can stretch out your legs. The restaurant can be used like a private room, so you can enjoy your meal without worrying about your surroundings. The staff will gently guide you on how to eat sukiyaki. You can rest assured that the staff will carefully grill the Sukiyaki so that you can eat it without missing the most delicious moment of Sanda beef.

Watahan

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Reservation required / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Sannomiya Station on the Hanshin Main Line, 5-minute walk from Kobe Sannomiya Station on the Hankyu Kobe Main Line
Address: 4-9-17, Kano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo Map
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6. Teppan Yakiniku Steak Mikinao

Teppanyaki Yakiniku Steak Mikinao is located on the third floor of a building, a 2-minute walk from Sannomiya Station. The restaurant's specialty is Kobe beef and domestic beef steaks grilled on a griddle. Iron plates are installed at all counter seats and tables, and the chef himself grills the meat right in front of the guests. The taste of freshly grilled meat combined with the live atmosphere is exceptional. If you want to enjoy Kobe beef steak easily, we also recommend lunch. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is calm and you can spend your time relaxing. It is also popular with foreign tourists, and an English menu is also available.

Teppan Yakiniku Steak Mikinao

Open: Lunch 11:00 am -3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,500 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Sannomiya Station on the JR Kobe Line / 2-minute walk from Sannomiya Station on Kobe Municipal Subway Seishin-Yamate Line
Address: 3F, Jizo Bldg., 1-20-12, Kitanagasadori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo Map
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7. Kobe Beef Yakiniku Okatora

Kobe Beef in Kobe: 8 Famous Restaurants Offering the Best Branded Wagyu Beef

The restaurant is a 6-minute walk from Sannomiya Station. Okatora is a three-story yakiniku restaurant located in a corner lined with restaurants. It is run by manager Takayuki Kato and owner Koji Okamoto, both former professional baseball players. After retiring from the baseball team, Mr. Okamoto was involved in meat processing and distribution, so he has a lot of knowledge about meat. Okatora offers Kobe beef from Hyogo Prefecture and other carefully selected Wagyu beef. The key to its popularity is not only the freshness and taste of the dishes but also the presentation, which is both visually impressive and reasonably priced. The three-story restaurant is a stylish space with counter and table seating on the first floor, semi-private rooms on the second floor, and private rooms with sunken kotatsu on the third floor, making it suitable for any occasion.

Kobe Beef Yakiniku Okatora

Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 6-minute walk from the West Exit of Sannomiya Station on JR Kobe Line, 4-minute walk from the West Exit of Kobe Sannomiya Station on Hankyu Kobe Line
Address: 2-2-8, Kitanagasa-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo Map
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8. Kobe Beef Steak Hana-Houbi

1 minute walk from Sannomiya Station. Hana-Houbi, a Kobe beef steak restaurant, is located on the second floor of a building in a back alley near Ikuta Shrine. This is a teppanyaki restaurant that serves authentic Kobe beef certified by the Kobe Meat Distribution Promotion Council. The steaks grilled with the skill of a chef with over 30 years of experience are popular. You can also enjoy live abalone, lobster, and fresh vegetables on the teppanyaki grill. They also have a wide selection of drinks that go well with the food, including domestic whiskey and wine. All seats in the restaurant are counter seats, and the sight, smell, and sound of meat and seafood being grilled on the griddle right in front of you makes the food even more delicious.

Kobe Beef Steak Hana-Houbi

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) *Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance. / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY / [Lunch] 15,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from West Exit 3 of Sannomiya Station on the Subway Yamate Line, 5 minutes walk from West Exit of Hankyu Sannomiya Station, 7 minutes walk from West Exit of JR Sannomiya Station (near Ikuta Shrine)
Address: 2F, TN-II Bldg., 2-11-30, Shimoyamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo Map
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9. Beefsteak Kawamura Sannomiya main branch

4. Beefsteak Kawamura Sannomiya main branch

[Beefsteak Kawamura Sannomiya branch] serves the first prize winning champion beef and winning award supreme meat at Kobe beef exhibition. Our skillful chef perfectly grill the meat according to the condition such as thickness of the meat, the amount of fat, and how it is marbled. The performance on teppanyaki (grilled on iron griddle) in front of you is like a live show. The recommendation among a good variety of course menu is [Steak Course Using the First Prize Winning Kobe Beef]. The 3 different meat portions are available at 100g, 140g, and 180g of your choice. How about a cozy premium moment at the sophisticated brick wall restaurant?

Beefsteak Kawamura Sannomiya main branch

Open: [Weekdays except Monday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 4:00 pm (L.O. 3:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from Sannomiya Station on JR Kobe Line. Walk along the nothern street of Tajima Kobe Bldg. towards west and turn right at the first corner
Address: 1F, Nuba spiritto Bldg., 4-5-13, Kano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Map
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