Update-date: Dec 16 2024
Kobe beef, characterized by its melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and refined sweetness, offers an unforgettable taste once experienced. If one is visiting Kobe, why not try this authentic flavor? Here are five selected restaurants where one can enjoy exquisite Kobe beef in a sophisticated and stylish setting. All of these restaurants are conveniently located near stations in the Sannomiya and Motomachi areas, making them perfect for a stop after sightseeing.
Kobe Steak Aoi Dining
Captivating guests with the supreme Kobe beef of award-winning quality.
Kobe Steak Aoi Dining, located just a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Kobe Sannomiya Station and Hanshin Motomachi Station, is a teppanyaki restaurant that is particular about its meat. They source and serve award-winning A5 grade Kobe beef. To fully enjoy the restaurant's charm, the course featuring Kobe beef sirloin or filet steak, along with seasonal vegetables selected by a vegetable sommelier, is highly recommended. Additionally, high-end ingredients such as foie gras and live abalone can be enjoyed at reasonable prices.
The stylish interior features white tiled walls that create a modern impression. There are three teppanyaki counter seats arranged to accommodate 6 to 8 people around a single grill, allowing diners to enjoy the live cooking experience while they eat. For birthdays and anniversaries, there is a service that adds decorated sweets in addition to the regular dessert. This is a perfect place to encounter the supreme Kobe beef, making it ideal for special occasions.
Kobe Steak Sai Dining
Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (Last Entry 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Last Entry 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 13,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 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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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 13,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 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
Kobe Beef Steak Sakura
Enjoy Kobe beef with teppanyaki steak and teppanyaki shabu.
Located just a 5-minute walk from JR Sannomiya Station and Hankyu Kobe Sannomiya Station, there is a restaurant called Kobe Beef Steak Sakura. This restaurant offers A5 grade Kobe beef in two styles: teppanyaki steak and teppanyaki shabu-shabu. The various courses are based on the concept of 'Wa' (Japanese harmony). Along with the main dish of Kobe beef steak & grilled shabu-shabu, guests can enjoy delicate Japanese appetizers, chawanmushi (steamed egg custard) finished on the teppan, seasonal grilled vegetables, freshly cooked rice in a clay pot, and miso soup.
Upon passing through the entrance adorned with colorful washi paper lanterns, a luxurious Japanese space with an extraordinary atmosphere unfolds. The interior consists of three teppanyaki counter seats, allowing guests to enjoy the chef's magnificent performance up close from any seat. The menu is available in English and Chinese, providing peace of mind. Why not spend a lavish moment enjoying the marriage of carefully selected sake from various regions of Japan and Kobe beef?
Kobe Beef Steak SAKURA
Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from [Sannomiya Station]. On the 2nd floor of the building next to Ikuta Shrine.
Address: 203, Lion Bldg. Sannomiya, 2-17-10, Shimoyamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe city, Hyogo
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Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from [Sannomiya Station]. On the 2nd floor of the building next to Ikuta Shrine.
Address: 203, Lion Bldg. Sannomiya, 2-17-10, Shimoyamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe city, Hyogo
Kawamura Sannomiya Main Store
Savoring the exquisitely grilled Kobe beef steak.
Just a 2-minute walk from Sannomiya Station, Bifuteki no Kawamura Sannomiya Main Store is a hidden gem with a quiet atmosphere, despite being so close to the station. It offers the highest quality meat, including award-winning Kobe beef from competitions. The deliciousness of the 'Kobe Beef Steak,' expertly grilled by skilled artisans who assess the thickness and fat content of the meat, is truly impressive. There are also courses available to fully enjoy Kobe beef.
The interior features a luxurious atmosphere with brick walls. The tables surrounding the teppanyaki grill are arranged to allow for comfortable seating, providing a space to enjoy a relaxing time elegantly. There are two private rooms that can accommodate up to 10 people, as well as counter seats for those who want to enjoy lunch casually. The wine selection is also extensive, allowing guests to indulge in the premium flavors created by Kobe beef and wine.
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
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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
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Ganso Teppanyaki Steak Misono Kobe Main Store
The teppanyaki steak that has been passed down in Kobe is exceptional.
Located on the 8th floor of its own building, just a 2-minute walk from Hankyu Kobe Sannomiya Station, is the original Teppanyaki Steak Misono Kobe Main Store. Established in 1945, it is a long-established restaurant that has laid the foundation for teppanyaki. The meat used is the 'Misono Special Wagyu,' which features carefully selected Kobe beef, known for its exquisite flavor, and A4 and A5 rank black-haired wagyu. For Kobe beef, they recommend the A4 rank sirloin, which allows diners to fully savor the taste of the meat, seasoned simply with just salt and pepper without any additional flavoring.
The sophisticated interior exudes a sense of adult calmness within a stylish atmosphere. The counter seats, which are fully surrounded by glass windows, offer a sense of openness, bathed in bright light during the day and allowing guests to enjoy teppanyaki while overlooking the night view of Kobe city at night. There are staff members who speak English, and they provide halal menu options, catering to various guests. The reliable taste and hospitality that come from being a long-established restaurant satisfy both the palate and the heart.
Originator of Teppanyaki Steak Misono, Kobe Main branch
Open: Lunch: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm )
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk toward North from the West Exit of the [Sannomiya Station], the Hankyu Kobe line; directly outside of the West Exit 1, the Sannomiya station, the Kobe city subway lines.
Address: 8F, Misono Building, 1-1-2 Shimo-yamatedori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk toward North from the West Exit of the [Sannomiya Station], the Hankyu Kobe line; directly outside of the West Exit 1, the Sannomiya station, the Kobe city subway lines.
Address: 8F, Misono Building, 1-1-2 Shimo-yamatedori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo
Yakiniku Kobe Jūyanya
A casual yakiniku restaurant where one can enjoy Kobe beef at a reasonable price.
Located just a minute's walk from JR Motomachi Station, Yakiniku Kobe Juuniya is situated a little off the main street in front of the station. This restaurant offers a reasonable way to enjoy Kobe beef through its grilled meat dishes. It has a wide variety of menus that allow guests to casually savor the deliciousness of Kobe beef, such as 'Today's Kobe Beef Assortment' and 'Kobe Beef Kalbi Sukiyaki Style.' Additionally, it is noteworthy that they offer the rare 'Tajima Gyu,' considered the pinnacle of wagyu, at surprisingly affordable prices.
The casual atmosphere of the restaurant, which is relaxed and unpretentious, features table seating with bench sofas as the main focus. Guests can enjoy yakiniku comfortably at spacious tables. A nice point is that the restaurant pays attention to smoke and the smell on clothes by putting effort into smoke extraction equipment. A popular specialty among guests is the all-you-can-drink lemon sour. Each table has a dedicated server for lemon sour, allowing guests to pour it themselves, which adds to the enjoyment of their delicious time.
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
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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
This article was written by AI Translation.
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