Update-date: Nov 25 2024
Kobe, a port town surrounded by the sea and mountains, is popular as a stylish city with an exotic atmosphere. There are many spots where you can enjoy shopping and connect with nature, making it one of the areas you definitely want to visit when in Japan. In Kobe, we have picked out wonderful restaurants that will surely satisfy not only with their cuisine but also with their ambiance. Please weave your delicious memories of Kobe in a calm space suited for adults.
Kobe Kitano Sow
A hideaway for adults to casually enjoy sushi and Japanese cuisine courses that showcase seasonal flavors
Just a 5-minute walk from Sannomiya Station, Kobe Kitano Sow is located right up the sophisticated Hunter Slope, where refined restaurants line the street. This unique restaurant features a bar on the 1st floor and a sushi restaurant on the 2nd floor. The 2nd floor space, filled with the scent of pale wood, offers a tranquil Japanese setting with 7 counter seats and a private room. Amidst its refined appearance, a relaxing atmosphere prevails, allowing guests to enjoy high-end sushi without any pretense. It's also delightful to enjoy a drink at the bar before or after the meal.
The restaurant offers two types of "Omakase courses" composed of seasonal dishes and sushi. Centering around Akashi and Awaji, it uses an abundance of fresh seafood caught in the nearby waters of Kobe, creating dishes that showcase the season. In addition to sushi that balances deliciousness and elegance, there are also diverse single dishes such as "Awaji-produced abalone gratin" and "grilled monkfish liver and conger eel". Please savor slowly with local sake served in wine glasses.
Kobe Kitano Sow
Open: [Monday-Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) *The first-floor bar is open until 2:00 am
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: Just up Hunter Hill from Nakayamate-dori / The purple door on the right is the entrance
Address: 1-27-9, Nakayamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo
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Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: Just up Hunter Hill from Nakayamate-dori / The purple door on the right is the entrance
Address: 1-27-9, Nakayamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo
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Truffle Cuisine Specialty Restaurant & Bar HIDE OUT
While enjoying the beautiful night view of Kobe, they can savor a wide variety of truffle dishes.
Located just a 6-minute walk from Hanakuma Station, on the 13th floor of the Kobe Port Tower Hotel, is the truffle cuisine specialty restaurant & bar HIDE OUT. True to its name, this dining spot offers a variety of dishes featuring truffles, one of the world's three greatest delicacies. From the large windows, guests can enjoy a panoramic view of the Port Tower and the beautiful port city of Kobe. The romantic atmosphere allows for a luxurious dining and drinking experience. The restaurant features both sofa and counter seating, and its chic interior creates a perfect mood. It is also available for use as a bar.
Exquisite truffles, carefully selected for their quality, are generously used in every dish. Combined with Kobe's specially selected black Wagyu beef, Awaji's sea bream and chicken, and fresh vegetables, each dish is crafted into a sublime experience. Enjoying a recommended course meal is certainly a delight, but choosing from the extensive à la carte menu also makes for an enjoyable time. It is also pleasing to find a wide selection of sake from Kobe, the city of sake, and popular natural wines.
Truffle Restaurant and Bar HIDE OUT
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm L.O. Food 9:00 pm, Drink 9:30 pm / Sometimes the restaurant has a buffet. Please ask for details.
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,500 JPY
Access: 6-minute walk from Hanakuma Station on the Hankyu Railway Tozai Line / 8-minute walk from Motomachi Station on the JR and Hankyu Lines
Address: 13F, Kobe Port Tower Hotel, 6-1, Hatoba-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
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Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,500 JPY
Access: 6-minute walk from Hanakuma Station on the Hankyu Railway Tozai Line / 8-minute walk from Motomachi Station on the JR and Hankyu Lines
Address: 13F, Kobe Port Tower Hotel, 6-1, Hatoba-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
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Sake Bar Komeya Inazuma
The harmonious blend of authentic French cuisine and sake
Located just a three-minute walk from Motomachi Station in a stylish area, Sake Bar Komeya Inazuma features a modern space infused with the traditional ambiance of an old sake brewery. Upon sliding open the Japanese-style doors, guests are greeted by a modern space with exposed concrete walls, solid wood flooring, and subdued lighting, creating an inviting atmosphere where one can enjoy authentic French cuisine paired with sake. It is a new style of sake bar that even those unfamiliar with sake can feel comfortable visiting.
In Yamaguchi Prefecture, a restaurant owned by a rice farmer brews sake using rice grown by the owner, in collaboration with local breweries. In addition to this locally brewed sake, the restaurant offers an array of 30 to 40 famous sakes from across the country. Guests can enjoy the exquisite flavors and aromas of top-quality sake served in wine glasses. The perfect pairing for this sake is traditional French cuisine crafted by an experienced chef using skillful techniques. Highly recommended dishes include the "Bouillabaisse with Rouille," which takes two full days to prepare, and the "Assorted Appetizers," loaded with seasonal ingredients.
Nihonshu Bar Komeya Inazuma
Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: Come out the north side of the east exit of Motomachi station and walk east for one minute, turn left at the 7-Eleven, and from there it is a 2-minute walk.
Address: 1F, KS Building , 3-10-1 Kitanagasa-dori , Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
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Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: Come out the north side of the east exit of Motomachi station and walk east for one minute, turn left at the 7-Eleven, and from there it is a 2-minute walk.
Address: 1F, KS Building , 3-10-1 Kitanagasa-dori , Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
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Recette
A renowned Kobe French restaurant located in the Kitano area, near the Kobe Ijinkan
Located a 10-minute walk north from Sannomiya Station in the sophisticated and popular Kitano area, Recette is known as an established Kobe French restaurant. Its tranquil exterior, adorned with greenery, is recognized by those in the know as a distinguished restaurant. The interior exudes the ambiance of a luxury train's first-class carriage, with amber lighting and polished floors creating an elegant, vintage atmosphere that excites the heart. The semi-private dining area, which offers a terrace-like experience, is also recommended for lunch.
Dishes featuring the traditions of authentic French cuisine, characterized by beautiful presentation and flavors that are gentle on the body, have made their debut. Unaffected by trends, one can feel the chef's meticulous work from preparation to finishing. The restaurant offers an elegant dinner course as well as a variety of enjoyable lunch courses. The courses include amuse-bouche, appetizers, main dishes, homemade bread, dessert, and tea, ensuring a thoroughly satisfying experience.
Recette
Open: [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 6:00 pm - (L.O. 9:00 pm) / Lunch 11:30 am - (L.O. 2:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,500 JPY
Access: Go to the north from Kitanozaka, turn west on the street 1 block before Ijinkan Dori Street, then immediately on the left
Address: 2-2-13, Yamamoto-dori, Chuo, Kobe, Hyogo
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Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,500 JPY
Access: Go to the north from Kitanozaka, turn west on the street 1 block before Ijinkan Dori Street, then immediately on the left
Address: 2-2-13, Yamamoto-dori, Chuo, Kobe, Hyogo
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Ca sento
Experience the prowess of a Kobe three-star establishment through dishes that highlight the ingredients and a stylish ambiance.
Located just a 5-minute walk from Kencho-mae Station, Ca sento is on a quiet backstreet . This restaurant is Kobe's only three-star establishment, specializing in Spanish cuisine with a selection of unique dishes found nowhere else. The interior is characterized by a somewhat colorless and inorganic space, devoid of ornate decorations. The distinctive R-shaped ceiling and indirect lighting create a comfortable sense of quality. At the very back, there is a private room resembling a library, perfect for spending a relaxed and special time enveloped in the warmth of wood.
The chef, who honed their skills in Italy and Spain, is dedicated to creating 'our cuisine' as a team. It is said that their pride in flavor is made possible because producers, cooks, and each staff member work together. Starting with a specialty of roasted tomatoes transformed into espuma and fresh sauce, every dish maximizes the appeal of the ingredients. Enjoy the stylish and delicious flavors characteristic of Kobe to your heart's content.
Ca sento
Open: [Thursday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm) / Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Monday, Third Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 40,000 JPY / [Lunch] 40,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from Kenchomae Station on Kobe Municipal Subway Yamate Line / 15 minutes walk from Motomachi Station on JR Kobe Line
Address: 4-6-14, Nakayamate-dori, Chuo, Kobe, Hyogo
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Closed: Monday, Third Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 40,000 JPY / [Lunch] 40,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from Kenchomae Station on Kobe Municipal Subway Yamate Line / 15 minutes walk from Motomachi Station on JR Kobe Line
Address: 4-6-14, Nakayamate-dori, Chuo, Kobe, Hyogo
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