Restaurants in Kōbe
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Modernark Pharm
This interesting little restaurant serves tasty sets of Japanese and Western dishes, including burritos and rice dishes. There are some veggie choices here. Look for the plants.
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Daruma
This quaint little mom-and-pop yakitori restaurant serves simple skewers of the usual yakitori favourites and a very interesting Japan Alps dish known as hōba miso, which is a type of miso cooked over a leaf on a hibachi in front of you. There is no English menu, but it's easy to point at what you want. You'll be asked whether you want shio-yaki (cooked with salt) or tare-yaki (cooked with yakitori sauce). There is an English sign (it's 10m in from Higashimon-gai).
To get there by subway, take Sannomiya station on the JR Kōbe line, Hankyū Kōbe line or Hanshin Main Line.
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Wakkoku
If you're a carnivore, you'll want to try a bit of Kōbe's famous beef, and you'll find it cheaper and better here than overseas. Our favourite Kōbe beef place is this relatively approachable spot below the Crowne Plaza Kōbe. The steaks here are among the best we've had anywhere. We particularly like the way they 'introduce' your steak to you before they prepare it.
It's on the 3rd floor of the Avenue shopping centre at the base of the hotel, just outside the south elevator bank. There is no English sign - look for the black and grey marble exterior.
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This Kōbe institution serves a peculiar Japanese speciality known as yōshoku: Japanese versions of Western food like steaks and pork cutlets. It's pretty much what the Japanese imagined Westerners ate morning, noon and night when they first started showing up in those black ships. If you're in the mood for something heavier than noodles and rice, this might satisfy. The sign out front has a hilarious picture of two 'barbarians' who look like they could really go for a nice steak.
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Kintoki
This atmospheric old shokudō serves the cheapest food in the city. You can order standard noodle and rice dishes from the menu (plain soba or udon noodles are ¥250) or choose from a variety of dishes laid out on the counter. Look for the blue-and-white awning about 20m north of the shopping street arcade.
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Ganso Gyōza-en
This is the best spot in Nankinmachi for gyōza dumplings, either fried (yaki gyōza) or steamed (sui gyōza). Use the vinegar, soy sauce and miso on the table to make a dipping sauce. It's next to a small parking lot – look for the red-and-white awning and English sign.
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Okagawa
Not far from Kōbe City Hall, this fine tempura specialist is an oasis of calm, clean lines and good service. Hard to spot, it’s at the top of a flight of steps above a place called Daiichi (the stairs are on the left – look for the giant black spoon). There is a small English sign on street level and English menus inside.
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Toritetsu
Almost opposite the Hotel Area One Kōbe on Higashimon-gai, this bustling yakitori restaurant is a good place to eat, drink and watch the chefs labour over their grills. The sign says 'yakitori' in English and there is some English on the menu.
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Shokutakuya
Near Kōbe City Hall, this simple basement izakaya/restaurant serves filling sets of typical Japanese favourites like the tonkatsu gozen (fried pork fillet set). There's a picture menu and a small English sign on street level (it's at the corner).
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Tanoshiya
This casual spot serves creative and fun food that might be termed 'nouvelle Japonaise'. This might include seared sashimi, skewers of chicken and assorted nibbles on the side. The chef speaks a bit of English. Look for the bamboo sign across from a diving school.
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Furuya
We can’t quite figure this place out: it’s a gyōza specialist decorated with skiing, snowboard and The Sopranos memorabilia. Above the restaurant look for a sign in English that reads ‘Original Gyoza Restaurant’.
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Mikami
This is a friendly spot for good-value lunch and dinner sets of standard Japanese fare. Noodle dishes are available from ¥500 and teishoku (set meal) from ¥1000. Look for the large doghouse outside and a small English sign.
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Nailey's Café
This hip little cafe serves espresso, light lunches and dinners. The menu here is Europe-influenced and includes such things as pizza, pasta and salads. This is a good spot for an evening drink.
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Upwards
This fashionable eatery in Kitano serves pasta, sandwiches and salads in an airy, open space. It’s another good spot for a drink in the evening. There’s an English sign.
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Wakkoqu
Taking into account the price and ease of entry, this is our favourite Kōbe beef restaurant in the city. It’s an elegant place that serves top-quality beef.
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Sona Rupa
We like this small Indian restaurant for its crispy nan bread, tasty curries and tranquil atmosphere. It's on the 3rd floor, with a sign on street level.
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R Valentino
Pizzas cooked in a brick oven are the draw at this Sannomiya Italian restaurant. It's very casual and comfortable and there's an English/Italian menu. The Italian owner can explain the specials and make recommendations.
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Misono
If you're a carnivore, you probably want to sample some of Kōbe's famous beef. One of the more approachable spots to try these heavenly steaks is at Misono, which occupies two of the upper floors of a building not far from Sannomiya Station. The restaurant isn't particularly luxurious, but the steaks are good and you can enjoy a bit of a view as you dine. There's an English sign at street level.
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Ganko Sushi
For good sushi and just about any other Japanese dish you crave, this casual, easy-to-enter restaurant near Motomachi Station is a good call. We particularly recommend ordering sushi à la carte here. The staff are used to foreigners; look for the small sign that says 'Japanese food restaurant'.
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