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Kobe is a city with a rich history as a thriving port town. Today, it is renowned for its cosmopolitan charm and stylish attractions. Here, we have selected some of the best restaurants in Kobe where you can enjoy delicious sukiyaki. Be sure to take a look.
Created: October 9, 2025
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Ooi is a beef specialty restaurant located just a five-minute walk from Kobe Station. Established in the Meiji era, this long-standing restaurant offers sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, steak, and more.
The interior features a calm and relaxed atmosphere.
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For dinner, Ooi offers a sukiyaki course. The standard course features Omi beef, with an option to upgrade to Kobe beef for an additional charge. The restaurant staff will prepare the sukiyaki at your table.
Kobe beef is known for its tenderness and rich, sweet marbling.
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The lunch menu features "Beef Cutlet" served with rice and red miso soup. Ordinary wagyu beef is used as the standard, and a limited offering of just 10 servings of "Kobe Beef" cutlet is also available each day.
Cooked to a perfect medium rare, the cutlet is said to be exceptionally flavorful.
stardust701
We started with Kobe beef. The lean meat was exceptionally vibrant, and the marbled fat had a pleasant sweetness. Next, we enjoyed Omi beef, which was also rich in flavor. The beef was served in three courses, with the final portion accompanied by rice. To finish, we poured the remaining egg from the sukiyaki over the rice for a light and satisfying end to the meal. Everything was truly delicious.
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sohaaan00
"Sukiyaki"—prepared with a delicate touch, featuring the refined aroma of soy sauce and sugar that enhances the natural flavor of the beef. This sukiyaki stands apart from other restaurants', such as the well-known Aka Noren. The shiitake mushrooms are especially large and impressive. On this visit, I enjoyed their signature sukiyaki.
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Sai no An Kobe Harborland umie is a shabu-shabu restaurant located on the third floor of umie MOSAIC, just a five-minute walk from Kobe Station.
The interior features a Japanese-inspired design and offers around 150 seats, mainly at tables.
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Sai no An offers an all-you-can-eat menu featuring beef, pork, and over ten kinds of vegetables.
For shabu-shabu, guests can choose two types of broth from several options, including a sweet and savory sukiyaki-style broth.
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Several shabu-shabu courses are available, including a special Kobe Beef Shabu-shabu Course.
The Kobe beef features beautiful marbling, with a sweet and flavorful fat that is highly praised.
食いしん坊プリンセス
The sukiyaki was made with tender, marbled beef brisket simmered in a sweet and savory broth, resulting in truly delicious flavors. The dish also comes with plenty of vegetables, making it a well-balanced meal. Even just coming for the sukiyaki alone makes this buffet well worth a visit.
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Choose from either the salt-based broth made with grilled flying fish or sukiyaki. The all-you-can-eat menu includes a wide variety of Japanese vegetables and mushrooms, such as cabbage, Japanese radish, carrot, white leek, komatsuna, mizuna, Chinese cabbage, bean sprouts, garlic chives, onion, shiitake, shimeji, and enoki mushrooms.
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Kisoji Kobe Harborland is part of a nationwide chain specializing in shabu-shabu. Conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from the central exit of Kobe Station, this spacious restaurant offers over 200 seats, including traditional tatami seating and sunken kotatsu seating.
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The lunch menu offers sukiyaki at an affordable price. Each set includes a raw egg, rice, and miso soup, with a choice between white rice or five-grain rice -- perfect for a slightly more indulgent lunch than usual.
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The "Tsumago" lunch Gozen set features a variety of dishes, including sashimi, grilled items, fried foods, and a hot pot.
Pictured is a seasonal Tomato Sukiyaki Hot Pot. The refreshing acidity of the tomato pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the sukiyaki sauce, creating a well-balanced flavor.
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I ordered the Japanese Beef Sukiyaki Set Meal with Chuck Eye Roll for JPY 1,650. The hot pot was filled with generous portions of beef! The meat had a perfect balance of lean and marbled cuts, making it exceptionally tender and flavorful. Truly delicious.
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NS417
Visited for the first time on "Good Meat Day." On this occasion, I had an extended lunch break, so I didn't mind waiting a bit for a table. There were a few people waiting, but the wait wasn't too long, making it a practical choice for everyday use. The quality of the meat was excellent for a casual lunch. I ordered the large sukiyaki set meal.
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Yakiniku Shabushabu Ishidaya Kitanozaka is a yakiniku and shabu-shabu restaurant located just a one-minute walk from the East Exit of Sannomiya Station.
All seating is in private rooms, allowing guests to enjoy their meal in a relaxed and comfortable setting.
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The photo shows the "Kobe Beef Sukiyaki Rice Bowl" from the lunch menu. The set also includes a raw egg, salad, miso soup, and dessert.
The beef is tender with a generous portion, ensuring a satisfying meal.
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The "Special Sirloin Cap (Steak Cut) Lunch" features premium sirloin cap, known for its tenderness and juicy flavor.
The meal also includes grilled vegetables, salad, dessert, and rice.
yama.jr
Kobe Beef Sukiyaki Rice Bowl
The beef is incredibly tender and absolutely outstanding! The seasoned soft-boiled egg is full of flavor and delicious. The pickled Japanese radish is also a delightful touch. Even the miso soup, which I usually leave unfinished, was light in taste and so good that I finished every drop!
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ぺん_ぺん
Kobe Beef Sukiyaki Rice Bowl
The salad was generous in portion and very tasty. As expected from a yakiniku restaurant, the beef rice bowl featured a substantial serving of meat, rather than just being mostly rice. The dessert, yuzu sorbet, was also delicious.
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Kanou Ya is a hidden sukiyaki restaurant tucked away on a back street, just a 3-minute walk from Sannomiya Station.
The interior features a welcoming and casual atmosphere, with both counter seating and traditional tatami rooms available.
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As a specialty restaurant, Kanou Ya offers an impressive variety of sukiyaki dishes.
In addition to the classic "Wagyu Sukiyaki," the menu features unique options such as "Shio Sukiyaki" (salt-based sukiyaki) and "Aka-Kara Sukiyaki" (spicy red sukiyaki). For those looking to try something different, the "Mixed Sukiyaki" includes not only beef, but also venison, duck, and chicken.
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To finish off your sukiyaki meal, zosui (Japanese rice porridge) is available. Prepared with a broth infused with the rich flavors of the ingredients, it is said to be exceptionally savory.
You can also order "Agodashi Ramen" a la carte, made with a soup base from flying fish.
ma様
You can enjoy unique options here, such as venison sukiyaki! I ordered the mixed sukiyaki, which included beef, horumon (offal), duck, and venison. Each ingredient was delicious and surprisingly mild in flavor. For the finishing touch, I chose Japanese noodles, though rice and other options are also available.
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murachan48
We ordered the Mixed Hot Pot for two, though you can also order it for just one person. The hot pot features a mix of venison, duck, chicken, and more. The broth was especially flavorful. Unlike traditional sukiyaki with a rich warishita sauce, this version is lighter and more refreshing, making it easy to enjoy.
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Wata Han is a restaurant where you can enjoy premium shabu-shabu and sukiyaki made with branded beef. It is conveniently located just a five-minute walk from Sannomiya Station.
The interior features a traditional Japanese design with wooden accents, creating a relaxed atmosphere for a comfortable dining experience.
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The course menu features a plan centered around sukiyaki made with premium Sanda beef.
The sukiyaki is prepared by first adding beef tallow and coarse sugar to the hot pot, a method where the staff will cook the initial servings for you. A unique highlight here is enjoying the sukiyaki with grated yam (tororo).
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The sukiyaki course features seared Sanda beef and finishes with udon noodles.
The udon is handmade, offering a pleasantly chewy and springy texture. The broth, infused with the rich flavor of beef, is also highly praised.
OH!!ようじ
The meat served here looks absolutely delicious. At first, the staff prepares the sukiyaki for you at your table. It was my first time trying sukiyaki with grated yam, and I found it surprisingly tasty—probably because the meat itself is so good.
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xxx,a,xxx
A restaurant where you can enjoy delicious Sanda beef every time you visit! I especially love their sukiyaki served with grated yam instead of the usual raw egg. During matsutake mushroom season, their sukiyaki with matsutake is exceptionally good.
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Tokeiya is a shabu-shabu restaurant established in 1962. The interior exudes a sense of history with its retro atmosphere, offering a comfortable and welcoming setting.
Guests can enjoy their meal in sunken kotatsu seating, creating a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience.
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Several types of sukiyaki are available, depending on the grade of beef. The finest option, "Special Kobe Beef Sukiyaki," features only A5-grade Kobe beef loin.
All sukiyaki dishes are expertly prepared at your table by the staff.
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A variety of shabu-shabu options are available, with several grades of meat to choose from. Each slice is generously cut, offering a satisfying bite.
Enjoy the meat dipped in their special sesame sauce for an even richer flavor.
tamagoyaki12
The highlight of our visit was sukiyaki. The staff carefully prepares everything at your table, starting with the hot pot and fresh ingredients. First, the meat is expertly grilled and served on its own. Next, vegetables and tofu are added, bringing the sukiyaki to perfection. Everything was truly delicious—not only the meat, but also the vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, and tofu. To finish off the meal, the udon noodles were also outstanding.
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snack_akemi
Sukiyaki. The meal begins with a slice of beef grilled for you. The meat is tender and flavorful, with just the right amount of marbling. At Tokeiya, the staff prepares everything for you, but since you are in a private room, you can also enjoy your meal at your own pace with a bit of privacy.
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Aka Noren is a renowned beef restaurant established during the Meiji era, boasting over a century of history. Guests can savor sukiyaki, as well as shabu-shabu and steak.
The interior features a classic-modern atmosphere, offering both table and traditional tatami seating.
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The "Kuroge Wagyu Sukiyaki Set" is a lunch menu option that lets you enjoy sukiyaki at a reasonable price.
The beef features beautiful marbling and is known for its tenderness. The set is generously served with a variety of ingredients, including napa cabbage, firm tofu, and shungiku (chrysanthemum greens).
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The "Kuroge Wagyu Hitsumabushi Set" is also available on the lunch menu. This creative dish is inspired by traditional eel hitsumabushi, allowing you to enjoy it in three different ways.
The beef is served rare to highlight its rich flavor and tenderness.
bb8ab8
I ordered the sukiyaki set meal. It was wonderful to enjoy piping hot sukiyaki, cooked right at the table. The rice was also soft and delicious!
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The staff prepares sukiyaki right at your table. Your meal begins with Kobe beef tataki, followed by carefully cooked slices of Kobe beef added to the hot pot at just the right moment. The meat is ready to enjoy almost instantly—tender, flavorful, and truly exceptional quality.
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Sumire Chaya specializes in sukiyaki and shabu-shabu, and also offers a variety of other hot pot dishes such as mizutaki and chanko nabe.
The restaurant features approximately 44 seats, including both counter and table seating. It is conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from the west exit of Sannomiya Station.
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The "Special Kuroge Wagyu Sukiyaki Maya Course" features sukiyaki as the main dish, accompanied by sashimi and noodles to finish the meal.
You can choose between loin or round cuts of beef. For a richer flavor, the marbled loin is recommended, while the lean round is ideal for those who prefer a lighter taste.
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Mizutaki features bone-in chicken, vegetables, and chicken meatballs served in a savory broth. The soup is a rich, chicken-based white broth known for its deep, comforting flavor.
The chicken is tender and easily falls off the bone, offering a light and delicious taste.
予約の取れないボクちゃん
Special Kuroge Wagyu Sukiyaki Maya Course – JPY 7,480. Includes two servings of loin and one serving of lean beef. The sashimi was beautifully presented and delicious. As expected, the sukiyaki was outstanding. While the restaurant is better known for its mizutaki hot pot, I chose the sukiyaki this time. The tender beef, briefly swirled in a rich warishita sauce, was simply perfect—no complaints at all!
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mu-ron
The set of hot pot, beef, and vegetables was brought to our table. The beautifully marbled beef looked absolutely delicious. This is Kansai-style sukiyaki, where the staff first grills the beef with coarse sugar and soy sauce, then you dip it in a beaten egg. The taste was simply exquisite—truly unforgettable.
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Sugimoto is a sukiyaki restaurant located on the basement floor of Daimaru Kobe.
The restaurant features only counter seating and offers a casual atmosphere. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy authentic sukiyaki after a day of shopping.
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The "Kobe Beef Sukinabe" is an outstanding value, offering sukiyaki made with premium Kobe beef at an affordable price.
The beef is tender and not overly fatty, making for a light, enjoyable meal. The hot pot also includes ingredients such as tofu, shirataki noodles, and shiitake mushrooms.
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The "Kuroge Wagyu Sukiju" is a signature dish featuring sukiyaki served over a bed of rice. The slightly sweet warishita sauce seeps into the rice, making every bite delicious.
Each order comes with miso soup, a raw egg, and pickles.
KATAN395
This small counter-only restaurant is tucked away in a corner of the meat shop on the basement floor of Daimaru. I tried the chef's recommended "Kobe Beef Sukiyaki Set," which comes with rice, miso soup, pickles, and a generous serving of sukiyaki. Everything was just as delicious as expected. Excellent value for money!
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take6_1
Enjoy a sukiyaki hot pot featuring both Kuroge Wagyu and Matsusaka beef. The Matsusaka beef was especially tender, while the Kuroge Wagyu paired perfectly with the sukiyaki. Both were absolutely delicious.
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Hanare no Utage is located an 8-minute walk from Maya Station and specializes in meat dishes.
The interior features a warm, inviting atmosphere with wood accents throughout. The restaurant offers around 30 seats, mainly at tables.
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There are several sukiyaki course options available, each varying in the quality of beef and included dishes.
The sukiyaki is prepared by first grilling the ingredients in the hot pot, then simmering them. It's best enjoyed by dipping the cooked meat into a rich, fresh egg.
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Some sukiyaki courses include plans featuring diced beef filet steak, beef tongue shabu-shabu, and slow-cooked Wagyu dishes, allowing guests to fully enjoy a variety of beef specialties.
The assorted appetizer platter also showcases an array of dishes made with beef and pork, offering a true feast for meat lovers.
予約の取れないボクちゃん
The sukiyaki was every bit as delicious as expected—perhaps even better—and paired perfectly with red wine. To finish, the noodles served in the rich meat broth were an exceptional treat.
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苦楽園の住人
It's sukiyaki time. The meat is first seared, then simmered in a special warishita sauce. The rich egg brings everything together perfectly. For the finishing touch, ramen is prepared using shabu-shabu soup. Even if you're already full, you'll find yourself wanting to eat it.
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