Tabelog ratingAt entre nous (entre nous), the meal is a performance. Seated at a single U-shaped counter, guests watch as the chefs execute the final, precise touches on a highly seasonal tasting menu. The experience is intimate and theatrical, with the kitchen's craft on full display. The menu, which changes every two months, is built around a core of inventive signature dishes that have become restaurant legends.
Guests consistently praise the kitchen's technical skill and creativity. Standout dishes include a savoury soft-serve ice cream made with hairy crab (kegani), a delicate milk-crêpe layered with sardine and seasonal vegetables, and a premium Olein 55 Chateaubriand. The freshly baked brioche and complex broths made tableside with a siphon are also frequently mentioned. For dessert, the 'instant mille-feuille' provides a final moment of culinary theatre. Service is described as warm and knowledgeable, with excellent wine and tea pairings available.
A few minor points recur in reviews. Some diners find the U-shaped counter, which has you facing other guests, slightly uncomfortable. The meal is also a significant time commitment, often lasting over three hours. While the vast majority of visitors feel the price is justified, a small number found the experience didn't quite meet the high expectations set by its reputation.
Reviewers in 2024-2026 reported paying around ¥18,500 for the Menu Saison, with the Menu Spécialité adding about ¥10,000. Wine pairings were an additional ¥15,000 to ¥25,000. Most guests should expect a total spend of ¥30,000–¥40,000 per person for dinner. For the level of craft and the unique experience, it is widely considered good value for a destination meal.
- Booking: Reservations are essential and must be made months in advance. Seats are released periodically online.
- Getting There: The restaurant is on the 2nd floor of the La Dorurei Kobe Sannomiya Building, a 6-minute walk from Sannomiya Station (served by JR, Hanshin, and Hankyu lines).
- Seating: The main dining area is a 16-seat counter. Private rooms for 4 to 6 people are also available.
- Payment: Major credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners, UnionPay) are accepted. Electronic money and QR code payments are not.
- Service Charge: A 10% service charge is added to the bill.
- Age Restriction: Children must be 10 years of age or older.
- Dress Code: Guests are asked to refrain from extremely casual attire, such as sandals or revealing clothing.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
