Tabelog ratingTan (但) has earned a reputation not just for its full tasting menu, but for what many consider the main event: its desserts. The restaurant is celebrated for a level of craftsmanship that extends from savoury courses to its signature sweets, particularly the seasonal kakigori (shaved ice) and warm, table-side warabimochi.
Guests consistently praise the imaginative, ever-changing courses. The omakase often opens with a small sukiyaki beef rice bowl and features carefully prepared seafood like anago (sea eel), tai (sea bream), and abalone. However, the highlight for most is the finale. The kakigori, in generous portions with intense syrups made from fresh fruit like peach, melon, or figs, is a recurring favourite. The warm, chewy hon-warabiko warabimochi, made fresh for diners, is equally lauded. Many recommend sitting at the counter to watch the chef's performance.
The experience does come with challenges. Securing a reservation is difficult, with booking slots reportedly selling out almost instantly when they are released online each month. The restaurant is also said to be strict about punctuality, particularly for its single-start lunch service, with some reviewers noting that late arrivals may be treated as cancellations. While service is overwhelmingly praised, a small number of reports mention inconsistent or brusque treatment.
Reviewers in 2024–2026 reported paying around ¥11,000 for a sweet-focused lunch course. Individual kakigori servings cost between ¥1,900 (fig) and ¥3,800 (mango), while warabimochi was around ¥1,000–¥2,300. Dinner omakase courses typically cost ¥14,000–¥22,000, with many paying the latter with drinks. For those who appreciate high-quality ingredients and theatrical presentation, Tan is considered excellent value.
- Reservations: Essential. Bookings open monthly online (via TableCheck or Instagram) and are in very high demand. Walk-ins are not feasible.
- Getting There: A 4-minute walk from Shin-Kobe Station on the Kobe Municipal Subway.
- Seating: 13 seats, including a 7-seat counter, one table, and a private room for 4. Request counter seating for the best view of the chef.
- Children: Welcome, but only in the private room. Please inquire by phone when booking.
- Payment: Accepts credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners). Electronic money and QR code payments are not accepted.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: No dedicated parking, but paid parking is available nearby.
