Ranking
An editorial ranking: grades from A+ to F, price range, and the Tabelog score where one exists.
Places ranked: 108
Hyōgo · Casual Dining
In the basement of a Sannomiya shopping plaza in Kobe, SAVOY is a legendary counter that has perfected a single dish: a rich, fruit-sweet Japanese beef curry. Go for a quick, deeply satisfying, and affordable meal that's a local institution.
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Hyōgo · Casual Dining
In Kobe's Nakayamatedori district, Misaku is a long-running teppan counter beloved for its braised beef tendon dishes and sobameshi. Visitors come for the lively griddle-side cooking and authentic local flavours at a great price.
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Hyōgo · Pizzeria
A certified 'True Neapolitan' pizzeria in Akashi, serving pies from a Naples-imported oven. It's known for its standout crust and creative toppings that feature local seafood, like the signature Beatrice pizza with Akashi octopus.
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Hyōgo · Casual Dining
A celebrated tonkatsu restaurant in Kobe's Sannomiya district, Kinton Koube ten is famous for serving exceptionally tender, rare-cooked pork, including a chateaubriand cutlet, and for its katsu-ochazuke ritual.
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Hyōgo · Café
A quiet café in Kobe's Chuo Ward specializing in creative cheesecakes and expert coffee pairings. Known for its calm, cosy atmosphere, it's a popular spot for a solo treat or a quiet chat in the Sannomiya area.
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Hyōgo · Izakaya
A small, one-man izakaya in Ashiya known for its exceptional fried chicken and refined finishing ramen. It's a place for diners who appreciate precise cooking and don't mind a leisurely pace, with a menu that often forgoes prices.
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Hyōgo · Casual Dining
A local institution in Kobe's Motomachi district, Gyoza Daigaku serves classic pan-fried gyoza. It's famous for its thin-skinned dumplings and a signature white miso-based dipping sauce you mix yourself at the table.
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Hyōgo · Fine Dining
A small, acclaimed restaurant in Kobe's Nada ward, where a Hong Kong-trained chef applies intricate dim sum techniques to creative Cantonese and spicy Sichuan dishes. Known for its handmade dumplings and standout signature chicken.
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Hyōgo · Casual Dining
A beloved local institution in Akashi, Funamachi serves what many consider the definitive version of Akashi-yaki. Expect long queues for its 20 pillowy egg dumplings, served hot to be dipped in a cool dashi broth.
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Hyōgo · Casual Dining
A hugely popular burger counter in Kobe, known for its juicy, coarse-ground 100% beef patties and unique Japanese toppings like sansho pepper butter. Expect to queue for a seat at this walk-in-only spot.
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Hyōgo · Casual Dining
A celebrated ramen shop in Itami, known for its one-of-a-kind oil-kasu salt tsukemen. The rich, clean broth infused with aromatic fried offal, paired with smooth house-made noodles, draws regulars and ramen fans from afar.
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Hyōgo · Steakhouse
Experience high-grade Kobe beef teppanyaki at this acclaimed restaurant in Kobe. Run by the agricultural cooperative JA Hyōgo, it offers multi-course menus where chefs grill top-tier fillet and sirloin before your eyes at the counter.
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Hyōgo · Fine Dining
An intimate 8-seat counter in Kobe's Sannomiya district where the owner-chef grills a creative meat-focused omakase. Known for its excellent value and theatrical preparation, it's a top choice for a memorable meat-centric meal, but reservations are…
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Hyōgo · Casual Dining
Authentic, boldly spiced Thai cuisine in Ashiya, where dishes are presented with dramatic flair. Known for its beautiful plating with carved vegetables and edible flowers, it's a popular spot for both its visual appeal and genuine flavors.
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