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Best izakaya in Kobe

Sannomiya's side streets and the arcades toward Motomachi are full of izakaya pouring Nada sake, often with the breweries' seasonal releases. Sobameshi and Akashi-yaki (dashi-dipped octopus dumplings) are the local plates.

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Top-rated izakaya in Kobe on Tabelog

The 15 highest-scoring izakaya restaurants in Kobe right now, by Tabelog score. Open the map to see where each one is, its hours and whether it takes cards.

Sushi TakahamaSushi · Sannomiya Sta. 284m
3.75110 reviewsDinner JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
RakkankiChinese · Motomachi Sta. 193m
3.741,358 reviewsDinner JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Tonkatsu comocchiTonkatsu · Sannomiya Sta. 168m
3.65237 reviewsDinner JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
MoriguchiOkonomiyaki · Rokkomichi Sta. 183m
3.65226 reviewsDinner JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Banshu Jizake HinoIzakaya · Kobe Sannomiya Sta. 260m
3.64251 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
NantenIzakaya · Kenchomae Sta. 216m
3.64203 reviewsDinner JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
Shokudo MaruyamaIzakaya · Hanakuma Sta. 193m
3.64151 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Tori YoshiChicken dishes · Konan Yamate Sta. 193m
3.6367 reviewsDinner JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
Obanshaku Libero MaeIzakaya · Motomachi Sta. 50m
3.62260 reviewsDinner JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Otabe YaIzakaya · Sannomiya Sta. 102m
3.62226 reviewsDinner JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
fujimaruIzakaya · Sannomiya Sta. 342m
3.62203 reviewsDinner JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
Sumi ToriuoYakitori · Sannomiya Sta. 144m
3.61426 reviewsDinner JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
Kisetsu Ippin Ryori FujiwaraIzakaya · Sannomiya Sta. 587m
3.61195 reviewsDinner JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Sushi Tokoro Jun Koube tenSushi · Kobe Sannomiya Sta. 350m
3.6197 reviewsDinner JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
Kirakutei U~chanIzakaya · Minatomotomachi Sta. 242m
3.6194 reviewsDinner JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999

Ranked by Tabelog score as of November 10, 2026, refreshed daily from Tabelog's ranking. Prices are Tabelog's per-person budget bands. Check hours and book with the restaurant before you go.

Where to find the best izakaya in Kobe

The neighborhoods where Tabelog's highest-rated izakaya in Kobe clusters:

Sannomiya the downtown hub: teppanyaki, izakaya, bars and the main station
Motomachi Kobe's Chinatown and the shopping arcade beside it
Nada the sake brewing district with brewery tasting rooms

What izakaya costs in Kobe

Lunch: Most are dinner only; lunch sets where offered are ¥900 to ¥1,500
Dinner: ¥3,000 to ¥6,000 with drinks

How to order izakaya, reservations and etiquette are on the Izakaya guide.

Reading Tabelog scores for izakaya in Kobe

Kobe's steak ranking is the list to use: 3.6+ teppanyaki counters are serving certified beef with the ID certificate on display. For everything else Kobe graders are moderate; 3.4 is a good sign.

Izakaya scores run lower than other categories because the format is casual.

Izakaya in Kobe: questions people ask

Where is the best izakaya in Kobe?

Sannomiya, Motomachi and Nada are where Kobe's top-rated izakaya clusters on Tabelog. Sannomiya's side streets and the arcades toward Motomachi are full of izakaya pouring Nada sake, often with the breweries' seasonal releases. TabeDog shows every listing in those neighborhoods on one map, sorted by Tabelog score, distance or price.

How much does izakaya cost in Kobe?

Lunch: Most are dinner only; lunch sets where offered are ¥900 to ¥1,500. Dinner: ¥3,000 to ¥6,000 with drinks. TabeDog shows each restaurant's lunch and dinner price band before you go.

What is a good Tabelog score for izakaya in Kobe?

Izakaya scores run lower than other categories because the format is casual. 3.4 is already a very good neighborhood izakaya; 3.6 and above means the food is restaurant quality. Kobe's steak ranking is the list to use: 3.6+ teppanyaki counters are serving certified beef with the ID certificate on display. For everything else Kobe graders are moderate; 3.4 is a good sign.

Which neighborhood in Kobe should I stay in for izakaya?

Sannomiya. The downtown hub: teppanyaki, izakaya, bars and the main station. Motomachi is the alternative.

Where can I find izakaya in Kobe late at night?

Sannomiya is Kobe's main late-night district, so start there. TabeDog shows opening hours for every listing and marks what is open right now, so you can filter to what is actually serving.

Which izakaya in Kobe accepts credit cards?

Many small izakaya shops in Japan are cash only. TabeDog shows whether each restaurant accepts credit cards, IC cards or QR payment, pulled from its Tabelog listing, so you know before you sit down.

Every izakaya shop in Kobe, on one map.

TabeDog shows all of Kobe's izakaya with Tabelog scores, hours, prices and payment methods in English. Filter to what's open now.

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