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Best yakiniku in Kobe

Yakiniku is the cheaper way to eat Kobe and Tajima beef: grill it yourself in Sannomiya and Motomachi for ¥5,000 to ¥8,000 instead of a ¥20,000 teppanyaki course. The top-rated shops label the cuts by brand and grade.

Open yakiniku in Kobe on the map

Top-rated yakiniku in Kobe on Tabelog

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

Sumiyaki Shio Horumon 『A』 Kobe SakabaYakiniku · Sannomiya Sta. 102m
3.84278 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
YuzaburoYakiniku · Sannomiya Sta. 446m
3.80150 reviewsDinner JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
Yakiniku ZenYakiniku · Sannomiya Sta. 367m
3.76281 reviewsDinner JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Yakiniku bueYakiniku · Shin Kobe Sta. 585m
3.71266 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
MangetsuYakiniku · Nishi Motomachi Sta. 135m
3.70591 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
KomochizukiYakiniku · Sannomiya Sta. 277m
3.6740 reviewsDinner JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
Yakiniku Horumon Bar BovinYakiniku · Sannomiya Sta. 195m
3.65485 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Yakiniku Possam ChipYakiniku · Hyogo Sta. 199m
3.65352 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Okada Shokuhin Kabushiki GaishaYakiniku · Nishi Motomachi Sta. 234m
3.64260 reviewsDinner JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
KirakuYakiniku · Kasuganomichi Sta. 479m
3.64211 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Yakiniku Shoen Rokkou tenYakiniku · Shinzaike Sta. 172m
3.6492 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Sato ClubYakiniku · Sannomiya Sta. 26m
3.6356 reviewsDinner JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
Yakiniku Horumon KopuYakiniku · Sannomiya Sta. 65m
3.62207 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Onikuya-san no Yakiniku MaruyasuYakiniku · Kosoku Nagata Sta. 272m
3.62135 reviewsDinner JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
Kobe Motomachi Sumibi Yakiniku KunikiyaYakiniku · Motomachi Sta. 181m
3.62127 reviewsDinner JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999

Ranked by Tabelog score as of November 11, 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 yakiniku in Kobe

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

Sannomiya the downtown hub: teppanyaki, izakaya, bars and the main station
Motomachi Kobe's Chinatown and the shopping arcade beside it

What yakiniku costs in Kobe

Lunch: ¥1,200 to ¥2,500 for a lunch set
Dinner: ¥4,000 to ¥10,000 per person

How to order yakiniku, reservations and etiquette are on the Yakiniku guide.

Reading Tabelog scores for yakiniku 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.

A yakiniku restaurant above 3.5 is sourcing serious wagyu.

Yakiniku in Kobe: questions people ask

Where is the best yakiniku in Kobe?

Sannomiya and Motomachi are where Kobe's top-rated yakiniku clusters on Tabelog. Yakiniku is the cheaper way to eat Kobe and Tajima beef: grill it yourself in Sannomiya and Motomachi for ¥5,000 to ¥8,000 instead of a ¥20,000 teppanyaki course. TabeDog shows every listing in those neighborhoods on one map, sorted by Tabelog score, distance or price.

How much does yakiniku cost in Kobe?

Lunch: ¥1,200 to ¥2,500 for a lunch set. Dinner: ¥4,000 to ¥10,000 per person. TabeDog shows each restaurant's lunch and dinner price band before you go.

What is a good Tabelog score for yakiniku in Kobe?

A yakiniku restaurant above 3.5 is sourcing serious wagyu. Chains sit around 3.0 to 3.2 and are fine for a cheap night. Above 3.7 you are at a place that buys whole A5 carcasses. 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 yakiniku?

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

Where can I find yakiniku 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 yakiniku in Kobe accepts credit cards?

Many small yakiniku 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 yakiniku shop in Kobe, on one map.

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

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