KOBE BEEF EiKiChi — Restaurant in Kobe

Excellent experience for lunch where up to 3pm, they offer a set menu which includes a salad, rice & soup or you can order sides as well to accompany your steak selection. We ordered the special rare cut of premium Kobe beef of 165g (¥15,345) shared by two of us as we upgraded to a Kobe beef rice with egg yolk & also a garlic egg fried rice. There are other more premium cuts available if you would like. Chef Sasabe spoke good English & cooked the steak medium rare & vegetables to perfection. First bite literally melted in our mouths & we tasted the rest with their house wasabi which was mellow & sweet. Very delicate & good taste pairing. Their waitresses spoke decent English too & were very friendly in helping us with our choices. I tasted their Kobe premium sake also which was delicious & easy to drink. We did a lot of research as to which Kobe Beef teppanyaki restaurant we should go to as there is literally one on every street corner in Kobe! Whilst there might be cheaper options in other places - they might not have the care & pride that this restaurant gives to its beef. It is an award winner in wagyu & gets their Tajima beef cuts from family farm Nakanishi. All their vegetables & rice comes from the Hyogo prefecture so you can tell they take pride in their local produce which is a massive +++ for me. Local restaurants that support local produce & takes pride in their service & food quality is top notch for me. Also, the layout of the restaurant seems less crowded, which gave us an...

I recently celebrated a birthday at a restaurant in Kobe that serves the exquisite A5-ranked Kobe beef from Kissho-kichi, and we were truly blessed by the experience. The restaurant's decor made an impressive first impression, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with polite service. Our menu was expertly introduced by a Japanese waitress who spoke fluent English with a charming British accent.

The steak was prepared teppanyaki-style right before our eyes, with the chef serving it directly onto our plates. Words cannot adequately express how incredible the Kobe beef was. After more than fifty years of life, I can confidently say this was the best steak I’ve ever had. The quality was outstanding—tender, flavorful, and juicy. Even someone with limited teeth would have no trouble enjoying it. We chose a cut with a bit of marbling, which added a delightful richness and softness to the flavor.

Chef Mr. Takada is undoubtedly one of the finest teppanyaki chefs I have encountered. His skill in cooking and presentation was truly an art form. Unlike some chefs who rely on flamboyant displays and theatrics, Mr. Takada approached his craft with professionalism and grace. His respect for the ingredients and the guests was evident in every aspect of his cooking.

I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant and Chef Takada to anyone visiting Kobe. I look forward to returning on...

What a great experience!!!! It was me and my girlfriend’s first time trying Kobe beef and this place did not fail! I highly recommend anyone who wants to eat Kobe beef to come here; although, it is a bit pricey, but the staff personally attend auctions to insure the best quality wagyu steak for their customers! In my belief, towards steaks, quality is of high importance! And let me tell you, it was amazing! Our chef was chef Ichi! Chef Ichi, if you are reading this, I truly hope the best for you and your fellow co-workers! You went above and beyond to provide a wonderful experience for me and my girlfriend! In which, I cannot thank you enough, sir; furthermore, the staff was amazing at doing their job! Super friendly and informative of every cut of beef you decide to buy. We got their most expensive cut and half of the staff working took their precious time to describe the meat and why it is so special! If you are wondering what cut of meat. They told me it was the most inner part of the filet and if you are an avid beef lover! Then, you should surely be excited to hear this! So do please make a reservation and save a bit of money as you will leave with a lasting memory! Once again, thank you Chef Ichi and your fellow co-workers! We ate at the restaurant on the 16th of February,...