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Kobe Japanese Steak House, Vancouver, BC

Kobe Japanese Steak House

4.6
4.6
2997 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Here at "KOBE", we carry on the ancient art of teppanyaki - hibachi style cooking, in authentic Japanese country-inn ambience.
The word "KOBE" suggests to the gourmet the ultimate in the finest beef, raised on delicacies, and gently massaged to perfection.

Watch as we lovingly prepare the most tender steak, the freshest seafood, free-range chicken, and garden fresh vegetables - all before your very eyes in true Japanese style.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Steakhouse, Teppanyaki
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (604) 684-2451
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Kobe can accommodate all of your special event needs.

What 2,997 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kobe Japanese Steak House offers an unforgettable dining experience with "awesome chefs and fun entertainment." Ideal for special occasions, the atmosphere is lively and perfect for groups. While some find it "slightly overpriced," the food is generally praised for its quality. Be prepared for a bustling environment and occasional smoke on upper levels.

2,997 Reviews
  1. Rick

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I would rate 3.5 stars (if possible) for category of food, value and overall if possible, however, I felt the fried rice that I usually enjoy was under fried, (either the white rice was under cooked or there was plenty of pieces that were crunchy and hard and required additional water added to the rice. What kept the overall experience excellent was the service and having our meal prepared right in front of us. Thank you

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  2. Rostyslav

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    More like a show. Food is ok. Price is on a higher side because of the setting.

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  3. AFRAM

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    5 star experience but food portion for the price isn’t enough. It’s like samples

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  4. Angelina

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cliff was an amazing chef, and the food was great! Will definitely be back.

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  5. Elizabeth

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been going annually for 40 years. Always a great time and oishi meal

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  6. Amy

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food amazing service will always come back for more

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  7. Jocelyn

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was really good except our steak was served medium when we all requested medium rare. As a result the meat was tougher and we didn’t enjoy it as much.

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  8. Kuldish

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing New Year’s Eve well spent with great hospitality.

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  9. Nicole

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Save your money. We have previously gone to Kobe, for our daughter's birthday, and had an excellent time. They made her feel special, the chef played tricks on her and did many tricks/jokes. Unfortunately this time was very disappointing. We had put on the reservation and mentioned to the staff that it was our daughters birthday, but the chef did absolutely nothing, to make her feel special. The other tables appeared to be having a great time with their chefs doing tricks and engaging with the diners. Our chef was very disappointing: -used the same knife and utensils to mix the raw chicken and then slice the steak and put on peoples plates -did not let the grill dry before adding oil, so when he caught it on fire for the big flame, hot oil splashed on us. He said "Oops too much water" -did zero tricks, other chefs were spinning their utensils/knives, flipping shrimp tails into their hats, engaging with diners, etc.. Other tables, celebrating birthdays, had ice cream with a sparkler brought out immediately after their meals, but we had to remind the staff to bring our daughter some. They try to get as many people in and out as possible and the entire dinner was very rushed. We sat down at 430 and by 530 they were asking us to pass our empty plates, telling us it was last call for drinks and bringing the bill. Needless to say we will not be back and would not recommend Kobe to anyone.

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  10. Mohit

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cool experience and great for a birthday celebration! Would highly recommend the emperors feast

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Kobe Japanese Steak House is rated 4.6 stars by 2997 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Kobe Japanese Steak House

(604) 684-2451, 1042 Alberni Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A3

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Steakhouse, Teppanyaki
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Phone number
    (604) 684-2451
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Kobe can accommodate all of your special event needs.
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