Yakiniku Zen serves Traditional Kobe Yakiniku in Kobe, with Tabelog 100 ranking it No. 37 in 2025 with 3.7 points.
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- Address
- 2 Chome-21-14 Nakayamatedori, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0004, Japan
- Phone
- +81 70-3975-7327
- Website
- instagram.com
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Traditional Kobe Yakiniku and Tabelog 100 No. 37
Traditional Kobe Yakiniku defines Yakiniku Zen’s focus, and dinner is the meal to plan around. Tabelog 100 ranked the restaurant No. 37 in 2025 with 3.7 points.
Nakayamatedori chef’s counter
2 Chome-21-14 Nakayamatedori puts it in Chuo Ward, Kobe. A chef’s counter, casual service, standard pacing, and conversational noise make the format suited to a dinner where talking is part of the plan.
Comparison Snapshot
Comparable options at the same price tier.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakiniku Zen | Traditional Kobe Yakiniku | $$$ | , | Chūō |
| Sumiyaki Shio Horumon 『A』 Kobe Sakaba | Charcoal-grilled Tajima beef & offal yakiniku | $$$ | , | Chūō |
| éº¤ç® | Traditional Japanese Kaiseki | $$$ | , | Chūō |
| Shizune | Yakitori Omakase with Local Jidori Chicken | $$$ | , | Chūō |
| Kobe Steak Restaurant Mouriya Lin | Teppanyaki Kobe Beef Steakhouse | $$$$ | , | Chūō |
| KOBE BEEF EiKiChi | Kobe Beef Teppanyaki | $$$$ | , | Chūō |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Tabelog 100 #37 · No. 37
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST - 2025
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At a Glance
- Intimate
- Low Profile Address
- Cozy
- Date Night
- Solo
- Casual Hangout
- Chefs Counter
- Standalone
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 3:30 PM–12 AM
- Tuesday
- 3:30 PM–12 AM
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 3:30 PM–12 AM
- Friday
- 3:30 PM–12 AM
- Saturday
- 3:30 PM–12 AM
- Sunday
- 3:30 PM–12 AM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
A small, counter-focused Kobe yakiniku with only ten seats, creating a quietly lively yet relaxed atmosphere where guests sit close to the grill and staff, more like a neighborhood hideaway than a large barbecue hall.