Fuji
Chūō, Kobe
Restaurant in Kobe, Japan
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Price
$10–20per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A 23-seat okonomiyaki counter one minute from Kosoku Kobe Station, Fuji earned a Tabelog 100 slot in 2025 while holding the check under JPY 2,000. Weekday lunch reservations are possible; weekends and all dinners run walk-in only. The griddle sits in plain view, the format suits solo diners and pairs, and cash is the only payment option.
About Fuji
Is Fuji in Kobe worth seeking out? For diners looking for a casual, lower-priced stop, the details are straightforward: Fuji costs JPY 1,000–1,999 and operates in Kobe from 11:30 AM to 9 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. Fuji is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Okonomiyaki - 2025 recognition, giving it a clear point of interest for diners tracking that category.
information supports the price range, hours, casual dress code, Kobe location, and Tabelog 100 Okonomiyaki recognition.
How the Price and Format Compare
Fuji’s price range is JPY 1,000–1,999, placing it in an approachable bracket for Kobe. Other venues that may come up in broader planning include Place de Pasto, Fumi, Grill Ippei Shinkaiti honten, Okada Shokuhin Kabushiki Gaisha, and Yoshoku no Fuji, though Fuji’s confirmed hook here is its Kobe location, casual dress code, and Tabelog 100 - Okonomiyaki - 2025 listing.
When to Go and How to Book
Fuji’s hours are Monday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 9 PM, with Sunday closed.
Dress code is casual. For context on Kobe's broader dining scene, see our full Kobe restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11:30 AM–9 PM · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Location
- 4 Chome-4-4 Tamondori, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0015, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/hyogo/A2801/A280102/28001006
- Phone
- +81 78-341-3788
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy, old-school neighborhood okonomiyaki joint with counter seating and a compact 23-seat interior; the atmosphere is casual and lively, popular with solo diners, families, and friends rather than a formal setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining
Signature Dishes
Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake)
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 4 Chome-4-4 Tamondori, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0015, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
4 Chome-4-4 Tamondori, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0015, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Place de Pasto, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Fumi, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Okada Shokuhin Kabushiki Gaisha, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 View spending breakdown
- Grill Ippei Shinkaiti honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Yoshoku no Fuji, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
Fuji shares the JPY 1,000–1,999 bracket with Place de Pasto, Fumi, and Grill Ippei Shinkaiti honten, but the Tabelog 100 recognition gives it a credential edge without raising cost. If you want the same price tier with confirmed weekday reservations, Fuji is the safer pick. Place de Pasto and Fumi offer similar pricing but lack the award signal; Grill Ippei leans into Western-style grilled dishes rather than pure okonomiyaki.
Okada Shokuhin Kabushiki Gaisha charges JPY 6,000–7,999 and delivers a broader menu with more polished service, but you pay triple for the upgrade. If budget is fixed below JPY 2,000, Fuji offers the highest credential density at that price. Yoshoku no Fuji matches the price range but skews toward yoshoku rather than okonomiyaki, so it's not a direct substitute, choose it if you want Hamburg steak or fried shrimp instead of griddle-cooked pancakes.
For solo diners and pairs who value counter proximity to the cooking surface, Fuji's 23-seat layout and weekday reservation option make it the most practical choice in this. Groups of four or more should default to Okada Shokuhin or Grill Ippei, both of which offer table seating and easier accommodation for larger parties.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Fuji?
The hours run from 11:30 AM to 9 PM Monday through Saturday, so Fuji can fit more than one dining schedule.
What should a first-timer know about Fuji?
Fuji is in Kobe, has a price range of JPY 1,000–1,999, has casual dress, and is open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 9 PM. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Okonomiyaki - 2025.
