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    Restaurant in Kobe, Japan

    S.B.DINER-KOBE

    100Pearl Points

    Charcoal Counter

    S.B.DINER-KOBE, Restaurant in Kobe

    About S.B.DINER-KOBE

    A 12-seat charcoal-grilled burger counter in Kitanagasadori, walk-in only, serving 100% domestic beef patties for under JPY 2,000. Named to Tabelog's Hamburger 100 list eight years running (2017–2026), it draws local regulars and burger pilgrims willing to queue for counter seats facing the binchotan grill.

    S.B.DINER-KOBE is a casual venue in Kobe with a verified price range of JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999. Its published hours cover lunch and dinner on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, with continuous daytime hours on Saturday and Sunday; Tuesday is closed. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 Hamburger category for 2026.

    Casual Format and Verified Basics

    The verified information for S.B.DINER-KOBE is concise: casual dress, Kobe location, JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 pricing, a weekly schedule that includes lunch and dinner on most weekdays except Tuesday. Weekend service is listed as 11 AM–5 PM on both Saturday and Sunday.

    For planning purposes, the price bracket places S.B.DINER-KOBE in an accessible range. If comparing it with other named dining options, consider it alongside comparisons listings such as Gyoza Senmon Ten Akaman Sannomiya ten, Gyoza-ya Manen Sannomiya ten ( 1 gou ten ), or Canton Ryori Chinese Shuka Toa rodo ten, while recognizing that only S.B.DINER-KOBE’s verified details are stated here.

    Timing a Visit

    S.B.DINER-KOBE is closed on Tuesday. On Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, hours are 11:30 AM–3 PM and 6–8:30 PM. On Saturday and Sunday, hours are 11 AM–5 PM. Because no verified reservation policy is available here, confirm current operating details directly before making a special trip.

    If you are planning a broader Kobe meal itinerary around other Kobe dining, S.B.DINER-KOBE can be considered for a casual stop within its posted service windows. The verified information does not establish seating style, payment methods, menu specifics, takeout, delivery, or allergy accommodations, so those details should be checked with the venue.

    Within the verified record, S.B.DINER-KOBE is best understood simply: a casual Kobe venue in the JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 range, closed Tuesdays, with weekday lunch-and-dinner hours and weekend daytime service. Comparison names may include terzo and Banshu Jizake Hino, but this page does not assert unverified details about their formats, locations, or pricing.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I order at S.B.DINER-KOBE?

    The verified data identifies S.B.DINER-KOBE with the Tabelog 100 Hamburger category for 2026, but it does not confirm specific dishes, ingredients, or drinks. Check the current menu with the venue.

    Can I eat at the bar at S.B.DINER-KOBE?

    The verified information does not confirm seating style, seat count, or whether bar or counter seating is available. Confirm seating details directly with S.B.DINER-KOBE.

    How far ahead should I book S.B.DINER-KOBE?

    No verified reservation policy is available here. The confirmed hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11:30 AM–3 PM and 6–8:30 PM; Saturday and Sunday 11 AM–5 PM; Tuesday closed.

    Is the tasting menu worth it at S.B.DINER-KOBE?

    The verified data does not confirm a tasting menu or any specific menu format. S.B.DINER-KOBE is listed with a JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 price range.

    What are alternatives to S.B.DINER-KOBE?

    Other comparisons venues include Gyoza Senmon Ten Akaman Sannomiya ten, Gyoza-ya Manen Sannomiya ten ( 1 gou ten ), Canton Ryori Chinese Shuka Toa rodo ten, terzo, Banshu Jizake Hino. You can also compare it with other Kobe dining generically.

    Is lunch or dinner better at S.B.DINER-KOBE?

    Both lunch and dinner are listed on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 11:30 AM–3 PM and 6–8:30 PM. Saturday and Sunday hours are 11 AM–5 PM, Tuesday is closed.

    Location

    Japan, 〒650-0012 Hyogo, Kobe, Chuo Ward, Kitanagasadori, 2 Chome−4−5 大永ビル 2F

    Kobe, Japan

    Compare S.B.DINER-KOBE

    Getting a Table: S.B.DINER-KOBE and Alternatives
    VenuePriceBooking Difficulty
    S.B.DINER-KOBEJPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999Easy
    Banshu Jizake HinoJPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999Unknown
    Gyoza Senmon Ten Akaman Sannomiya tenJPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999Unknown
    terzoJPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999Unknown
    Canton Ryori Chinese Shuka Toa rodo tenJPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999Unknown
    Gyoza-ya Manen Sannomiya ten ( 1 gou ten )JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdownUnknown

    Key differences to consider before you reserve.

    Also Consider

    • Banshu Jizake Hino, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
    • Gyoza Senmon Ten Akaman Sannomiya ten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999
    • terzo, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
    • Canton Ryori Chinese Shuka Toa rodo ten, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
    • Gyoza-ya Manen Sannomiya ten ( 1 gou ten ), 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

    S.B.DINER-KOBE sits at the budget end of Kobe's Tabelog-recognized dining, sharing the JPY 1,000–1,999 bracket with Gyoza Senmon Ten Akaman Sannomiya ten and Gyoza-ya Manen Sannomiya ten. The charcoal grill and eight-year Tabelog 100 streak set it apart from gyoza specialists, but the no-reservation, cash-only, 12-seat format means you're committing to a queue and a tight window. For the same walk-in effort, the gyoza counters turn tables faster and accept cards. If technique matters more than convenience, the burger counter wins.

    Step up to Banshu Jizake Hino (JPY 6,000–7,999) or terzo (JPY 4,000–6,999) and you gain reservations, credit-card acceptance, fuller menus, but lose the single-dish focus and open-flame theater. Canton Ryori Chinese Shuka Toa rodo ten charges JPY 10,000–14,999 for Cantonese tasting menus with table service, a different category entirely. If your Kobe visit centers on beef and you've budgeted for premium yakiniku or kaiseki elsewhere, this makes a compelling counterpoint: domestic beef, binchotan smoke, under two thousand yen, no ceremony.

    For travelers building a Kobe restaurant itinerary, treat this as a daytime detour rather than the main event. Pair it with central Kobe lodging and arrive before the lunch rush. If lines or cash-only policies feel like friction, the gyoza spots offer similar price points with less wait. If you're chasing the Tabelog 100 credential and want to see what keeps a burger counter on the list for nearly a decade, the 12 stools facing the grill deliver exactly that, no more, no less.

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