Sumiyaki Shio Horumon 『A』 Kobe Sakaba
Chūō, Kobe
Restaurant in Kobe, Japan
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A Tabelog Yakiniku WEST 100 counter spot specializing in charcoal-grilled horumon and salt-seasoned offal. The 18-seat room delivers hands-on yakiniku at JPY 8,000–14,999 per head: less formal and more affordable than Kobe's steak-house tier, with same-day reservations often available.
About Sumiyaki Shio Horumon 『A』 Kobe Sakaba
If you're considering Sumiyaki Shio Horumon 『A』 Kobe Sakaba in Kobe, it is a casual venue with hours from 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM every day and price ranges of JPY 8,000–9,999 and JPY 10,000–14,999. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST - 2025 selection.
For travelers comparing it with other Kobe venues such as Kobe Beef Steak Restaurant Royal Mouriya and Kobe Beef TANRYU, the decision should come down to the kind of meal you want in Kobe.
What You're Actually Ordering
A detailed menu, dish list, course structure, beverage program, or dietary guidance for Sumiyaki Shio Horumon 『A』 Kobe Sakaba is not available.
In broader context, this is a Kobe restaurant associated with the Yakiniku category through its Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST - 2025 listing.
When to Book and How to Plan
The restaurant is open daily from 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM.
The location is Kobe.
How It Stacks Up
Compared with Kobe Steak Restaurant Mouriya Lin or Kobe Beef Steak Ishida, Sumiyaki Shio Horumon 『A』 Kobe Sakaba should be considered a separate Kobe dining choice rather than a direct substitute. It offers a casual dress code, a Kobe location, daily hours, and a Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST - 2025 listing.
The price bands to keep in mind are JPY 8,000–9,999 and JPY 10,000–14,999. As these bands are not attached to specific dayparts or menus, use them as general planning ranges rather than precise lunch or dinner promises.
If you're considering other Kobe dining options, Tsuki Usagi is another comparisons point, but specific similarities or differences are not detailed. For a broader look at Kobe dining, see our full Kobe restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11:30 AM–11:30 PM · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- Location
- Japan, 〒650-0011 Hyogo, Kobe, Chuo Ward, Shimoyamatedori, 1 Chome−3−12 横丁ビル 1F
- Website
- instagram.com/a_2929_official?igsh=MW43MWx3aGcxZDYxMA%3D%3D
- Phone
- +81 78-321-2911
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sumiyaki Shio Horumon 『A』 Kobe Sakaba presents itself as a straightforward Sannomiya yakiniku spot focusing on horumon (tripe) and steak. The Tabelog listing highlights the menu categories and user-contributed photos and reviews, giving prospective diners practical detail rather than a stylized pitch. Smoking is explicitly allowed, which signals a more traditional barbecue room atmosphere. The venue communicates availability for same-day seating and invites phone contact for reservations, reinforcing a direct, no-frills approach to service. Overall the information paints a pragmatic, unfussy BBQ destination in central Kobe.
Best For
This Tabelog-listed yakiniku is well suited to diners seeking a local Japanese BBQ experience in Sannomiya. The focus on tripe and steak positions it squarely as a meat-forward spot where groups or individuals can grab a hearty meal. The venue advertises same-day seating and encourages phone reservations, which is useful for visitors making quick plans. Tabelog supplies menus, maps and user reviews so guests can preview offerings and logistics before they go. Given the explicit mention of smoking, it is especially geared toward patrons comfortable with a traditional yakiniku dining environment.
Ordering Tips
Call ahead for same-day seating: the restaurant explicitly notes availability for same-day reservations and invites phone contact, so a quick call can secure a table. Check the Tabelog listing for menus, maps and user photos to confirm specific cuts and portion sizes before you arrive. Note that smoking is allowed; if that matters to you, consider asking about seating or timing when you call. Because the venue specializes in horumon and steaks, plan to order a variety of grilled meats to sample the house offerings rather than relying on a la carte starters alone.
Venue details
Ambiance
An intimate 18-seat yakiniku bar with a counter and a couple of small tables, where guests grill high-grade Tajima beef over charcoal in a lively, smoky, izakaya-style atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Beer, Sake, Highball
- Opened
- 2012
Signature Dishes
- Charcoal-grilled Tajima beef harami
- Shio horumon (salted offal)
- Tajima beef tongue
- Premium Tajima lean beef selection
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒650-0011 Hyogo, Kobe, Chuo Ward, Shimoyamatedori, 1 Chome−3−12 横丁ビル 1F
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
Location
Japan, 〒650-0011 Hyogo, Kobe, Chuo Ward, Shimoyamatedori, 1 Chome−3−12 横丁ビル 1F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Kobe Beef Steak Restaurant Royal Mouriya, Notable alternative
- Kobe Beef TANRYU, Notable alternative
- Kobe Steak Restaurant Mouriya Lin, Notable alternative
- Kobe Beef Steak Ishida. Ikutashinmichi-shop, Notable alternative
- Tsuki Usagi, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
At JPY 10,000–14,999 for dinner, Sumiyaki Shio Horumon 『A』 Kobe Sakaba sits well below the Kobe beef steak-house premium. Kobe Beef Steak Restaurant Royal Mouriya and Kobe Beef TANRYU both run JPY 15,000–25,000 per person and focus on tableside presentation of marbled Kobe beef cuts. If you want white-glove service, formal plating, and a teppanyaki show, those rooms deliver. If you prefer a counter grill, hands-on cooking, and a specialty in offal rather than prime steak, this venue offers better value and a more casual atmosphere.
Kobe Steak Restaurant Mouriya Lin and Kobe Beef Steak Ishida occupy a similar tier to the other Mouriya properties, expect higher prices, broader menus, and more polished rooms. Sumiyaki Shio Horumon is easier to book (same-day reservations are common), allows smoking, and centers the menu on salt-seasoned horumon cooked over charcoal. The trade-off is a narrower focus: if your group includes anyone unfamiliar with offal or squeamish about tripe and tongue, the steak houses will have safer options.
Tsuki Usagi offers a closer comparison, also a counter-style yakiniku spot with a strong sake program, but runs slightly higher in price and skews more refined in plating. If you're deciding between the two, Sumiyaki Shio Horumon delivers a smokier, more rustic experience; Tsuki Usagi leans toward precision and pairing. For the best value and easiest booking in Kobe's mid-tier yakiniku category, this venue wins.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Sumiyaki Shio Horumon 『A』 Kobe Sakaba?
Hours are 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM every day. Price ranges are JPY 8,000–9,999 and JPY 10,000–14,999, but separate lunch and dinner menus are not specified, nor are specific price bands attached to a time of day.
What should a first-timer know about Sumiyaki Shio Horumon 『A』 Kobe Sakaba?
First-timers should know: Sumiyaki Shio Horumon 『A』 Kobe Sakaba is in Kobe, has a casual dress code, is open daily from 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM, and appears in the Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST - 2025 selection.
What should I wear to Sumiyaki Shio Horumon 『A』 Kobe Sakaba?
The dress code is casual. No more specific clothing guidance is provided.
