Restaurant in Kobe, Japan

yokoyama

Name: yokoyama
Address: 兵庫県神戸市中央区下山手通4-13-5 三木ビル 1F, Kobe, JP
Telephone: +81783316698
Price range: JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999

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About yokoyama

An eight-seat counter in Kobe's Shimoyamatedori district where monthly-changing courses blend French, Chinese, and Japanese technique with a focus on seafood sourcing. Tabelog's 2025 Innovative / Creative 100 Best list recognized the kitchen for ingredient-driven cooking that justifies JPY 15,000–19,999 at dinner; lunch runs JPY 10,000–14,999 cash-only. The calm, counter-focused room suits solo diners and pairs better than groups.

yokoyama in Kobe is a smart-casual venue with verified listed price bands of JPY 15,000–19,999 and JPY 10,000–14,999. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 for Innovative / Creative cuisine in 2025. Beyond those confirmed points, public details should be treated carefully: specific seating, menu structure, service format, booking difficulty, and dish-by-dish expectations are not verified here.

The Verified Price Range and Recognition

The confirmed price information places yokoyama in the JPY 10,000–19,999 range across its listed bands. Its verified recognition is Tabelog 100 - Innovative / Creative cuisine - 2025, which makes it relevant for diners comparing higher-priced restaurants in Kobe. If you are weighing it against other options, compare the confirmed price and dress code rather than assuming a particular menu format, cuisine mix, counter layout, or drinks program. For readers looking at other dining choices, La Pierre Blanche Motomachi ten is one comparisons point, though yokoyama should be considered on its own confirmed details.

Who Should Book and Who Can Skip

yokoyama is best approached by diners who are comfortable with a premium Kobe restaurant where the confirmed facts are limited: smart-casual dress, the listed price bands, and the 2025 Tabelog 100 Innovative / Creative recognition. It may be less useful for diners who need verified information in advance about seating, group capacity, dietary accommodations, specific dishes, lunch service, or payment methods, since those details are not confirmed here. If you want to compare more broadly within the allowed set, Shinshin, Fushin, fuxing, Yoshoku GURa, and La Pierre Blanche Motomachi ten can be considered alongside yokoyama without assuming they share the same style, location, or setting. For a broader sense of Kobe's dining options across price tiers, see our full Kobe restaurants guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I order at yokoyama?

Specific dishes and menu format are not verified here. The confirmed details are the listed price bands of JPY 10,000-14,999 and JPY 15,000-19,999, smart-casual dress, and Tabelog 100 recognition for Innovative / Creative cuisine in 2025.

Does yokoyama handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary accommodation details are not verified here. If allergies, vegetarian requirements, or other restrictions are important, confirm directly with the restaurant before booking.

What should I wear to yokoyama?

The verified dress code is smart casual. Choose clean, polished clothing appropriate for a premium Kobe restaurant.

Is yokoyama worth it?

It may be worth considering if you are looking for a Kobe restaurant with verified JPY 10,000-19,999 listed price bands and Tabelog 100 recognition for Innovative / Creative cuisine in 2025. Specific service style, seating, and menu details are not verified here.

What are alternatives to yokoyama?

comparisons points include fuxing, La Pierre Blanche Motomachi ten, Fushin, Shinshin, and Yoshoku GURa. Compare them based on your own priorities rather than assuming they share yokoyama's format, location, or price.

Is yokoyama good for a special occasion?

It could be considered for a special occasion if the confirmed price range, Kobe location, and smart-casual dress code fit what you want. Details such as private rooms, celebration services, seating style, and reservation difficulty are not verified here.

Can yokoyama accommodate groups?

Group capacity and seating layout are not verified here. check the venue's official channels if you need to confirm availability for a larger party.

Location

兵庫県神戸市中央区下山手通4-13-5 三木ビル 1F

Kobe, Japan

Also Consider

fuxing, Notable alternative
Yoshoku GURa, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Shinshin, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
La Pierre Blanche Motomachi ten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
Fushin, Notable alternative

At JPY 15,000–19,999 for dinner, this counter sits well above Yoshoku GURa (JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch, JPY 2,000–2,999 dinner) and Shinshin (JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch, JPY 4,000–4,999 dinner), both of which offer more casual formats and easier walk-in access. If you're deciding purely on value per course and want a French-leaning menu without the cross-technique layering, La Pierre Blanche Motomachi ten delivers polished cooking at JPY 1,000–2,999, though it lacks the Tabelog 100 credential and the fish-sourcing focus that defines this kitchen.

Booking difficulty is lower here than at fuxing or Fushin, both of which require more advance planning and offer less transparent pricing. If you want the eight-seat intimacy and ingredient-forward cooking without fighting for a reservation months out, this is the clearer choice. For readers prioritizing accessibility and a lively room over quiet precision, Shinshin or Yoshoku GURa will feel more welcoming; for those willing to commit the JPY 15,000+ spend and prefer a calm, detail-oriented counter experience, this delivers on the Tabelog recognition without requiring extreme booking lead time.