I've been a fan of Kobe for years. The food is always good. Service is hit and miss but that's all restaurants. The ambience is not too stuffy, more of a cool chill atmosphere and always impeccably clean. Kobe has my favorite drinks in town, they just need a spicy margarita on the menu. Best dishes are tataki beef, lobster tempura salad and sunrise roll. read more

It's difficult to find this place! I wandered in confusion, not seeing it at the address. I called and was told to go down the stairs. The ones by the totem? Yes. More wandering, more confusion. I asked the bartender at the little bar down there. She pointed out another set of stairs to go up! Ah, so! Worth it! I sat outside on the patio and had miso soup, Yakuza roll. Both delicious. The waitress was very good and friendly. They should put up an Alice in Wonderland signpost, though! read more

Tried Kobe for the first time and it was great! The sushi rolls we had were fresh and delicious, (Sunshine + Red Dragon). We also ordered the tiger prawns special, one of several specials that evening. The dish came with a red curry sauce, daikon and lettuce to create wraps, which we enjoyed. The service was great, with dishes coming out at just the right intervals (dining was not rushed, but we also weren't kept waiting) and their patio dining was ideal for a nice summer evening. The best part was the price, which felt very reasonable given the quality of the service and food. We will be back to try the indoor dining experience at Kobe for sure! read more

Kobe - Left: Red Dragon Roll Right: Sunshine Roll - Japanese Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

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Stumbled upon Kobe as a restaurant recommendation from the front desk as I checked in to my hotel. Without a doubt Ashland always seems to impress me with their restaurant/food scene. My co-workers and I were in town for work and were thoroughly impress at how fresh their sushi tasted. For starters, we had their lobster tempura, yellowtail carpaccio, Sunshine roll. and edamame. I probably would have preferred their regular tempura, but their yellowtail carpaccio was delicious. Another standout was their sunshine roll. For main entree, we each ordered a sashimi/nigiri set. Their selection of nigiri fishes were standard but good. As for dessert, we had shared their creme brulee which was perfect to end our meal. read more

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Great food, great service!! We went back after not being there for a while and it was amazing! We got six rolls, three appetizers and a dessert and they were all delicious! The service was excellent! We'll definitely be going back soon! read more

Kobe - Japanese Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

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Lightest and tastiest tempura I've ever eaten. Sushi rolls incredibly fresh. Server extremely knowledgeable and attentive. Probably the best Japanese restaurant I've eaten at - and I've been to Japan! read more

I didn't expect to run into such a top notch sushi spot deep in southern Oregon. The fish was fresh and high quality. In the rolls, the chef had an ability to pair ingredients that emphasized texture, all the while working in excellent flavors. The darru and surf and turf rolls were a highlight. The sea urchin roll was out-of-this-world, like a bite of delicious ocean. Starting with the wagyu sliders was a great contrast to the cold sushi dishes. Fatty beef, seared, with salty seasoning and pickles. Excellent! The service was struggling the night we went. They held us up at the bar 20 minutes past our reservation time. They only seated us because we gave up on waiting for an outdoor table. It then took 20 minutes to meet the server and order, and another 45 minutes to start eating. Ultimately the food exceeded the flaccid service. I will be back, but not on a night when I'm in a hurry. read more

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This place is uniquely crafted, it has an inviting and fun vibe. It's not over the top, it's the right blend of ZEN and R&B sprinkled with a lil hip hop that breathes fun and has notes of familiarity. The staff here is friendly, professional and embodies the nostalgia of being a life long friend. Don't sleep on Kobe. I ordered the short ribs and bok choy. Also, a patron of this fine dining establishment gifted me a $100 shot of Japanese whiskey!!! Woohoo!!! It's the hidden gem of Ashland! read more

The fish is good quality, but a little overpriced. The peach appetizer was expensive and had too much vinegar, making it too sour. The portion sizes are small, so you might still feel hungry. The service was good, and the environment is relaxing, especially with the creek nearby. read more

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Beautiful atmosphere. Friendly staff. Amazing food. I sat outside and had a view of the creek. The house kombucha was delicious as a non alcoholic option. read more

Doug and I loved our evening at Kobe! The food, the drinks, and the service were fantastic! We sat by the creek and enjoyed every moment of our experience! How ideal to eat fabulous food in a beautiful environment by the creek with the loveliest people serving us! A special thank you to the lovely Nicole who is the owner of the restaurant. And our server was especially great. We highly recommend trying Kobe if you're in Ashland! read more

Amazing salmon my favorite The sushi is just great Everything was perfect and tasty Great place to go read more

The highest quality sushi in Southern Oregon, perfectly cooked hibachi, and the staff is awesome. Easily one of the best restaurants in Ashland. We always leave full and happy. read more

When you come to Kobe, you're really just coming for the atmosphere. The food is priced for the patio seating next to the creek. Very nice for a date, family time, or solo. Service can be hit/miss, but at least everyone is friendly. The menu description is very enticing, but the delivery somehow falls a little short for the value. I may be a bit harsh, but for the price (even with the ambiance), I would like for the sushi rice to be seasoned appropriately. Probably one of the most difficult things to achieve when making nigiri. Again, for the price point, I am expecting the rice to shine. I will be back as all of the above are not deal breakers due to the location, but wanted to help manage readers' expectations. read more

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Went here for a birthday dinner with friends and the auto gratuity they print is sooo small to see that the waiter got 40% tip from the whole table.the bald server didnt mention auto gratuity at any point. Will never go back here and the quality of food went downhill from a few years ago. Fish was not very fresh and the lemon slices on the roll were so thick they were inedible. There are much better options out there from less greedy businesses. I steer many people away from here since then, TEKKAMAKI SUSHI IN MEDFORD IS WAAAAAAY BETTER!!! read more

Yum! Everything is delicious from tempura, oyster shooters, rolls, drink & service excellent,

Staff was friendly here and food was OK- not sure if you'll get better in this area but if you've had sushi anywhere else on the west coast you probably won't be blown away. Fish was fresh but rolls in general lacked flavour. Tempura was piping hot but again not much flavour, but by no means bad at all. We got a bunch of rolls to try and food came out VERY slow for a Monday night but servers were attentive to water refills. Probably won't come again but only because I'll probably just give up on Southern Oregon sushi for the time being. Not bad overall read more

Kobe - Japanese Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

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The food took quite a while because I believe they had someone in training, however the wait was totally worth it. We had walked in without reservations and they sat us right away. The location is interesting you end up sort of under this bridge but the decor and landscaping and sounds of the creek rushing near by you feel like your in a very secluded get away. The service was excellent and we had several rolls and some sashimi. Some very good small batch sake from Kyoto that was the smoothest I'd ever had. We finished it off with their flourless chocolate cake which was super rich three of us couldn't even finish it. read more

We've been coming to Kobe for years and loved it. COVID seems to have hit it hard but, thankfully, Kobe made it through that challenging time. We want to support them but the last several times we were disappointed. The last time was the worst. My lobster tempura salad was MUCH smaller than usual. I ordered a sky diver roll because if I didn't I knew I'd leave hungry. It had very, very little crab -- actually none that i could taste or see. It appeared to be only rice and fell apart. Basically inedible -- unless you have a fetish for white sushi rice. I don't. After that, we decided to stop going for a while in hopes that they would get their act together. Based on the current reviews on Yelp, it doesn't look like that has happened yet. Please, please, PLEASE get back to your former greatness. We love you!!! read more

The have great lemon and ginger martini drinks. Cute for drinks. I went with a group of five. Service was super slow. Food may be to someones taste just not mine. Also coming from a harsh critic, but shared sentiment. If time is not of essence and ok food is the vibe this is your spot. People are super nice just slow. read more

Takeout order ready as promised. I believe this place has potential, but frankly the two rolls were a little tasteless---rainbow roll was fresh and included crab, but crab was watery and bland. Spicy salmon fresh but equally bland. For $37 expected a little more. read more

Kobe is an excellent place for Suishi. The service was wonderful. The ambiance is quiet.

Nice place, but you will be paying a lot for very tiny portions. Disappointing and expensive.

We eat a lot of sushi in San Francisco. So a week into our trip north to Oregon we were ready to see what Ashland had to offer. And it was good. Not great, but good. The nigiri and rolls were good, the ambiance (we sat outside on a nice warm evening) was good, and the service was really good (the food didn't come out until almost too late for us to make Lizard Boy, but the server was really good). Next time in Ashland I'd go again. But I'm glad I live in SF. read more

I love Kobe and was so happy to spend my Birthday dinner post Covid last week. The food was lovely and delicious, however I was looking forward to their signature Kobe-Drop cocktail. To my big disappointment the drink looked completely different and the taste was even worse. I am sure it has been exchanged with a pre-mix drink. No beautiful layering and a red grape substitute for a Lichee. Really? Please bring back the original Kobe-Drop! read more

Kobe - Disappointing Kobe-Drop - Japanese Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

Drinks were so delicious as well as every item of food. Miso, chicken appetizer, pickled cucumber, and the rolls were perfect for the three of us. read more

Kobe - Sky diver, sunset, surf & turf rolls so good!! - Japanese Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

While pricey at times Kobe is a place that's definitely worth the money. With a wide variety of sushi and related food available alongside a great atmosphere it's no surprise that this place has become a staple of Ashland. Personally I absolutely love the crunch cheese sushi and the California rolls. The only thing holding Kobe back from having a full five-star rating in my book is the often long wait times for food and the occasionally loud crowd at the restaurant that can ruin the atmosphere slightly. Apart from that it's an amazing place to go for sushi and definitely the best sushi place in town if you're willing to pay up the cash. read more

Excellent food, ambience, and good service. This is the go-to for special family days and dates. The best in the Valley for veggie sushi and gluten-free choices in sushi. read more

We had a lovely dinner at Kobe! The service was spectacular. We asked for several small orders and the staff were always quick, courteous and very helpful. The checked to make sure we were enjoying the dishes, and were quick to clear dishes as we finished them. The atmosphere was elegant. Patio seating over a lovely creek with bamboo and other greenery. Candles and soft lighting made an outdoor busy space feel intimate and inviting. They had indoor seating as well, but the outdoor seating was much more appealing for us. We really enjoyed our drinks. I understand they have very good alcohol options, and was excited that they had a good selection of nonalcoholic drinks as well. We had the blueberry lemonade, lavender lemonade and homemade ginger ale. They were all tasty, and the ginger ale stood out. We are a ginger ale loving family and this was one of the best we've had! The food was excellent! We had their pepper appetizers which was shishito peppers a mix of tempura and, I think pan cooked, and they were crunchy with just the right balance of heat. We shared 5 of their rolls, and the peach ceviche. The fish was excellent and the combinations in the rolls were well selected. I especially liked the salmon roll, and the eel on another roll really brought the roll together. Their peach ceviche made me want to learn how to make ceviche because it was so good! Stay for desert their 3 flavors of crème brûlée were devine. I especially liked the 5 spices one, the green tea was my daughter's favorite, and the 3 together were just right for the 3 of us to share. read more

My husband and I come here at least 2 X a month! Good drinks and the best sushi and sliders ! read more

Kobe - Japanese Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

Excellent quality sushi. Simple rolls but great flavor. Great service and beautiful location with a gorgeous view.

Kobe in Ashland, Oregon, exceeded expectations. The Kobe Drop cocktail and Floral Old Fashioned were delightful highlights. The sushi experience was equally impressive, with the Dynamite and Yakuza rolls, along with the Duck Spring Rolls, showcasing the diverse and flavorful offerings. A definite recommendation for both cocktail enthusiasts and sushi lovers. Excellent table service and calm, quiet ambiance on the creek. read more

Beautiful atmosphere The service leaves little to compliment Clunky rude untrained staff ...delivering dishes and waiting for us to make room for the plates? Then they literally did not once know who ordered what dish and also leaning over and handing dishes to us instead of taking the time to walk around the table to the recipient of the dish Worst service I can remember they should have a serious training session Food mediocre lovely menu but display of dishes were fair at best What a beautiful spot to dine on the back deck tho ..drinks were good read more

KOBE could be under new management? Their menu has somewhat changed. The Zen Roll and the Mushroom Salad are no-more. Instead they offer a $16 salad, and you can add mushrooms for an additional $5. The salad is much smaller now. They also eliminated the vegetarian Zen Roll, which is a total bummer. Don't be deceived and get the other mushroom roll, it's terrible. There are two small beef sliders now instead of three. Sadly, Shrink-flation has struck KOBE. I will not return. read more

Always awesome food and service, outside patio overlooking the creek makes for a wonderful setting.

One of my favorite restaurants to visit when I'm in Oregon. The sliders , rolls, and everything else are amazing. The server was super nice and surprised my wife with a candle on her dessert for her birthday. Love their Japanese whisky choices and their style of old fashioned! By far the best short rib I've ever had as well, I'll always come back for that and the crunch roll! read more

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Kobe is the only sushi place that i really like around here (especially since little tokyo shut down). I'm not sure why people say it's expensive when it's the cheapest option for the best quality. $15/per roll is pretty standard and other places (that are lower quality) are pushing $20+/ per roll. The food is consistent and the portions for salad and tempura are large so it's nice to share. The drinks are ok and the staff is hit or miss but overall kind. I think the ambience is inviting and it feels upscale without breaking the bank. It's always worth it for me and it's a great spot for a night out that feels special. read more

Great sushi, fresh ingredients, nice location by the creek. We also like to their beef ribs and lobster tempura from the appetizer . read more

Kobe - Sunshine, sunset, Darru and Kamikaze - Japanese Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

We love this place We give it 5 stars but service was a just a bit slow. They could probably use 1 more wait staff. Great cocktails! read more

Kobe is the best sushi in the Valley. High-quality sushi and amazing drinks, and not to mention the staff is also so amazing. It is our top pick for a date night. The Hamachi jalapeño roll is my favorite, and the best drink is the Yuzu margarita, you have to check it out. read more