Excellent food. The yellowtail carpaccio was amazing, and all the rolls were delicious as well. I definitely will be back and bringing friends. read more

Excellent fresh and creative sushi rolls. Nice atmosphere, although tables are close, but we were accommodated pleasantly when we asked to move (away from a loud talker at the next table). Not expensive either. Would definitely return here. read more

Himself and I went here on our pre-TG trip to Ashland. The sushi was a little slow because I think they've only been open for about five months so are ironing out some kinks, but the service was great. The Birthday Girl who seemed to be in charge comped us some miso soup while we were waiting. The salmon wasn't still kickin' fresh, but the rest of the sushi (hamachi, unagi, cal rolls, tobiko, etc.) was great. We tried the hamachi carpaccio - yummmmm....Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, and busy for a Monday night! read more

10 of us went here on my most recent trip to Ashland, The table was ready right away and the atmosphere was nice. It being a small town it seemed that everyone kinda knew each other and that made for a more relaxed diner. We ordered pretty much one of everything and the only miss was the sake... IT kept coming luke warm. Hits of the night were the Kobe beef, the maguro tataki and the mango roll although there seemed to be a lack of mango. For 10 people it was 350 bucks. I thought it was well worth it for sushi in the mountains. read more

4 words...spicy crunchy cheese roll. sounds wierd but is sooo oddly good. it's like a japanese jalapeno popper. Great atmosphere...dress up a little so you don't feel like a tool. read more

Wonderful food and service! I love the ceviche. Tonight we tried the sake-steamed clams for the first time - delicious! Fish flown in daily.

Bad first impression: we sat for 15 minutes totally ignored. As a party of 8, we are in the "automatic gratuity" category, so already off to a bad start. read more

Just a really yummy place. Staff is pretty nice and the place is so peaceful inside. We cannot remember by name all we ordered, from the beef sliders to a few sushi rolls. It was all delicious. We will definitely be back. read more

The waitstaff at Kobe is so accomodating and friendly. The food was delicous but having such sweet staff really made the experience for us. Thanks! read more

Decided to eat at Kobe for dinner while in Ashland, 1) because we were hoping for a seat next to the creek and 2) because it seemed to have pretty good reviews. The wait staff seemed a little slow to seat us, get our drink order in and serving us (we were sat before another party next to us, yet they seemed to be waited on before us and in a timely fashion). The sushi was good, but my boyfriend pointed out that it didn't seem as "fresh" as we're used too. We ordered the tuna poke, and although it was pretty standard, I did not like that the tuna was cut into much smaller pieces, especially if you are eating it on its own (that's just a personal preference, I suppose) Overall experience was so-so. read more

Ah, Kobe. I love and hate you. The best sushi (but save up your $$ for this place!) and classy atmosphere. Kinda snooty staff but not too bad. I hate it because I now live in Grants Pass and the sushi here is pretty 'meh.' - it's hard to enjoy mediocre fare when you've had it so much better. Recommend this place! Especially if you don't mind being bitter the next time you eat sushi almost anywhere else. Damn you, Kobe! read more

Very fresh sushi in a nice setting. Enjoyed the veggie rolls, tempura and dumplings. Price was good for the level of food quality, with friendly and attentive service. We'll go back the next time we are in Ashland! read more

We used to LOVE coming here, but now.... not so much. The sunshine roll and the St Germaine cocktail were both excellent, but the extremely slow service and sub par other items we tried definitely marred the experience. We were the first customers there when they opened at five, but it took them an hour to bring out our order (for two) and they served other customers who came after us long before we got even our appetizer The ceviche was terrible! We love ceviche usually, so we didn't balk at the $16 price, but the portion is very small and the flavor very disappointing. With all the great dining options in Ashland, we won't bother going back unless we're craving that sunshine roll. read more

Very, very good sushi, service and ambiance. Nice staff. Our waiter, Nicole, was top notch.

Do your taste buds a favor and get the dynamite roll! Excellent! Great atmosphere too.

They don't have much choice for the kitchen meal only appetizer, the rolls is good taste is as good as big restaurant in downtown Seattle, they open late so is very helpful for people past by the I-5 late night looking for food beside the fast food. The server very nice,I felt bad because the restaurant almost close in 15 minutes but they really nice and try to serve as good as they can read more

Every time this place goes above and beyond. Coming from Southern California we weren't sure to even try sushi here but it's amazing!!! Great staff and we LOVE the bartender. Nice work Kobe! read more

Pricey but one of the more fancy/trendier places to eat in Ashland. Couple of makis on their menu was very unique... the one with roasted garlic... OMG *drool* It's location is intimate, they have outdoor seating with heat lamps should you desire a more romantic seating next to the Ashland creek. My order was a carryout so I can't speak for the service but it was definitely crowded/busy/a bit hectic but the hostess was very nice to direct me to the bar where I placed the order. read more

The Sushi was extremely fresh and the service was excellent. We were seated outside where we could hear and see the river which ran right next to the restaurant. I would definitely go back on my next trip to Ashland. read more

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I love this place! Ruibals and Josh are great, just like all the food and drinks.

good food. prices ain't half bad. however im not exactly a connoisseur and don't see much difference between this place and star sushi read more

Best sushi ive ever had. The sliders were out of control with flavor. Most certainly my favorite restaurant in Ashland. The service was beyond satisfactory, and the waiteses make your experience fun and relaxing read more

Do yourself a favor and ignore any of the negative comments or reviews. This place was amazing. Great service. Amazing food. Fair prices. Love it! Thank goodness we came here!! read more

Took my family to dinner here on a week night so they were not to busy. We did not feel welcomed here as a family. Staff were not helpful with the menu for the younger members of our party.The food and service were just OK, not great, not bad. read more

Solid fish, good food and a nice place to sit and have a cocktail. Great location on Lithia.

Ordered the sweet potato roll twice at two different times only to get a roll without the sweet potato! What? Their sushi used to be so much better and the quality has changed over the last couple of years. read more

Food, a five star for offerings and taste/quality. Great wine. Great location. Little sluggishness on service. read more

This was our 4th visit to Kobe for a good reason, it's really good. A large variety of sushi, very fresh fish, great tempura, and and interesting cocktails. Edamane included with drinks. Look for apple ginger vodka cocktail and admire the unusual selection of sakes. The beef tataki was a bit stringy on this visit but excellent on prior visits. Tempura plates are a meal unto themselves and the rolls have about ten pieces each. A very busy place after the pre-theater crowd leaves with no chair empty at 10 PM on a Friday. Outside patio is quiet and comfortable along the creek if you want to talk and be heard. Service was slow at our request and despite the crowd we never felt rushed. Even got a free piece of Sashimi to try when I asked about the chef's freshest choice. We will go back again. read more

This is my favorite place for a glammed up girls night out. The late night happy hour 9-close is fantastic. The drinks are delicious and creative, and I dream of their Crunchy Cheese rolls. The sushi is fresh, a favorite of ours is the volcano roll. Service is on par and I think acclimates well to the party they are serving. We are silly and like our waiter to join in, they always take us in stride read more

Great sushi! And the yellowtail carpaccio, to die for! Seating is difficult with out reservations during busier times, but the great service makes up for it. Excellent bar menu and bartenders! read more

Service was great. Sushi was ok. I'd say it's one step above a place where the sushi floats by you on a little boat, but one below a place you'd actually remember. read more

Easy 5 star! Rolls are fabulous~~ favs are the flash fried, lightly crisped offerings of spicy salmon (melts like buttah!), and anything tuna--- the tempura vegetables..(yes they are fried but to Perfection!) Great selection of cocktails: St Germaine's Garden and Violet's Prosecco are Excellent! the Sake selection is well represented and the Bar Service is so friendly professional and right on the money! That said, creekside is a great way to go...outdoors and listening to the passing waters. Start with the Edamame, perfectly steamed and salty! read more

Probably the best sushi in Ashland. I just wish they had more options beyond the tempurah - heavy menu.

Nice cozy place, friendly service. Should have sat at the bar to get the cheaper bar specials....We had an excellent salmon sushi appetizer, but then made a mistake. Instead of going with sushi for dinner...probably good...we had vegetable tempura and coconut shrimp. The tempura....they must have run out of vegetables...just some onion and string beans with tons of batter. The coconut shrimp was overcooked and did not seem fresh. (and just 5 of them). My meal was really two stars....but I know I should have stayed with the sushi. read more

Love this place, best sushi and Japanese food in town. Awesome drinks, great service, fantastic ambiance with a nice little patio right on the creek. read more

Atmosphere: 'swanky' restaurants shouldn't put you in mind of a cafeteria. Kobe bills itself as a 'nice' place, and charges accordingly, so why am I bumping elbows with the other patrons? Kobe has crammed as much seating into the dinning room as possible, every word uttered or whispered to your date is heard by everyone else. If the people at the table next to you share an intimate meal, you are part of it. When thinking back to their first anniversary, they will undoubtedly also remember you. The food: Being from Hawaii, I know good sushi.. Kobe doesnt have it. It may have excellent presentation and great looking dishes, but the taste is seriously lacking. Beautiful, yet terrible. It's well and good to have rolls with exotics like cream cheese, mango, and asparagus, but if the rolls are sub-par the aesthetics and novelty will not save it. ..The rice is the consistency of paste Kobe has kept its reputation as a high class joint simply because it has high prices, and aesthetic food. What a Shame. read more

The first time I went, i was highly impressed with the food and the service. I've been back twice since and it's been a steady downhill slide. Their food was mediocre and uneventful. Our edamame came out cold and limp. Unfortunately not a lot of better options for great sushi here in town. On the plus side, very nice ambience along the water and nice wait staff. read more

Unfortunately we had a terrible experience due to the wait staff and bald headed manager/bartender that was on duty. We made reservations to have dinner with my husband and our adult children for my son's 21st birthday. My son just got back from living over seas in Thailand for 2 years and didn't have a valid ID with him. So they would not serve him which was totally acceptable. We bought our own bottle of wine, which they charged a 15 dollar corkage fee; the waitress brought us 4 glasses to the table(which would include my son), after saying they wouldn't serve him. We poured our own wine and filled the glasses... after ordering our food the manager/bartender stormed up to our table and began talking in a very loud voice, almost yelling so everyone around us could hear what he was saying... as he was yelling and telling us we had tried 4 times to order alcohol for my son, which we had not, he aggressively grabbed my son's glass of water off the table and smelt the glass as if we were trying to sneak him wine. It was clearly water, and he continued with his rant, telling us he would pull the wine from the table and ask us to leave gesturing to the door like an idiot. We felt very disrespected and almost walked out, but because it was so late and we were all starving, we decided to stay. My husband than got up and tried to have a conversation with the manager, in an attempt to tell him that he could have approached us in a more professional way, and not talk to us like we were children, the manager continued to be aggressive and pointed towards the door! Whilst my husband was being reasonable in telling him we understood and respected where they were coming from, but that they went about everything in the wrong way. We could not believe how we were being treated, and looking back now, we should have just walked out!! Kobe should have been thankful that we actually stayed and gave them business, spending over $130 dollars for dinner and leaving a decent tip for the waitress- which was all undeserved. So, thank you Kobe, for ruining my son's birthday dinner and giving us one of the worst restaurant experiences we have ever had! read more

Let me preface this with saying that I am in the food business. I know that things don't always go as expected on any given evening. I have NEVER waited so long for a nigiri and sushi roll in my life!! I literally waited about 40 minutes, and I was alone at the bar. Granted, there was a very loud and rather obnoxious group at the sushi bar, which may have gotten the bulk of the sushi bars' attention but COME ON!! Thank goodness for the nice bartender who was well aware that the amount of time I had to wait was RIDICULOUS!! I wouldn't step foot in this place again if it were the last sushi bar on earth! And BTW, the sushi itself was mediocre at best! read more

Soup and rest of food arrived all at once. Miso soup was noticeably bland. 1/4 way thru wife noticed little condiment dish with tofu and seasonings apparently to be added but waitress didn't mention. Highly recommended hazel nut shrimp (4) were way overcooked. Shrimp was hard. Wife ate half of one, asked me to try. Told waitress who took 3 back and returned with a new order. Much better but instead of returning a full order, we got 3 back, no apology and full charge at the end. Location and setting very nice, menu & drinks creative but prices very high for this mediocre quality food and poor sevice. Won't be back. Like Rosa (8/1), We have lots of experience with both good hi end and family style Japanese food and this was neither. I know there are off nights and mistakes, but there was too much wrong and a poor effort to remedy it. read more