Summary: Great ambiance and super friendly service! Pros: * Ambiance * Friendly service Cons: N/A read more

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This is my go to spot when I'm looking for some good Korean drinking food to go with my soju. The staff is always super friendly and I love the laid back vibe and Korean music selection as good too. Kobe is also good for a round two or "2 cha" place. I guess that could translate into a night cap place in English. After a dinner at John Howie for example, I'll usually go to Kobe if I want to keep going strong read more

This spot seems to have been around for a long time, hence the number of reviews already posted. It's a hole-in-the-wall location, or in this case a hole-in-the-side since it faces the street but isn't that noticeable. I decided to come here with a friend on a Friday night around 6pm, and got here using street parking that was hard to come across. You could probably stay for a long time here just enjoying conversations with friends; the inside feels like a fine-dining steak restaurant mixed with bar-like noise levels but instead of chatter you hear today's most popular K-pop music from LE SSERAFIM, for example. The menu is expansive and covers everything from bento boxes to specialty sushi to a really large ramen bowl that you can try finishing in half an hour for a $100 gift card to use at the restaurant. I got a tonkatsu bento, and my friend got their chicken katsu bento. We both weren't too satisfied with what we got: - We each got California rolls as our sushi side. Pretty standard but filling. You can sub for spicy tuna rolls for $1 more. - Sides like the miso soup and salad were served in separate bowls sometime before our bento boxes were served. Standard for both as well but I love me some salad dressed in sweet sauces. - The tempura and fried selection was one of our favorites. Gyoza was all right, but the shrimp tempura was fresh, hot and crispy. There was one tempura that I thought would be a potato croquette but then ended up tasting more like a hash brown. It was also a little thinner than what I remember a potato croquette being. - Our biggest issue was, sadly, the katsu itself - for both of our bento boxes. Regardless of meat, the outer coating was pretty hard, so much so it even scratched the roofs of our mouths when we ate it. Neither meat was particularly juicy though I slightly preferred my friend's chicken katsu over the tonkatsu I got; it was ever so slightly juicy and my mouthfeel could only subtly pick that up. Service overall was great; we got our orders promptly, water was refilled without us asking, and our server would ask how we were doing at times. This was still a great experience, just the food we got wasn't great. If I come back, I'll try their sushi and maybe even risk the huge ramen bowl. read more

Kobe Restaurant - Tonkatsu bento (missing salad and miso soup) - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

If I could give Kobe more than 5 stars, I would. Every dish we tried was outstanding. The White Dragon Roll was incredibly fresh and flavorful. The Hot Pot Bibimbop arrived sizzling with perfectly balanced spices. The Teriyaki Chicken with Yakisoba was pure comfort food, and the Chicken and Dumplings were rich and satisfying. For dessert we shared the chocolate ice cream, which turned out to be Oreo cookie ice cream--a great surprise and an even better value. The service was excellent. Everyone was friendly and attentive, and it is clear the staff works as a team. The ambience is calming and makes it easy to relax and enjoy the meal. This will definitely be our regular spot for date nights and whenever we are craving something amazing. read more

Kobe Restaurant - Hot Pot Bibimbop - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Full Yelp disclosure, I ordered my food on DoorDash. So I can't comment on the actual restaurant. But I can about the food. So yummy! The bento box with beef bulgogi was perfection. Delicious. A side of rice, a wonton, egg roll, and CA rolls. Fresh ginger and wasabi. Freshly made CA rolls were so good! Yummy beef too. Tender and flavorful. A perfect chicken won ton with a clean dipping sauce. The side salad had a nice sesame dressing. The veggie tempura still warm and fresh. A huge side of warm edamame was the perfect accompaniment. My food was packaged so neatly and obviously with care. I definitely want to eat more of it! Next time go to the restaurant. And try the hot pot. SYOY! read more

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Looking for a quick bite during a meeting in Bellevue, I stopped into Kobe and found myself staring down a huge bento box filled with fresh sushi, a spicy tuna roll, some shrimp tempura and fried dumplings/egg rolls, a tiny shredded cabbage and seaweed salad, and a small bowl of miso soup. Exactly what I needed - delicious and filling, it hit the spot. The restaurant's atmosphere is more of a pub-type bar than a restaurant, but the food was good and the server was on top of it - this place is clearly used to a busy lunch crowd. I washed the bento down with a generous iced tea (they offered a refill to go!) and the price was right. If you're looking for good, quick eats at a reasonable price, give Kobe a try! read more

Kobe Restaurant - Bento Lunch Box - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Always a quick, delicious, and affordable dinner. Great menu options for kids. The staff is always friendly service fast.

Great food, good service and open extended hours. I love their spicy chicken teriyaki. Their Katsu Udon combo is great for a rainy day. I have been a happy customer for the past 7 years and I look forward to many more. Highly recommended read more

Clean, cozy and fast. This place is the "go to" spot for lunch breaks for my staff. Thought I'd give it a try on a weekend. Pleasantly surprised that it wasn't too busy. The staff are attentive and the food options are well planned. Multiple bento-box combinations (Mom and I should've shared). The portions are hearty and you leave filling stuffed and satisfied. read more

Kobe Restaurant - Tonkatsu Bento Box - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Went to Kobe on Tuesday evening for a quick dinner and was pleasantly surprised by how smooth the experience was from start to finish. The parking setup deserves a notice as it is clearly marked by the entrance, it is free, and is shared with a nearby hotel, which adds a layer of safety and convenience. The bibimbap was served sizzling hot and satisfying, but the surprise highlight was their house salad dressing. I noticed that they even sell it on the side, so you know it's a hit. I also noticed a smart layout feature. There is a hand-washing sink available outside the restroom, which is great for guests who want to freshen up without the hassle. I don't typically go for sweets, but had Asian-style ice cream and a decent alcohol selection. I chose to sit at the sushi bar since I was alone, and the atmosphere there was chill and comfortable. Efficient: Yes First-Time Friendliness: Yes Would I Return: Yes JY review read more

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I met a friend for dinner at Kobe recently and this was her pick. I got Prawn tempura and Spicy rainbow roll. I loved both the prawn tempura and the sushi roll. They have so many options and it was tough to pick what I wanted to have on my first visit. Will definitely be back to try other items. read more

Kobe Restaurant - Prawn tempura - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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1 Star -- Disappointing Experience I normally don't leave negative reviews, but our recent visit to Kobe Restaurant was really disappointing. The place looked nice and the staff was friendly at first, but unfortunately the experience took a turn when we found a fly in my wife's soup. We quietly let the server know, expecting the issue to be handled seriously, but the response felt pretty casual and not as apologetic or concerned as we expected. A situation like that really changes your confidence in the kitchen and overall cleanliness. We had heard good things about this restaurant, so this was a letdown. I hope they take cleanliness and food handling more seriously moving forward, because experiences like this shouldn't happen. read more

Take this with a grain of salt, or a teaspoon of gochujang, as the case may be because we popped in after a long morning of flying and dealing with SEA-TAC car rentals. Because SEA-TAC wa such a debacle of an experience, we ate at Kobe between lunch and dinner, and wasn't up for a full meal. We did have two LARGE Sapporo beers for medicinal purposes and one order of the ddokboki (rice cakes), and the grilled shisamo fish. The fish were DELECTABLE. As long as you are a gourmand enough to enjoy little fish whole, you're going to love this. Wee seafood pockets bursting with roe and flavor, they were delightful. The ddokboki was really good too, clearly made with an anchovy broth adding to the deeper flavor vs made with a lesser liquid. While not as good as what you'd get in Namdaemun market on Seoul (a tall order), it harkened to that direction well enough. Service was very friendly, and it was a good jolt of tastiness and medical relief by way of fermented grains and hops. read more

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Giving mom-pop restaurants a low rating really pains me, but the truth must be shared for the good of those looking to read honest reviews before dishing out their hard earned money. I love a good bento/teriyaki so I thought I'd give Kobe a shot. I got the bento with salmon and my friend got their sashimi. Both dishes were below mediocre, unfortunately. As the user below me mentioned, some of the items absolutely tasted like they came from a frozen bag, namely the egg roll. I ordered a soda with my meal and even the ice tasted like old freezer. I barely ate 40% of my meal, and I honestly just wanted to get out of there. The establishment is a bit raggedy, the menu and seats were sticky, and it was just not a pleasant experience. I'm hoping their other menu items are decent so they can keep afloat in this economy, but I won't be back to try them :( read more

This place is super cute hole in the wall, every time I come here the food is 10/10. I've had the strider roll, sweet and sour combo and teriyaki all sooo good!! Everyone is really nice and food comes out pretty quick. Can't wait to keep coming back to try more things. read more

*Katsu chicken curry 3.5 *Sweet and sour chicken 4/5 *House sake 3/5 -chicken curry was a good size portion and not a disappointment. The curry itself was so so and nothing that stands out for the chicken was fried nice, and went well with the curry. -chicken didn't have very good presentation but as soon as I started eating, it was really good. Would definitely do again. -house sake was cheap and a good portion for the price but didn't taste great. I know it was the cheapest option but I don't think I would do again. read more

Kobe Restaurant - Katsu chicken curry 3.5/5 - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Great spot to go when you visit bellevue or when you are craving for Korean food or Japanese food. The staff was really friendly and the food was always good. I've been going to this place more than 10 times now. read more

Kobe Restaurant - Las Vegas Roll Fish Roe Hot Pot() - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Stopped in for a late dinner, the staff was very friendly and helpful, we ordered way more than we could eat, mostly because the portions are very generous! We had a few appetizers (didn't get photos of the soft shell crab, or the Rangoon) a couple main dishes along with some great beer! This place was quiet, probably because it was later in the evening, it's a small restaurant, very comfortable. You can watch them make the sushi to order if you sit at the counter. Definitely recommend this place! read more

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It was my first time visiting Kobe and I loved it! We ordered more than 5 dishes and every single dish was delicious. Especially I liked the ramen. The quality and service was fast and great and I would definitely come back for more foods. read more

Kobe Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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This is the best restaurant in Bellevue, offering a wonderful atmosphere perfect for a date night or a meal with friends and family. They serve a variety of dishes, including Japanese and Korean cuisine, and the taste is amazing. The servers are also incredibly friendly. I visit every time I'm in Bellevue. They even have a ramen bowl challenge where you can win $100 gift certificate if you finish it within the time limit. This is always my go-to spot! read more

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SERVICE: 4/5 The service was great! Our waitress was patient taking our large order and the food came out quickly afterward. The only issue was that they forgot one of our orders, but it worked out fine since we were all too full. Overall, we were satisfied with the service, but there was nothing outstanding that stood out. FOOD: 4.5/5 There is a great selection of both Japanese and Korean food. I got the Salmon Love Roll and Nagasaki Udon. The Salmon Love Roll had a mild spice and I liked how soft the salmon was. The Nagasaki Udon had a light, but delicious broth flavor and the udon noodles added a chewy and supple texture. They also gave a generous amount of seafood that it is worth trying for the price. I would highly recommend the udon during the rainy day or if you are craving some comfort food. *NOTE: Dogs are not allowed in the restaurant. read more

Kobe Restaurant - Nagasaki Ramen or Udon - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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The restaurant's mood was so good and I like Korean food so much tho:):) I ate a lot in a comfortable mood read more

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We had the Bulgogi bowl and the Tonkatsu bento box. Both were good, but not great. The portions were generous and the prices very reasonable, so we easily got what we paid for. We live nearby and will be back. read more

I don't understand why this restaurant has bad reviews. The sushi was incredibly fresh, and the server checked in on us often, which I really appreciated. I'll definitely be coming back next time. It's hard to find a place in Bellevue with such reasonable prices. Good vibe. read more

Kobe Restaurant - Salmon sashimi, and scallop sushi - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Made me not want sushi again. Not just that, they were playing k-pop on a big screen and the waiter could barely speak English. Thought this was a Japanese restaurant lmao read more

This place was very good for lunch! It was hot outside and my partner and I were very hungry from walking around town all day. Kobe was very cool inside and had fast and friendly staff. There were a lot of choices on the menu and I got a mixed plate. The food was absolutely amazing. Very happy I stopped here. Memorable experience. read more

Kobe Restaurant - Menu - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Service is ok, food is just bad to put it plainly. One of the orders was a tteokbokki dish that we ended up not even touching, it even looked bad and my son had one tteok and said no thanks. We ended up not eating it and as we were closing the bill, we told the waitress who didn't say anything. No apology or comment of some sort. Paid the bill and made a note to never go back there. It's just the today's reality is so scary. To serve such an awful tasting and looking food and expect a customer to return is just mind blowing to me. read more

Stopped in for Ramen -- was super hungry and staying right next door. Ramen was very good and hit the spot. Service was good. Can't really comment on the place other than it was busy and looked popular. I'll stop in for a proper meal in restaurant next time. read more

The food was delicious and an excellent value. We had a spicy pork hot pot bibimbap and a spicy seafood udon noodle bowl. Servings were generous, and each dish was about $17-$18. The service was fast, polite, and professional. Each dish came with a miso soup and a salad. The dressing on the salad was very nice. This restaurant seems to be a fusion of Korean and Japanese. The udon had lots of Korean spices in it. read more

Kobe Restaurant - Foreground: spicy seafood udon. Background: hot pot bibimbap with spicy pork. - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

I haven't been here for years and wanted to try again. Ordered bento at work and all the tempura tasted like the ones you can get in frozen section. Then I found this. The food was not worth the $$ especially nowadays when there are other great sushi places to go to. read more

Kobe Restaurant - Hair on shrimp tempura - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

We were here in the evening. We ordered pork tonkatsu, energy roll and half and half chicken. We loved the fried chicken. The energy roll too was also good. We liked this place just because it closes late. The service was also good. As for parking, you can use the retail parking from the hotel. read more

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While in Seattle, we've been in search of cheese tonkatsu. Saw a picture of Kobe offering one, plus they had a variety of options of some of our favorites, including bento boxes, noodle dishes, and sushi. Each person got something different from another. We ordered the Kobe roll to share which was a good choice, with just the right kind of sauce. I got the chicken katsu bento box which had a variety of items, which I enjoyed. read more

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Always a go-to spot for Sushi for us in Bellevue. Quick service, fair prices, and good sushi.

The restaurant has many kinds of food. This restaurant is one of the best restaurants I've ever had. The workers are all really kind. Atmosphere of this restaurant is so good. I think this place is perfect for family outings. Portion size is also massive. They are always welcoming and kind. The musics the restaurant plays are good. read more

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Just the best service and food I was looking for. Def the best restaurant to go to for any occasion. Food was out of the level quality and the staff was so nice and friendly. Highly re read more

Kobe Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Every detail, from the food to the ambiance to the Impeccable service I highly recommend this place read more

Kobe restaurant has been loved for a long time, offering a cozy and welcoming atmosphere that's perfect for dining with family. I'm so glad to have found a place like this in Bellevue. We ordered the sushi special and had a wonderful meal together. Thank you for the great experience!（*＾ワ＾*） read more

Kobe Restaurant - Sushi special - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

The food was so great, service was nice and you can go out with your friend and family to eat out. 10/9 read more

Kobe Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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I went here not too long ago, and the food was phenomenal!! The service was pretty decent and I absolutely loved the decorations around the restaurant. Small inconvenience there was a hair in my sushi (mistakes happen all the time) but they took care of it amazingly and got me a new one. Okay pricing and overall delicious! Tempura California Roll - $10.95 read more

Restaurant is in the heart of downtown, parking. And be a bit rough but if you do get the chance I recommend trying out Kobe. They also have a great selection of flavored sake! I usually order to go, though the restaurant it's self is very causal and pleasant to eat at. They are usually pretty busy and is a hot spot for locals :) Quick and friendly service as well as comfortable seating. read more

Kobe Restaurant - Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington