Business Details
6 Years
experience
Premier Japanese Dining in Birmingham, AL
Established in 2020, Kobe Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar is Birmingham's premier destination for authentic Japanese cuisine with a modern twist. Our team of skilled chefs specializes in crafting the freshest sushi and teppanyaki dishes using premium ingredients, including Certified Angus Beef and seasonal seafood. We offer a sophisticated dining experience across three distinct spaces: the main dining room, teppanyaki grill room, and a full-service bar featuring premium liquors and international sake. Our teppanyaki experience combines culinary artistry with entertainment, as meals are prepared tableside on open grills by expert chefs. The restaurant also features a curated menu of small plates, signature sushi rolls, and specialty cocktails to cater to diverse palates. With a semi-private dining area accommodating up to 40 guests, we provide ideal venues for both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations.Our commitment to quality extends to every aspect of service, from ingredient sourcing to presentation and customer experience. The bar area offers a social hub with hand-crafted cocktails and an extensive wine selection. Our lunch and dinner menus feature both traditional favorites and innovative creations, including specialty rolls like the Tsunami and Capital rolls. With two decades of combined experience in Japanese cuisine, our culinary team ensures every dish meets exacting standards. We maintain rigorous quality control processes for seafood and other ingredients to guarantee freshness and flavor. Our establishment adheres to strict food safety protocols while maintaining an inviting atmosphere for all guests. The restaurant's design blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary elements to create a unique dining environment.
Services
Sushi
Teppanyaki
Dining
Bar
Events
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We offer Birmingham's only teppanyaki dining experience with tableside cooking
- Our sushi features Certified Angus Beef and sustainably sourced seafood
- Three distinct dining environments accommodate both casual meals and special events
- Award-winning chefs with decades of combined Japanese culinary expertise
- Extensive beverage program featuring premium sake and specialty cocktails
Services
Sushi
Our sushi service features 20+ varieties of fresh fish prepared in traditional and modern styles. From classic tuna and salmon to specialty rolls like the Capital and War Eagle, each piece is crafted with precision. We use only sustainably sourced seafood and premium ingredients to ensure exceptional quality and flavor.
Teppanyaki
Experience live cooking at our teppanyaki grills where chefs prepare meals tableside with theatrical flair. Choose from premium proteins like filet mignon and lobster while enjoying interactive dining. The experience combines culinary skill with entertainment in a vibrant atmosphere that engages all senses.
Dining
Our main dining room offers a sophisticated setting for enjoying Japanese cuisine with modern touches. The menu features Certified Angus Beef teriyaki dishes, specialty rolls, and traditional small plates. The space blends traditional Japanese design elements with contemporary decor for an elegant dining experience.
Bar
The full-service bar offers premium liquors, hand-crafted cocktails, and an extensive sake selection. Guests can enjoy happy hour specials or specialty drinks like the Kobe Martini. The bar area provides a social atmosphere perfect for after-work gatherings or pre-dinner drinks.
Events
Our semi-private teppanyaki room accommodates up to 40 guests for special occasions. The space features open grills and dedicated service for an immersive dining experience. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate events with customizable menus and seating arrangements.
Questions
What type of cuisine do you offer?
We specialize in authentic Japanese cuisine with a modern twist, featuring fresh sushi, teppanyaki grill creations, and traditional small plates.
Do you have vegetarian options?
Yes, we offer vegetable rolls, edamame, seaweed salad, and other plant-based dishes to accommodate vegetarian diets.
Can I make a reservation?
Reservations are recommended for teppanyaki dining and large groups. Call 205-298-0200 to book your table or check availability online.
Do you host private events?
Yes, our teppanyaki room accommodates up to 40 guests for special occasions with dedicated service and customizable menus.
What are your lunch hours?
We serve lunch Monday-Friday from 11:00AM-2:00PM with a full menu of sushi, bento boxes, and teppanyaki options.
Do you offer catering services?
We provide catering for events with custom menus featuring sushi, teriyaki dishes, and Japanese appetizers. Contact us for details and pricing.
Reviews (4)
Mrs. Smith
Jan 27, 2022
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Even with no mandates now you Must wear a mask to enter, but once sitting down you are out of the danger zone and sickness doesn't spread. Hopefully they'll remove signs sooner then later since it's why we walked away.
Kayla Merritt
Jan 12, 2022
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Drove one hour to this place in the rain to celebrate pastors birthday first to cook was being rude not speaking then when the food came out looked at it the rice was mushy and the noodles what is what is my point finger. Next After the food was not good my son asked For a cup which should have been given a drink to go this may come back with a plastic cup with nothing it,then They trust to put a tip of ten dollars on everybody ticket bottom line the food was nasty I will never vist them again, dont use Kobe name change it .
Donna S.
Jan 05, 2022
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Wow. Terrible. Been going there for years and have always loved everything about Kobe. What happened??? We had a group of 6 celebrating our birthdays. The salad was delicious as always but the soup was NOT clear. It was greasy and cloudy. The chef was nice but not effective. There was no show and he barely made eye contact. We had to ask for the sauces. The food had zero flavor! There was lots of it but soo bland. The lobster was overcooked. I think he lost his salt shaker and the other seasoning Im used to tasting. The wine was warm which I informed our waiter but nothing changed on the
Heather Jackson
Jan 02, 2022
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D is an amazing cook. He gets 5 stars across the board. The manager she is right out RUDE! She will run the business in the ground if she keeps on with her attitude. Oh, yes my family and I are only there for D, hes that good, not for the management lousy service. When you go in and pay good money for a meal and refuses you to request for a certain cook its just tacky. We eat here atleast every other week sometimes every week, we spend a lot of money here. Maybe its time to move our business else where.
