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Kobe Japan - Pleasant Hill
At Kobe Japan Restaurant where you"ll not only find the very best Japanese cuisine this side of the Bay, but also the most entertaining chefs as they prepare your Teppanyaki meal before your very eyes. Kobe Japan prides itself in serving the finest Kobe beef from Snake River Farm. Let us entertain you at one of our seven Teppanyaki tables where our talented chefs will prepare your meal of Kobe Beef, Maine Lobster Tail, or one of our Hibachi Classic or Hibachi Combination plates. Kobe also caters to those who wish to choose from an eclectic selection of sushi, sashimi, or traditional Bento Boxes. We have weekly sushi board specials that change every Thursday and a huge selection of sushi rolls with unrivaled freshness and taste. Come join us for our own Kobe Roll or special rolls from sushi chefs Tom and Richard. We also serve a wide variety of cold sake from the sweet tasting Nigori to the very dry Junmai, over 20 varieties to choose from along with our traditional house sake.
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23 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 23 reviews
5 stars
(10)
4 stars
(8)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(15)
- kid-friendly(12)
- neighborhood gem(11)
- special occasion(10)
- hot spot(4)
- fit for foodies(3)
Kobe Japan - Pleasant Hill Reviews List
Review 1 for Kobe Japan - Pleasant Hill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent, as usual!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Spent Mother's Day lunch here, and it was fantastic. All the beef they use is so tender, and the cocktails are great. The kids really enjoyed the grill show, and the staff was so nice to them. We'll be back!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Kobe Japan - Pleasant Hill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a great birthday dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a great birthday dinner and the Hibachi cook, Ken was amazing. He really made the whole experience fun and enjoyable. Will return."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 3 for Kobe Japan - Pleasant Hill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service and food. Ken
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great service and food. Ken was a terrific grill chef. Our young children had a blast! The sushi was very fresh, too . Try the pineapple martini!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Kobe Japan - Pleasant Hill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Entertaining Meal
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fun alternative to Benihana...fun cooking in front of you. Chef was funny and catered to the child at the table and made her laugh. Food was delish, and time spent there was fun. Only complaint...fruit for dessert-big thumbs down...a scoop of ice cream or a cookie would be better."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Kobe Japan - Pleasant Hill
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
This was our 1st time at this
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our 1st time at this restauarant. It was Valentine's Day and when we walked in & told the host that we had reservations through Open Table, he said he was overbooked but would see what he could do for us. We were excited about having a nice Hibachi style dinner after reading reviews. When finally seated, he took us to a little corner of the restaurant that had 3 tables & gave us menus for Sushi or Bento Box style dinner. We realized we were not going to have that Hibachi dinner we had both looked forward to. The reservation does not give you options for Hibachi style seating or the Sushi Bar. Disappointed w/overall experience."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
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Review 6 for Kobe Japan - Pleasant Hill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We went on a very busy night,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went on a very busy night, Valentines day. We were seated 15 minutes late but not a problem because I was ok at the bar. Everyone was very friendly. The restaurant staff was working very hard and trying to please. We sat at a table, not hibachi bar. Overall the food was good and plenty of it. The sashimi and sushi was fresh. For a Japanese restaurant, food presentation was lacking. Slices of sashimi were thick and large to the point I had difficulty picking it up with my hashi/chopsticks. I almost asked for a fork and knife. I would consider going back again when it's not too busy."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 7 for Kobe Japan - Pleasant Hill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Our Teppanyaki Chef, Ken,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our Teppanyaki Chef, Ken, was amazing and personable! The staff is generally very good, but we didn't have such a great server. She wasn't very attentive, but when she did appear, she was nice enough. I will revisit this place, as I look forward to giving it a better review the next time around! The food, of course was REALLY good. I preferred the quality of their food to Benihana..."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2003
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Kobe Japan - Pleasant Hill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Hibachi and sushi were both
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Hibachi and sushi were both great!"
Dined on 02/07/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Kobe Japan - Pleasant Hill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Call if you want Hibachi!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great sushi/teriakyi/hibachi in suburban Pleasant Hill, a clean alternative to Benihana in Concord which desperately needs updating. They cover the bases really well for Japanese cooking. Bar is really fun as is hibachi, if you want private dining go for the sushi area. Be sure to call if you want Hibachi (live cooking), Opentable does not note that on your reservation and they sell out."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Kobe Japan - Pleasant Hill
Based on the average of (14) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic