La Shomon

My wife and I just returned from one of the most memorable meals of our trip to Japan. La Shomon is a small, family-run yakiniku restaurant tucked into a quiet neighborhood outside central Kobe. Dining here felt like being welcomed into someone’s home — warm, relaxed, and deeply genuine. We chose t...he tasting set featuring several different cuts of Wagyu, which allowed us to appreciate the range of textures and flavors. Each cut told its own story. Cooking over a small charcoal grill at the table brought out the best in the beef and let us enjoy each bite at our own pace. After the set, we were able to order additional cuts à la carte to revisit our favorites — one of the most enjoyable parts of the meal. Throughout the evening, the owners and staff shared small insights about the meat and preparation, and their presence felt natural and sincere. They spoke English comfortably, which allowed us to engage more personally and added warmth to the entire experience. The pricing was surprisingly reasonable given the quality of the beef, the care in preparation, and the intimate atmosphere. This meal felt like a rare balance of exceptional flavor, authenticity, and true hospitality. We had originally planned to dine in downtown Sannomiya, but decided at the last minute to venture out. The quick JR trip was absolutely worth it — in fact, the experience was exactly what we had hoped to find in Japan. If you’re considering Wagyu in Kobe, skip the showy teppanyaki restaurants and treat yourself to something more personal and meaningful. La Shomon is the kind of place you remember.

Visited November 2025

went to this restaurant on nov 2023, im sure will be back if visit Kansai Area... the food and the people was great and excellent. i like how the cook the meats so so much.. hopefully will be back soon.

Visited September 2024

During our trip to Kobe last August, my wife and I had the pleasure of dining at “La Shomon”, and it was nothing short of incredible. This family-run Japanese-American steakhouse offers an exceptional yakiniku experience, serving different cuts of Kobe Wagyu, including an outstanding A5-grade select...ion that simply melted in our mouths. Despite not having a reservation, we were warmly welcomed by the owners’ son, a friendly and easygoing native English speaker, who managed to find us a spot at the counter. His hospitality, along with the kindness of the entire staff, made us feel right at home. To top off this unforgettable evening, we were invited to leave a note in their memory book. Since their old book was nearly full, we had the honor of writing on the first page of the new one—a special touch to an already memorable experience. If you ever find yourself near Kobe, La Shomon is an absolute must-visit. Greetings from Italy to you all! 🇮🇹🇯🇵

Visited August 2024

Primera vez que pruebo esta carne y excepcional! Aparte el servicio genial, nos atendio un chico medio americano con un ingles perfecto y super simpatico First time trying this kind of meat and was great! The service was great too, the waiter that attended us is half american so his english was perf...ect and he was really nice

Visited November 2024

Best food I have ever eaten. Came here with my little brother when we were staying in Kobe. Staff were incredibly friendly and polite. Ambience and atmosphere was really good. This is a MUST visit spot that I throughly recommend to anyone travelling around the region.

Visited August 2024