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Buffets in Hyogo Prefecture! 9 recommended spots mainly in central Kobe

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Buffets in Hyogo Prefecture! 9 recommended spots mainly in central Kobe

Hyogo Prefecture is surrounded by the sea and mountains, and each area offers its own kind of appeal. From the refined streets of the port town Kobe (Kobe), to famous hot spring spots like Arima Onsen (Arima Hot Springs) and Kinosaki Onsen (Kinosaki Hot Springs), and the rich nature and food culture of Awajishima (Awaji Island), the prefecture is full of different highlights. This time, we have put together a list of recommended buffet and Viking restaurants in Hyogo Prefecture, mainly around Kobe City.

Created: July 21, 2026

This article is based on1,585Tabelog reviews.

Buffet and all-you-can-eat spots in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture

ALL FLAGS(Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel)

ALL FLAGS (Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel) is a buffet-style restaurant located inside the hotel, about an 8-minute walk from Exit 2 of Minato Motomachi Station.

The high quality, open space feels like being on a luxury cruise ship. You can enjoy a relaxed meal while taking in the sea view through the large windows.

Inside, the restaurant features a live kitchen divided into three zones. Another highlight is the sense of excitement from watching the chefs cook up close.

Their signature dish, "beef roti," is served churrasco style. This luxurious plate lets you enjoy thick cut, juicy meat carved right in front of you.

The dessert lineup is also said to be quite good. The gelato is especially popular.

Along with standard flavors like vanilla and chocolate, they also offer fruit based flavors. It has a smooth texture, and they say you can enjoy the natural flavor of the ingredients.

ZIV

At the live kitchen, they also serve beef roti and tacos, and the beef roti in particular is fragrant and tender, so even though I had decided, “Today is all about crab!”, I couldn’t help going back for seconds. For dessert, they also have freshly squeezed Mont Blanc and gelato, so you can enjoy the meal right through to the end.

Source:ZIV's review

るなーぐるめ

What stood out most was the roast beef, carved right in front of you. It was moist and tender, with the rich flavor of the meat packed into every bite, so good that I wanted seconds again and again. And the surprising find was the tacos! The special tortillas were nice and fragrant, and they went perfectly with the fillings, so I ended up going back for more without even thinking.

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Sky Grill Buffet GOCOCU

Sky Grill Buffet GOCOCU is a buffet restaurant located in the main building of Kobe Portopia Hotel, right by Shimin Hiroba Station. It has a spacious, bright interior, and from the windows on the 30th floor you can take in a sweeping view of the Kobe cityscape.

It also has reservation-only fully private rooms, making it a great choice for celebrations and other Special occasions.

One popular item is the roast beef, which the chef serves with a live carving performance. It is slowly roasted in a custom stone oven, and its appeal lies in the tender texture from the perfect cooking.

In addition to enjoying it with gravy sauce, they also recommend trying it ochazuke style (rice with broth poured over it) by serving it over rice and adding dashi broth.

The photo shows the restaurant's signature special curry. This European style dish has a fruity sweetness within its spice and is a great plate.

The chunky pieces of meat make it very satisfying, and many people choose it as a dish To finish.

ちゃこ0109

The food that really mattered was carefully prepared, and the wide variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes made for a Manzoku experience. The roast beef in particular was tender, and the horseradish served with it added a nice accent, which made it especially good. If you visit here, this is one dish you should definitely try.

Source:ちゃこ0109's review

All of the grilled fish dishes were excellent, with plenty of fat and great flavor. The person I went with ate lots of fish and white rice (lol). For the omelet, you could choose from three kinds of sauce, and they would bring it right to your table. I chose a mushroom cream sauce, and it paired perfectly with the soft, runny omelet and tasted great.

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Igurekku

Igrek is a restaurant inside Kobe Kitano Hotel, located along Tor Road about a 15-minute walk from Sannomiya Station. You can enjoy bistro-style Western dishes in a buffet style.

The European-style interior is chic and refined. In its Special atmosphere, you can relax and enjoy your meal.

The executive chef is Hiroshi Yamaguchi. He trained under Bernard Loiseau, a master of French cuisine, and has honed his skills to a high level.

The breakfast plan, known as the "best breakfast in the world," is said to let guests enjoy freshly baked bread, butter-scented financiers, and dishes made with ingredients from Hyogo Prefecture.

The dessert buffet, where the theme and featured fruit change with the seasons, is also popular. In addition to enjoying All you can eat sweets, it also offers a good selection of hors d'oeuvres and main dishes.

Not only do the desserts taste great, but their beautiful presentation is part of the appeal too, and reviews say you can enjoy a truly satisfying time.

関西在住肉食系

My heart raced at the sight of the beautifully plated strawberry desserts. The taste did not disappoint either. I liked the strawberry tart best. The food was also very good. Especially the soups. I really liked the beef stroganoff. The meat was fall apart tender, and the soup was rich. I would have had no complaints even if this had been served as the main dish. As expected from Kitano Hotel.

Source:関西在住肉食系's review

RINRIN520

Step inside and you will find a lovely space filled with beautiful furnishings. You can choose your main dish from meat or fish, the dessert comes as a strawberry buffet, and the soup is full of ingredients too, so both the main and dessert were really delicious! It is a place I would love to visit again.

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Casual Dining The Terrace

Casual Dining The Terrace is a dining restaurant located directly connected to Shin-Kobe Station, inside ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe. In a bright and open space filled with natural light from the large windows, it serves meals in buffet style.

It is easy to access, making it a convenient choice for a wide range of occasions, including meals with family and groups.

In addition to seasonal themes that change throughout the year, the menu lineup also changes by day of the week. It's known as a place where you can enjoy different flavors every time you visit.

Along with dishes made with Special local ingredients, the monthly sweets buffet and seafood buffet are also popular.

The breakfast buffet offers a wide lineup of Japanese and Western dishes. For omelets and onigiri (rice balls), you can also enjoy the live experience of watching the chef finish them right in front of you.

The photo shows the "Gohobi Omusubi." This dish features softly formed rice filled with playful ingredients such as pickled plum, avocado, and chicken, or salmon and cabbage.

ハングリン

What was especially good was the omelet! There were four kinds of sauce, and my favorite was the walnut cheese sauce. It was also fun that there were so many kinds of things to go with the rice. The okara cooked with miso flavor was tasty. The mackerel was good too. They also had several kinds of jam, and the dried fruit and comb honey butter one was especially good.

Source:ハングリン's review

ハシビロリン

I had the breakfast buffet. They had a solid lineup of local specialties, including an omelet with Awaji-produced whitebait, Sobameshi (fried rice with noodles), and Akashiyaki (soft octopus dumplings). The space was roomy, but on Sunday there were already 4-5 groups waiting by a little after 7:30. It is the kind of breakfast that makes you feel like you can start the day right!

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The HARBOR

"The HARBOR" is a buffet restaurant located inside Kobe Port Tower Hotel, a 4-minute walk from Minato Motomachi Station.

The interior is a modern, stylish space with plenty of seating. It has a casual feel, so it is often busy with locals.

The signature dish is steak, grilled right in front of you by the chef in the live kitchen. They serve pork steak at lunch and beef steak at dinner.

Fresh off the grill, it is juicy and tender. It is a popular menu item with high Manzoku, and many people end up ordering another serving.

The menu also has plenty of dishes made with seasonal vegetables from the local Hyogo Prefecture. They say you can enjoy salads, smoothies, and more with a fresh, juicy taste that lets you fully savor the ingredients themselves.

Another appealing point is the wide range of menu items featuring popular products from companies in Kobe City.

J.I0115

A very luxurious buffet where you can enjoy crab, shabu-shabu (Japanese hotpot), steak, and seafood Rice bowls! There were so many main dishes that I ended up taking more than I meant to!

Source:J.I0115's review

Ri92263

There is also a hugely popular live wagon service for instantly frozen ice cream! The sweets corner is also well stocked! There are shaved ice, soft serve, and a toppings corner too, so you can make it just the way you like〜ପ(⑅ˊᵕˋ⑅)ଓIt was a buffet where we could really enjoy both meat and fish, and it was very Manzoku.

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Oshokujidokoro Live Kappo Manren

Oshokujidokoro Live Kappo Manren is a kappo (traditional Japanese fine dining) restaurant located inside Kobe Minato Onsen Ren, a 5-minute drive from Sannomiya Station. With its lattice ceiling that gives a sense of the warmth of wood and kumiko (traditional woodwork) showcasing skilled craftsmanship, you can feel the charm of Japanese style throughout.

The restaurant offers a variety of seating, including table seats where you can watch the chefs work up close and counter seats where you can enjoy a relaxed meal, making it easy to use for many different occasions.

The restaurant serves dishes made with ingredients from Hyogo Prefecture in buffet style. The lineup includes Japanese dishes such as sushi and tempura, making the most of seasonal ingredients.

A standard favorite is the "Kobe beef sukiyaki." The marbled beef, enjoyed with their carefully made warishita (sukiyaki broth), is tender and is said to be a highly satisfying dish.

You can also enjoy All you can eat bread and sweets from Le Pain Kobe Kitano, a popular local shop in Kobe. Reviews say they offer a wide variety, and everything tastes great.

Among them, lightly toasted bread enjoyed with comb honey and butter sandwiched inside is said to be especially good.

chaso551551

The buffet had a great selection, and everything was really delicious. The sushi chefs prepare the sushi right in front of you, which adds a live feel. I especially liked the Wagyu sukiyaki (Japanese hot pot), which had the kind of rich flavor you expect from high quality beef. The hotel also offers excellent hospitality, and I was very satisfied.

Source:chaso551551's review

ただの飯好き007

There is an extremely wide selection of dishes, with so many tempting choices from Appetizers to fish dishes, meat dishes, and desserts, and the taste is excellent as well. Dining at a window seat overlooking the sea makes the meal even better together with the ever changing view. In particular, dishes finished right in front of you at the live kitchen arrive with that fresh heat, and you can really feel the care that goes into the food.

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Buffet Restaurant Sagano

Buffet Restaurant Sagano is a buffet restaurant located inside Kobe Seishin Oriental Hotel, just steps from Seishin-Chuo Station. The spacious dining room with its high ceiling has a calm atmosphere, unified in modern tones.

There are many seats, making it a good choice for families and group dining.

One of the big draws is being able to casually enjoy a wide buffet of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes. The spread includes dishes made with seasonal ingredients, and the live cooking menu items such as steak, tempura, and sushi are said to be especially popular.

Another nice point is that the food is prepared after you order, so you can enjoy as much freshly made food as you like.

One recommendation is the curry, which is said to be perfect To finish. It features chunky pieces of meat and a roux filled with the rich flavor of well simmered vegetables.

With a refined spiciness from spices that lingers pleasantly, it is said to be a popular dish with many fans.

yuko❁⃘姫路グルメ

Sushi, steak, tempura, curry ramen, otsukuri (sashimi platter), bread, salad... The menu is so extensive that it is hard to decide what to eat(*´艸`)There is also a wide variety of desserts...( ˶>ᴗ<˶)ᥫᩣ ̖́-They also have soft drinks and soft serve. It was nice to take small portions and get to try lots of different things(*´︶`)

Source:yuko❁⃘姫路グルメ's review

チヒロフスキー

They prepare the steak, tempura, sushi, and ramen right in front of you, so you can eat them freshly made. The tempura shrimp was plump and delicious♪ The eel over mabushi-gohan (rice mixed with toppings) was tender and tasty. The Sea Bream sashimi was also very good, and I went back for seconds! There was also a kids' area, and many people were dining with children.

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Za Buffet Diner Aeon Mall Kobe Kita

"The Buffet Diner Aeon Mall Kobe Kita" is a buffet restaurant located inside Aeon Mall Kobe Kita, about 15 minutes from Sanda Station by local bus. Its lively open kitchen makes a strong impression.

The spacious interior is said to have a welcoming atmosphere that is easy for families with children to use.

Including seasonal menu items, more than 65 Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes are available All you can eat. The main setup is self service, while some items like steak and sushi are ordered by mobile, so you can enjoy them freshly made.

There is also a soft drink bar plan, which is recommended when you want to take your time and enjoy your meal.

They also offer self make menu items like crepes, soft serve, and ramen that you can finish to your own liking.

One of the big draws is the fun of creating your own original flavor by grilling and choosing toppings.

kotora243909

They offer a pretty wide range of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes as All you can eat, but my top pick this time was the croissant waffle (lol) I cooked the croissant dough myself in a waffle maker and topped it with chocolate sauce and more, and it was really delicious!

Source:kotora243909's review

Buccellati

Dim sum is ordered by mobile. The xiaolongbao, shumai, and steamed gyoza were all tasty, but the xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) were the best, with soup coming out from inside, and I had about 3 of them(^^)Other than that, it is a buffet style where you go get the food yourself and eat it.

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Restaurants in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture where you can enjoy a buffet

Buffet & Cafe Restaurant Ensemble

Buffet & Cafe Restaurant Ensemble is a buffet-style restaurant located inside Takarazuka Hotel, a 4-minute walk from Takarazuka Station. In addition to the bright main dining area filled with sunlight, it also has a Private room that comes in handy for Special occasions.

The background music features songs from the Takarazuka Revue, making it an irresistible space for fans.

The lineup centers on mains reminiscent of authentic French cuisine, with dishes that show the chef’s skill and sense. The photo shows the dinner-only “Roast Beef.”

It is said to be tender with perfectly judged cooking, and to pair extremely well with the truffle sauce. It is also said to be a popular menu item that many people order again.

The sweets packed with the pastry chef's care are also popular. One of the best things is that you can enjoy a wide variety little by little.

Because they plate everything beautifully, you can get a sense of Manzoku not just from the taste but from the presentation too.

みぃグルメ

The live kitchen spare ribs, seafood doria, and the meat potato salad from the Appetizers were all very good. The desserts are small, so you can try many different kinds. The hotel itself felt very luxurious, and the restaurant was bright and clean inside as well. Music from the neighboring Takarazuka Kagekidan (Takarazuka Revue) played throughout, so fans would likely enjoy it too.

Source:みぃグルメ's review

てんこにゃん

I visited for the lunch buffet. Everything was delicious. The doria was especially outstanding. There was also a wide selection of drinks, and alcohol was available for an extra charge! The dessert selection was great too, so I recommend saving room and planning for dessert! The pineapple pie was delicious!

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