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Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

A Complete Softy for Soft Shell Crab

I could live off of crab drenched in butter, I’m sure! Yet, I’ve always had a soft spot for soft shell crab. For one, these little critters capture all the irresistible flavors of your everyday crab, but without the hassle. In other words, you don’t have to work for your food. The chore of prying…

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Kobe’s New Items Reel in Flavor, Fun

In its fifth decade of pleasing diners from here at home and those visiting from all corners of the globe, the skilled staff at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar continues to dazzle diners with new menu creations that keep the eating experience fresh and fun. Modeled after a rustic Japanese inn, Kobe serves up…

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Show-stopping Eats at Kobe

BY RACHEL BREIT Dear seafood lovers looking for the grill-to-you experience, Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi Bar is the place for you. “Here you have a personal chef,” explains longtime teppanyaki chef Lester Nishida. “You see your food before it’s cooked, so you know you have quality. And you get it hot — you cannot beat…

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January 27, 2013

A Calling for Calamari

It’s often said that one never forgets an evening spent at Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi Bar. From the excitement of teppanyaki dining, in which culinary masters fire up alluring entrees on flattop grills in front of patrons, to the warmth of this cozy Japanese inn-style eatery, Kobe offers more than just a meal — it’s…

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December 23, 2012

Kobe Keeps It Deliciously Real

By Rachel Breit Even the timid will succumb to Kobe Japanese Steak house’s Sixty-Nine roll ($18), a California roll aptly named for the “position” of a filleted unagi. The rolls — creamy crab and avocado rolled up with crunchy cucumber and topped with the tender baked eel — need little coaxing from plate to mouth….

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November 25, 2012

Kobe Japanese Steak House

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your favorite restaurant? Well, much credit goes to the many chefs, owners and managers who work diligently day in and day out to make sure Hawaii’s diners have a top-notch dining experience. This week, Dining Out gets the inside scoops from Kobe Japanese Steak House’s head…

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October 14, 2012

Kobe Kicks Off Every Meal With a Bang

Dining on pupus at Kobe Japanese Steak House is nearly as enjoyable as sitting with managing partner Roy Nakamura. The jovial owner with the knack to turn every conversation into a comedy routine presents a tasty menu filled with big hunks of beef and delicate portions of fish. While this may sound like a main…

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September 16, 2012

Where Teppanyaki Treats & Savory Sushi Rule

At a restaurant that is named after one of the most universally renowned cuts of beef, customers naturally will expect excellence from Kobe Steak House and Sushi Bar. And they certainly will find it at the Waikiki restaurant, which serves up teppanyaki treats and savory sushi. Nestled in between Hilton Hawaiian Village and Ilikai Hotel,…

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August 12, 2012

Keepin’ It Real With Kobe Lounge Delights

Kobe Steak House is famous for its steaks and seafood, and, of course, the exciting table-side teppanyaki-style dining and tricks of preparation. But Kobe also offers a top-quality sushi bar, and about a year-and-a-half ago transformed its holding area to the Kobe Lounge offering a pupu menu of local favorites such as Miso Soup, Tofu,…

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May 27 - June 2, 2012

Kobe Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar

Kobe Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar, situated between the Ilikai and Hilton Hawaiian Village, has been providing customers with an authentic dining experience for 40 years. The venue’s rustic interior makes for a perfect date night or family outing, and locals and tourists alike can be seen entering the double doors that face Ala…

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