Found this spot on our way back home was craving steak so hubby found this place while I was driving easy to find and plenty of parking. Really cute spot I love the decor and the vibes very chill and laid back. We were greeted as we walked in and were able to pick anywhere to sit. Our waiter was amazing she was very attentive and gave us some recommendations on sushi and that was delicious perfect kick of spiciness. Our food came out pretty quick and man it was all so good very flavorful dipping sauces the amount of food was perfect the appetizers were awesome love the calamari crunch and spicy edamame was great. All in all we were definitely satisfied with the food and service I can see why this place was popular to come to many more families arrived as we sat to eat. We picked out the below Spicy Edamame Calamari Chicken & shrimp Steak& shrimp Steak shrimp & scallops Jalapeño Blaze sushi roll (so so good ) All plates came with sautéed veggies and choice of regular rice or $2 extra for fried rice which was perfectly cooked . We were also giving a small salad and miso soup omg perfect dressing on the salad and the soup was really good. This place definitely deserves a 5 star definitely would come back read more

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Jalapeno Blaze sushi roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sonora, California

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Friendly owners, chefs and staff. Fresh food. One of my top favorites in Sonora. They deserve your business! Support them and enjoy the amazing food and service read more

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - My go to. It's always improving in presentation as well! Sashimi appetizer is fire for this town especially! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sonora, California

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Never had "Hibachi" this bad...very disappointed because the food looked really good and the reviews were decent 4.5. Left the cook the following suggestions: 1. Ensure you bring out the food hot, my ribeye and lobster hibachi plate was very cold unfortunately and I had to send it back. 2. Ensure you add more flavor to the hibachi as a whole. While it looked presentable there was very little flavor... vegetables were plain steamed...rice tasted like Costco rice that you microwave. 3. Ensure you get good quality meat. That was the toughest "ribeye" steak I ever had. Wait staff and service was excellent, but do to poor food quality I would not recommend. Subpar for sure. read more

Update!!! I tried something different than the Dynamite or Lobster King Roll (well we had to throw in the dynamite) but I got something else and oh my lanta it was GOOD!!! We decided to split the dynamite roll as well as the shrimp fried rice, and filet mignon plate and OMG that steak was cooked to perfection the rice was soooo good and the shrimp was deeelish!!! Service was wonderful they are all SO sweet!! And they are this nice every single time which is awesome! They should be very proud, consistency is key and with the constant 5/5 service is wonderful! Love love love the atmosphere my favorite is how they always keep it nice and air conditioned when it gets hot and there is lots of space and areas to sit! Parking is good nearby and there are even some window seats, this place is a must try if you haven't been yet! Yum!! read more

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - The Dynamite Roll ( 炸药卷 ), the Lobster King Roll ( 龙虾王卷 ), and the Mini Spring Rolls with a sweet sauce. DELICIOUS - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sonora, California

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Kobe Steak house is always a warm and welcoming place.Friendly staff and great menu. We always get the Filet with Lobster with fried rice.Beforehand we enjoy some of their various hand rolled sushi and a couple beers read more

Passing through town and we wanted something yummy. First time here. Nice restaurant with a casual feel. Lots of menu options, and our server was knowledgeable and very helpful in making our decision. Delicious hibachi Filet and Lobster. Hubby got his with bacon fried rice. Comes with miso soup and salad. The appetizer (Sexy Jalapeno) and Sushi were delicious. I do business in the area twice a month. I'll be back soon! read more

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Food is always delicious . Kobe never disappoints! Staff is always super friendly and the other servers always check on you when your eating. The restaurant is decorated with some Japanese paintings and red lanterns. I am a sucker for edemame so thats a must. I am also a fan of their king kong roll. Today I got the trio - chicken, shrimp & steak. The steak was cooked to perfection. And the dinner plate was much too large for me to finish. My grandma got the filet mignon and lobster. She said it eas delicious and presentation was amazing. We had 2 bento boxes at the table both enjoyed. We love this restaurant the food is always great and the staff is always smiling read more

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The service was wonderful and the atmosphere was good but the food wasn't that good and despite saying the calimory was fresh it was most definitely frozen, the price also is just not the best compared to be wok , it is a clean astaplishmeant and friendly.great staff but the price and taste is what keeps me out unfortunately read more

My husband has wanted to go here for awhile, so we went the Saturday before Mother's Day. You'd think with the rodeo in town, they might have been busier than they were (though they seem to have a fair amount of take out). That might have signaled something as far as expectations. The decor was pretty basic and not really what you would expect for a Japanese steakhouse...the decor looks more like a breakfast diner. They serve only wine and beer, no cocktails. Service staff were friendly enough. Our meals came with miso soups and a salad, the latter of which had an orange dressing (maybe French), not the sesame ginger you might expect. Our entrees came fairly promptly, yet lacked the white rice and fried rice sides that were supposed to accompany the main dishes. I'd say the rice didn't come until a good 10 minutes after the main entrees arrived. People in our party were trying to eat slowly (to buy time for the rice to arrive), though that meant our food was getting colder. All the hibachi entrees came with a few bonus shrimp. The meat was tasty enough and came with an orange sauce and a brown (sesame ginger) sauce for dipping. Don't come here expecting a teppanyaki table or to see your meal cooked on hibachi at your actual table...all the items are cooked out of view, in the kitchen. The experience was sort of 'meh' for me, but my husband had a slightly more favorable opinion. I have other restaurants I'd prefer returning to, before this one. read more

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Kobe Japanese Steakhouse has been holding it down in the Sonora area - since it's opening in late 2024. The owners were born and raised in the Sonora area, and their undeniable passion for serving fantastic food to the local community - is evident. Both the owners and the staff genuinely care about cultivating a warm and accessible vibe at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse. Kobe Japanese Steakhouse has an extensive menu - serving everything from quality steaks, to hibachi, to specialty sushi rolls, to fried rice, to noodle dishes and more. For their hibachi options you can choose from steak, to salmon, to chicken, to shrimp, to lobster, and more. All look (and I'm sure taste - as well) delicious. One particularly photogenic standout from their specialty sushi menu - was their Lobster King Roll, which is comprised of lobster tempura inside lobster salad and tobiko on top. Swoon. When we were here, we sampled an array of sushi rolls and hibachi options and all were exceptionally flavorful. If you have dietary issues or concerns - be sure to let the staff know. The staff are attentive and they seem eager to assist customers navigate the menu accordingly. Kobe Japanese Steakhouse isn't cheap, but you can tell by the quality of their food - that you're paying for well crafted dishes that have been made with intention. If you're on a budget - be sure to look into their lunch specials and bento box dinners, which are more wallet friendly. And don't be afraid to ask the staff for recommendations. If you're looking to celebrate a special occasion at a restaurant - Kobe Japanese Steakhouse is a formidable option. Their ambiance/decor may be a little too casual if you're looking for a romantic date destination, but if you want menu items that will delight your tastebuds and eyes - they got you. Trust. read more

This place is not a chain and run by a brother and sister group. The food is pretty good and the service from Hailey was excellent. Beyond our expectations for sure. We had the Habachi dinners in our group and it was very good. Their sauces are made in house which is important read more

Tried the ribeye this time. I give it an 8 out of 10. I would get it again. Place is pretty good. It's a go to on the way or on the way back from Black Oak. Staff was super busy this time, maybe short handed? Our server was hustling tho. They didn't bring the roll I ordered till after my wife was done but they comped it. Great service. Be back soon read more

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Rib Eye - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sonora, California

The food is fresh and well prepared. The variety is amazing and everything I have tried has been excellent! Staff are friendly, responsive and helpful. I enjoy the atmosphere and feel comfortable with each visit. read more

We go here all the time it's very consistent and we love the sushi. We do wish they had nigiri.

My fiancée and I took my dad for early Father's Day-it was our first time there. The rolls were HUGE and delicious, the restaurant was clean, the service was great-Ashley S was our server and she was attentive and nice. We'll definitely be going back read more

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Pros: Super friendly service! Prices are reasonable! And everything was tasty. Hibachi side of filet mignon is 14. Fried rice was huge for the price and done really well. Kids enjoyed shrimp hibachi meal. Plenty of parking in big shopping center lot. Near hotels in Sonora. Cons: Store is pretty basic, bright fluorescent lights, counter, plenty of seating. Not one for decor. Some of the rolls are very similar- we got the lobster king Roll and red headed girl roll and both had same sauces and very similar ingredients. Still glad to have this option here on our way to skiing . read more

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This was really great! Especially for the area. Service was on point even with a full restaurant. The inside was clean and nice. The food was really good. Prices fairly. Nothing else you'd want out of a neighborhood sushi spot read more

I ordered the vegetable tempura bento box and it was totally delicious. My boyfriend got the hibachi chicken and California roll bento box and it was really good for the price. We had leftovers for sure so we had dinner twice for the price we paid. We will definitely be back there. The service was great Came back to ask for refills for drinks and they were so accommodating and very polite. read more

This place has fresh ingredients and decent size servings. The rolls were a tasteful size my 11yr old daughter and I each order one roll each and with an appetizer of edamame we were stuffed. The service was Greathouse it wasn't too busy on a Wednesday afternoon our entire meal was serviced at one time with two servers which felt nice with the whole meal coming at once. We already know we will be back to try more options. read more

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For our daughter's 16th birthday, she wanted sushi. She was tired of our local choices in the Jackson area of Amador County, so we saw the superior reviews here on Yelp on Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Sonora and decided the over an hour drive one way just might be worth it. WOW!!! Was it ever! This is a family friendly restaurant that serves incredible food that is affordable, delicious, has high quality ingredients and a generous portions! The owners work right along side of highly trained staff and all are focused on making sure your experience is wonderful. We were treated as if we were their personal friends which made for a super comfortable fun experience and made us feel valued and well cared for. Everything from Goyza to Tempura, salad, Teriyaki Beef and Chicken, amazing Fresh Sushi Rolls, etc., were all the best we ever had anywhere. If you like Japanese Food and super service by friendly caring people, you absolutely must go there! Thank you to all the great people working at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Sonora. We had a fantastic dinner for our special occasion! We will be back. read more

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Our very happy Birthday Girl enjoying 2 different Sushi roll entrees. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sonora, California

The atmosphere was quiet and nice and the staff were very friendly and inviting! The food was incredibly delicious! My wife got the steak hibachi and loved it. I tried the sushi which was equally awesome! We definitely will return! read more

Great food Great service Ambiance OK Close to where we live (East Sonora) Parking anywhere in the junction. Just what we (seniors) need. read more

The Restaurant cooks your order in the kitchen. My expensive cut steak was overcooked and somewhat Tough. Not tender Med. Rare I had Ordered. Have not been back in 4 months. Sushi was very good. read more

They have the most amazing food Fantastic service Very friendly employees And the owner went out of his way to make sure that we had everything just the way we wanted it Thousand stars for this place read more

This is a cool place. The room is clean and has a bit of a strip mall vibe, but not offensive at all. Service is decent. Our server seemed intent on socializing with coworkers - which wasn't too bad of an issue, but led to slower refills and just a bit of a gap between what would be really good service - eg: I had to go get our check and pay up front - it wasn't egregious, and I'm sure he would have got to us, but the gap was enough - and he wasn't in the weeds - just standing 8 feet from our table chatting. The food is good, not great. We both had. Filet and lobster. The steak lacked seasoning and was a bit over cooked. The lobster was a bit over cooked as well. Again, still a really good meal - just not quite a "wow". The prices are great for what you get - filet and lobster for $38 including sides, soup and salad is fantastic value. - buzz kill - they charge a credit card surcharge of 3%. Just stop it. Make your menu prices correct and don't nickel and dime your customers. Overall, we will probably go back - the good outweighs the bad. That said, it could be great with some basic blocking and tackling. read more

Love this place! I'm so glad Kobe Japanese Steakhouse came to Sonora. The servers are super kind. It's not the highest end sushi in the world, but you won't be disappointed. The sushi rolls are huge and well made. I particularly enjoy their hibachi specials and recommend teriyaki beef, shrimp, and scallops. read more

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I was at CVS a few doors down after work and a tantalizing aroma was wafting out of this place. I decided to pop in and found it was the hibachi I was smelling! However once I started looking at the menu I was torn. The sushi looked pretty good and I hadn't had any in some time so I ordered two rolls: Forever 21 and Lobster King. They were both very tasty!! I was also pleasantly surprised by the quality and freshness of the seafood being up in the foothills! I will be returning to try more of the menu next time I'm in the neighborhood. Service was attentive, restrooms and dining room clean and pleasant. It was an enjoyable experience overall. Definitely recommend! read more

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Forever 21 Roll ( 永远21卷 ) and Lobster King Roll ( 龙虾王卷 ) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sonora, California

Perfect location on your way to Black Oak Casino. Great food, wonderful service. We had sushi rolls and they were delicious. This restaurant is owned by 3 guys who attended Sonora High together. read more

Joseph was an amazing server! He was super kind and funny. All our food was served and it was delicious. Forever 21 Roll and the stuffed mushrooms are so good. Don't forget to ask for YumYum sauce! read more

Wow I mean almost every dish was amazing and tasted great. The table ordered bacon fried rice, Their version of jalapeño poppers, spicy edamame, vegetable tempura, steak, and two rolls of which the name I have forgotten unfortunately! The rolls were amazing and the appetizer were perfect. The bacon fried rice was mid to be honest rice was dry and overly greasy at the same time. And the bacon in the fried rice seemed poor quality almost like bagged bacon bits. Literally the only issue I had with the food though everything else was spectacular. read more

The Great Gal dropped into this new Sonora restaurant after we enjoyed a wonderful Elvis Tribute show at Sierra Rep. Taylor Rodriguez is fantastic performer. Don't let the restaurant name fool you. It is not the "usual" steakhouse dark, wood theme environment. It is a clean, wide open bright, casual seating place to eat. I ordered the Kobe Trio (Ribeye, Shrimp, Scallops), bacon fried rice (Yep, bacon... a slight up charge, but worth it). My medium rare was spot on as were the scallops and shrimp. I'm giving them a little down tic on their veggies because several broccoli florets were yellow. I enjoyed my meal.... With cold sake, of course. The GG ordered a Dragon Roll and loved it. Service was prompt, polite, and cordial. This place is definitely worth the visit. I wish them well with their new operation. read more

We love it here! Great food and the staff is awesome. The sushi is super fresh, and so delicious. read more

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I put off coming here because I was very wary about food called hibachi but not cooked in front of the diners. I also know the food is a bit pricey. Well, not only did we eat there Tuesday, we went back today! The restaurant is decorated very sparse and clean. Everything is spotless, the service is fast and friendly, and there are just the right number of tables so the place is busy but you have room to be comfortable. The food is really yummy! We've tried a sushi roll, rib eye and shrimp, filet and chicken, and two different bento boxes. There is no salt on the tables, and no need -- everything of spiced nicely. We up charged to bacon fried rice, which is recommended! We order our beef rare and it came out just right every time. Takeaways: the meat portions for the price is a bit lacking on the hibachi plates. The price is the same as places that prepare the food in front of you. Appetizers are pricey -- 4 gyoza for $6 at our table. Bento boxes are priced affordably at about $22. We were up-charged $4 each for bacon fried rice. Will we go again? For sure! Twice in a week already, and will likely make this a monthly stop. read more

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Joseph is an amazing sever and made sure that we had everything we needed. He made sure that our food came out in a timely manner and that it was a fun and light environment. I would definitely come back again. read more

My daughter took me to lunch here the other day. First of all it was so nice and cool inside on such a hot day. We were greeted with friendly service. We ordered the miso, a side salad and the Forever 21 Roll. The miso was so delicious, thinly sliced green onions in it, the salad was fresh and nicely chilled and the roll was OUTSTANDING! We are so stoked to have some fresh tasting sushi here in Sonora. It will save our family the drive to Modesto. A couple of the owners came out and spoke with us. Diego and Jake, both locals. They were so friendly and grateful to serve us. A sushi place in our little hometown? We are instant regulars. Give this place a try, i guarantee you will love it. read more

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Forever 21 roll - sooooo delicious - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sonora, California

Never had a bad meal. Food is amazing. Service can be spotty. Try the yum yum sauce. Best sauce Ive ever had. I recommend this place

Today was our first trip into Kobe Beef. We were met and serviced by a young man, Joseph A.! He was amazing explaining the menu in detail and ever so patient! We ordered his recommendation, it was FABULOUS! The customer service was #10! The meal was a #10! We will be back after this positive experience! Thank you Joseph A. !! read more

Our favorite place. We usually visit every Sunday after church. I love their sexy jalapeños and their variety of sushi! Their bacon fried rice is my husband's favorite! The servers always welcome us with a great smile! I highly recommend! They have other items on the menu like Kobe steak and much more! read more

Very friendly and helpful server. The food was awesome! Beautiful presentation and good portions. read more

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Forever 21 roll, gyoza, tempura shrimp and ala carte scallops - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sonora, California

The food and service is amazing!! We ended up going here 3 nights in a row to take different friends to try this place out. It does not disappoint. From appetizers to entrees. Absolutely superb! Highly recommend the filet and lobster! You get a lobster tail with all the meat! Tender and cooked perfectly. Filet was melting!!! I can't stress enough how great this place is. read more

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