Sushi to Tenpura to Kobe Gyu Karasu Kobe Sanomiya Ten
鮨と天ぷらと神戸牛 からす 神戸三宮店
Kobe, Hyogo
Counter-only Kobe restaurant in Chuo Ward pairing sushi, tempura, and Kobe beef in one omakase, with 16 seats and an English menu.
At a glance
- Price
- $
- Seats
- 16
- Booking
- Phone reservations
- Price
- Affordable
Karasu's Kobe Sannomiya location sets up a single counter for 16 guests, built around three Japanese staples served in one sitting: Edomae sushi, tempura, and Kobe beef, prepared yakiniku-style. The restaurant falls into OmakaseGuide's Affordable tier, with a per-person cost of around 20,000 JPY.
The room is counter seating only, so diners watch the courses assembled a few feet away over the course of the evening. An English menu is available, and the restaurant is listed as English friendly, which matters given the combination of raw fish, fried courses, and grilled beef that make up the tasting format.
The restaurant is open nightly from 17:00 to 22:00, with no midday service listed. It sits on the fifth floor of the Ke Building on Shimoyamatedōri in Chuo Ward, Kobe, a short walk from Sannomiya Station.
Booking runs through a phone reservation system. The restaurant notes that seat assignment requests may not always be accommodated, and that reservations can be cancelled if staff cannot reach a guest within 15 minutes of the booked time, so guests running late should call ahead. Groups of 17 or more need to contact the restaurant directly rather than booking through standard channels.
Good to know
- How much does the omakase cost at Karasu Kobe Sannomiya?
- The listed price per person is approximately 20,000 JPY, placing it in OmakaseGuide's Affordable tier.
- How do I book a table?
- Reservations are made by phone at 06-4301-4098. Groups of 17 or more should contact the restaurant directly for arrangements.
- Is there an English menu?
- Yes, an English menu is available, and the restaurant is listed as English friendly.
- What happens if I'm running late for my reservation?
- If staff cannot reach you within 15 minutes of your reserved time, the restaurant may cancel the booking, so you should call ahead if delayed.
- Is seating only at the counter?
- Yes, the restaurant offers counter-only seating with 16 seats total; specific seat assignment requests may not always be possible.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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