In this article, OnTrip JAL has compiled a list of some truly delicious eats to enjoy while walking around the Kobe Chinatown and Motomachi area.
In Chinatown, you can enjoy dim sum such as baked xiaolongbao. In Motomachi, you can enjoy the sweets and drinks that are popular on social media. When you visit Kobe, please use this article and map as a reference and enjoy eating your way around!
※価格は税込み表記です。
※価格、販売状況が変更している場合がございます。
INDEX
- Kobe Chinatown and Motomachi Food Walking Map
- From classic dim sum to the latest hot spots! Food to eat on the go!
- [Xiaolong Tangbao] Full of gravy! The best value dim sum "Taiwan Tangbao"
- [Baked Xiaolongbao] The crispy and fragrant texture is addictive at "YUNYUN"
- [Kakuni Bun] "Kouran" is filled with plenty of tender, melt-in-your-mouth braised pork
- [Peking Duck] "Hua Feng" - a spectacular performance of butchering a whole chicken right in front of you
- [Shark Fin Ramen] You can eat shark fin so cheaply!? "Samemenya"
- [Beef Croquette] Popular gourmet food "Kobe Croquette" made with carefully selected potatoes
- 【大鶏排 ダージーパイ】顔より大きい!スパイシーからあげが食べられる「元町屋台」
- Perfect for photos! For dessert, try some snacks to go on the go!
- [Sesame dumplings] Perfect for eating on the go. The king of Chinese sweets, "Pengei"
- 【珍珠奶茶】甘さ控えめのスイーツを食べ歩き!「天福茗茶」
- [Panda Choux] Panda sweets "Est Royal" that never sell out
- [Shaved Ice] Crunchy shaved ice made with whole strawberries! "Zhu Bajie"
- [Baked sweet potato brulee] The sweet potato sweets specialty shop that is also popular on social media, "Imo Kuri Parlor Burikitotan"
- [Crepes] Hysteric Jam, a Kobe butter crepe specialty store that started in a back alley
- 【パフェ】シーズンごとに変わる映えメニューでホッと一息「HANAZONO CAFE」
Kobe Chinatown and Motomachi Food Walking Map
From classic dim sum to the latest hot spots! Food to eat on the go!
[Xiaolong Tangbao] Full of gravy! The best value dim sum "Taiwan Tangbao"

肉汁たっぷりの小籠包が食べたいならば、「台湾タンパオ」の「小籠湯包」がイチオシ。6個も入って550円というリーズナブルさで、観光客や地元に住む方にも大人気の商品です。

The restaurant is located right next to the square in the center of Chinatown, and the landmarks are the large signs saying "Xiaolong Tangbao" and the many steamers lined up in front of the store. You can sit and eat inside the store or in the square in front of the store.
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"Xiaolong Tangbao" is the signature dish purchased by 90% of customers. You can tell the difference from regular Xiaolongbao with just one bite. The moment you put it in your mouth, the piping hot soup full of flavor spreads in your mouth.
The "tang" in "xiaolongtangbao" means soup, and as the name suggests, the soup is tightly sealed inside the skin. Other than the soup, the satisfying coarsely ground pork and crispy skin are also key to its deliciousness.
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If you take it home, you can warm it up in the microwave for one minute and it will be delicious. You can enjoy it fresh on the spot, or take it home as a souvenir. Experience the juicy taste for yourself.
Daidouko Taiwan Tanpao Nankinmachi store
address | : | Hyogo Prefecture Kobe City Chuo Ward Sakaemachi-dori 1-3-13 Daido Building 1F |
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phone | : | 078-331-5356 |
Opening times | : | 11:00-18:00 (weekdays) 11:00-19:00 (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) |
Closed Day | : | 水曜(祝日は営業) |
web | : | 大同行公式サイト |
[Baked Xiaolongbao] The crispy and fragrant texture is addictive at "YUNYUN"
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小籠包といったら、“焼き”もぜひ味わっていただきたいところ。次に紹介したいのは、いつも行列ができることで知られる「YUNYUN」の「焼小籠包」(6個入り・900円)です。

Once inside the store, you'll find a glass-walled open kitchen. The sight of a large number of baked xiaolongbao lined up in a pot and the staff quickly wrapping them up is well worth seeing, so you can observe the cooking process while waiting in line, and the time will fly by.
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「焼小籠包」のモチッとしながらも香ばしい皮の中には、肉汁スープがたっぷり。そして皮のカリッとした食感は、焼小龍包ならではの美味しさ。できたては熱々のスープが溢れ出すのでご注意を。1人で食べ歩きをするならば、3個入り(450円)でも十分満足できるボリューム感です。
![Photo 4: [Baked Xiaolongbao] The crispy and fragrant texture is addictive at "YUNYUN"](https://d1uzk9o9cg136f.cloudfront.net/f/16783489/rc/2022/08/17/e3fff8111f1130c99454cb3196ba5b7fd219e05b_xlarge.jpg)
焼小龍包のお供にしたいのが「福健焼ビーフン」(450円)。こちらは創業以来愛される伝統の味。じつは同店はビーフンで有名な「ケンミン食品」のアンテナショップでもあるので、このようなメニューもラインナップされているのです。
The fragrant and delicious flavor of their homemade rice noodles, as well as the generous amount of meat and vegetables, make this slightly strongly seasoned dish addictive enough that you won't be able to stop eating.
![Photo 5: [Baked Xiaolongbao] The crispy and fragrant texture is addictive at "YUNYUN"](https://d1uzk9o9cg136f.cloudfront.net/f/16783489/rc/2022/08/17/19f40fb889279ea6a165dc0fc074c9a3022b6f2e_xlarge.jpg)
There are seats on the second floor of the restaurant, so if you want to rest your feet, you can sit down and enjoy your meal. The two signature dishes, baked xiaolongbao and rice vermicelli, are best enjoyed as a set.
Kobe Nankinmachi YUNYUN
address | : | 1-3-17 Sakaemachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture |
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phone | : | 078-392-2200 |
Opening times | : | 11:00~18:00 |
Regular Holiday | : | Irregular holidays |
web | : | 神戸南京町YUNYUN 公式サイト |
[Kakuni Bun] "Kouran" is filled with plenty of tender, melt-in-your-mouth braised pork
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ガッツリとボリュームのあるグルメを味わいたいときは、元町の西安門近くにお店を構える「皇蘭」へ。同店の人気商品といえば数々の賞を受賞している「神戸牛肉まん」ですが、ご紹介するのは、地元の方に愛されている「角煮包子」(400円)です。
![Image 2: [Kakuni Bun] "Kouran" is filled with plenty of tender, melt-in-your-mouth braised pork](https://d1uzk9o9cg136f.cloudfront.net/f/16783489/rc/2022/08/17/defc02f27a6ed24447ac5243ab385b1976b34f21_xlarge.jpg)
ふわふわモチモチの生地の中には、ゴロっとした大きな角煮と野菜が入っていて食べ応えばっちり。角煮はとろけるような柔らかさで、口の中で旨みを広げながら、ほろほろと崩れていく食感が堪りません。本格的な自家製角煮が入っているので、満足度抜群。
The dough is soaked in the sauce from the braised pork, so even though it's quite filling, you can eat it all in one go.
![Image 3: [Kakuni Bun] "Kouran" is filled with plenty of tender, melt-in-your-mouth braised pork](https://d1uzk9o9cg136f.cloudfront.net/f/16783489/rc/2022/08/17/2cd54db312dd862b01018f21c4fc89c428a52ed5_xlarge.jpg)
The store also sells pork buns and xiaolongbao dumplings that you can eat on the go, as well as souvenirs. It tends to get crowded during the lunch hours, so it's best to go in the morning or evening, especially on weekends.
Kouran Main Store
address | : | 2-10-6 Sakaemachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture |
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phone | : | 078-331-6477 |
Opening times | : | 店内11:00~15:00(L.O.14:30) 外売店11:00~19:00 |
Regular Holiday | : | Irregular holidays |
web | : | 皇蘭 公式サイト |
[Peking Duck] "Hua Feng" - a spectacular performance of butchering a whole chicken right in front of you
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Peking duck is a representative Chinese dish in which a whole duck is roasted and eaten. It may seem like a high-end ingredient, but at the golden, authentic Peking duck specialty store "Kahou," you can casually enjoy a mini-sized Peking duck at the stall in front of the store.
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In addition to Peking duck, the restaurant serves Chinese cuisine unique to Kobe and dishes using seasonal vegetables. What catches your eye is the sight of the meat being grilled while rotating on the oven in front of the store. Many customers find themselves stopping in their tracks to take in this unique sight that can't be seen anywhere else.
![Image 3: [Peking Duck] "Hua Feng" - a spectacular performance of butchering a whole chicken right in front of you](https://d1uzk9o9cg136f.cloudfront.net/f/16783489/rc/2022/08/18/64751bb1d6ec812e0fab55d4b22be099285258f8_xlarge.jpg)
When you order "Peking Duck" at this food stall, the grilled meat is laid out on a chopping board in front of the stall and then cut up. It's an exciting experience to watch this rare cooking process.
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そうして手渡されるのが、かわいいアヒルが描かれた紙に包まれている「北京ダック」(500円)。大きさは、食べ歩きにもってこいのワンハンドサイズです。
The savory aroma will have you taking a bite, and the contrast between the crispy skin and the tender meat will be irresistible. The secret to its deliciousness is the meat grilled over binchotan charcoal and the homemade sweet sauce. It's a dish that is both visually pleasing and delicious to eat.
Enjoy the luxury of eating freshly cooked, piping hot food made with high-quality ingredients for just 500 yen.
Kaho
address | : | 2-4-3 Motomachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture |
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phone | : | 078-327-0141 |
Opening times | : | 11:00~21:00 |
web | : | 華鳳 公式サイト |
[Shark Fin Ramen] You can eat shark fin so cheaply!? "Samemenya"
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神戸中華街ならではのラーメンをお探しなら、「鮫麺屋」の「すがた煮ふかひれラーメン」(700円)を。同店では、高級食材ふかひれのすがた煮が入ったラーメンを、手頃な価格でいただくことができます。
![Photo 2: [Shark Fin Ramen] You can eat shark fin for such a cheap price!? "Samemenya"](https://d1uzk9o9cg136f.cloudfront.net/f/16783489/rc/2022/08/18/d16346d5d1b678816e34abe5f60f2cb729d451e3_xlarge.jpg)
In Kobe Chinatown, the restaurant with the most eye-catching yellow exterior is "Samemen-ya." The striking sign with a shark jumping out makes it immediately clear that this is a shark fin ramen restaurant.
![Photo 3: [Shark Fin Ramen] You can eat shark fin for such a cheap price!? "Samemenya"](https://d1uzk9o9cg136f.cloudfront.net/f/16783489/rc/2022/08/18/91c9ba5e6208cbed317f82bf09daa940a5cd1657_xlarge.jpg)
This ramen shop has been in business for over 30 years and is extremely popular with tourists! On the day of the large-scale illumination event "Kobe Luminarie," huge queues form and thousands of bowls of ramen are served.
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「すがた煮ふかひれラーメン」は、なんとふかひれのすがた煮が丸ごと1枚入っています。そんな贅沢な一杯が、テイクアウトで1,000円以下で食べられるとは驚きです。とろみのあるスープは濃厚で細麺によく絡みます。食べ歩きでふかひれを食べられるお店は少ないので、ぜひお試しあれ。
Samemenya
address | : | 1-3-12 Sakaemachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture |
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phone | : | 078-331-0270 |
Opening times | : | 11:00~16:00(平日) 10:30~19:30(土日祝) ※時期や準備の状況によって変動があります |
Regular Holiday | : | Irregular holidays |
[Beef Croquette] Popular gourmet food "Kobe Croquette" made with carefully selected potatoes
![Image 1: [Beef Croquette] "Kobe Croquette" is a popular gourmet dish made with carefully selected potatoes.](https://d1uzk9o9cg136f.cloudfront.net/f/16783489/rc/2022/08/18/59ffa2329d076616f91543cf46bbda98df7476b8_xlarge.jpg)
If you want to eat croquettes in Motomachi, this is the place to go! Kobe Croquette was established with the desire to bring safe, secure and truly delicious croquettes to the dining table, and is a croquette specialty store that has been loved for over 30 years since it opened.
![Image 2: [Beef Croquette] "Kobe Croquette" is a popular gourmet dish made with carefully selected potatoes.](https://d1uzk9o9cg136f.cloudfront.net/f/16783489/rc/2022/08/18/01a57cbd8bdef05050cf1483898ef7ab854df5c5_xlarge.jpg)
The shop's landmark is an illustration of the official mascot, the maneki-neko (beckoning cat). It's popular with families, couples, and school trip students. It tends to be crowded between 12 and 4 p.m., so it's best to visit at opening time or in the evening.
![Image 3: [Beef Croquette] "Kobe Croquette" is a popular gourmet dish made with carefully selected potatoes.](https://d1uzk9o9cg136f.cloudfront.net/f/16783489/rc/2022/08/18/7f7f830c6f78b1e52147b2fba0da744fe993147f_xlarge.jpg)
店頭には「境港水揚げ紅ずわい蟹のクリームコロッケ」などコロッケを専門に品揃えしながら、「チーズとろけるチキンカツ」、「海老と帆立のカツ」などのフライも並びます。食べ歩き以外にも夕食のおかずとして買って帰る人も多数。
![Image 4: [Beef Croquette] "Kobe Croquette" is a popular gourmet dish made with carefully selected potatoes.](https://d1uzk9o9cg136f.cloudfront.net/f/16783489/rc/2022/08/18/4f316ee688f032a37d1f6cc1dd9c211d28968169_xlarge.jpg)
イチオシメニューの「黒毛和牛のビーフコロッケ」(297円)は、黒毛和牛の旨みと男爵いもの甘み、そしてサクサク食感が堪らない人気商品です。
The black beef used is coarsely ground beef that has been fried to condense the flavor, and sliced beef that has been simmered in bouillon. It is a proud product that combines the perfect balance of sweet and spicy with Danshaku potatoes. The fact that you can enjoy this croquette freshly fried is an attraction that can only be enjoyed while eating on the go.
Kobe Croquette Motomachi Main Branch
address | : | 2-4-1 Motomachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture |
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phone | : | 078-321-7010 |
Opening times | : | 11:00~18:00 |
Regular Holiday | : | Irregular holidays |
web | : | 神戸コロッケ 公式サイト |
【大鶏排 ダージーパイ】顔より大きい!スパイシーからあげが食べられる「元町屋台」

近年話題の中華街グルメ。神戸でもその人気は高まり、中でも注目を集めているのが、「元町屋台」の「大鶏排 ダージーパイ」(830円)です。
The restaurant is located right outside the east exit of JR Motomachi Station. You'll easily find it thanks to its flashy exterior, including lanterns reminiscent of food stalls in Taipei.

When you order "Da Ji Pai," the chicken breasts are prepared by hand, one by one. If the meat breaks off during the process, it will not be possible to make large pieces of fried chicken, so they are opened with careful craftsmanship.

Next, the chicken is pressed and coated with flour. The secret to the crispy texture of the daijipai is in this flour, and the coarse cassava flour is used to create the crispy texture.

Freshly fried chicken is topped with a sprinkle of spices. Choose from four types of spices: "Zhaoyangfen (pepper and salt powder)," "hot," "cheese," and "curry." We recommend "Zhaoyangfen (pepper and salt powder)," which is also authentic salt and pepper.
The big ji pai is bigger than your face, so it's crunchy and satisfying to eat! It's also great for taking pictures on social media, so the best way to enjoy the big ji pai is to take a picture of it next to your face before eating it.
Motomachi food stalls
address | : | Motomachi Gallery T, 1-11-13 Motomachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture |
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phone | : | 050-6866-3835 |
Opening times | : | 12:00~22:00(平日) 12:00~22:00(土日祝) |
web | : | 元町屋台 公式サイト |
Perfect for photos! For dessert, try some snacks to go on the go!
[Sesame dumplings] Perfect for eating on the go. The king of Chinese sweets, "Pengei"
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食べ歩きできる中華スイーツの王道といえば「ごま団子」。元町でオススメしたいのが「朋榮」の「ごま団子」(1串・200円)です。
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Located about 30 seconds west of the central square of Kobe Chinatown, this shop offers a wide range of products lined up on its porch, including juicy "xiaolongbao" (baked dumplings), "kakuni burgers," and cute "piyoman" (baked chicken buns) shaped like chicks. With so many products perfect for eating on the go, you'll definitely have a hard time deciding which one to choose.
The customers and store clerks are close, and conversations flow easily starting with the question, "Where are you from?" This casual communication with the store clerks is also one of the charms of Kobe Chinatown.
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Among the many foods on the menu, we would like to introduce "sesame dumplings." We recommend purchasing them on a skewer when eating on the go.
パックタイプは神戸のお土産として購入される方も多いようで、5個(500円)、8個(800円)、12個(1,200円)で販売しています。
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The sesame dango is a smooth bean paste type that is popular among women. According to the shop staff, it is made with smooth bean paste so that "the skin of the azuki beans does not get stuck in your teeth when you go on a food tour date..." The moderate sweetness of the bean paste and the fragrant sesame are a perfect match.
Also, if you bring a pack home, frying it in a frying pan will give the sesame a fragrant flavor and double the flavor.
It tends to get crowded between 12:00 and 15:00, so you'll have no trouble purchasing if you go in the morning or after the evening.
Hoei
address | : | 2-3-1 Motomachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture |
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phone | : | 078-391-1307 |
Opening times | : | 10:00~18:00(平日) 10:00~19:00(土日祝) ※日によって変動があります |
Regular Holiday | : | Tuesdays (summer period) |
web | : | 朋榮 公式サイト |
【珍珠奶茶】甘さ控えめのスイーツを食べ歩き!「天福茗茶」

世界で有名な中国茶専門店である「天福茗茶」の日本1号店は、じつは元町にあります。小籠包や北京ダックなど食べ歩きグルメを楽しんだ後は、甘さ控えめなドリンク「珍珠奶茶」はいかがでしょうか。

同店は、店頭にてデザートやドリンクのテイクアウト販売を実施。また、2階の中国茶喫茶ではゆっくり美味しい中国茶も楽しめます。

1階では中国茶の販売だけではなく、茶器の販売もしています。ここでしか手に入らない茶器もあり、遠方から買いに来られる方もいらっしゃるとのことです。

「珍珠奶茶」は、いわゆるタピオカミルクティー。その中でも人気は「アッサムミルクティー」(550円)。甘さ控えめでサッパリしているので、こだわりのお茶の風味やタピオカ本来の美味しさを堪能することができます。強い甘みがお好みの方は調整してもらえますので、注文時にお願いしましょう。
Other popular items include "Herbal Milk" with herbal jelly and "Shaved Ice" available only in summer. It tends to get crowded after 2pm on weekends, so it's best to go a little later.
Tenpuku Mingcha
address | : | 2-8-15 Sakaemachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture |
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phone | : | 078-333-0229 |
Opening times | : | 1F店舗11:00~18:00 2Fカフェ11:30~17:30(L.O.17:00) |
Regular Holiday | : | Irregular holidays |
web | : | 天福茗茶 公式サイト |
[Panda Choux] Panda sweets "Est Royal" that never sell out
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SNS映えするようなかわいいスイーツといえば、「エスト・ローヤル」の「パンダシュー」(430円)。中華街と言えば!な愛くるしいパンダを、シューに挟んだアニマルスイーツです。
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Est Royal has an impressive pink exterior and sells a variety of Western confectioneries, including the most popular "Choux a la Crème," the cookie dough cream puff "Vanille," and chocolates.
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"Panda Choux" has been a big hit since it went on sale in March 2022. This product, which was created with Tintin at Kobe Oji Zoo in mind, has been so popular that it has even been featured in the media. Just the sight of the many pandas lined up in the showcase is adorable.
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These cream puffs are so delicious you'll feel sad eating them. The crispy cookie dough is filled with vanilla bean custard cream and fresh cream! A must-have for cream lovers.
The product is sold in limited quantities every day from around noon and will end when it is sold out. Reservations are possible, so if you definitely want to try the Panda Choux, make sure to make a reservation in advance.
Est Royal Nankinmachi Main Store
address | : | 1-5-3 Motomachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture |
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phone | : | 078-391-5063 |
Opening times | : | 10:00~18:30 |
web | : | エスト・ローヤル 公式サイト |
[Shaved Ice] Crunchy shaved ice made with whole strawberries! "Zhu Bajie"
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ひんやりスイーツが食べたくなったら、「猪八戒」の「イチゴミルク」(500円)はいかがでしょうか。丸ごと凍らせたフルーツを削った人気のかき氷。フレーバーは「イチゴミルク」「マンゴー」「パイナップル」「イチゴ&マンゴー+タピオカ」の4種です。
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Located in front of the Chinatown Square, this restaurant is popular for its courses and sets that can be eaten for around 1,000 yen, and many customers stop by during lunch and dinner time. In addition to the eat-in option, the restaurant also has a wide variety of items on the menu for eating on the go, available for purchase in front of the store.
Among the many menu items, the shaved ice sold in the summer is extremely popular as a snack to eat while walking around.
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Large frozen strawberries are shaved right before your eyes, making a loud noise. The strawberries are then arranged in a cup, looking as beautiful as colorful flower petals. A generous amount of snow-like condensed milk is poured over them, and the cup is complete.
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The shaved ice is filled with chunks of strawberry that are still large even after being shaved, making it very satisfying to eat. The sourness of the strawberry and the sweetness of the condensed milk go perfectly together, soothing your body and mind after a long walk.
Zhu Bajie
address | : | 2-1-12 Motomachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture |
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phone | : | 078-391-2258 |
Opening times | : | 11:00~22:00 |
[Baked sweet potato brulee] The sweet potato sweets specialty shop that is also popular on social media, "Imo Kuri Parlor Burikitotan"
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If you want to try trendy potato sweets, head to "Imo Kuri Parlour Burikitotan." You can enjoy potato and chestnut sweets any time of the year.
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The interior of the shop has a relaxing wooden interior, and takeaways and souvenirs are sold on the first floor. There is also an eat-in cafe space on the second floor, so we recommend sitting down and enjoying a coffee break.
You'll be spoilt for choice with the many sweet potato and chestnut desserts available, including "chilled roasted sweet potato," "roasted sweet potato brulee," and freshly squeezed "Mont Blanc cake," all made with the most delicious sweet potatoes at the time.
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一番人気は、キラキラの蜜がたっぷりかかった「切揚」(500円)。薄くスライスされた芋をパリパリに素揚げして蜜飴を絡めています。やみつき食感で、食べ始めたら止まらなくなります。
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食べ歩きとして人気なのは「焼芋ブリュレ」(650円)です。受け取った瞬間に「重っ!」とリアクションしてしまうほどのずっしり感。大きな芋を真っ二つにして、芋全面にたっぷりのカスタードクリームを塗りブリュレ(バーナーで表面を焦がす)します。
そこにアイス(トッピング・100円)をのせれば、溶けていくアイスの様子がSNS映えすると話題です。
The bitter caramel and the sweetness of the moist potato go perfectly together! It's voluminous and extremely satisfying.
Imo Kuri Parlor Brick Totan Kobe Main Store
address | : | 1-3-17 Sakaemachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture |
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phone | : | 078-599-9115 |
Opening times | : | 11:00~18:00 |
Regular Holiday | : | Irregular holidays |
: | @burikitotan |
[Crepes] Hysteric Jam, a Kobe butter crepe specialty store that started in a back alley
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Speaking of sweets to eat on the go, crepes are a must. If you leave the east exit of JR Motomachi Station and walk along the elevated tracks towards Sannomiya, you will see a shop called "Hysteric Jam" with a large illustration of a panda on the wall.
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The shop originally opened in a back alley in Motomachi, Kobe in 2010. Word of mouth spread one after another among customers, and now it is one of Motomachi's leading crepe shops.
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The crepes were created from the owner's desire to make truly delicious crepes. There are many points of particular attention to detail, such as the dough made with Hokkaido Yotsuba butter, rich Ranno eggs, and 100% raw milk from cows raised at the foot of Mount Aso. In addition, instead of using a chocolate sauce, they use authentic couverture chocolate that is melted in a pan, and the fruits are also carefully sourced from specialty shops.
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数あるラインナップから選んだのが「ストロベリーアイス オレオチョコミント」(840円)。ピンクとブルーのコントラストがかわいく、チョコミントのさっぱり感が暑い時期にぴったりです。ザクザク食感のオレオが、たっぷり入っていて食べ応えのある商品です。
Hysteric Jam Motomachi Main Branch
address | : | 3-30-77 Kitanagasatsu-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture |
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phone | : | 078-599-5019 |
Opening times | : | 12:00~18:00 |
web | : | ヒステリックジャム 公式サイト |
【パフェ】シーズンごとに変わる映えメニューでホッと一息「HANAZONO CAFE」

The northern area of Motomachi is a spot lined with stylish cafes and shops, so why not take a break at a cafe after walking around Chinatown?
この元町で10年以上親しまれているカフェが、「HANAZONO CAFE」。同店では「季節のパフェ」など季節ごとに変わるメニューがラインナップされています。

The interior of the store is spacious and filled with sunlight. In addition to cafe menu items, they also offer lunch and dinner menu items, making it suitable for a variety of occasions.
夏は桃やマンゴー、メロン、冬はイチゴなど、旬のフレッシュなフルーツをふんだんに使ったフォトジェニックなパフェが楽しめます。食べ歩きのシメにもおすすめです。
HANAZONO CAFE
address | : | Hyogo Prefecture Kobe City Chuo Ward Kitanagasatsudori 3-12-3 Lee Structure Tower West Building 2F |
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phone | : | 078-331-3905 |
Opening times | : | 11:30~21:00 |
Regular Holiday | : | Irregular holidays |
: | @hanazonocafe |
From Chinese dim sum to photogenic sweets and refreshing drinks, the appeal of Kobe's Chinatown and Motomachi area is that you can sample a variety of exquisite gourmet foods as you walk around. If you want to fully enjoy the best part of traveling - food - why not visit this area? Enjoy a gourmet tour while feeling the unique exotic atmosphere!
初回投稿:2022年8月22日
※2025年8月14日に一部内容を更新いたしました
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