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Kobe Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant

Unit 6/261-265 Blackburn Rd, Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

Recommended by 61 people

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Find Kobe Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant

Unit 6/261-265 Blackburn Rd, Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

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61 3 9841 9889
HoursMonday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Kobe Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant

Tucked into Doncaster East, Kobe turns teppanyaki into high-energy theater where butter-soft Wagyu, flying egg bowls, and card tricks share the hot plate. Banquets move at a brisk clip across communal teppan grills, punctuated by quick banter and spatula flourishes. Rather than rushing diners out after the main course, staff steer parties toward a dedicated dessert lounge lined with quiet private booths for banana fritters and customized celebration plates. For those stepping away from the open flames, traditional zashiki rooms offer a calmer alternative.

  • Interactive tableside theater: Chefs work the hot plates with quick banter, food-tossing games, and close-up card tricks.
  • Wagyu & seafood banquets: Multi-course banquets flow from fresh sashimi to butter-tender Wagyu beef and seared seafood.
  • Dedicated dessert lounge: Guests shift from energetic communal teppan counters to private booths for dessert.
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Why Dine at Kobe Teppanyaki

Discover how interactive teppanyaki entertainment, private lounge spaces, and welcoming service bring every celebration to life.

  • Chef-Led Theatrical Performance & Magic

    Talented teppan chefs blend culinary craftsmanship with humor, food tossing, and close-up card tricks right at the grill.

    Not only was the food excellent, but he also kept our whole group entertained with card tricks and plenty of humour throughout.

    Bryce

  • Memorable Milestone Celebrations

    Special celebrations are highlighted with unprompted personalized celebration messages and birthday candles crafted directly on dessert plates.

    A thoughtful gesture came in the form of a plate adorned with a candle and a "Happy Birthday" message, enhancing the overall experience.

    Christopher Spencer (Spencey)

  • Dedicated Private Dessert Lounge Transition

    Parties smoothly relocate from lively grill counters to a dedicated dessert lounge with private booths to continue their evening comfortably.

    at Kobe we were taken to the desert lounge(?) where we went into a private booth to continue enjoying the evening and fawning over how lovely the venue was.

    Adrian Bolog

  • Traditional Private Zashiki Dining Rooms

    Authentic traditional zashiki rooms provide an alternative private dining format alongside energetic teppan grill tables.

    The private zashiki rooms are fantastic as well. Highly recommend for people of all ages and diets.

    Kristdel Bolog

  • Inclusive All-Ages Group Participation

    Guests of all generations stay fully engaged through inclusive, shared dinner activities that spark joy and laughter across the table.

    The kids and adults both got a chance to participate at their activities. So inclusive and memorable.

    Davina Fung

  • Patient Service for Multi-Generational Groups

    Families and larger groups can relax and connect easily thanks to attentive, patient service and well-paced table engagement.

    Ordering was simple and staff was patient to take the orders and to serve of our larger group of 8 who didn’t all speak fluent english.

    mai

Signature teppanyaki sets and teppan-grilled specialties experienced by guests.

  • Wagyu Beef

    The Wagyu beef was on point, as smooth as butter.

    Troy Larsen

  • Kobe Teppanyaki Dinner Set

    We ordered the Kobe Teppanyaki dinner set, and it hasn't disappoint us in both quality and quantity.

    Barry Lun (BLW)

  • Wagyu Dinner Set Menu

    Opting for the Wagyu dinner set menu priced at $116 per person, we were pleasantly surprised as the dishes arrived in a seamless flow.

    Christopher Spencer (Spencey)

  • Meat Lovers Menu

    Everything on the meat lovers menu was so fresh and succulent, we will be back for more, no doubt.

    Seefood Chronicles

Beyond the menu

Distinctive hospitality and entertainment touches that elevate your dining experience

  • Table-Side Magic Tricks and Humour

    Chefs perform close-up card magic tricks and comedic routines alongside grilling, keeping guests entertained throughout the meal.

  • Personalized Celebration Dessert Plates

    Guests are served commemorative dessert plates featuring candles and personalized chocolate celebratory messages for birthdays and anniversaries.

  • Post-Grill Dessert Lounge Transition

    After the teppanyaki grill show, dining parties can transition to private booths in a separate dessert lounge to relax and finish their meal.

  • Halal and Alcohol-Free Menu Accommodations

    The kitchen provides dedicated halal and alcohol-free banquet accommodations upon request during booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can dietary requirements like halal or alcohol-free dining be accommodated?

Yes. Kobe Teppanyaki welcomes special requests, but guests recommend specifying requirements like halal or alcohol-free options when making your booking.

What seating options are available?

The restaurant provides classic live teppanyaki grill tables, standard a la carte dining areas, and traditional private zashiki rooms. For teppanyaki, parties may also be moved to a private booth in the dessert lounge to enjoy sweets at the end of the meal.

What kind of entertainment should you expect at the teppanyaki table?

The experience centers around lively entertainment by the chefs, who engage both adults and children with card tricks, humor, and interactive food-catching activities.

How large are the banquet portions?

Set banquets such as the Kobe or Wagyu courses are popular and generously portioned, with diners noting that servings are substantial enough to satisfy big appetites or share.

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