Kobe’s Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar

Bismarck, United States

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20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 701-751-3088
Website:
www.kobescuisinegroups.com
Address:
915 West Interstate Ave, Bismarck, ND, 58503
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Takes Reservations
Yes
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Dinner
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
No
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
Yes
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
Yes

Today

Today 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Bismarck) 22:59 Sunday, 29 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

Description

Specialties

As the first Japanese steakhouse to open in North Dakota, Kobe’s Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar introduced not only traditional Japanese food, such as sushi and tempura, but also an ancient style of Japanese cuisine, Teppanyaki, aimed at bringing the Japanese eating experience closer to Bismarck’s heart.

Kobe’s is known by locals and visitors alike as the hip place to dine in, not only because of the food, but also because of the comfortable atmosphere and personable staff. Our guests share tables surrounding a large hot plate, where theatrical Japanese chefs whirl, twirl, juggle, flip and flame raw ingredients into delectable meals. We don’t just serve the best quality of food here, we serve the heart of Japanese hospitality. Our chefs are professional and interactive, making sure that your experience is always our top priority.

Whether you’re joining us for lunch with co-​workers, dinner with the family or a special bachelorette party, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy. Come experience a fun atmosphere with amazing food at Kobe’s Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar!

History

Established in 2011.

Kobe’s Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar opened its doors in 2011, bringing a unique flavor to the city of Bismarck, North Dakota. Our mission is to use only the highest quality ingredients in the delicious food we make as we present a crowd pleasing dining experience for any occasion. With over four years of success so far, we look forward to growing in the local community and hope you, your family and friends will join us soon!

Meet the Manager

Kiky R.

Manager

General Manager Kiky has been with Kobe’s Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar since opening in 2011. He believes that the quality of your experience with Kobe’s is determined by a number of factors including your attitude, our staff and the cuisine we present. If you ever have any questions or comments regarding your service, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We love to hear your feedback!

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20 reviews of Kobe’s Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar

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Place rating: 3
Lockbourne, OH
I was out of town working for my birthday and decided to go because some co workers suggested. We ordered appetizers and the rangoon was filled with spinach I have never, ever heard of this. We sent it back and ordered the dumplings instead, they were small but okay. The lady taking our order insisted that rangoon is made with spinach in Japanese cuisine and wanted to make sure we knew what we were ordering when we ordered something else. She came off as condescending. Our hibachi guy was really funny entertaining and the food was really good and what you would expect from any hibachi grill. They gave me icecream and a 15 dollar certificate to come back. Later that week I went for carryout and I wouldn’t suggest the hibachi carryout, the flavor is NOT the same. Overall its a decent place to go for sushi and hibachi but definitely nothing to jump up and down over.
Place rating: 3
Dickinson, ND
Let me start with the positives: ingredients seemed fresh, service was great, and atmosphere was fun. Now the food on the other hand, my potstickers were decent but the «spicy» beef spring roll (which they say is seasonal) contained a ¼inch of beef per slice of roll. The «spicy» was a tiny dab of Sriracha. Not my idea of spicy. This place is «North Dakota good». Which by most civilized cities standards would be mediocre.
Place rating: 1
El Segundo, CA
I was a very loyal customer here for about 3 years. All up until they refused to make me a custom order because the crab that I wanted to substitute (and was willing to pay extra for) they only reserve for the King Crab Crunch Roll.
When I asked to speak to the manager he sold me a different roll that wasn’t even like what I wanted. I’ve never had a sushi place refuse to substitute real crab in a California roll. Especially to a paying customer.
Place rating: 5
Napa, CA
My husband and I were driving through Bismarck and decided to stop in for lunch. Tri was kind enough to take care of us and did a wonderful job. The food, atmosphere, and service exceeded our expectations.
Place rating: 5
Houston, TX
Great sushi. Had the Dragon Roll and the old faithful California Roll. I’ve eaten at a few different Kobe’s and they are very reliable when I crave a little raw fish. I haven’t tried the hibachi tables yet??? They look fun. Maybe next visit.
Place rating: 4
Hayward, CA
What, is Bismarck the sushi capital of the world??? Probably not, but Kobe’s Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar is the second restaurant I’ve found in Bismarck with outstanding sashimi.
A big thanks to my waiter for suggesting the mushroom soup over the miso. The mushroom soup had a miso taste, but had very thinly sliced mushrooms, maybe three, and the pièce de résistance, fried onions. These slightly crunchy bits of deliciousness were so good that I had to ask what were they. It was such a simple touch, but what a difference it made. Miso soup never seems outstanding to me. This mushroom soup, however, was.
Next came the sashimi dinner — three pieces each of five different fish. Well, four fish and octopus. I like octopus just fine and this particular octopus was just that… fine. It was good and not too terribly chewy. I’ll just say the other four fish were of a great and fresh quality. I would have preferred a fifth fish to the octopus.
And I do apologize, but here I fall short. As much as I love sashimi, I do not know my fish. The salmon was wonderful. The dark red tuna, which I know is a sashimi staple and a lower quality tuna, was okay. It’s just not my favorite. And the two best, most incredible, delicious and melt in my mouth sashimi were… mystery fish!!! The best was very stark white and had a slightly salty taste. When chewing, it sort of melts into a watery deliciousness. The other was a small cut, slightly grey fish. I think it might have been a better cut of tuna. I really should have asked.
I enjoyed the ambience, though I’ll admit when eating alone ambience is less important. I think ambience is something best shared with your sweetheart sitting across from you.
Place rating: 4
Bismarck, ND
I went here with a friend at his recommendation. The menu was large, with a wide variety of standard rolls, specialty rolls, sashimi, and appetizers. We ordered three specialty rolls to share and a cocktail apiece. The food was prepared quickly and brought to our table by a friendly and capable waitress. The food was flavorful, the fish tasted fresh, and the portions were adequate. I’m always a little hesitant to go out for fish in landlocked states, but it was good and satisfied my sushi craving.
The other half of the restaurant offers hibachi style cooking to those that are interested. It’s never really been my thing, but it should be noted that it did attract a large mass of people, always a selling point.
I can’t give this place 5 stars simply because I think the prices for the area are above what I would expect. Certainly, we’ve probably all had amazing sushi somewhere on either coastline, but I’d say give this place a try – they’re good at what they do.
Place rating: 2
Alamo, CA
we were on a road trip from California and this place seemed to have the best reviews. yuck. Unlike most Japanese restaurants in this country where you can usually order a combination of things, like tempura and sashimi, etc. not here. the yaki soba tasted like bad Chinese takeout and the salmon teriyaki was totally ordinary. The tuna sashimi appetizer was clearly not made from fresh fish. It will be awhile before I can face another Japanese meal after this experience.
Place rating: 5
Bismarck, ND
Bartender is the best, always nice and friendly. The food had never let us down — if you are looking for sushi in Bismarck, this is the place!
Place rating: 5
Arvada, CO
Great place for lunch! Got a beno box with chicken, sushi, salad, rice, wantons and another kind of chicken. All this for $ 8! Service was really quick and attentive. It also looks like you could do hibachi grills as well which are always a lot of fun. It’s tucked into a shopping mall so it’s a little harder to find but its well worth it. I would recommend the teriyaki chicken since it was excellent
Place rating: 4
Seattle, WA
Quite tasty! *thumbs up*
I quickly learned that Bismarck is not known for its cuisine, especially ETHNIC cuisine, but Kobe’s is a pretty good Japanese hibachi restaurant (think Benihana but with less asian people actually working there, haha). You really can’t go wrong with some onion soup, salad, hibachi chicken/​steak/​lobster/​shrimp, noodles (yes, they have noodles!), and vegetables. Plus, the dipping sauces are super tasty. And let’s not forget the seemingly endless sake that the chef tosses into your mouth during random spurts.
If you get here and have a wait, I highly recommend the bar. Try the Moscow Mule. It’s really good here and is actually served in the traditional Moscow Mule mug.
Just like most hibachi restaurants, you sit communal style around the grill. This gives you a chance to be social (which my boyfriend likes) or anti-​social (insert social boyfriend to do all the talking). In this area, it seems like most of the regulars are oil field workers, which always makes for fun and interesting dinner conversations.
Prices are pretty comparable with other hibachi restaurants, which is probably pretty pricey for Bismarck. But, it’s worth it.
Place rating: 5
Bismarck, ND
Thee best sushi in town!
Not only does this place have great atmosphere and great food, they also have a fun and caring staff. They never let me down when it comes to the Hibachi grill.
The sushi is to die for. Every dish has its own ‘flare’.
I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
Thanks,
Greg
Place rating: 3
New York, NY
Not bad…
I’ve been in North Dakota for a few weeks for work. We’re working in a really small town so all I’ve been eating is «beige food.» You know, cereal, bread, yogurt, chicken, etc. The whole time I’ve been here, I’ve been craving Korean food (my default), Thai, sushi, Indian, even Olive Garden would be a godsend at this point.
So, on an errand run «to town,» (that’s what my coworkers and I have started referring to Bismarck as), I popped into the only sushi place that popped up on my Unilocal app. I was there for lunch so I did the lunch special with two rolls — spicy yellowtail and white tuna. The rolls were decent, nothing to write home about, though they did hit the spot. The fish was lacking a bit, but then again, I’m used to some really good food in the east (we’re spoiled). The miso soup stock was decent but the little cubes of tofu were really sour. I’m Korean and I grew up on tofu so I know that sour tofu means it’s gone bad. I didn’t want to stir up any trouble so I just pushed it aside.
The staff were nice and friendly enough and prices were decent. My lunch special only set me back about $ 11 including the tip.
Place rating: 5
Sidney, MT
Our whole family attended the show at Kobe’s tonight and it was great. We had four different sushi dishes and each had a different main dish. It was all cooked to perfection and with a fun and light hearted approach. My 7 & 8 year old absolutely loved it and devoured the sushi. We all sat at the grill to get the experience and will be doing it again
Place rating: 3
Chicago, IL
Miso soup came out cold. Sashimi was fresh. Pretty mediocre compared to other sushi restaurant. But seeing as how it is the ONLY sushi restaurant in Bismark ND. I guess it’s alright. They don’t have specialty sushi such as fatty tuna or sea urchin.
Service was excellent. Would come back again.
Place rating: 4
Lincoln Park, Denver, CO
This was my second time eating at Kobe’s, and they haven’t disappointed yet. Good quality fresh fish, interesting rolls, and a nice atmosphere inside. The mango sauce wasn’t as impressive as at Oahu, but flavors were still excellent. I tried the Hawaiian roll tonight and loved it. They took me a touch too literally on my request for extra soy sauce, though, and gave me a tub of soy as big and full as my miso soup!
Place rating: 5
Bismarck, ND
Great food and reasonably priced. What I like the most about this place is that it adds variety to the Bismarck/​Mandan food scene and it does it well. I have only been there for lunch and will keep coming back.
Place rating: 4
Minneapolis, MN
This was my second time dining at Kobe and this time, I gave almost everything on the menu a whirl.
As I walked in, I was greeted by a modern, inviting, and vibrant space. I was happy to be surrounded by laughter and merriment, which is always a good sign of a thriving business.
«Yay! I’m a fan.» of the vegetable gyoza, Spicy Girl sushi roll, and seafood miso. The tosa tofu, salmon toro tartar, and ikura was «A-​ok». The amount of coconut in the chicken edamame soup was «Meh, I’ve experienced better.», but I was satisfied with all of the other choices.
Despite being stuffed to the brim, we ended up ordering the Emperor’s Deluxe (shrimp, steak, scallops, and chicken) teppanyaki AND the mochi dessert. A splendid way to end a pleasant dining experience!
Finally, Bismarck is jumping on the international cuisine band wagon and opening their doors to new tastes and cultural food experiences!
Place rating: 4
Taipei, Taiwan
Based solely on the teppanyaki lunch.
While in Mandan from San Diego for a family wedding, the bride and us bridesmaids took a nice lunch break at Kobe’s during our last minute errand day.
Itadakimasu:
— Teppanyaki Lunch from Kitchen — Scallops
— Philadelphia Roll
— Salmon Roll
Kobe’s looks like it’s pretty new and is quite a large space. On a Friday around noon there was plenty of seating for our party of six.
Just a note: the bride has Celiac and the service staff at Kobe’s was extremely accommodating. They prepared her food in the back kitchen instead of the hibachi to ensure that her food was completely gluten-​free.
Five of the six of us ordered the teppanyaki lunch. I must say, for the price you will be full. The teppanyaki lunch comes with soup, fried rice, and vegetables. I chose the scallops, which were cooked perfectly by our super awesome chef. In general, everyone seemed pretty happy with what they ordered, especially the bride, and really that’s all that mattered.
A few random sushi rolls were ordered, as I got the bride hooked on sushi when she came to visit me in California in 2004. The rolls we ordered were pretty standard, salmon roll and Philadelphia roll; the fish seemed fresh enough.
Service here was great. The staff was very helpful with catering to our gluten-​free members. Everyone was very nice and relatively attentive. Our chef was awesome: he sang songs, made us laugh, and cooked tasty food.
Overall, Kobe’s was pretty tasty. Although, I’ve only been to Bismarck all of two times in my life, considering how last time I was there the only place we could get «Asian» food was at some buffet that had what could only be described as sub-​par Panda Express, Kobe’s is quite a step up for Bismarck in the Asian restaurant market.
Place rating: 5
Bismarck, ND
I really enjoy Kobe’s! Generally, I normally sit at tables but I know there’s the option to sit at the grill as well. There’s always a tea light candle at the table which really creates a cute atmosphere. I ordered a fruity drink last time I was there and it came in an adorable tiki cup. The service has been pretty good, and the food comes really fast!
I love the miso soup — it’s always steaming hot and is only $ 2 for a cup. I have tried two appetizers, the vegetable gyoza and tosa tofu and both were super nom! The tofu is crispy on the outside and super soft in the inside and the seasoning is great.
My favorite order is the vegetarian rolls — and for two rolls it’s only $ 10 after 3:00pm. It’s a great deal!