Mouriya (Kobe, JAPAN) ★★★☆☆

We were on a mission to find ourselves some really delicious Kobe beef on this trip. Since my friend has been raving about this place called Mouriya near the Sannomiya station, I decided to head over there once I touched down in Kobe. 

Kobe beef has always been touted for its rich flavor, tenderness and well-marbled texture. I know we are in for a treat for sure.



There are three branches of Mouriya in Kobe and they are all situated near the Sannomiya station. The menus are more or less the same with very minor difference.

To no real surprise, the dining room is in the traditional teppanyaki style with a long counter that allows the chefs to work in front of their customers.




Different sets are available here. There's one that started with a small salad while the other kicked things off with a small bowl of soup.



First up was our Kobe beef rump steak. I thought our chef was busy enough with the onion, asparagus and mushrooms already but he managed to squeeze in some time to take a photo for us. Outstanding~



Now it's time for the rump steak to shine. Our chef was seen here showing off his cooking techniques.



The Kobe beef rump steak was every bite as good as advertised. Very tender and flavorsome. This particular cut (rump steak) was slightly chewy and that's why it's a little cheaper.



Now our "main course", the Kobe sirloin has arrived. This was so mouthwatering. In fact mouthwatering enough for me to totally forget about taking a picture after it's been cooked!



We spent a nice day in Kobe visiting some of the top tourist attractions. Time to head back to Osaka now.



Food Rating: 5/10

Price: ￥￥￥

Address: 1 Chome-9-9 Kitanagasadōri, Chūō-ku, Kōbe, Hyōgo-ken, Japan 兵庫県神戸市中央区北長狭通1丁目9-9
Closest Metro Station: Sannomiya
Tel: +81 78-321-1990
Website: www.mouriya.co.jp