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Japanese-style Western cuisineNishimotomachi Station2 min walk

Western Asahi

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Thick-cut Kuroge Wagyu beef cutlet with 3-day simmered demi-glace, a weekday-lunch-only hotspot

  • Thick-cut Kuroge Wagyu beef cutlet
  • Homemade demi-glace simmered for 3 days
  • Shrimp cream croquette
  • Free rice refills
  • Long-established Western-style diner open only weekday lunch
  • Popular spot with queues before opening
  • Welcoming for families and children
  • Terrace seating and completely non-smoking

The signature dish at Western Asahi is thick-cut Japanese Kuroge Wagyu tenderloin beef cutlet. Fried to a tender medium-rare, the meat is astonishingly soft, and pairing it with homemade demi-glace sauce simmered for 3 days with a pleasant tartness makes rice impossible to resist. The menu also presents enticing dilemmas: rich shrimp cream croquettes, pork chops with a tangy tomato kick, fried shrimp with homemade tartar sauce, and juicy hamburg steaks, all complemented by a renowned homemade dressing on the salad. Generous free rice refills add to its reputation for reasonable pricing given the exceptional quality. Founded in 1961 and open only from 11:00 to 15:00 on weekdays, long lines gather before opening, yet the thoughtful, prompt, and friendly hospitality radiates warmth to waiting guests. With counter seats and terrace seating, this standalone Western-style restaurant welcomes solo diners and families alike without hesitation.

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Cuisine
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Address
8-7-7 Shimoyamatedori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo 650-0011, Japan

Address in Japanese: 兵庫県神戸市中央区下山手通8-7-7

Nearest station
Phone
078-341-5117
Budget
Lunch
¥1,000–¥1,999
Dinner
¥1,000–¥1,999
Reservations
No reservations
Payment
  • Credit cardNot accepted
  • E-moneyNot accepted
  • QR code paymentNot accepted
Seats
25 seats
  • Counter seats
  • Table seats
  • Terrace seats
  • Private room
Smoking
Non-smoking
Parking
No
Wi-Fi
No
Accessibility
No
Power outlets
No
Private hire
Not available
Opened
1961

Opening hours

Mon–Fri
  • 11:00–15:00
Sat–SunClosed
Holidays
  • 11:00–15:00

Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Features & facilities

  • Terrace seats
  • Family-friendly
  • Open for lunch

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8-7-7 Shimoyamatedori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo 650-0011, Japan

Address in Japanese: 兵庫県神戸市中央区下山手通8-7-7

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