Gize
祇是
Innovative in Kitano, Shin-Kobe & Nada Area, Hyogo, 7 min walk from Shin-Kobe Station
Our analysis
- ¥22,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥13,860
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 21 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 13
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥22,000 (on Tabelog), 59% above the ¥13,860 median of the 13 innovative restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥8,800 (on Tabelog) is 18% below the ¥10,700 median of 8. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 5 of the 27 innovative restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,800, 60% below its least expensive dinner course), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Innovative restaurants in Kobe with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kobe & Hyogo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirant | #3 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 | 7 min, Sannomiya | — |
| Fusible | #5 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Kenchōmae | Mon, Tue, Sun |
| Riviere Carre | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Kenchōmae | Mon |
| Gize | — | ¥22,000 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 7 min, Shin-Kobe | Mon, Sun |
| Yamagoya | — | ¥18,000 | ¥8,415 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Sannomiya | Tue, Wed |
| n/a | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | — | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Sommelier |
How to book Gize
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-5868-1121 (+81-50-5868-1121 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Kobe & Hyogo.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Course Featuring 4 Pieces of Sushi and Seasonal Ingredients from Hyogo, Available Friday and Saturday Only (9 Dish
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Caviar
What is served (1)
- Steamed dish (e.g., Sweetfish, Soy Milk, Caviar, Cucumber)
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Dinner Course Featuring 8 Pieces of Sushi and Ingredients from Hyogo (16 Dishes)
Dinner · 16 dishes · 3 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Caviar
- Kobe beef
What is served (6)
- Soup (e.g., Hamo, Aoyuzu)
- Grilled dish (e.g., Saba Dengaku, Grilled Eggplant, Sesame)
- Steamed dish (e.g., Sweetfish, Soy Milk, Caviar)
- Fried dish (e.g., Mackerel, Karasumi, Water Spinach)
- Kobe Beef
- Madeleine
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥13,200 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Service charge | Service charge: 10%, no additional charge. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 12, including 12 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Please refrain from visiting the restaurant wearing strong fragrances such as perfume. Please also refrain from visiting in light clothing such as tank tops, shorts, and sandals. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available |
| Services | Sommelier available, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | June 2025 |
Getting there
7 min walk (550 m) from Shin-Kobe Station.
Also near: Habuensanroku: 7 min · Shinkawa: 8 min
- Leave Shin-Kobe Station and walk south for 70 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart and walk 10 m.
- Turn right at FamilyMart onto Shin-Kobe Station Line and walk 60 m.
- Turn left onto Kitano-dori and walk 20 m.
- Bear right onto Shin-Kobe Station Line and walk 120 m.
- Turn left and walk 70 m.
- Bear right and walk 110 m.
Gize is on your left.
On your left
Look for
祇是
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
LIVE DESIGN Square
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
祇是兵庫県神戸市中央区生田町2-2-7 LIVE DESIGN Square 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-2-7 Ikutacho Chuo-ku Kobe, Hyogo 651-0092 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 6-minute walk from Shin-Kobe Station on the Kobe City Subway and a 13-minute walk from JR Sannomiya Station and Hankyu Kobe Sannomiya Station. |
From the restaurant's website
| Name | Gize Kobe |
|---|
As stated on gizekobe.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gize cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 10%, no additional charge.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Gize closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Gize?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Gize?
Shin-Kobe Station, about 7 minutes on foot (550 m). Habuensanroku Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Gize have a dress code?
Please refrain from visiting the restaurant wearing strong fragrances such as perfume. Please also refrain from visiting in light clothing such as tank tops, shorts, and sandals.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.