Ooi
大井
Wagyu in Motomachi & Harborland Area, Hyogo, 2 min walk from Nishi-Motomachi Station
Our analysis
- 59%of high-end restaurants in Hyogo have a lower dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Mondays and TuesdaysBook by phone
All 9 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 6
Inside 1
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 59% of the high-end restaurants in Hyogo in this guide. It takes bookings by phone only; 10 of the 55 wagyu restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo can be booked online in English. Good for a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,000, 60% below its dinner budget) and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Wagyu restaurants in Motomachi & Harborland Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teppanyaki Kokoro | #7 | ¥13,000 | ¥8,400 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Minatomotomachi | — |
| Miyasu | #9 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Sannomiya | Sun |
| Steak House Oriental (Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel) | #13 | ¥15,000 | ¥5,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 10 min, Minatomotomachi | — |
| Steak House Medium Rare ORIENTAL HOTEL | — | ¥10,780 | ¥5,000 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2024 | 6 min, Kyūkyoryūchi-Daimarumae | — |
| Teppanyaki Sazanka | — | ¥15,000 | ¥5,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 9 min, Minatomotomachi | — |
| Ooi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Nishi-Motomachi | Mon, Tue |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Tatami room, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Ooi
- Call 050-5869-4531 (+81-50-5869-4531 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Wagyu nearby you can book online
Steak House Oriental (Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel)Motomachi & Harborland Area, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.58
Teppanyaki SazankaMotomachi & Harborland Area, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.43
baronSannomiya, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 3.69
Kobe Steak Restaurant Mouriya SannomiyaSannomiya, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.52
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Special Wagyu Black Beef Filet Steak Course
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 1–5 guests
- Wagyu
What is served (8)
- Mini glass of wine (red or white) or Ume juice
- Appetizer
- Today's soup
- Salad
- (with grilled vegetables and toast)
- Garlic rice
- Dessert
- Coffee or tea
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
Cheapest
Special Wagyu Strip Loin Steak Course
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 1–5 guests
- Wagyu
What is served (8)
- Mini glass of wine (red or white) or Ume juice
- Appetizer
- Today's soup
- Salad
- (with grilled vegetables and toast)
- Garlic rice
- Dessert
- Coffee or tea
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥2,200 more than the one above
Kobe Beef Strip Loin Steak Course
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 1–5 guests
- Kobe beef
What is served (8)
- Mini glass of wine (red or white) or Ume juice
- Appetizer
- Today's soup
- Salad
- (with grilled vegetables and toast)
- Garlic rice
- Dessert
- Coffee or tea
¥25,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥3,300 more than the one above
Special Wagyu Chateaubriand Steak Course
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 1–5 guests
- Wagyu
What is served (8)
- Mini Glass of Wine (Red or White) or Ume Juice
- Appetizer
- Today's Soup
- Salad
- (With Grilled Vegetables and Toast)
- Garlic Rice
- Dessert
- Coffee or Tea
¥27,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
¥2,200 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥1,000–1,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:00–16:00, 16:00–20:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–16:00, 16:00–20:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–16:00, 16:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–16:00, 16:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–16:00, 16:00–20:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 16 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Tatami room, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Wine |
| Services | English menu |
Getting there
2 min walk (160 m) from Nishi-Motomachi Station.
Also near: Kōbe (Exit 12): 5 min · Hanakuma: 6 min
- Leave Nishi-Motomachi Station and walk south for 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at Honke Kamadoya and walk 40 m.
- Turn left onto Kobe-Akashi Line and walk 60 m.
Ooi is on your right.
On your right
Look for
大井
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
大井兵庫県神戸市中央区元町通7-2-5
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 7-2-5 Motomachidori Chuo-ku Kobe, Hyogo 650-0022 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from JR Kobe Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kobe Harborland, 470 m, about 8 min walk
- Meriken Park, 860 m, about 14 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ooi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Ooi have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Ooi closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Can I bring children to Ooi?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Ooi?
Nishi-Motomachi Station, about 2 minutes on foot (160 m). Kōbe Station is about 6 minutes away.
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.