S Kobayashi
エス小林
French in Yahatanishi-ku Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 22 min walk from Honjō Station
Our analysis
- #3of 7 French restaurants in Kitakyushu
- 46%of high-end restaurants in Fukuoka have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, S Kobayashi is 3rd of the 7 French restaurants in Kitakyushu. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 46% of the high-end restaurants in Fukuoka in this guide, and lower than that of 29% of its French restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 22 of the 44 French restaurants in Fukuoka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room, and a late dinner (open until 23:00).
How it compares
French restaurants in Kitakyushu with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Fukuoka | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Émilion | — | ¥12,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 6 min, Heiwadōri | Mon, Sun |
| flare | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Nishi-Kokura | Mon |
| S Kobayashi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 22 min, Honjō | Mon, Sun |
| Daichi DAICHI IKEHATA | — | ¥11,220 | ¥6,990 | Online, Japanese only | — | — | Mon, Tue |
| Ohno | — | ¥23,000 | ¥23,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Heiwadōri | — |
| Restaurant KIMOTO | — | ¥12,100 | ¥9,680 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 7 min, Tanga | Sun |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book S Kobayashi
- Call 093-603-3688 (+81-93-603-3688 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? French restaurants nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As listed on the restaurant's own website (names as written there). Prices are per person. See the page
◎カジュアルコース
¥6,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
カジュアルコース
¥6,900
per person, ≈$50
¥900 more than the one above
◎エス小林スタンダードコース
¥8,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
¥2,000 more than the one above
スタンダードコース
¥9,800
per person, ≈$70
¥900 more than the one above
◎エス小林フォーマルコース
¥13,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥3,700 more than the one above
フォーマルコース
¥14,800
per person, ≈$100
¥1,300 more than the one above
◎シェフのオートクチュールコース
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥10,200 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 30 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine |
| Opened | June 2014 |
Getting there
22 min walk (1,780 m) from Honjō Station.
- Leave Honjō Station and walk south-west for 440 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left onto Honjou Bypass and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 800 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 120 m.
- Bear right and walk 60 m.
S Kobayashi is on your right.
On your right
Look for
エス小林
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
エス小林福岡県北九州市八幡西区光貞台1-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-2 Mitsusadadai Yahatanishi-ku Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 807-0805 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 993 meters from Honjo. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does S Kobayashi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is S Kobayashi closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
What is the nearest station to S Kobayashi?
Honjō Station, about 22 minutes on foot (1,780 m).
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.