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On the 29th floor of the Hankyu Grand Building is "Kobe Motomachi Doria." It’s been a while since I visited the open-air dining space, and the view is fantastic. I arrived on a weekday at 11:50 AM, and it was relatively empty, but by noon, about 80% of the seats were filled. Orders are taken via a tablet.
I had the "Lunch Set (Half & Half)" which comes with a salad and soup. I chose the Parmesan Carbonara-style Doria with a soft-boiled egg and the Cream Doria with Shrimp and Mozzarella flavored like Lobster. The total, including tax, was ¥1,584 (and the Doria can be ordered in a larger size for free). I added a drink bar for ¥319, bringing my total to ¥1,903. I love getting to choose two different dishes in a half & half style!
However, I was surprised by the limited selection at the drink bar: iced tea, apple, Calpis, black tea, and coffee. No soda? I wanted ginger ale! While waiting, I had some apple drink, and within about 5 minutes, my food arrived. The Doria comes in a small pot with a flame underneath, keeping it very hot! Even though it’s half-sized, the Carbonara with the soft-boiled egg is there! Both dishes have cream sauce, but the burnt cheese is delicious! The rice is substantial, which is great. I was able to enjoy it hot until the end. The pot is non-stick, so it's easy to serve from it.
As it gets cooler, I crave dishes like this. Although you can get a larger size for free, I had coffee after my meal, so I felt satisfied with the regular size.