The national chain bakery "Kobeya" also operates a restaurant alongside their bread sales. Located along National Route 20 (Koshu Kaido), Kobeya Restaurant has a stylish family restaurant-like exterior. The entrance area sells bread, while the back area features a spacious Western-style restaurant with plenty of table seating. The menu ranges from classic Western dishes like hamburgers to more French-inspired dishes using fish. - Grilled Sea Bream: Made with sea bream from Kochi Prefecture, this dish has a glistening appearance due to its moisture content. The tender white flesh is light and delicately flavorful, with a simple yet elegant taste. The light sauce complements the ingredients well, and the mussels and potatoes served alongside are delicious as well. - All-You-Can-Eat Bread: You can choose from a selection of 7 types of bread available for purchase at the store, with the staff serving them to your table as needed. The breads are not overly yeasty, with a moist and flavorful wheat dough that is delicious on its own without any spreads. The flavored breads like walnut and butter are particularly tasty. Overall, the lunch set is recommended for a casual yet slightly indulgent dining experience. The weekday lunch set is a good deal, but adding bread or other items on weekends can make the price a bit high. It's a place where you can enjoy a nice lunch without any pretension.

The restaurant is located on the roadside of Route 20, at a corner of an intersection, making it seem like a location that is not easily accessible without prior knowledge. They sell bread and also offer deli items for purchase, even if you don't want to dine in. They used to have a salad bar, but now they offer small salads for an additional fee, possibly due to cost-cutting measures. The lunch prices can approach or exceed 2000 yen, with slightly cheaper meat dishes and more impressive fish dishes in terms of presentation and balance. The all-you-can-eat option includes a low-cost lineup of bread, with freshly baked options available, but it may leave you questioning if there is enough added value.

I have been to Kobe Kitchen a few times, but today was the first time in a while. It is located at the back of a bakery. I arrived at noon on a rainy weekday and only had to wait for about 10 minutes before being seated. It seems like it might be busier on other days. The customers were mostly housewives and elderly people. I had the lunch set with all-you-can-eat bread. The bread was unlimited, but I felt like there wasn't enough avocado dip or butter. Nevertheless, I ate a lot of bread and left feeling very full.

Around 2 PM on a regular day, the glass-walled interior of the restaurant gave off a clean and upscale family restaurant vibe, which made me feel nostalgic. I was guided to a cozy sofa seat in the back, which was very relaxing. Despite it being an odd time, there were a moderate number of customers present, all leisurely chatting after their meal. The clientele seemed to be on the older side. Lunch menu was available until 3 PM. I ordered the pie-wrapped hamburger from the select lunch menu. It seems that the bread is all-you-can-eat. They would bring a basket of bread and offer it to you each time. On this day, I had slices of whole wheat fluffy bread, "Kobe-ya Special," and walnut and apple bread. The "Kobe-ya Special" bread was quite rich and Danish-like, which wasn't really to my taste. The fact that they brought the bread warm was a nice touch, showcasing their expertise as a bakery. The monthly appetizers included steamed chicken and pumpkin salad, pumpkin and mushroom marinade, and fig cream cheese. The monthly rotation seems like a fun idea for regular customers. Being able to enjoy three different appetizers is also a nice touch. The fig cream cheese is something unique to a bakery. The main dish, the 100% beef hamburger steak pie, seemed to be baked after ordering as I heard a "pop" sound from the kitchen. Being wrapped in pastry gave it a special touch. The crispy pastry with a juicy hamburger inside was delicious. It truly felt like a step up from a regular family restaurant, and I appreciated how they considered the bread as well. The cozy atmosphere, the slightly more formal dishes that go well with bread, made it a convenient and enjoyable dining experience. It seems like a great place to visit with family or a group of friends.

Located next to the intersection of Shimobuta in Kokuryo, Chofu City. The store has its own parking lot, but it's honestly hard to find. It's on the first floor of a blue, ordinary-looking building that could easily be mistaken for a regular apartment. The sign is also blue, making it easy to miss at first glance. Inside the store is clean and spacious. In the front, there are bread displayed in showcases for takeout. Towards the back, there is a dining area where you can enjoy the bread you purchased. Today, I ignored the lunch menu and went all out with the "Autumn Special Assortment Set" for 3,212 yen. The set includes steak, hamburger, chicken, salad, all-you-can-eat bread, and free refills of coffee. It's definitely a luxurious lunch option. The all-you-can-eat bread service involves the staff regularly bringing different types of bread for you to choose from. They explain the options verbally, so I honestly can't remember all the varieties. I do remember there were breads made with rice flour, British-style bread, baguettes, raisin bread, sweet potato bread, walnut bread, fig and walnut bread, and more. You can also ask for unlimited butter. The main meat dishes were average, but the bread was the highlight for me. Kobe-ya is all about the bread! The staff's attire and service were impeccable. Thank you for the great hospitality! It was a delicious meal.

100% Beef Hamburg Steak with Stew Sauce Lunch for 1628 yen on weekdays. Arrived at 13:20 with a party of 2. The restaurant was full, so we had to wait for about 10 minutes before being seated. It took about 15 minutes for our food to be ready. First, the appetizer arrived, followed by the main dish of hamburg steak and rice. I'm not a big fan of bread, so I opted for rice instead (haha). The hamburg steak was delicious, with juicy meat and a rich beef flavor. Since it was a quick lunch during work, I didn't go for the all-you-can-eat bread option, even though it's popular here. The lunch price may be a bit high, but I guess the all-you-can-eat freshly baked bread is a selling point. It had been 30 years since my last visit, so it brought back nostalgic memories.

On June 17, 2022, around 11:00 AM, I visited the Kobe-ya Restaurant Chofugaoka branch located along the Koshu Kaido in Chofu City. I used to visit Kobe-ya for their delicious bread in the past, but it seems like it had been over 20 years since my last visit. On this day, I decided to skip breakfast so that I could fully enjoy the all-you-can-eat bread at the restaurant. I arrived at the Kobe-ya Restaurant Chofugaoka branch around 11:00 AM and was promptly seated at a table. I ordered the "Grilled Domestic Sea Bream with Soy Butter Sauce" from the lunch menu. Before the main dish arrived, the server offered a selection of bread from a basket, explaining each type. I enjoyed the bread along with some appetizers and the main dish of grilled sea bream with soy butter sauce. Although the main dish was delicious, the highlight for me was the bread from Kobe-ya. I indulged in various types of bread throughout the meal and left satisfied with my breakfast and lunch combined. While I used to buy walnut and fig baguettes from the shop on my way home during my more extravagant days, I resisted the temptation this time and went home without any additional bread.

We went to GW with our family and grandmother for dinner. Ordered menu: - Assorted grilled dishes (3 kinds) - Special assorted seafood - Pancit (noodles) - Coffee set Taste: - A dream-like plate with grilled hamburger, steak, and chicken - The meat is delicious without complaint - The seafood menu may vary in quality - The variety of bread is the best part, especially the French bread with cheese Atmosphere: - Many families - Good service from the staff whenever we visit Waiting time: - No waiting time due to reservation - It's better to make a reservation as there may be a wait on some days.

Kobe-ya Restaurant Chofugaoka Branch @ Chofu City, Tokyo @ Western food, bread It has been over 3 years since my last visit, so this review is based on that. Tonight, I arrived at the restaurant 3 minutes after the last order time, but they welcomed me warmly, which greatly increased my favorable impression. This was especially appreciated because a few days ago, I was rudely turned away from another restaurant for being three minutes late (although it was understandable since it was past the LO time). Kobe-ya Restaurant is located at the Shimo-Fuda intersection on the Koshu Kaido in Chofu (Fuda). If you take the train, it's on the Keio Line at Fuda Station. It's on the corner of a building on the first floor, with two sides made of glass, making the interior very bright. You can see cars passing by on the Koshu Kaido from inside the restaurant, and conversely, the interior is visible from the road. There is a covered parking lot next to the restaurant on the first floor of the building, with parking attendants for guidance, making it convenient. No parking ticket is required. When you enter the restaurant, you'll first see bread and side dishes, and during the Corona countermeasures period, there is a space for selling bento boxes. Beyond that is the open kitchen counter seats and table seats. With a total of 110 seats, it's quite a large restaurant, but it doesn't feel overly spacious and provides a calming atmosphere. The male staff members are well-dressed, and the female staff members in maid uniforms provide attentive service, which is very pleasant. The homemade all-you-can-eat bread with 7 varieties for 350 yen is popular, and staff members carrying baskets come around quite frequently during the meal. I ordered: Seafood a la carte 1,680 yen Grilled sea bream with mushrooms, soy butter sauce 1,600 yen All-you-can-eat freshly baked bread 350 yen The seafood a la carte includes grilled sea bream and squid, tomato basil sauce, shrimp with herb breadcrumbs, scallop and vegetable gratin, and is quite diverse, with the basil and tomato sauces adding a beautiful touch. The grilled sea bream is served with crispy sea bream with skin on, sautéed eringi and shimeji mushrooms, making it quite delicious. The bread includes 7 varieties, such as the soft Kobe-ya Special with a yellowish hue, cheese-filled soft baguette, raisin bread, raisin, walnut, and dried fruit bread, red bean bread, and they are all delicious. The table seats by the window are large and spacious, making it a relaxing place to dine. Recommended ★★★★★ Parking: Free parking available Visit date: 2020-06-21 Dinner service: Available Takeout: Available Regular holiday: Tuesday Business hours: Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu 10:00-21:00, Fri, Sat - 22:00 Smoking: Completely non-smoking Credit cards: Accepted Electronic money: Not accepted, QuickPay is possible Point card: Not available Free WiFi: No in-house WiFi Power outlets at the seats: Not available Likelihood of revisiting: High Note: Service available with LINE follow-up ===========

It's been a while since I had lunch inside a restaurant. It was close to 2 pm, so there was plenty of seating available. I ordered the shrimp and red snow crab macaroni gratin with a coffee set. The bread from the oven was unlimited, including the Kobe-ya special, raisin bread, and French bread. I also tried the Kobe-ya special, raisin bread, rice flour bread, and milk bread. The freshly baked bread was soft and sweet. My favorite was the fluffy Kobe-ya special. The macaroni gratin had plenty of shrimp and red snow crab, and it paired perfectly with the bread. As always, I ended up eating too much.

"The next day after enjoying Shibuya overnight, I had planned to spend a day relaxing and maybe tidy up my mother's house, but since I just finished decluttering, it should be fine without doing a big clean. Instead, she asked to be taken to visit the grave. It's cold, crowded, and a hassle, but whose grave are we visiting? It turns out to be my father's. It's truly regrettable and I'm sure he's angry in heaven. It's a hassle, but there's no choice, let's go. It's not a rush trip. It's only a 20 km distance, so using the highway seems unnecessary. Tokyo is such a small place. We arrive at our family temple on the way, clean the small grave site - my wife was surprised by how small it was - offer flowers and incense. The gravestone was erected in Showa 51, when my parents were 40 years old. Before that, there was only a wooden tower, which had rotted and fallen down until a visit from a rural uncle (actually a great uncle to me) prompted us to finally raise the 500,000 or 600,000 yen needed to build the gravestone. Such backstories come to light. After that, we visit the elementary school and junior high school where my father, two brothers, and I graduated. We reminisce about the neighborhood, childhood friends, and past stories. It's amazing how well I remember these things, while my classmates have forgotten. It's such a small place, with winding roads. I must have been quite small to be running around here. From Iidabashi to Kudanshita, passing by Yasukuni Shrine, Ichigaya Station, and Akebonobashi, we head to the Meiji Jingu Gaien. We stroll through Aoyama, reminiscing about the events held in front of the former art gallery and the potato fries at Tokyo Bazaar, and finally head back home. I'm hungry, take me there, she says. We end up at a restaurant she likes, which is expensive, but I obediently agree. I'm a good son. "Kobe-ya Restaurant Chofugaoka Branch" This restaurant is run by the bakery Kobe-ya. They offer all-you-can-eat delicious bread here. "Grilled Ichibo Beef Taliata with Framboise Sauce" for 1815 yen Ichibo beef is a tender cut from the cow's cheek, lightly grilled and topped with a tangy Framboise (raspberry) sauce. It's incredibly tender and the fatty part is sweet. The acidity of the raspberry sauce complements the meat perfectly, creating a deep and delicious flavor. After returning home for a night, I head to Nagano. My mother is still healthy, but she's like a typical 80-year-old granny. I can't be around her much, which is frustrating. It's unavoidable. I can only do this a few times a year, but I'll spend time with her like this."

I visited on November 20th. I usually get off at Chofu Station, but this time I walked from Futata Station one stop before and stopped by here on the way back. This is a restaurant of Kobe-ya, famous for its bread, and depending on the menu, you can eat all the bread you want. Actually, this was my first time eating out this year. Here, it is important to follow the order, whether in a good way or a bad way. For example, even if there is a table for two available and you come with two people, if there are six or eight people in line before you, you have to wait. Also, there is a bakery corner here. I bought some bread for breakfast. The items I bought are as follows: Pon de Kéju, High Water Mix Mochi Fluffy Roll, and By Chen Brioche 1/2. They all have a rich aroma that stimulates the appetite. Pon de Kéju has a chewy texture with a rich cheese flavor and was delicious. The High Water Mix Mochi Fluffy Roll also has a good texture and is delicious. The By Chen Brioche is fluffy with a slight sweetness, making it a great choice for spreading butter or chestnut jam. The bread here is delicious, and the meals are also tasty, so when dining here, be prepared for the aforementioned order system.

Salad, drink, and bread (all-you-can-eat) with free refills on hot coffee, as expected from Kobe-ya. The kettle-baked bread is delicious. The aroma of freshly baked bread increases your appetite. And above all, I love whipped butter. The chewiness of the rice flour bread, the crunchiness of the fig bread, the fluffiness of the English loaf. I could sit here for hours with bread and coffee... (annoying) and savoring that thought, the hamburger arrives. I was recommended to try it with just salt at first, so I tried it plain. I could taste the sweetness of the meat. Adding salt enhanced the sweetness even more. This is delicious! I also tried it with demi-glace sauce, but I preferred it with just salt. However, the sauce is also delicious, so I'll enjoy it with bread without leaving any behind. (While salt was the best when it was hot, towards the end, it got a bit heavy with the fat, so I wanted to finish it before it cooled down.) In the end, I ended up eating about 10 types of bread. Oh, it's tough... haha. Thank you for the meal.

Family restaurants come in various types, but they all seem quite similar. This restaurant falls under the family restaurant category, but it stands out by using slightly higher quality ingredients and offering unlimited freshly baked bread. It's a great place to have dinner and then grab some bread or deli items for the next morning. It's still a family restaurant, but with a unique twist that makes it interesting!

The other day, I forgot to buy the zodiac horse bread at another Kobeya store. This time, I passed by and remembered to buy it before forgetting again! But, there are other delicious-looking breads too! Plus, it's a dry season, so I feel a bit thirsty... Oh right, I can also enjoy the bread and juice bought at the store ❤ At that moment, I felt somehow like an apple~♪ I chose apple juice and apple bread and was guided to a seat~! It was 3 pm. Later, I realized that I could have enjoyed afternoon tea from 2 pm. That would have been nice too. Now, the apple juice! I have loved proper juice like this since I was a child! The apple bread is not too sweet, but full of apple flavor ❤ The staff at the store are very friendly and the atmosphere is comfortable~☆ Now, the zodiac horse bread that I took home was shared with my family. The angle of the photo may not have been good (^o^;) The filling is chocolate! It's just delicious as usual. Thank you for the meal~＼(^o^)／

Happy New Year. The first place I visited in 2019 was a restaurant known for its bread, Kobe-ya. I stopped by here during the Chofu Seven Lucky Gods tour. There were quite a few empty seats, so I thought I would be seated quickly. However, my turn never came because there were groups of 8 and 6 people in front of me. They were seating people in order, so I had to wait until a table for a large group became available. Finally, when my turn came, I ordered the cheese hamburger steak sandwich and coffee set. The bread and coffee were all-you-can-eat. The bread included the following: British bread, Kobe-ya special, French bread, bran bread, raisin bread, and rice flour bread. The British bread was a classic white bread and delicious. The Kobe-ya special had honey mixed in, giving it a sweet taste. The French bread had a crispy crust with a good saltiness. The bran bread used wheat bran and is said to help slow down blood sugar spikes. The raisin bread was sweet and tasty. The rice flour bread was chewy due to the rice flour. The hamburger was also delicious, but the bread stole the show. Unfortunately, I unexpectedly got held up here, and I ran out of time for the Chofu Seven Lucky Gods tour, so I couldn't get the final stamp. Thank you and have a great year.

I visited the restaurant for lunch while taking a stroll in Meidaiji. The bright and open interior is filled with the delicious aroma of freshly baked bread. The open kitchen style adds a stylish touch to the atmosphere. Here is what I ordered: - Cheese Hamburg Steak: Juicy and flavorful, topped with a tangy tomato sauce and gooey cheese. So delicious! - Big Mushroom Salad: A generous serving of big mushrooms topped with lots of cheese. You can add oil and a bit of salt and pepper to taste. Yummy! - All-you-can-eat freshly baked bread: Three types of soft and fluffy bread with a gentle wheat flavor. Although I forgot the names of the bread, they were all delicious! The slices were large so I couldn't have seconds, but it was satisfying. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Thank you for the meal!

I had grilled red snapper with soy butter sauce for lunch. I also received plenty of bread. It was delicious.

The steak was very salty and tasted terrible. The all-you-can-eat bread had the same type of bread served twice and ended with cold bread, which was disappointing. I will not be using this restaurant again.

It's a shop near Futaba Station!! The interior is very cute, giving off a bakery vibe. There are various types of bread, which was great. It was nice to find a bakery that makes you want to come back again.