Kobe Kochuten's May Specials: 'Gently Fulfilling Early Summer Treats'
Chinese Restaurant Kobe Kochuten in Kobe's Old Settlement will offer two seasonal dishes, 'Lion's Head Meatball Stew' and 'Spring Cabbage and Clam Noodle Soup,' exclusively during May 2026.
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Chinese Restaurant Kobe Kochuten is pleased to announce its May special a la carte menu, featuring two dishes designed to satisfy both mind and body with gentle flavors: 'Lion's Head Meatball Stew' and 'Spring Cabbage and Clam Noodle Soup,' available for a limited time.
As we approach early summer and temperatures begin to rise, we have prepared a hearty 'stew feast' to savor deep umami flavors and a light noodle dish featuring seasonal ingredients.
Enjoy the sophisticated flavors unique to Kobe Kochuten, crafted with a dedication to seasonal excellence.
### Menu Details
**Lion's Head Meatball Stew — 1,800 JPY (tax included)**
Large, satisfying meatballs slow-cooked in a refined, clear soup. The meatballs are so tender they melt away with just a touch of chopsticks. The rich flavor of the meat blends into the soup, creating a 'stew feast' that can be enjoyed to the last drop. Served in a piping hot clay pot.
**Spring Cabbage and Clam Noodle Soup — 1,300 JPY (tax included)**
A seasonal noodle dish combining sweet spring cabbage with umami-rich clams. The natural sweetness of the cabbage and the dashi from the clams melt into the clear, salty soup, offering a taste of the transition from spring to early summer in every bite. It is light yet satisfying, perfect as a meal finale.
### Period
May 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026
Available during both Lunch and Dinner hours.
*Menu may change based on ingredient availability.
### Restaurant Overview
- **Name:** Chinese Restaurant Kobe Kochuten
- **Address:** Meikai Building B1F Block 32, 32 Akashimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0037
- **Hours:** Lunch 11:00-14:30 (L.O. 14:00) / Dinner 17:00-21:00 (L.O. 20:00)
- **Phone:** 078-334-1002
- **Access:** 14-min walk from JR Sannomiya, 7-min walk from JR Motomachi Station.
- **URL:** https://www.kobekochuten.jp/
As we approach early summer and temperatures begin to rise, we have prepared a hearty 'stew feast' to savor deep umami flavors and a light noodle dish featuring seasonal ingredients.
Enjoy the sophisticated flavors unique to Kobe Kochuten, crafted with a dedication to seasonal excellence.
### Menu Details
**Lion's Head Meatball Stew — 1,800 JPY (tax included)**
Large, satisfying meatballs slow-cooked in a refined, clear soup. The meatballs are so tender they melt away with just a touch of chopsticks. The rich flavor of the meat blends into the soup, creating a 'stew feast' that can be enjoyed to the last drop. Served in a piping hot clay pot.
**Spring Cabbage and Clam Noodle Soup — 1,300 JPY (tax included)**
A seasonal noodle dish combining sweet spring cabbage with umami-rich clams. The natural sweetness of the cabbage and the dashi from the clams melt into the clear, salty soup, offering a taste of the transition from spring to early summer in every bite. It is light yet satisfying, perfect as a meal finale.
### Period
May 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026
Available during both Lunch and Dinner hours.
*Menu may change based on ingredient availability.
### Restaurant Overview
- **Name:** Chinese Restaurant Kobe Kochuten
- **Address:** Meikai Building B1F Block 32, 32 Akashimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0037
- **Hours:** Lunch 11:00-14:30 (L.O. 14:00) / Dinner 17:00-21:00 (L.O. 20:00)
- **Phone:** 078-334-1002
- **Access:** 14-min walk from JR Sannomiya, 7-min walk from JR Motomachi Station.
- **URL:** https://www.kobekochuten.jp/