【July–August Limited】Choose Between “Spicy Thrills” or “Cooling Relief” at Kobe Kouchuten
Kobe Kouchuten will offer two limited summer courses in July and August 2026: the 'Shibikara Chinese Course' for those who want to power through summer with spice, and the 'Hinyari Chinese Course' for those seeking refreshing coolness. Both courses are priced at ¥5,000 (tax included).
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Kobe Kouchuten (located in Chuo Ward, Kobe City) will host a special summer event titled 'Shibikara Chinese VS Hinyari Chinese' exclusively in July and August 2026, turning the summer heat into a flavorful experience.
As the summer sun grows stronger and cicadas fill the air, we welcome the peak of summer with two contrasting dining courses: one to 'power through with spice' and another to 'cool down and rejuvenate'.
A seasonal course offering two distinct approaches: spice and refreshment.
■ Recharge with Heat and Umami: 'Shibikara Chinese Course'
Deep, aromatic spiciness from spices stimulates the appetite. This bold and vibrant dish is perfect for the sweaty season.
Course Menu
・Assorted appetizers
・Winter melon in hot and sour soup
・Stir-fried giant prawns and fresh fish with chili peppers
・Braised spare ribs in fragrant spicy sauce
・Stir-fried rice with nam pla (fish sauce)
・Tapioca coconut milk with fruit
Slowly braised to melt-in-the-mouth tenderness. The star dish features intense heat and rich depth from the spicy sauce.
Culinary Features
Appetizers include mouthwatering chicken and squid with Sichuan pepper, seasoned with chili oil, Sichuan pepper, and red chili for a fragrant kick. The 'Winter Melon in Hot and Sour Soup' follows with a spice level of 4 (out of 5), offering a complex flavor where sourness, spiciness, and the refreshing quality of winter melon blend harmoniously. 'Stir-Fried Giant Prawns and Fresh Fish with Chili Peppers' has a moderate spice level of 3, enhancing the natural umami of seafood. 'Braised Spare Ribs in Fragrant Spicy Sauce' reaches the maximum spice level of 5, combining tender meat with deep richness and intense heat for a deeply satisfying bite. The meal concludes with fried rice flavored with the umami of nam pla, offering a savory depth that’s addictive. The course ends with a dessert of tapioca, coconut milk, and fresh fruit in perfect harmony.
A gentle finish that wraps up the lingering heat with satisfaction.
Product Name: Shibikara Chinese Course
Price: ¥5,000 (tax included)
Sales Period: July 1 – August 31, 2026
Hot and sour soup with a velvety texture, enhanced by tangy and spicy notes. Fresh seafood from the market, elevated by the kick of chili peppers and Sichuan pepper.
Fried rice with a rich aroma of nam pla. A dessert bursting with the sweetness of coconut and the juiciness of fruit. Appetizers bursting with the stimulating flavors of spices.
■ Cool Your Body with Fresh Ingredients and Artisanal Craft: 'Hinyari Chinese Course'
A course designed to bring internal coolness through fresh ingredients and refreshing flavors. Delicate cooking techniques draw out gentle umami that soothes summer fatigue.
Course Menu
・Assorted appetizers
・Clear broth with winter melon and chicken
・Stir-fried shrimp and fresh fish with lemon
・Beef and summer vegetables stir-fried with oyster sauce
・Monthly cold noodles (menu changes in July and August)
・Almond tofu with mango
A light seafood stir-fry highlighted by the refreshing aroma of lemon.
Culinary Features
Appetizers feature seasonal summer vegetables, lightly dressed with sweet vinegar or scallion sauce for a refreshing, cooling taste. The 'Clear Broth with Winter Melon and Chicken' is a delicate steamed soup where the umami of chicken gently infuses the winter melon, offering a clean and soothing flavor. 'Stir-Fried Shrimp and Fresh Fish with Lemon' is a light dish where the bright acidity of lemon enhances the seafood’s natural umami. 'Beef and Summer Vegetables Stir-Fried with Oyster Sauce' combines the rich flavor of short rib with the natural sweetness of seasonal vegetables in a deeply savory blend. Cold noodles are offered monthly: in July, enjoy 'Chilled Dan Dan Noodles' with rich sesame and house-made chili oil; in August, savor 'Kirishima Pork Cold Noodles' highlighting the umami of premium pork. The course concludes with a dessert where the sweetness of mango blends with the gentle aroma of almond, delivering a cool and pleasant aftertaste to the very end.
A gentle, body-friendly 'cooling course'.
Product Name: Hinyari Chinese Course
Price: ¥5,000 (tax included)
Sales Period: July 1 – August 31, 2026
A dish where deep umami meets the natural sweetness of summer vegetables. A clear, soothing steamed soup infused with the flavor of chicken.
Monthly changing cold noodles. July features 'Chilled Dan Dan Noodles' with rich sesame and moderate spice. Refreshing appetizers with the coolness and tang of summer vegetables. A dessert where gentle almond sweetness meets the vibrant flavor of mango.
Two choices to savor summer: spice or cool.
'Shibikara Chinese' invigorates with heat and sweat, while 'Hinyari Chinese' restores balance with a cool aftertaste. These two distinct courses offer a seasonal dining experience like no other.
Kobe Kouchuten (Kobe Kouchuten) Overview
Store Name: Chinese Cuisine Kobe Kouchuten
Location: Meikai Building B1F Block32, 32 Akashi-cho, Chuo Ward, Kobe City, 650-0037
Business Hours: Lunch 11:00–14:30 (Last Order 14:00) / Dinner 17:00–21:00 (Last Order 20:00)
Phone Number: 078-334-1002
Access: 14-minute walk from JR Sannomiya Station or all lines Sannomiya Station; 7-minute walk from JR Motomachi Station or Hanshin Motomachi Station
HP URL: https://www.kobekochuten.jp/
Instagram: Updated daily! https://www.instagram.com/kobekochu32/
Reservation Method: Available via official website or phone.
As the summer sun grows stronger and cicadas fill the air, we welcome the peak of summer with two contrasting dining courses: one to 'power through with spice' and another to 'cool down and rejuvenate'.
A seasonal course offering two distinct approaches: spice and refreshment.
■ Recharge with Heat and Umami: 'Shibikara Chinese Course'
Deep, aromatic spiciness from spices stimulates the appetite. This bold and vibrant dish is perfect for the sweaty season.
Course Menu
・Assorted appetizers
・Winter melon in hot and sour soup
・Stir-fried giant prawns and fresh fish with chili peppers
・Braised spare ribs in fragrant spicy sauce
・Stir-fried rice with nam pla (fish sauce)
・Tapioca coconut milk with fruit
Slowly braised to melt-in-the-mouth tenderness. The star dish features intense heat and rich depth from the spicy sauce.
Culinary Features
Appetizers include mouthwatering chicken and squid with Sichuan pepper, seasoned with chili oil, Sichuan pepper, and red chili for a fragrant kick. The 'Winter Melon in Hot and Sour Soup' follows with a spice level of 4 (out of 5), offering a complex flavor where sourness, spiciness, and the refreshing quality of winter melon blend harmoniously. 'Stir-Fried Giant Prawns and Fresh Fish with Chili Peppers' has a moderate spice level of 3, enhancing the natural umami of seafood. 'Braised Spare Ribs in Fragrant Spicy Sauce' reaches the maximum spice level of 5, combining tender meat with deep richness and intense heat for a deeply satisfying bite. The meal concludes with fried rice flavored with the umami of nam pla, offering a savory depth that’s addictive. The course ends with a dessert of tapioca, coconut milk, and fresh fruit in perfect harmony.
A gentle finish that wraps up the lingering heat with satisfaction.
Product Name: Shibikara Chinese Course
Price: ¥5,000 (tax included)
Sales Period: July 1 – August 31, 2026
Hot and sour soup with a velvety texture, enhanced by tangy and spicy notes. Fresh seafood from the market, elevated by the kick of chili peppers and Sichuan pepper.
Fried rice with a rich aroma of nam pla. A dessert bursting with the sweetness of coconut and the juiciness of fruit. Appetizers bursting with the stimulating flavors of spices.
■ Cool Your Body with Fresh Ingredients and Artisanal Craft: 'Hinyari Chinese Course'
A course designed to bring internal coolness through fresh ingredients and refreshing flavors. Delicate cooking techniques draw out gentle umami that soothes summer fatigue.
Course Menu
・Assorted appetizers
・Clear broth with winter melon and chicken
・Stir-fried shrimp and fresh fish with lemon
・Beef and summer vegetables stir-fried with oyster sauce
・Monthly cold noodles (menu changes in July and August)
・Almond tofu with mango
A light seafood stir-fry highlighted by the refreshing aroma of lemon.
Culinary Features
Appetizers feature seasonal summer vegetables, lightly dressed with sweet vinegar or scallion sauce for a refreshing, cooling taste. The 'Clear Broth with Winter Melon and Chicken' is a delicate steamed soup where the umami of chicken gently infuses the winter melon, offering a clean and soothing flavor. 'Stir-Fried Shrimp and Fresh Fish with Lemon' is a light dish where the bright acidity of lemon enhances the seafood’s natural umami. 'Beef and Summer Vegetables Stir-Fried with Oyster Sauce' combines the rich flavor of short rib with the natural sweetness of seasonal vegetables in a deeply savory blend. Cold noodles are offered monthly: in July, enjoy 'Chilled Dan Dan Noodles' with rich sesame and house-made chili oil; in August, savor 'Kirishima Pork Cold Noodles' highlighting the umami of premium pork. The course concludes with a dessert where the sweetness of mango blends with the gentle aroma of almond, delivering a cool and pleasant aftertaste to the very end.
A gentle, body-friendly 'cooling course'.
Product Name: Hinyari Chinese Course
Price: ¥5,000 (tax included)
Sales Period: July 1 – August 31, 2026
A dish where deep umami meets the natural sweetness of summer vegetables. A clear, soothing steamed soup infused with the flavor of chicken.
Monthly changing cold noodles. July features 'Chilled Dan Dan Noodles' with rich sesame and moderate spice. Refreshing appetizers with the coolness and tang of summer vegetables. A dessert where gentle almond sweetness meets the vibrant flavor of mango.
Two choices to savor summer: spice or cool.
'Shibikara Chinese' invigorates with heat and sweat, while 'Hinyari Chinese' restores balance with a cool aftertaste. These two distinct courses offer a seasonal dining experience like no other.
Kobe Kouchuten (Kobe Kouchuten) Overview
Store Name: Chinese Cuisine Kobe Kouchuten
Location: Meikai Building B1F Block32, 32 Akashi-cho, Chuo Ward, Kobe City, 650-0037
Business Hours: Lunch 11:00–14:30 (Last Order 14:00) / Dinner 17:00–21:00 (Last Order 20:00)
Phone Number: 078-334-1002
Access: 14-minute walk from JR Sannomiya Station or all lines Sannomiya Station; 7-minute walk from JR Motomachi Station or Hanshin Motomachi Station
HP URL: https://www.kobekochuten.jp/
Instagram: Updated daily! https://www.instagram.com/kobekochu32/
Reservation Method: Available via official website or phone.
FAQ
When is Kobe Kouchuten's summer limited event?
From July 1 to August 31, 2026.
How spicy is the Shibikara Chinese course?
The spare ribs dish is level 5 spice, overall very spicy.
What’s the difference between July and August cold noodles?
July features 'Chilled Dan Dan Noodles,' August has 'Kirishima Pork Cold Noodles.'
Can I make a reservation?
Yes, via the official website or phone (078-334-1002).
What is the price of the course?
Both courses are 5,000 JPY including tax.