The food scene in Kobe is, how do we say this... staggering?

And you are in for a treat as you follow one of our friendly local Kobe hosts around the neighborhoods best known for their fresh produce markets, street food, sushi bars, and authentic restaurants - just make sure you pack your stretchiest pants.

Here you can sink your teeth into the finest marbled beef (it's what Kobe is famous for) at cozy steakhouses or a standing tachinomiya bar where you can grill your own beef, sip sublime cocktails in front of a fireplace at a trendy bar and taste sake from local breweries (you will be amazed at how the tastes differ).

You may also want to wander through Kuromon Ichiba Market, where vendors sell street food, shellfish and the freshest produce in town. And then there is the matter of sake, which you have to try at Nada sake brewery house!

These are all just the tame suggestions when it comes to Kobe's food scene. Bring an open mind and be prepared to eat everything from a 70cm-long sausage and mustard roll to sand eels boiled in soy sauce.

Just save space for dessert because Kobe is home to dozens of bakeries where you will find sweet and savory delights. Surprising tip: Kobe is famous for its cheesecake, so you have to sample this delight!

So, what are you waiting for, all that food isn’t going to eat itself!