Kirkman/Universal - Hibachi Near Universal

Reservations for Japanese Food Near Universal

ABOUT OUR HIBACHI RESTAURANT NEAR UNIVERSAL STUDIOS (KIRKMAN LOCATION)

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse is the best Asian restaurant with Hibachi near Universal Studios, FL. We offer an authentic Teppanyaki dining experience along with the fun of Hibachi cooking.

Come dine on specialized dishes like our fan-favorite Kobe Trio or the fresh Yum Yum Shrimp! Wash it down with a fruity Mt. Fuji or our twist on a classic drink, a Nagasaki Old Fashioned. And for those with certain food allergies, we have a variety of gluten-free & vegan options too!

Looking for the ultimate interactive dining experience near Universal? Reserve our famous Hibachi show! Our world class chefs are trained in the art of Hibachi cooking and will keep you and your family amazed and entertained throughout your dining experience with us. They’ll delight you with tricks like the Beating Heart, the Egg Roll, and the signature Onion Volcano!

We’re open for lunch too. Come enjoy one of our signature sushi rolls like the Red Dragon Roll before heading back off to the parks (or to the office) for the afternoon.

Need to grab-n-go? Order Online for pick-up!

Ready to sink your teeth into delicious, authentic Japanese cuisine? Come on in for the best hibachi Kirkman Road has to offer! Book your reservation below and get ready for a night of great fun and full bellies.

Looking for another location? We’re also located in I-Drive/Convention, Lake Buena Vista and Celebration/Kissimmee

How to Find Us

If you’re coming from I-4, take Exit 75B for Kirkman and keep right. After the first light where Universal is on your left, it will be after the DoubleTree Hotel on your right.

If you’re coming from inside Universal, take Tom Williams Way out to the light and turn left. It will be after the DoubleTree Hotel on your right.

LOCATION MENU MAKE A RESERVATION

View dine-in menu above.
*Prices subject to change.

Kobe Trio entree
Guests sitting at Teppanyaki table with chef cooking.
Scorpion Bowl for 2
Pina Colada and Strawberry Daiquiri
Chopsticks in Kobe Trio with Shrimp, Sirloin, Chicken, Mixed vegetables, noodles and rice.

HOURS:

Teppanyaki & Traditional Dining Rooms
12pm – 10pm

Brunch is available Monday-Friday until 3pm.
See Brunch Menu.

Quick Service Lunch is available daily until 4pm in our Traditional Dining Room.
See Quick Service Lunch Menu.

Take-Out
11:30am – 10pm

This location offers curbside pickup to make your take-out experience more convenient.

Kobé Japanese Steakhouse - Kirkman/Universal

Kirkman/Universal Teppanyaki Chefs

At Kobe, you can make your dining experience even more memorable by requesting one of our talented Teppanyaki chefs. Below are the chefs available at this location—simply let us know your preference when booking.

Chef Abdiel

Chef Abdiel

Chef Eddie

Chef Eddie

Chef Harry

Chef Harry

Chef Chuong

Chef Chuong

Chef Panda

Chef Panda

Chef Weee

Chef Weee

Chef Donsta

Chef Donsta

Chef Tam

Chef Tam

Chef Azuka

Chef Azuka

Chef Danny

Chef Danny

Please include your selected chef’s name in the Notes section of your online reservation.

Your request will be confirmed by phone on the day of your reservation. While we will do our best to accommodate your choice, requests are subject to chef availability.

Trusted by 13K+ Customers

David V
28 October, 2025
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Best spicy tuna roll I’ve ever had. Idk what it was about the flavor but it had a Smokey flavor that I really liked. Plus they weren’t stingy at all with how much tuna went into the roll. The hibachi was great as always, I’ll never get bored of the jokes. This place is great I definitely recommend it.

Marc Sing
15 October, 2025
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Everything was amazing! We drove 90+ minutes to come here and the food and service was outstanding! JOEL did an amazing job! My wife has celiac and a shellfish allergy and he cared so much for her and everything came out perfect!!! We will definitely come back again!!!!

Alex Delphin
29 September, 2025
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Staff was amazing, the receptionist was very helpful and the to go order was so easy… I would love to thank everyone for the love and dedication to make this customer’s experience a memorable dining moment… Food was freshly prepared by the presentation, and the taste was very authentic…. Kudos to the staff and management team 👏 🙌 👍

Jkey Musik
21 August, 2025
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This place is always a great idea! The food and atmosphere are great! Although i been coming here for years with my kids this last time i gotta say i had the best experience with chef Joel! We were literally the last table and this chef went out of his way to entertain us by stepping out of the script of the usual tricks and jokes. He paid attention to the kids and made sure they felt good! You can tell this guy loves his job! If you want to have a great time make sure you ask for JOEL! You won’t be disappointed!

Keith Snyder
16 August, 2025
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Came back for second time and had the joy of doing the table with Chef WEE. What an incredible experience. He was funny, energetic and worked so well with the two kids at the table. The food was superb and having him made it so much better. The service for this day was amazing as always. I finally had the opportunity to enjoy a dinner at Kobe Steak house. We decided to enjoy table service vs the hibachi this time and it was awesome. Some things to note for your visit. It’s a LOT of food. I enjoyed the veggie delight and with both noodles AND rice, plus the salad and soup, I ended up with lunch for the next day as well. The sushi looks amazing but there just wasn’t enough room to try this time. Plenty of parking but be careful as the lot next door is a paid to park area. Use the free area instead.

FAQS

Yes. The Kirkman Kobé Japanese Steakhouse location features lunch specials daily from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Traditional Dining Room. Quick service lunch specials include Teppanyaki Bento Boxes, Sushi Bento Boxes, and more.

Brunch is available at the Kirkman Kobé location, Monday through Friday until 3:00 PM. Brunch specials include Teppanyaki and Duo Combinations. Some holidays, such as New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, and Christmas, are excluded from happy hour specials. For a full list of excluded days, please visit Kobé Promotions.

Yes, Kirkman Kobé Japanese Steakhouse has a happy hour, Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at our Bar, Traditional Dining Room, and Teppanyaki areas. Happy hour specials include select sushi rolls ($7), small plates ($6), cocktails ($8), Bud Light draft ($5), and smoothies ($5). Some holidays, such as New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, and Thanksgiving, are excluded from happy hour specials.

Yes, the Kirkman Kobé Japanese Steakhouse allows you to book a private table for up to 10 guests. Note there is a $500 spending minimum for each private table reserved. Other fees apply for private rooms. Request a private table by calling or doing so online.

Yes. The Kirkman Kobé Japanese Steakhouse offers group seating and private dining rooms for birthdays, corporate dinners, or special occasions. Please submit an Events Inquiry Form through our website.

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