KOBE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
Both halves check out at KOBE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE. The state scores it 98/100 (an A); 7,844 diners score it 4.8. That alignment is rarer than it should be.
It ranks safer than 80% of Seminole County restaurants we grade. The last inspection (February 25, 2026) noted just 2 basic violations. Menus here flag vegetarian, dairy-free, keto, paleo, and other dietary options.
A · 98/100 · safer than 80% of Seminole County
Get directions Call (407) 389-1888
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- A (98/100)
- Violations
- 2 total — 2 basic
- Address
- 108 MARKHAM WOODS ROAD, Longwood, FL
- Cuisine
- Japanese
- Categories
- Japanese steakhouse, Asian restaurant, Japanese restaurant, Seafood restaurant, Steak house, Sushi restaurant
- Price
- $20–40
- Rating
- 4.8 stars (7844 reviews)
- Seats
- 250
- Phone
- (407) 389-1888
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
The crowd and the inspector reached the same conclusion. Reviewers who mention the staff rate this place 5.0 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour.
Of the 21 rated reviews, 21 sit at four stars or better and 0 at two or below. What nobody raises here is pacing — it goes unmentioned across all 21 reviews.
On the inspection side the picture is cleaner: DBPR graded this kitchen an A (98/100), with 2 basic violations. Whatever the reviews argue about, sanitation is not the weak point. That result dates from February 25, 2026. Ranked against Seminole County, it is safer than 80% of the restaurants we score. What the inspector actually wrote up: floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained.
With both signals pointing the same way, there is little to argue about on this listing. Full reviews follow below in the order they were left.
Our own analysis of 21 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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First of all I’d like to say that the atmosphere is amazing. They had a real life Koi fish before you even actually got to eat and now I would like to talk about the food. The food itself is amazing and delicious and now finally for the hibachi service, it is amazing and chef Kevin is handsdown hilarious and amazing and I wouldn’t even go out of my way to write a review but this was such an amazing experience. Would definitely recommend!
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Are chef was upon good guy and lam kept coming to check on making sure everything was going smooth.
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Super nice experience!! Frank was with us and it was so cool!!! Thank you for making our celebration even more special
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Futo was awesome!
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Our favorite place!!! Fupo is great every time!! Lam is excellent! Thank you so much!!
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Tonight we had the pleasure of having Futo cook for us. The food was delicious. He is always an outstanding chef! He is able to remember every detail of our orders and cooks our meals to perfection. Each time we are lucky enough to get him as our cook we know we are in for a treat. We come to Kobe often and he is hands down our favorite.
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Delightful chef & server! Friendly service.
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Futo made our birthday and Father’s Day super special! And he’ll be able to tell you what day your birthday is next year :) super fun experience!
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Chef Kevin Pham and server Sarah were great and attentive for my family's father's day dinner.
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Futo & Lan were Great 💯
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Wonderful Fathers Day lunch! Our Chef Futo was great!
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Kevin is 10/10 funny, entertaining and put on show! Our favorite chef at Kobe !
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Fuji is always the best!!
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So nice + Delicious food + funny jokes = amazing experience
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Futo was our server and he was awesome!! Very great personality! I was happy to get him again. Love this location. The food was deliciousz
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Futo was amazing and made a memorable experience!! I will definitely be back!
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Nice
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Great dining experience.
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Very good food and entertaining
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Joshi was an amazing chef! Everything was incredible!
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Joshi was an amazing chef!
Overall Score
83 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 5 to 9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 5 to 9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 5 to 9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 5 to 9:30 PM
- Friday
- 5 to 10 PM
- Saturday
- 12 to 10 PM
- Sunday
- 12 to 9:30 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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February 25, 2026 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 2 basic
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
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February 24, 2026 · Routine - Food
Warning Issued
1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 5 basic
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry (×2)
- 28 — Sewage and waste water disposed properly
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
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September 16, 2025 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
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September 5, 2025 · Routine - Food
Warning Issued
4 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 3 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: February 25, 2026