Kobe Beef in Kobe, Japan

When people hear Kobe, they think cows that get massages and drink beer. And let me tell you, now that I know from experience, those cows are delicious. We had lunch at a steakhouse called Wakkoqu - The lunch was reasonably affordable, provided you consider $30+ a plate for lunch affordable. Compared to the dinners ringing up over $100, it seems like a deal.

It turned out to be one of those 'cook at the table' places, so that was an unexpected treat. It was a show on top of a delicious meal! The plate behind the steak there has tofu, bean sprouts, potato, garlic, peppers, and sweet potato goo. When all of those veggies were cooked along with the steak, they also pick up the flavor, and Mmmm, what a meal! With all of that on top of a salad, miso soup, and tea, it was the best meal I've had in Japan to date.