Two of Kobe Portopia Hotel's in-house dining venues are running summer-exclusive menus from June through September 2026. Chinese restaurant Shukeien on the 29th floor is serving a lineup of chilled noodle dishes designed to refresh guests during the hottest months, while dining cafe SOCO on the 2nd floor is offering a curry selection lunch to energize diners for the afternoon.
Shukeien — Summer Cold Noodles
Location: 29F, Main Building
Period: June 1 (Mon) – September 29 (Tue), 2026
Shukeien's summer noodle menu includes four options, anchored by an elaborate premium course and three à la carte choices.
① Special Premium Cold Noodle Course — ¥14,000 (Minimum 2 guests; reservation required by 5:00 PM, 3 days prior)
- Chinese mini appetizers (3 varieties)
- Whole braised shark fin (30g), soy-flavored
- Tender beef with black vinegar sauce
- Premium Cold Noodle (lobster, abalone, fresh scallop, jellyfish, salmon roe, caviar; 3 types of noodles)
- Two Chinese desserts
June-only discount for Oval Point Program members: ¥14,000 → ¥13,000
② Seafood Cold Noodle — ¥3,200
③ Wagyu Stamina Cold Noodle — ¥3,000
④ Tomato Cold Noodle — ¥2,800
② and ③ are served with egg noodles; ④ uses jade (翡翠) noodles.
SOCO — Summer Curry Selection Lunch
Location: 2F, Main Building
Period: June 1 (Mon) – September 30 (Wed), 2026
Hours: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (last order 2:30 PM)
SOCO's curry selection lunch brings together four distinct curry options, ranging from a premium Kobe Beef curry to a lighter tomato-based Tajima chicken option.
① Kobe Beef Premium Curry — ¥3,900
② Portopia Hotel Signature Black Wagyu Beef Curry — ¥3,200
③ SOCO Special Tajima Chicken Grill and Summer Vegetable Tomato Curry — ¥2,800
④ Slow-Simmered Awaji Onion and "Bokkake" Japanese Dashi Curry — ¥2,800
All options come with a buffet selection of rakkyo (pickled shallots), fukujinzuke, housemade pickles, salad, soup, and a hot drink. A choice of white rice or naan is available, with an "aigake" upgrade (two curries on one plate) for an additional ¥300.
Reservations
Reservations can be made via the hotel's official website: https://www.portopia.co.jp/restaurant/
Prices include tax and service charges. Menu items may change based on ingredient availability. Photos are for illustrative purposes.
