If you are a fan of Kill Bill and the epic fight scene against the Crazy 88, then you should visit this restaurant. If you are looking for an average meal in Tokyo with high prices, then this place is also for you.
Gonpachi is a mid-range (in price) restaurant located in Roppongi, Tokyo. As mentioned in the line above, it is the famous site of the fight between Uma Thurman and the Crazy 88 from the movie Kill Bill. There is memorabilia around the restaurant to remind you and the aesthetics of the restaurant are straight from the movie. The entrance looks like an old-style door and the rest of the restaurant resembles an Edo-period building. The restaurant is quite beautiful and Instagram-ready, but that is where the fun stops.
The food on the other hand doesn’t quite live up to the hype that surrounds the restaurant. It’s not bad but for a restaurant as famous as this one and for its prices, I expected it to be just a little bit better than it actually was. It was good (have never had a bad meal in Japan), but nothing that would make it stand out among other restaurants throughout Roppongi. The menu is quite extensive and the presentation of the dishes is beautiful, but again, it’s just average (nothing stands out). You could spend the same kind of money (or less) and get a better deal at a small yakitori spot compared to this place (the same can be said for its beverage menu as well).
This is a good restaurant, but not a great one if you are looking for a memorable night in Roppongi. If you are a movie fan or just want to visit the place, go for it, it’s a good spot for a light meal or a drink. I just feel that for the prices, there are better options to spend your money throughout the Roppongi area. If you are planning to go here, just temper the hype just a little bit on what kind of meal you will be paying for.
1 Chome-13-11 Nishiazabu
Minato City
Tokyo 106-0031 Japan
Open from 11:30 AM to 3:30 AM (check times before you go)
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