Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu

Overall, it's closer to a tourist trap than anything else. If you love you Kill Bill (like I do), it's still worth checking off your list. We had reservations at 9:00 PM and tried to get in earlier but were turned away. The hosts were not very friendly and when we did get in with our 9:00 reservation we could see tons of spaces open and available. The restaurant was quite busy and loud with birthday celebrations, which is great if you're looking for some place festive. The food was only OK. We had 2 fried chickens, 1 homemade ginger ale, 1 barbecued eel, 1 chicken and egg. The eel was good but the portions so small and blended into the rice to almost hide how small the amount was. There was nothing wrong per se, but the food was easily the least special we had while in Tokyo. The service was fast, polite and efficient. I think it's important to mention that the restaurant faintly resembles the famous scene in Kill Bill Vol. 1 for which its known and was filmed. It appears much smaller in person. If you want a deeper dive, check out my travel videos on my YouTube Page: @thewholetraveler (see Japan Playlist: Tokyo Part 1)

The restaurant has a distinctive atmosphere that feels traditional and full of character, which is the main reason we chose to dine here. We reserved in advance and pre-booked the halal omakase menu and there were also halal friendly options available for the kids. The food was really good and the service was excellent. The team was very friendly and welcoming, including the restaurant manager, Jalal (Mario). We would have loved to try some items from the sushi menu as well, as they looked really delicious. Overall, a great dining experience that we truly enjoyed.

Wow!! Fantastic experience all around. Made reservations about a month in advance for New Year's Eve night (2 adults). Very busy & strict on the 2 hour time limit. Seated at the bar/cooking area. Loved the atmosphere immediately upon walking in! Staff was so friendly and attentive + English friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed every dish we ordered! -Mixed Tempura (veggies & shrimp) -Shishito peppers -Grilled Mushrooms -Vegan sashimi platter -Cold udon noodles -Wagyu uni sashimi (so good!) -Beef meshi (BEST dish!) -Sashimi assortment -4 Beer & 2 Sake Total was about $165 USD. Would highly recommend and would definitely return!

MUST VISIT!!! Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu is such an AMAZING, fun, lit up place, guaranteed to make you want to stay all night. The staff were welcoming, kind and the waiters were humorous! The music made the atmosphere so fun, it felt like I had butterflies as soon as I entered the restaurant.The food so delicious, you can watch the chefs cooking. The lighting and decoration is great as well. Theres an upstairs with more seating, and you can get a great view of the downstairs area. Lots of people come to know this restaurant as the “Kill Bill Restaurant“, but honestly, if you came without even knowing about Kill Bill, you’d still have so much fun. - Delicious food - Great staff - Beautiful atmosphere - Fun music - Tourist friendly - English speaking

What a beautiful traditional glamorous restaurant decor that the famous “Kill Bill” movie mirrored! The service was prompt and attentive. We had yaki soba, grilled chicken skewers, fries, gyozas, wagyu beef, garlic pizza, fried chicken, matcha cheesecake and many other small dishes and they were all delicious 😋. It was our last night at Tokyo and was a memorable dinner

Expired Spectacle: Gonpachi Nishi Azabu Let us be frank: Gonpachi is not a restaurant; it is a museum of early-2000s expatriate nostalgia that serves food. It is a single film Planet Hollywood that managed to survive 22 years. It is indeed a stunning room, a vast, timbered cavern that promises a raucous Edo-era experience slathered up with American Top 40 and waist high advertisements for shots. For the uninitiated traveler, terrified at the silence in a high-end sushi bar or the smoke of a legitimate yakitori alley, this is an easy-mode safety blanket. It is approachable, English-friendly, and visually arresting. However, one does not eat architecture. The service operates with the efficiency of a pit crew. Our server was bilingual and prompt, but the pacing was breakneck. Dishes were cleared with a frantic urgency that suggested they needed the table for the next busload before we had even swallowed. We could have cycled through our five courses in thirty minutes, a speed that betrays the kitchen's dirty secret: nothing is being cooked to order. The culinary experience is indistinguishable from a Japanese business class in-flight meal —pre-made, visually "gussied up," and reheated with indifference. The fundamentals of heat and moisture control were absent. The fried shrimp dumpling offered a pleasant exterior crunch, but the center was lukewarm, a cardinal sin of frying that suggests it sat on a pass for far too long. The sushi was tasteless and stale. The grilled fish was desiccated, a tragic, overcooked victim of neglect, while the unagi was buried under a cloying, oversauced glaze designed to mask the lack of quality. The dominant flavor profile is simply "soy sauce," applied with a heavy hand to everything. The final insult was the dessert: a yukimi daifuku—the standard mochi ice cream available at any Family Mart for fifty cents—dressed up in powders and syrups to justify the markup. If you possess the courage to endure a few moments of awkwardness, there are alleyways in this city hiding affordable culinary sensations that will bring you to your knees. Gonpachi is not one of them. If you must go, avoid the bench booths; they offer privacy but rob you of the view, which is the only thing here worth paying for. Fight for a table in the center. Reservations are strictly recommended if you insist on going, but my advice is this: Walk in, wave hello to the nice soba man, head upstairs, admire the interior design, take your free selfie, and then leave. Do not let the nostalgia for a twenty-year-old film trick you into settling for a mediocre, overpriced meal.

Iconic and Energetic Famous as the Kill Bill inspiration, this bustling izakaya nails the dramatic Edo-era vibe with wooden beams, open grills, and lively chaos—perfect for groups, less so for quiet dinners. Atmosphere: Electric and fun, filled with smoky aromas and enthusiastic staff shouts. Service: Efficient, friendly, and tourist-welcoming with English menus. Food: Highlights are juicy yakitori skewers and fresh handmade soba; portions generous, quality high (though pricey at ~¥10,000/pp). A must-visit for the spectacle and solid Japanese classics—book ahead!

very cool place to eat! reservations are highly recommended as it’s a popular spot. my friend and I waited 30 mins for a table, staff is very efficient in turnover. we decided to get a bit of everything. edamame, tuna tartare, tempura, soba, chicken skewers, and this egg and rice bowl. everything was cooked well, really great, and an amazing selection of japanese dishes. would definitely recommend, especially if you’re a fan of kill bill! such a surreal experience.

An honor to be able to get reservations at the original location where they filmed the American movie "Kill Bill". Suggest to make reservations they get really busy. The staff is fluent in English for those that can't speak Japanese. Even when you make reservations ask them if they speak English and they will switch to English, made making reservations east. This place is so authentic, even when you enter be warned the entry door is low. There is a person making fresh soba before you enter the restaurant. Upon entry you are greeted very warmly and as soon as you enter you feel transformed to another time and place in Japan. We ordered their lunch set menu, it is a sampling of their most popular dishes. See picture for set menu items. Everything was good and nothing was unusual that we didn't know what we were eating. Also, good for vegetarians they can order their in house soba, made fresh. Service was quick and timing of each dish was perfect so you don't feel rushed to finish a dish and move on to the next. Japanese tent to let you enjoy the flavors of the food. Going back in time is how we felt sitting in this restaurant, the decor is so authentic it really makes creates the feeling of another period in Japan's history. The upper level had traditional tatami rooms with low tables, we wanted to sit upstairs but it was not available. We were not able to enjoy the taiko drum performance, that is only on specific days, so check with restaurant when they are having the taiko performance and see if you can get reservations on that day. Highly suggest to try this place if you are in Roppongi area. There is also NO parking so plan on public transportation, closet was Roppongi station.

Highly recommend! I know the reviews for the food aren't great but tbh I really enjoyed it! We got the yakitori don lunch set and we also got the 2,500 yen lunch set. It was just the right amount of food and it was really delicious. I would definitely come back to eat here again. I would recommend coming for lunch because the prices are cheaper and less of a crowd. The only reason for the 4 stars is because of the service. It was hard to flag down our waiter when we needed something and I had to remind them what items I still needed in my set. I wish they were more attentive. But other than that, everyone was very nice and our waitress spoke English. The ambiance is amazing. Obviously bc it's the kill bill set! But also it just feels nice inside and the music selection was really great.

The restaurant lives up to the hype! It's loud, fun and the most amazing food. We had the wagyu skewers (9/10), duck soba noodles (9/10) and shrimp gyoza (10/10). Everything came as quick as you could order it. Special shout out to Ryu, if you can ask for him. He was incredibly friendly and always at our table at just the right time. Offering the best suggestions and even let us ring the gong for our birthday. If I could give more stars I would.

Goof food, Services and Ambiance. Order just about everything and there were no complaints. Cool decor and vibe.

Definitely NOT for me...at least not on a family, group trip. We had dinner at Gonpachi on our 1st night in Tokyo immediately after a 90 min shinkansen ride. It had been an early start to our travel day and that didn't help in my experience. The actual restaurant is very cool and VERY loud, which is SO opposite of everything else in Japan. There are 2 levels and we sat on the 1st at a table. It was a Friday night and it was really busy. We had a variety of food and the actual food was really good. Lots of tempura and beef. The mochi ice cream dessert was also delicious. Overall, if I was with a small group of adult friends and looking for a "club-like" vibe for dinner, this is definitely the place I would pick. It didn't work at all for a family group travel experience!

My husband and I are such tourists... we just HAD to check out the Izakaya restaurant where Kill Bill vol. 1's epic fight scene was filmed. The restaurant was as cool in person as it was in the movie. I made reservations for a late lunch on Wednesday at 2:30pm. The restaurant was not busy at all. I think we would've been fine if we just strolled in. The servers mean business. They were highly attentive, which has been hard to come by. The food came out quickly as well. We ordered the fried chicken to share. Standard karaage, but I thought that a piece or two was a bit undercooked. We both got the 2 types of lunch sets to share. The sets had similarities, such as assorted tempura, soba, assorted skewers, and dessert. The differences between the two were that Set A had a salad and fried shrimp dumpling, whereas Set B had extra items including "today's carpaccio" (salmon sashimi), 3 kinds of appetizers (egg, potato salad, pork), and a grilled black cod. I enjoyed most of the items I had. The ones that stood out to me the most were the 3 appetizers, shrimp dumpling, capaccio, beef skewer, soba, and dessert.

Of course we had to check out this iconic restaurant where a scene in Kill Bill was filmed... however it was a let down. The food was good, but nothing exciting. The service was absolutely non existent (maybe this was a cultural thing? not sure). We got the coursed meal and every dish took soo long to come out. About 75% of the restaurant was tourists. I think Gonpachi is one of those things that's fun to see once, but then that's enough for one lifetime.

Stepping into this restaurant feels like entering a scene from the Kill Bill movie. The restaurant's interior is themed after the film, with wooden beams and a dimly lit ambiance illuminated by lanterns that evoke the iconic fight scene. It was actually quite neat. However, the experience was disappointing. As we were handed the menu papers, we took our time browsing, only to have the maître d' (I think his name was Mario) interrupt us with an unexpected reprimand. He was almost shouting, clearly irritated that we had mixed up the menu papers. It was an uncomfortable start to what should have been a nice evening. Though Mario tried to be friendlier later on, the damage was done. The service didn't improve much from there; it was incredibly slow--sooooo slow. We found ourselves waiting far too long between courses. When the food finally arrived, it was beautifully presented and the flavors were solid though not extraordinary. Given the portion sizes, it felt a bit overpriced. Gonpachi Nishi Azabu is a visually striking spot but the service and overall value for money left much to be desired. Plus, I want them to note that treating all customers with respect could make a world of difference.

Satisfying the requirement for a group of 8, the overall experience at Gonpachi was gimmicky but enjoyable. Service was solid and no frills, and would consider top notch. Food was mostly a hit with the shrimp dumpling, selection of meats and tempura highly rated but items like fish of the day were a miss based on harsh fish taste and soba being just standard. The ambiance and decor - especially being a fan of Kill Bill - was amazing. Not sure if I cared for the 80s America-based music as I would have preferred for a more authentic experience - but nonetheless an enjoyable experience overall.

Gonpachi is an Izakaya restaurant, located within about 10 minutes walk from Roppongi Station. They are supposedly known for being featured in the Kill Bill movie. (Havn't seen this movie, but I hear that part of the movie takes place in this restaurant) It is an energetic, lively place. While we were there, we heard someone being serenaded on their birthday. One of the most lively birthday serenades we've encountered in a restaurant! There are lots of items on the menu to appeal to different taste palates. They even have a Vegan menu which I was really impressed with. Vegan food is quite rare in Japan, so I was very happy to be able to try Vegan sushi at Gonpachi. I ordered the assorted Vegan sushi and the grilled veggie skewers as well. Both were fantastic. Wish more restaurants would get on board with offering Vegan sushi! I'm Pescatarian so I do still eat seafood. The people I was dining with ordered many other dishes, some that had meat which I didn't touch but other dishes contained seafood which I did try in addition to my Vegan sushi. Everything was delicious. If you're hoping to get a reservation for a slightly larger group of people, I recommend calling the restaurant over the phone or else finding someone else to make the call ( if you're not able to speak Japanese). We were a party of 6 and weren't able to get a reservation online, but had better luck when one person in the group decided to call the restaurant.

I've been to Gonpachi so many times because I used to live nearby and visitors would always want to come here. I typically would order the soba from the regular menu but I came here with a large group and they prepared a set menu. Gonoachi was extremely accommodating and provided a vegetarian set menu which was the best meal I had during this trip. Loved all the dishes especially the tempura.

Great service and tasty food. Movie Kill Bill helped make this restaurant popular but its decent

Food prep was fast. Service was friendly. Presentation. Is very good! While it is not quite the same venue as you last remembered from Kill Bill Vol 1, the ambiance is still awesome. Great music and it is quite fun with people yelling (like the old Miyake days). Overall, great touristy place, somewhat out of the way place, but the venue, atmosphere, and fun service make it worth a visit at least once when you are in Tokyo!

I came here with no reservations on a weekday night and they got us tables! We were pretty lucky since a tour group came in and took like 6 tables. It's a very loud environment so you barely hear other people. Good for drinking and having bar food! I enjoyed their cod and the tempura was pretty good! The egg was very flavourful but it's nothing too new. The shrimp head was okay, it had like a sweet and sour taste to it. I think it's a bit pricey for the quantity of food. You can definitely get cheaper food and drinks elsewhere. Also this is the store that inspired some scenes in Kill Bill! So that is why it is tourist central. We saw some Japanese people but it's mainly populated with foreigners. Overall, I don't think I'd personally come against but I think if you're a fan of Kill Bill or want to see the interior, then give it a go!

This spot is a must-visit for anyone looking for a great meal. From the ambiance to the delicious wagyu steak and excellent service, it's definitely worth checking out when in town.

First off if you're a Kill Bill fan like me then you'll want to add this place where parts of the famous fight scene were replicated but not all were actually filmed here. It was Director Quinten Tarantino's fav place to eat in Tokyo so he designed the studio props after it. Besides that though we really enjoyed the food, atmosphere, service (our waiter and servers were prompt and attentive to our needs, even spoke some English) and loved the old school interior layout! We started off with some drinks - whiskey high ball and beers - and they've got some cool cocktails to choose from. For appetizers we really enjoyed the sakiika squid tips, variety of grilled skewers, chicken karaage, French fries and tempura. For entrees their known for soba but we wanted something more heartier and their tendon choices are awesome! Here's a link to their menu https://gonpachi.jp/nishi-azabu/#menu. Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu is located a short walk from the Roppongi train station and after dinner be sure to head up to Roppongi Hill to take in the great views of Tokyo from the 35th floor! I've got this place on my "to go" list the next time we visit Tokyo. Lastly, be sure to make a reservation!

This was our second time eating here at the famous "Kill Bill" restaurant. The 1st time was 5 years ago on a Sunday when there was a great drum show. We ate here on a Saturday night and no show but you definitely need reservations. The food was just as delicious as I remember.

Make a reservation and be on time!! LoL..FYI you can't order sushi until 5pm so incase you come before 5pm. Restaurant service was amazing and food recommendations from Mario was good Choices. It's one of the biggest restaurants I been too here in Tokyo. LoL so it's pretty spacious and clean and it was perfect timing when we went it wasn't crowded at all.

The food was DELICIOUS! Sadly the service left a lot to be desired. My husband got the set and the rest of us just ordered one thing and they brought the soba from the set for 3 people instead of 1 and then they forgot to bring him the unagi don, they brought out his dessert before it. Everything we ate was delicious and authentic (we went with our Japanese friend) she was also disappointed by the service. She had been to the restaurant years ago and said the vibe was completely different then. It was kinda loud in there and the music was all western. But again, the food was really good and the lunch prices were good too.

Even before we get to the food - this place has the good vibes. You just want to stay and hang out - and that's even before the alcohol. They create an atmosphere where you're invited to sit back, eat some food, and people watch endlessly. We tried a good number of items from the menu - starting with that big 10-12 item course containing everything from steaks, skewers, sashimi, to noodles. It's probably enough food for 1.5 persons. The food was generally pretty OK - you shouldn't expect top notch, but some of the items were unexpectedly very good as I had anticipated a complete tourist trap. The place gets pretty crowded very quickly. We came on a weekday at 6pm (they usually open earlier, but they were closed for a private party up until 6pm). We had no reservations, but still had a table for us fortunately. The service was immaculate and were very attentive despite our numerous requests and demands.

Is really nice place amazing food beautiful service . Thanks Maitre'd Mario. Amazing place. Highly recomne.

Ginopachi has fairly good food but the abundance of American tourists coming for the "Kill Bill" experience has made it too touristy to be an authentic Tokyo izakaya. Would be a four but for it being a tourist haven.

This is the best restaurant in Tokyo hands down. The service is impeccable, the food is amazing. Fun vibe, with a great ambiance. Also it is the inspiration for a scene in kill bill! Make sure to go here when you go to Japan!

This is a super touristy spot, almost all the workers are non-Japanese, gearing heavily towards the non-local crowd. Food is okay, service was okay (took awhile for the servers to take our orders, even though it was a very light crowd time. If I'm a super big fan of kill bill is it worth checking out, sure one-time, if not, it's not worth it probably, plenty of better/cheaper options in this area.

When you sit down they clap which was odd as many people were getting seated. Fun, but very American atmosphere with few locals. We had the Kuroge Beef skewers which were pretty good, kake soba which was good, torimomo skewers and sasami skewers with plum which were good, torikawa skewers which was so-so, and for dessert had the kuzomochi and Kinako ice cream which was so-so. My girlfriend got the yuzu mojito which was okay and I had the lemon sour which was good. Overall it was cool to go where Kill Bill was filmed (nice atmosphere), but not worth the trek unless you're a hardcore fan. The portions were fairly small and the prices weren't cheap so wouldn't rush back for this average dining experience.

Major tourist trap. Do not go here. Overpriced. California rolls had a mysterious medicinal taste. Everyone I was with had a stomachache afterwards. I also had a weird tight feeling in my throat. I repeat, do not go here.

Worth going in for a drink or bite. Grilled Yakatori and Izakaya style place with lots of character. Definately a touristy spot for fort a reason. Good fun. Food is not disappointing either.

Okay. This place sucks. I made a reservation and it didn't say the 3F has no view of the restaurant. 3F is entirely different floor and you don't get any of the interior view at all. It entirely defeats the purpose of making the reservation. So be aware.

The Kill Bill Restaurant. It's a regional franchise but gaijin friendly. The somewhat traditional ambience is appealing and the food is very consistent. Open kitchen and traditional seating. Leave your samurai sword at home though.

It's a wonderful place, as I've heard. Good music, Good vibe, Good food. All the staff are so kind and funny especially Mario and Yurie! If you come to Tokyo, make sure to come!!

Amazing food service! Mario did a great job as well as the staff and provided us an amazing experience!

Awesome place for a meal in Tokyo. I first heard about it as the "Kill Bill" restaurant- later learned that they did not film here, it just inspired the scene. Still an awesome place nonetheless. Came here for lunch on a wednesday- no reservation needed at all. First the aesthetic: this place has such a cool interior! There's a couple levels for eating that all surround the kitchen. Really interesting open concept restaurant! Next: They have many set lunches available from ¥1000-2000. The more expensive set came with a lot of different dishes and courses. I opted for the chicken rice bowl that came with a side of soba, salad, miso, and some pickled vegetables for ¥1000. Salad was good but be careful- the topping is not cheese but little fish.... interesting. The actual chicken bowl was delicious- so much flavor and the chicken kebab was super tender! I was really impressed. I think this place is awesome if you're visiting Tokyo. The interior has super cool Japanese vibes and the meal was filling and delicious, and inexpensive for the area!

Fun. Would be great with large group. Typically everyone orders lunch set. Wasn't expecting how good it was,

I had a great time here! The food was tasty, and they play loud music, so it's a nice change from all the other restaurants that you go to. The service was very good as you'll get your food in a timely manner and of course Mario is a great employee and made us feel welcome

This is the restaurant from Kill Bill, which is why it caught my eye and we decided to go... but the ambiance is just part of it. The food is INCREDIBLE. And the service is amazing. You can tell everyone is happy to be here. It was a great experience! Loved it! We will be back next time we are in Tokyo! Mario and all the staff were wonderful!

I understand why locals wouldn't get to up for a nice spot that's more famous because it was a Tarantino movie. But for out of towners it added an extra layer of fun to the lunch. I stopped in with a friend on our first day to Tokyo. I had many spots marked that we should hit while on our brief stay, but he had only one spot circled, Gonpachi. Being a movie buff, it was more about the place than the food. We had a made reservation at the last minute. I highly recommend as you get a better table if you do(we were first given this table in the galley and I mentioned we had a reservation and we were moved). We couldn't help but take a few pics. The interior still had the same vibe as from "Kill Bill". But the interior was switched around of course. It turns out the food is great too. Despite some bad reviews I really it quite good. I had a multi course meal and each round was great. I may not be back anytime soon, but I would recommend it to others for a good local bite with some movie nostalgia.

recently visited the restaurant after the Tokyo Marathon. The food was excellent and the service was phenomenal. Maitre'd Mario recommended the best wine and him and the staff were very friendly. I can't wait to go back! 最近、東京マラソンの後にレストランを訪れました。 食事は素晴らしく、サービスは驚異的でした。 Maitre'd Marioは最高のワインを勧め、彼とスタッフはとてもフレンドリーでした。 戻るのが待ちきれません！

Had to come check this place out after recognizing the layout from Kill Bill. I had also read a couple reviews and felt that they were pretty accurate in describing the experience here. We came in 30 minutes after they had opened and found it completely empty. We had not made a reservation, although many reviews suggested it and as the evening progressed, we understood the importance of a reservation because it started to get crowded. You could definitely rack up a high bill pretty quickly and my group and I found the food to be just okay. A friend and I paid around $21 USD each for sharing a handful skewers (which are actually pretty small) and two alcoholic drinks each. We were definitely hungry a couple of hours later so if you're looking to fill up at this restaurant expect to pay a hefty price. However, the ambiance was great and the servers were very polite. I was happy we still made the trip to visit this place.

So cool, what a great place for lunch or dinner! The wife and I had lunch here the other day, so much fun! The staff were very helpful and friendly and spoke English. We had the lunch course menu which was really good. The starter appetizers (sorry no photo) were little sausages and meats which were stellar, great way to start a meal. The sushimi was really good as well but the star of the meal for me was the fried shrimp dumpling. It was so good I ordered another one after our meal was over. The tempura was so well cooked, no oily taste or soggy feel. The cod was also a ++ so tender and juicy and no fishy gross taste. The skewers were really good but I also forgot to take a picture...sorry :(. The soba was really cool and a great first introduction to this amazing dish. Thank you chefs for making this a great experience. We also ordered the mint yuzu drink which was so subtle and smooth! Great experience thanks!

Of our time in Tokyo, Gonpachi has certainly been one of the better restaurants that we've tried. The mix of ingredients and flavors was excellent - certainly geared towards a tourist market (even the staff was pretty multicultural and international), but all in all it was a superb experience. The best item we tried was either the tempura or the braised pork belly... well the dessert was also pretty great.. and the soba noodles were great... yeah basically it is all really good food! We did the lunch set menu which ran 2000 JPY per person and tacked on some additional items as well and everything was great. The aesthetic of the place was great - would happily return for a touristy fun experience!

Gonpachi is that place you want to bring your tourists friends when they visit you in Tokyo. The izakaya style restaurant is huge and if you are at the counter you get to watch the cooks grilling the yakitori and prepare other dishes. They have lots of choice and you will definitely spend a lot of money here. It's is not a cheap eat out. You order a few items, tapas style and the price goes up very quickly. The food is awesome. They have great salads and tofu dishes. I love their seared fishes. They have a few specials with limited numbers so you must try them! The yakitori are a must of course. It fells like you don't eat much so order a few sushi to fill your stomach. They have traditional japanese drinks. I love their sours, the yuzu one is great. We ended up paying 11000 yens for two people. A bit less then 50 euros each, but it was worth it.

We were very excited to try this place out when we went to Tokyo but didn't think to make a reservation which was a big mistake since it was extremely busy! The hostess was very nice and accommodating. We sat down and enjoyed the music while we waited for our yummy food! If you're a Kill Bill fan then you should definitely visit.

Known as the "Kill bill," restaurant you'll definitely see why as soon as you enter. It's a beautiful restaurant and it definitely shows. -No Japanese no problem! If you're afraid about the language barrier no worries! They offer English menus and the servers also speak very good English during the times I have gone. Reservations would be good to have but the times I have gone I just walked in and it turned out fine. During around let's say 3-4pm it wasn't very crowded at all and we were seated quite quickly. -Service was very prompt and quick and he always checked up on us for additional orders. Food: Now for the highlight! Literally everything on the skewers side is fantastic. Every single skewer I had tried was intensely flavorful and delicious. From the green onion with a miso wasabi to the foiegras with strawberry which gave a rich and sweet bite to it. Not only are the skewers delicious it's all very reasonably priced. Honestly, please open up a spot in Hawaii. I'd love to just grab some skewers and a beer. I'd literally go everyday. This place is definitely worth checking out.

【Review in English & 日本語】 Gonpachi is also known as "Kill Bill Restaurant" and is very popular among tourists and foreigners who live in Tokyo. This Nishi-Azabu location was used in the movie Kill Bill. There used to be 2 locations in LA area (just 1 in Torrance,CA now) as some of you may know, this location looks similar to the one used to be in Beverly Hills. Very nice n nostalgic. I've been here once long time ago and this was my second time to come here for dinner. They welcome you with a welcome drink which is a plum flavor sake. Be sure to make a reservation and I recommend the cozy booth seatings upstairs. We ordered some appetizers and salad (since we were planning on going to ramen spot afterwards lol) and they were all delicious! Especially the gyusuji ponzu (beef muscle w/ponzu sauce) was so good! Don't worry if you don't speak Japanese, most workers here are non-Japanese English speakers even the managers so they will help you with any orders/questions. Valet parking is available for 1000yen($10). ブッシュ大統領と小泉総理が会食をした事でも有名な権八西麻布店。映画キルビルの撮影にも使われた事で外国からの観光客や日本に住む外国人にもとても人気。 今回も日本人客より外国人のお客の方が多かったです。 マネージャーもウェイターも焼き場の人も外国人が 多いので、日本なのに日本じゃない感覚になります(笑 ここの後にラーメンを食べに行く予定だったので、お食事抜きでアパタイザーとサラダのみを注文。 飲み物はハイボール。ジンジャーハイボールもすっきりしてて美味しかったです。 牛すじポン酢は絶品。柔らかくて程よい脂とポン酢のコラボが良。お寿司や天ぷら、串焼き、お蕎麦などバライティに富んだ和食が味わえ、またお店の雰囲気も忍者が出てきそうな ノスタルジックな和風屋敷で落ち着きます。 太鼓のパフォーマンスも力強く良かったです。 サービスも丁寧でフレンドリー。 一度は行ってみるといいと思いますよ！

By far not the best food we had in Japan. We only went just for the ambiance but was hoping the food would be just as good. We ordered several Izakaya dishes but nothing stood out like the other places we ate. The food was average but the service was better. If you're in Tokyo and want to see where they filmed Kill Bill, stop by. Maybe the food will taste better when you're there. If this is the first restaurant you dine in when you first get to Japan, you'll probably enjoy it more than we did. We were spoiled by the better tasting foods in other restaurants.

Service perfect. Environments perfect. Mario is the best guy to provide perfect service there. He took picture for us - we visited here five years ago. Yesterday once more. Alex

Family friendly Izakaya with variety of good food. The Kobe beef skewers were my FAV! The restaurant is 2-story house like building - very nice Japanese style. This restaurant looked so familiar - it reminded me of the Kill Bill movie scene where Uma Thurma wore the a yellow Bruce Lee onesie - surprisingly it is the same!

Needs reservation, and they serve fast. One waiter speaks English. He looks American and is very nice. I took one star because the waitress wasn't nice. She did not bring the bottle of water to our table, but I noticed she did that for other tables. Even though I was speaking in Japanese she was cold, rude, and seemed to have racially motivated attitude towards our table. She was smiling and polite to tables around ours. Photo of this waitress included.

What an amazing, must do dining experience in the heart of Tokyo! Awesome overall food experience, unique combination of culture, great customer service, superb menu with so many options & served perfectly, great entertainment, and an iconic movie setting. Been here twice on my current business trip, and I'm hooked. Reservations highly recommended. Yakatori, sushi, Kobe beef, many other high-quality food choices. Thankful I experienced it.