Gonpachi Shibuya

We went to Gonpachi for a dinner and we had a very positive experience. Good service and food, and absolutely great atmosphere. We really loved the music. Also, being a vegan in Japan is not always easy but this restaurant has an entire separate vegan menu which is great. On the negative side, the bottle of wine we ordered was very warm so we had to ask for a bucket with ice. Happy with the restaurant overall and we will definitely go back.

This was a really fun dinner! The environment was loud and bustling and the food was delicious. I’m vegan and this was a restaurant that had a dedicated vegan menu! The sushi set was delicious and the mushroom skewer was some of the best tasting mushrooms I’ve ever had. My server Mana was extremely kind and was an amazing server! Thank you to everyone for giving me a great dining experience :-)

Really nice atmosphere. Sushi station, pasta station, bar and really good vibes. The servers are always on point and friendly. Everything on the menu is really good from the sushi to the karaage, and the veggies. I’ve been here multiple times and it’s always good.

Our favorite restaurant in Tokyo — we came 3 times on our trip! The food is fresh and delicious, and the menu is big so it accommodates a range of preferences. Highly recommend the tuna tartar, taro salad, and dragon sushi roll. The service and ambiance are exceptional, especially Joseph who was the best! Thank you again!

Amazing atmosphere overlooking shibuya. Food was great, hit the spot with some cold beers, not mind blowing, but well executed and tasty. The vibes were great and it was very memorable, would love to go back!

The food was absolutely fabulous. The pizza was delicious and light, and the shrimp tempura was the best I’ve ever had, truly to die for. The skewers were top notch and the drinks were so tasty and natural (not too sweet). We had Miyuri as our server, and she was so attentive, kind, and informative. Love her so cute!!! 🤭 The music was a bit loud, and it was a little warm in the restaurant, but I loved the overall energy of the staff. A 10 out of 10 experience. I would love to go again if we are ever back in Japan!

The food was quite good—I'd rate it 4 out of 5. The dishes were presented beautifully and had a refined taste. However, the service left much to be desired. The staff's demeanor felt unwelcoming, and there were moments that came across as subtly discriminatory. Our waiter was particularly aloof and seemed disinterested in providing a pleasant dining experience. While the ambiance was upscale, the prices were steep, and the overall experience didn't justify the cost. It's disappointing when excellent cuisine is overshadowed by poor service

Best dinner this trip. I love that they serve a variety, from appetizers to sushi, to skewered grills and in-house handmade soba. I was craving soba and being greedy, I had my eyes on their Dragon Roll too (avocado and sea eel maki) and I was grateful they agreed to make me a half portion soba so I can have both. That's what I call service! Just opposite the sushi bar they have a soba corner where they make their soba in house. The shio chicken thigh skewer was on point. The deep fried squid strips were a bit chewy for my liking. The young lady who served me spoke fluent English, they also have their menu in English. The tables by the window gives a great view, especially at sunset. Ambience, food quality, service checked, and reasonably priced for this standard (my entire dinner was just ¥3317), you can't find fault here. Reservations recommended if you are coming at regular meal times. I was lucky to get a table despite the random walk-in cause I was there at 5pm and they needed me to return the table by 7pm. Note that they don't accept payment by cash though, cardless payment only. I will certainly be back when I next return to Tokyo!

Great place. The vibe was party like, very loud and social. It was great for me because they offered vegan food, which is so rare to find! It was definitely delicious! Not pictured was the yuzu honey sour cocktail which was super refreshing! One of the other guests had a birthday and the place was wild for bday celebrations! It was a fun treat to see!

Gonpachi is the definition of a Western restaurant but have it be located in the heart of Shibuya. Located on the 8th floor, this atmospheric restaurant is dressed to impress, but how does the food fair? I added this spot to my itinerary as they have a dedicated vegan menu, with a cute nigiri set that looked nice. We ordered the nigiri, plus their vegetable tempura, and some veggie skewers. Be aware that there will obviously be cross-contamination at this restaurant. The best part of the meal were definitely the skewers. The grilled mushrooms and shishito peppers on their charcoal grills gave it a nice, smoky taste. The sushi and tempura however, were quite meh for the price. My nigiri was especially disappointing. I wasn't quite sure what else I should have expected, but it was literally avocado on rice, a shiitake mushroom on rice, chives on rice, etc. It was literally something I could have assembled at home for a fraction of the cost. Overall, food was nothing special to me. Service was friendly but a bit confusing. We had a western worker approach and serve us, and some of the Japanese servers were around and spoke to us in half-Japanese/English. I also found it weird that nobody working was wearing a mask. At the time, mask mandates inside were still enforced, so I found it REALLY odd that none of the staff wore them. Hence, why it reminded me of an American restaurant. It was truly a night of confusion at Gonpachi. For vegans, I'd say pass and head to true vegetarian or vegan restaurants.

Came all the way from San Diego, California and was disappointed with the food and service. Great view but not much else and defintely not a sushi place because the sushi tasted worst than 7-11 sushi. The Christmas music was way too loud and the servers forgot about our sushi orders. Had to asked twice and the sushi were the last items served after everyone was fulled. By then we justed wanted to leave.

This restaurant has one of the most amazing views. If you go during dinner it looks really spectacular. However the food comes out extremely slowly and out of order. One of our group members ordered a dinner set and the food came out so slowly that everyone was completely done before their appetizer even came out. Over the food was only average. The sobs noodles weren't particularly good. The tempura wasn't very crispy and was even slightly salty. The chicken karrage was good, but the second you put lemon juice on there it immediately turns soggy. The fish was also a little to fatty. Although the miso flavoring was extremely good. I did think that the drinks were pretty great. They have a wide variety of cocktails, wines, and beers. Keep in mind that they have a two hour limit for how long people can stay but a lot of the food did not come over until over an hour into the meal. Be sure to prepare for that and order fast.

For 3600 yen, you get an 8 sushi piece omakase which is on the pricey side but when you start digging into it, you'll understand why .. FOOD QUALITY: Whereas in Tsukiji Fish Market serves the cuts that aren't always from the best parts of a fish, you're pretty much given the better parts of the fish from the omakase along with scallop, shrimp, and uni. The majority of the sushi here melts in your mouth, and the rice, while soft and warm, had just the right amount of acidity to highlight the brightness of the fish. Texture-wise, it was better than most sushi that I've had in Tokyo (and definitely Los Angeles): the uni melted in your mouth but had a consistent creaminess without any hint of wateriness, the ice cold shrimp simply just melted instantly in your mouth while still having that shrimp resistance when you bite into it. SERVICE: Attentive, and professional; they'll refill your water or tea when you need it. ENVIRONMENT: It's an adequate sized area where it's pretty elegant, but definitely bigger than most regular restaurants in Tokyo. Overall, you're guaranteed to get quality sushi but you'll have to pay the price for it.

Great ambiance and great sushi. A local friend took me to this location the first time and I really enjoyed the semi quiet seating arrangement as it was easy to carry on a conversation and the spacing between tables was comfortable. Great view of Shibuya area along with a nicely appointed dining room. Most importantly, the food was excellent. Fresh, beautiful presentation, many choices. If you enjoy uni, the evening I visited they had a 3 part appetizer that was the best that I have ever had. Sashimi appetizer was excellent and nigiri combination was perfectly done. I made same day reservations and was seated immediately.

Love this place.......service and staff great! Tourist friendly! Came here on my first day in Tokyo, and finishing my last day here as well. Highly recommended

Good service, great sushi, excellent wine! Try the Tuna Quintet. The amazing view is an added bonus - make a reservation to get a table by the window.