Gonpachi Nishiazabu
The dramatic multi-level izakaya whose interior is widely linked to the look of the 'Kill Bill' fight scene.
The call
Worth it if you are traveling as a couple and you are traveling solo.
Why
- 01
A cavernous wooden hall of lanterns, skewers, and soba — touristy but genuinely atmospheric, and a fun group destination.
Our read - 02
More about the spectacle than refined cooking.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Gonpachi Nishiazabu works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, Gonpachi Nishiazabu works.
You care about the visual experience
For beauty & photography, Gonpachi Nishiazabu delivers.
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — Gonpachi Nishiazabu isn't cheap for what it is.
You only have one day
Gonpachi Nishiazabu is a real time commitment — fit it in only if it's a priority.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, it depends on the day.
Food is a reason to travel
For food & drink, Gonpachi Nishiazabu is hit or miss.
The plates that decide it
- Assorted yakitori and kushiyaki skewers — the reliable core of the menu
- Handmade soba — a reliable house specialty
- Premium sashimi platters — skip the pricier specials — this isn't the place for top fish
Plan it well
- Cost
- Moderate (izakaya dishes and skewers à la carte)
- Timing
- Dinner for the full atmosphere
- Booking
- Reservation advisable for groups
- Allow
- About 1.5–2 hours
- Accessibility
- Nishiazabu; multiple floors