During my second visit to Japan in 2008, I made some friends in my hostel in Tokyo and they invited me for a dinner at the Gonpachi ‘Kill Bill Restaurant’ in the Ginza neighbourhood of the city. It was a place not to be missed, apparently.
I had never heard of it, but apparently movie director Quentin Tarantino had dinner here one night and got so inspired by the interior of the restaurant that he based the set of one of his famous “Kill Bill” fight scenes (“The Bride VS Gogo Yubari”, if you’re into it) on the place.
That got this place the name “Kill Bill Restaurant Tokyo” forever!
Because I really enjoyed the meal here, I decided on my next visit to bring Nick along to experience as well on our visit in 2016. And again, it didn’t disappoint.
GONPACHI (KILL BILL RESTAURANT) IN TOKYO
INTRODUCTION
To see the full Tokyo Kill Bill restaurant scene, check this clip on YouTube.
Warning: do not watch when you’re eating, haha!
Don’t worry. You’re safe to have dinner here now, most of the assassins are gone…
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TEST REPORT
WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE?
From the Roppongi train station, it’s a bit of a hike to get to the restaurant. Especially if you go 15 minutes in the wrong direction, like we did, woopsie.
But you’ll recognize the place immediately by the stone wall and outdoor terrace as soon as you arrive.
Going in (we didn’t have a reservation, but I recommend getting one if you’re with more than 2 people), we got seated in a waiting area and offered a drink, which was super nice!
Then we were taken to our table.
WHAT DOES IT SOUND LIKE?
When you enter the restaurant, all of the staff will welcome you with a loud “IRASSHAIMASE!“.
Together with the open kitchen, where you can hear all the sounds of pots and pans, this makes the atmosphere of Gonpachi unique!
WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
The wooden interior of the Gonpachi Roppongi restaurant is amazing and you’ll be looking around you most of the time.
If you’re alone or with 2 people, you’ll get seated at the ‘bar’ area attached to the kitchen of the Gonpachi kill bill restaurant Japan. With more people, there are long tables and also private boots, both on ground floor as upstairs.
Both have benefits: the open kitchen is great fun to see in action if you’re sitting at the bar. If you get to sit upstairs, it’s a great view!
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WHAT DOES IT TASTE LIKE?
We didn’t really have a clue what to order, but the waiter was really helpful to sort it all out. Think of the place as a tapas restaurant and just order a couple of small dishes. You can always order more later.
I don’t really remember the exact names of the dishes we ordered, but here you can have a look:
WHAT DOES IT SMELL LIKE?
You will notice you’re in Kill Bill territory right away at the entrance.
Might smell a bit tacky to some, but I loved to see some of the keepsakes, such as the photo of Tarantino visiting the Kill Bill Tokyo restaurant, that inspired him for his movie.
TEST RESULTS
GONPACHI RESTAURANT TOKYO
APPROVED!
If you’re looking for what to do in Roppongi at night, this is a place to consider. The Gonpachi restaurant Tokyo is definitely not your average restaurant, and that is why I love it so much. This is a full dining experience, not something you come across a lot these days.
Whether it’s because you like the Kill-Bill films or you are just looking for a fun night out, you’ll definitely have a good time at Gonpachi.
The food is good, the staff friendly and the whole atmosphere makes for a great evening. Love to go back again next time!
Accessibility: 8/10
Interior Design: 10/10
Quality of Food: 9/10
Value for Money: 9/10
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RESTAURANT INFORMATION
Name Restaurant: Gonpachi Tokyo (Gonpachi Nishiazabu)
Address: Japan, 〒106-0031 Tokyo, Minato, Nishiazabu, 1−13−11
Phone: +81 3-5771-0170
Website: www.gonpachi.jp/nishiazabu
Order: While all the food is pretty good here, we really liked the Kobe beef slices (although very expensive!) and all the tempura.
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