Well foodies out there, there is a great unique and innovative culinary wonder in the heart of Tokyo, a great restaurant named Gonpachi.
"Gonpachi takes the best of traditional Japanese cuisine to the next level, serving soba noodles and "kushi"-style skewered delicacies in a traditional Japanese setting orchestrated to both relax and inspire. "
The restaurant is housed in a unique building constructed to resemble a recreated Japanese warehouse also know as a kura. I have no doubt that when the Director Quentin Tarrantino was looking for inspiration for sets for his film Kill Bill, he saw this place and said ...Ah Ha, that's it!
When you enter the entire staff screams out in unison welcoming you to the restaurant. It is wonderful and certainly different from other spots you may have eaten at previously.The restaurant has 3 levels and an inner courtyard area where an open air kitchen is located, giving the restaurant a 'theater in the round' feel. The welcoming staff and the ability to see the staff prepare your meal all lend to the feel and ambiance of Gonpachi.
I went all out and had the JPY6,000 set course which was well worth it. Plate after plate of delicious edibles were paraded to our table by friendly and attentive staff. Isn't it great to eat something beautifully presented and have no idea what it is but thoroughly enjoy every last bite?
The restaurant has a great web site with menu offerings, additional photos and directions if you want to take a look before heading there for a meal
The restaurant has a great web site with menu offerings, additional photos and directions if you want to take a look before heading there for a meal
Impressive yet restrained, Gonpachi is an oasis of calm amidst the urban chaos that is Tokyo.
I hope you enjoy this special culinary find while enjoying all of the other things that the capital has to offer.
All the best....Mark
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