Gonpachi Nishiazabu — Daily stone-milled handmade soba, charcoal skewers, tempura

Gonpachi Nishiazabu

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The towering wooden-beamed izakaya that inspired Kill Bill's House of Blue Leaves, where lantern light conjures an Edo-era warehouse over plates of fresh soba and charcoal skewers.

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Vegan

私はヴィーガンです。肉・魚・卵・乳製品は食べられません。

Watashi wa vīgan desu. Niku, sakana, tamago, nyūseihin wa taberaremasen.

I'm vegan. I can't eat meat, fish, eggs or dairy.

  • 出汁に魚やかつおは使っていますか?Is there fish or bonito in the dashi (stock)?
  • 野菜だけで作れますか?Could you make it with vegetables only?

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Details

Address
1-13-11 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0031
Nearest station
Nogizaka Stn
Cuisine
Izakaya (soba, yakitori, tempura)
Price
¥¥¥
English menu / support
Signature
Daily stone-milled handmade soba, charcoal skewers, tempura

Last verified Jul 2026

Hours and details can change — please confirm before you visit.

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