![]() It’s in this restaurant that I encountered the worst people ever. Why? Well, let me explain (bit of a rant coming). The staff speaks English and are exceptional. The veggie dish, believe it or not, was better! The crisp, fresh, vegetable tempura was just as good, but lighter, and a nice accompaniment for the rest of the meal. The chicken was smoky succulent, and extremely delicious! The miso was very deep and full of umami flavor and the cold soba was refreshing. I got the “Yakatori-Don” which is three types of skewered chicken, rice bowl, soba noodles, and miso. ![]() We went with the set meal options that come with rice, miso, and soba, instead of ordering everything separately. The food is great! The vegetarian and the meat dishes are delicious. Upstairs overlooks the river and makes a great frame for the impressive array of buildings in the distance (and the golden poop). The Edo period pictures on the wall, the open space, and the relaxing tone of the room creates a great ambiance. It’s certainly not a place that I would feel comfortable getting drunk and lairy with the guys like other izakayas. Gonpachi at its heart is an izakaya but for me its more of a restaurant. We decided to get a quick bite to eat and happened upon a cool looking place. Home of the Senso-ji Temple, the Tokyo Skytree and the giant gold poop (probably not its real name.) ![]() We’re on my way to Nikko! Which, for me, requires a stopover in Asakusa. ![]()
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