Originally Posted by
kagami
we're also considering Gonpachi in Roppongi, largely thanks to its post-Kill Bill reputation.
Don't. If you want to check it out for the sake of checking it out, go and have one of their warm beers, but go no further.
Your OP has some clear and strong views on food, so I would amply disregard places like Elio (not bad, but certainly not worth seeking out when there are many better options in Tokyo). For food advice, I would not rely strongly on FT for that, I would head over to
www.chowhound.com for a more focused discussion on food in Japan.