Robot Restaurant

This place is a tourist trap. The area around it is a little seedy, but not to the point of being dangerous.
With that being said… I enjoyed it. The show was one of the most bizarre things I have ever seen, but easily one of my most memorable from Japan. It’s a little pricey, but crazy in such a way that doesn’t even attempt to mask what it is… pure unadulterated madness. This isn’t Broadway.
Kids (and the young at heart) will love this. I can still hear the theme song in my dreams.
Do not but the dinner.

This place was like a Las Vegas show on LSD & crack. It was awesome! Kind of sketchy part of Toyko, but overall great show!

No no no no no no no no no!!! This place is such a tourist trap. The show is weird (but not a good, addicting mind effing weird), and parts of it are interesting, but it’s just not worth $ 75 (we bought no food/​show only tickets online prior to the trip)… and it’s definitely not worth waiting in that room with 23 942 304 mirrors, lights, and shiny things or going down the stairway that is extremely colorful and brought. Too much visual stimulation. I got a headache, and all I wanted was sunglasses (not allowed here), so I closed my eyes and walked around with my eyes squinted. I feel sick thinking about the experiencing.

If you visit Tokyo you have to see this. It’s like nothing else I’ve ever seen before and is just pure entertainment. Don’t bother with the food though and eat something more authentic in the neighborhood.

I… I… I can’t even process what happened. So trippy, so psychedelic… Every sense is so overstimulated for over an hour that you won’t feel sooner even if you are! The floats are amazing and are basically a burner’s wet dream. The elaborate costumes, the constant high energy… wow, just wow! The show is a lot more expensive than before, but it’s so crazy you have to see it to believe it!

Interesting experience for sure. We didn’t try the food thanks to the reviews warning us away. The show was over the top sensory overload — lights, music, dancing… you never know where to focus cause so much is going on! I did feel like the last act was weaker than some of the others which was interesting. The battle between the forest animals and alien monsters was ridiculous but also hilarious and fun to watch. The Michael Jackson dance routine was very simple but well done and one of the highlights for me.
Definitely a unique experience and building to be in. Not a must-​do and totally touristy but worth checking out anyway.

I read so much about this, on various sites, in various languages. I wasn’t really sure about going though, since it smells like a tourist trap, especially with the gigantic neon signage and the foreigners manning the booth, but since I bought a ticket online, I have no choice but to go.
I’ve decided to opt out of the meal because it looked like a mere bento box. I mean, it’s Tokyo, you can get amazing food at any time in the day (24h ramen here I come!). I also ordered sakes and chuhais to make it easy on myself in case it was weird.
And so it was, one of the weirdest experiences I’ve had in all my travels to Japan.
It’s what hi-​tech Japan is in the eyes of the foreigners as imagined by Japanese people who hasn’t been overseas. For all the «hi-​tech» it touts, there really isn’t much but things rolling onto a center stage, and a production of «Book of Mormon» is more impressive than this. There isn’t even any convincing animatronics. Halfway through the show, I kept wondering, where *are* the robots?
As an Asian woman, I feel almost too embarrassed to see all the girls dancing in the middle of the stage, playing up the stereotype of the Japanese female. I drank more sake to make myself feel better.

I’ve been hearing about this show for years in all my trips to Tokyo, finally had some extra time on our trip to go check it out. WOW!!! It’s a little over stimulating to the senses as you enter trying to take in all the lady robotics, panda bears & bright lights. Then, as you descend down the stairs about 3 stories below, you may see people disappear behind brightly lit doors into vast unknowns, locals only I believe. But, the show is spectacular. We loved the waitresses on roller skates with beer dispensers on their backs refilling our drinks. The bento box isn’t the best, but who cares at this point?!
Actually, I take that back, the bento box is fine. Just order 2 or 3 so you don’t get hungry in between acts. It’s a very lively show with animated characters, lots of half dressed ladies playing drums & marching around to the beat of whatever theme the show is at the moment. Very exciting & fun. It’s a lot to take in, so be prepared for your eyes & ears buzzing all the way home. Good thing I had an early flight, otherwise I would have had to find a way to calm all my senses.

I have to say for 8000 yen a ticket, I expected a lot more. The show was a barrage of robots, lights, lasers, and crazy costumes but they didn’t combine to make anything coherent. All the pieces were just everywhere.
In the beginning the show is centred on two robots battling each other but it quickly ends up being a parade of random people in costumes. I’d recommend going in with no expectations and grabbing a couple drinks to make it a fun night.

ROBOT RESTAURANT
Wednesday, April 13^th turned out to be our themed touristy day in Japan. After having dinner at a themed restaurant, we went to the Robot Restaurant for a show. We bought discounted tickets through Japanican before we left the US for their show at 9:45pm. I believe instead of being around $ 75 USD, the tickets ended up being around $ 50 USD each?
Our girlfriends wanted to see the show, so in the spirit of sticking together, we all went. All I can say is this was 90 mins of silliness with lights. And of course robots. I heard there’s a story intertwined in all the acts, but I couldn’t really see it. I believe the 2^nd act has a story that they explain, but even then it was a very loose story line.
Each admission comes with a drink ticket. You can use it upstairs before the show, and also downstairs during the first break. Since the first break happened so early, we thought they’d roll out the refreshment cart again. The line was rather long and no one wanted to wait. Unfortunately, that was the one and only time they rolled out the refreshment cart so don’t be like us and waste your ticket.
The first few acts were fun and colorful, but after a while, it just seemed like more of the same. I think the show is just a touch too long. I did really enjoy the act with the guys in light outfits dancing. But I adore that kind of stuff.
Very over the top. Not sure if this is something you need to do while in Tokyo, but certain parts were definitely entertaining.

What the hell did I just watch. If Daft Punk, Skrillex and Transformers had a baby, this would be it. I’m not going to lie, I had no idea what to expect when I was first told about this show from a friend of mine and heard that every tourist visiting Japan needs to see this. Tickets were about 8000 yen ($ 85-​ish US) and it was an extra 1000 yen if you wanted a bento box, I was told not to get it as there are better things to eat in the Shinjuku area for a better value.
You were first led into this lobby looking area which definitely didn’t have enough seats for everyone and you can order drinks and bar-​like snacks. Once you get into the main floor (which felt like I was going down 75 flights of stairs), you’re let your quite confide seat to sit and wait and not know what was going to happen.
For the next 45 min, you were bombarded with crazy robots, insane lights and lasers, outrageous costumes, odd, but catchy music and just overall a wide ride of the most over-​the-​top Japanese show you can think of. AND IT WAS SO MUCH FUN. Just when I thought they can’t get any more over the top, they out do themselves. Like 90% of the audience were tourists, because I cans see the locals just rolling their eyes over this, but holy what a ride. There’s a short intermission if you want to get some snacks and drinks.
Overall, I say if you can find a coupon (and I’m sure you can), I’d get on it because I think 8000 yen is a little overpriced just for the show alone, even though I had a lot of fun regardless. Skip on the bento box because there’s many good food spots within a block radius you can go before or after the show.

So you’ve probably heard about Robot Restauranr. Robots, laser lights, cosplay girls, Japanese drums, wacky music, dancing, battles, loud noises, explosions, weird English, and everything only Japan can offer. If that sounds entertaining to you, don’t miss it.
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Value: ³⁄₅
Menu/​selection: ³⁄₅
Quality: ³⁄₅
Service/​staff: ⁴⁄₅
Ambiance: ⁴⁄₅
Value
The show costs a good 7 – 8000 yen just by itself. It’s probably a good value for the first time, but once you see it, you know what’s in store.
Menu/​selection
The food offered here is mostly general bar food. Nothing too fancy, the meal I heard is a box bento, which is supposed to be pretty good. I didn’t get one.
Quality
The entertainment quality is pretty good. Especially if you weren’t sure what to expect. Lots of wacky things going on and I admit, can be fun. As for the food, it seemed mediocre.
Service/​staff
The staff doesn’t really have to do much directly with you, other than to warn you to keep your head and hands away from the stage.
Ambiance
You come here for the wackiness that seems to encapsulate everything we love about Japan, which is why this show is so popular.
Check it out. Once was enough for me but I know plenty of sane people who have been here on numerous occasions. It just costs too much for me to do that.

The show is in English because it’s definitely a show for tourists. However, the songs appear to be sung in japanese (I think). I heard about this show from Aziz Ansari of all people and he made it seem like it would be amazing.
It was.
I couldn’t help but to chuckle through out the show, did I really see a panda riding a horse? Did Japan start celebrating carnival? What is the point of all this? There are several acts but only one has a story line that I can remember and its so cheesy. It was like the Power Rangers but on acid. I’ve never done acid but I imagine that this is what you see when you’re on it.
Find a discount for this because its pricy. Dont buy the sushi, I heard its not that great. Do buy alcohol and caramel popcorn. Arrive early. Go. Just go.

Yes, it is slightly overpriced, too touristic, too commercial, you feel like they are trying to sell you something all the time…
… But the show is great fun ! It is upbeat, entertaining and has this japanese quirkiness we are all looking for in Tokyo — a panda on a cow, a robot fighting a shark… Go for it if you have time !

What is this place!!!
Where am I? Why am i here? Do I love this? Do I hate this? I don’t know! I see robots! I see bikes! Rocker Chicks! Lights! Drummers!
Holy moly. Where am I?!
Oh wait~ this really rocks. I mean how!!! I think I like it. Ok I can get used to this. Wait what!!! No way!!! Khalisi, is that you!!! Holy Mother of dragons!
Those are some of my expressions during my visit here. Think of all the most outrageous things/​shows you can think of. Multiply that by 100! And add 20 speeds to that. Maybe just maybe you’ll get the gist of this show then. Or not.
First you’ll enter from a pretty lounge. So totally normal. But then the performance! Holy craziness! This is like assault on your senses?! But like in an amplified great way. Totally and definitely a touristy thing to do here in Shinjuku. And it is so much more than you’ll ever imagine.
In short: book it, reserve it. Find the place!!! And seriously enjoy it. No thinking required or needed. Simply enjoy the rides, the sound, the colors, costumes, the madness!!! It is mind boggling how they came up with this but it is oh so much fun! When in Tokyo!
Ps: skip the food!!! And drink before/​during the show!!! Hold on to your seats!

2^nd visit to this AMAZING MADNESS!
I don’t think this place is quite popular to locals. I have been living in Tokyo for years and only visited late last year. Didn’t realize around then that it wasn’t a real restaurant. And I think I was the only one in the audience that lives here. Almost all, including my friend, were visiting from abroad.
From the start to the end of the show you would just ask yourself «What the F did I just watch??»
The whole place could define the complete stereotype about Japan.
The lounge area is quite interesting. Like Daft Punk robots playing lounge music.
5* on first visit @ 7:50pm in October 2015
4* on second visit @ 9:45pm in February 2016
First visit … Could be that I was a RR virgin so everything was just «Whoa!»
Second visit felt like it was shorter. There weren’t as much people as the previous show.
Also, as it was the last show, the performers seems a little tired and were rushing. They started a little later than scheduled. They have to finish at a certain time to get the guests to get to their trains.
They raised the price to ¥8000 from 2016.
Don’t order food!!! It’s just a bento box.

3.5 stars
This is a very confusing and bizarre experience (but most likely only experienced in Japan so it’s sort of a must do). It does get very touristy. I think we were one of the few Asians in the audience. During intermissions, the staff come in and sell popcorn and beer with a little too much enthusiasm. The admissions ticket is already at s steep ~$ 65 USD per person (90 minutes) so I find it tacky how they are so pushy in making even more money off of us.
Web tickets cost 7500 yen rather than the standard 8000 at the door (ticket counter across street from entrance). Shows are timed and online reservations (non-​refundable) require a specific time and date. Even with online reservations, you must stop by the Credit line by the ticket office to exchange them for a physical ticket. Doors open half an hour before the show begins and they invite you to their lounge on the 3^rd floor to enjoy their bar and acoustic music. The actual theater is in the basement. Seats are tiny and assigned. The lounge is wacky with large armchairs that look like they belong in a strip club and the flashing lights on the ceiling give a good precursor to the performance.
I was very amused by the show but did not enjoy it. It was 90 minutes long and consisted of short 15 – 30 minute skits with intermission breaks in between. The costumes and robots are impressive but there is no real plot to connect the acts. You’ll be asked to set your electronic devices to airplane mode to avoid any potential conflicts with the robots’ wireless communications. At one point, girls on robots would «battle» each other and it’s as underwhelming as watching Power Rangers fight villains. These robots can range from Pokemon to a Kung Fu Panda. The girls are always smiling throughout the show and really get into their roles. Their energy is contagious but I feel like I would need to be stoned or drunk to thoroughly enjoy the show.
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TL;DR unique and bizarre Japanese experience for 7500 – 8000 yen from a 90 minute show with discontiguous acts and intermission breaks every 15 – 30 minute where they try to make money off of you. I think tripadvisor users have described it as an acid trip and I agree.

So I’m back on Unilocal after a somewhat lengthy vacation in the Far East, and of course, Jamie W. and I had to spend several days in Tokyo, my honest-​to-​Buddha birthplace. I had not been back in over a dozen years, but I felt Jamie and I had moved on from the traditional hop-​on, hop-​off tour of temples and shrines. Blame Anthony Bourdain for our visit here as he showcased this head-​scratching spectacle on an episode of «Parts Unknown» where he was exploring Tokyo’s sadomasochistic underbelly. Not that this animé-​style show is remotely a bondage fest. No, for ￥7,000, it’s family-​friendly fun in the otherwise red-​light Shinjuku Kabukichō district.
A sketchy area, at least by Japanese standards, as we were accosted by persistent barkers pushing us to pay for a peep show and a lap dance. Obviously they didn’t know we weren’t playing on the same team. We already had a reservation for the robot extravaganza thanks to the helpful concierge at our hotel whom I have to give credit for not laughing at us for wanting to come here. Japanese people are so polite. Anyhow, they have this really indirect way to get to the place where you go around the corner and pick up the tickets and walk past the barkers. We took an elevator to the weirdest, Vegas-​style waiting room this side of Liberace’s dressing room.
A band of silver-​uniformed storm troopers were playing as a young girl sang Bön Jovi (photo:
). We were then led down quite a few flights of stairs to a dark theater set up with stadium seating with the stage taking up the entire middle section. Within grazing distance of their lumbering, movable set pieces, we were seated in the front row where we nursed a couple of cans of Kirin beers and a basket of popcorn. We realized that the reference to a restaurant was something of a misnomer since they stopped serving pre-​made bento boxes some time ago. Even the hotel concierge told us to avoid any semblance of dinner the place offered since it was on par with the refrigerated section of a convenience store.
The show? I couldn’t begin to explain the storyline since I was in a constant state of confusion while in sensory overload. I believe it has to do with wood nymphs battling aliens to save the planet, which doesn’t really explain the feather-​attired showgirls, kung fu pandas and a cameo appearance by Godzilla. Amid lighting effects and LED screens with fantastical images, there are robots piloted by scantily clad dancers, remote-​controlled robots, and robots that dance to a Michael Jackson medley. It all ends in a big conga line as the two lead singers sing «Dreamgirls». With our glow sticks in hand, we were impressed so much energy was invested into a 90-​minute revue that’s repeated four times nightly. Go see it, you won’t believe it either.

Literally bonkers. That’s the short story. It’s like some sort of crazed nightmare/​dream theatre show.
It is not however a restaurant, so eat before you get there.
This comes up as a top site and rightly so. Basically its a psychedelic theatre performance. You will see everything from monsters fighting, to dancing girls, to crazed drummers and dancing robots. This all rolls out in front of you at a extremely fast pace and very close to where you are sitting.
The negative. It’s super expensive. I think around 85 quid for two of us. They are ripping people off. The show is great, but it’s to expensive for what it is. Maximum it should be around 30 pounds each. Still I have to say it still is worth seeing.
It’s really hard to do this justice in words. You have to see it to believe it. Every second of the show is an attack on your senses, but just be ready to pay a fair amount for the privilege.

Anthony Bourdain was right! This is the «greatest show in the history of entertainment! ~Anthony Bourdain» どうもありがとうミスターロボート (dōmo arigatō misutā Robōto) is what you’ll be saying thanking the robots and this establishment for giving you the best show and presentation of all time! Upon walking into the series of ornate hallways, you’ll find yourself in an elaborate waiting room, so elaborate and ornate, that it’ll make a rave on the vegas strip look like childs play. You will be wowed upon first glance of all the lights and gold mirrors shining in your face. Robots entertain you playing musical instruments to the tune of Michael Jackson as you wait.
You’ll later enter into the main area where tables and chairs surround the stage. Food and snacks are available for sale before the show and during intermissions.
Get back to your seats and hold on tight! It’s seriously gonna be a wild one! While surrounded by bright colorful LED walls, random animé, robots, fire, smoke, and giant furry characters will overwhelm the senses. You’ll feel like you’re trapped in a video game.
10 Unilocal stars! Magnificent show!
Note: The show always changes, so whatever you see on YouTube may not be what you see next show.

Alors là … je né sais absolument pas comment, ni pourquoi, ni où… WHAT ?
Voilà un peu comment on ressort de tout ça, et le gros blocage d’écrire quoi que ce soit sur ce lieu là .
Bön déjà on peut dire que le Robot restaurant n’est pas un restaurant et qu’il n’y a pas que des robots. Certes on peut commander un Bento, mais honnêtement ils né donnent pas envie et crois moi tu né voudras pas manger avec autant d’agitation autour de toi. Par contre tu pourras boire une bière, ou prendre du pop-​corn sur place, pour pas trop cher.
Pour ce qui est du spectacle, comment dire… oui il y a quelques robots, qui clignotent comme des fous, des filles qui se déhanchent, de la musique improbable, et des paillettes, et des personnages dont je né comprends encore pas l’intervention: un gorille, un panda, une araignée géante, une baleine… voilà voilà.
Mais on né peut pas décrire tout ça, et vraiment il faut le voir par soi même! N’y va surtout pas tout seul, tu né pourras pas t’en remettre sinon. Avec des amis, juste parce que c’est Tokyo, que c’est le Japon, qu’on est souvent habitué à né pas comprendre et que là c’est l’apothéose.
Pour le nombre d’étoiles ici, rien né correspond à Yuhuuu c’est complètement WTF et j’ai beaucoup ris, mais si vous n’y allez pas vous né raterez absolument rien dans votre vie!
Et surtout si tu n’as pas d’humour à la japonaise, en mode vraiment décalé, et que mettre 6000 yens dans un show incompréhensible, passé ton chemin, il y a tant de choses à faire à Tokyo.