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Robot Restaurant is a unique entertainment experience! Japanese culture meets robots and bring you to a new world of entertainment! Anyone from adults to children can come and enjoy our amazing show! (The show is approximately 90 mins.) Robot Restaurant is powering up by updating our show program constantly. If you've been here before, please come and join us, because you can see a completely different show from half a year ago！
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MarinaSouza35
Auckland Central, New Zealand97 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
It all started when I paid extra for second or third row seats. Guess what?! There are only 3 rows!!! And I paid 1000 yen for popcorn on the voyagin website as a special offer for 900g popcorn and drink. The one I got was more of a 100g popcorn. The photo shows their 900g popcorn. after complaining they said that that it was indeed 900g, rather than saying sorry, it was supposed to be 90. A sorry goes a long way. Guess I recommend in the sense that it was loud, colourful and the actors seemed to be having fun, but I don’t like dishonesty.
Written 6 January 2020
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jenmito
Toronto, Canada307 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
I knew before going to this it was going to be not very good. I could tell from the pictures and the videos it's all fog and lights to create a smoke screen on a high school song and dance show. And I was not wrong.
I decided to go give it a try because there was a promotion with Drum Tao so the ticket cost about a bowl of ramen.
So the robot restaurant has no robots. There are guys with remote controls following the "floats" to move them around. If the float doesn't work, people push them. There might have been a problem during my show because they kept telling people to turn their wifi and bluetooth off.
The show is mostly dancing to music. The third act consisted of women in this weird skirt and umbrella costume. The men were obviously gawking, half the women were unimpressed and when it came to applause time, almost no one did. I think the men were too scared of their other half to clap their hands.
I generally found this offensive on two levels. First is there are no robots. Second it must be what Japanese people think foreigners want to see and giving them what they want. Either way, yuck.
The drinks were insanely expensive too. ¥1000 for alcoholic bubble tea and ¥800 for non alcoholic... and if you so choose ¥3400 for a tiny bottle of champagne.
It was also very loud so I was glad I brought earplugs with me.
I decided to go give it a try because there was a promotion with Drum Tao so the ticket cost about a bowl of ramen.
So the robot restaurant has no robots. There are guys with remote controls following the "floats" to move them around. If the float doesn't work, people push them. There might have been a problem during my show because they kept telling people to turn their wifi and bluetooth off.
The show is mostly dancing to music. The third act consisted of women in this weird skirt and umbrella costume. The men were obviously gawking, half the women were unimpressed and when it came to applause time, almost no one did. I think the men were too scared of their other half to clap their hands.
I generally found this offensive on two levels. First is there are no robots. Second it must be what Japanese people think foreigners want to see and giving them what they want. Either way, yuck.
The drinks were insanely expensive too. ¥1000 for alcoholic bubble tea and ¥800 for non alcoholic... and if you so choose ¥3400 for a tiny bottle of champagne.
It was also very loud so I was glad I brought earplugs with me.
Written 10 January 2020
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Anders C
93 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
Stay away! This is not a restaurant and the show is loud, time consuming and not good.
You are told to show up 30min before, then you are guided into a waiting lounge where you spend over an hour. This is mostly to get you to spend money on drinks and snacks. You are then let into the showroom where you spend another 20-30min waiting under constant pressure to buy souvenirs, drinks and snacks. You then get 3 short acts with long breaks in between with more pressure to buy stuff.
The sound level is horrible loud and it was physically painful at moments.
This is highly overpriced, overrated and the text book example of a tourist trap designed to force you to spend money on stuff you don’t need. It’s more waiting and very little show.
You are told to show up 30min before, then you are guided into a waiting lounge where you spend over an hour. This is mostly to get you to spend money on drinks and snacks. You are then let into the showroom where you spend another 20-30min waiting under constant pressure to buy souvenirs, drinks and snacks. You then get 3 short acts with long breaks in between with more pressure to buy stuff.
The sound level is horrible loud and it was physically painful at moments.
This is highly overpriced, overrated and the text book example of a tourist trap designed to force you to spend money on stuff you don’t need. It’s more waiting and very little show.
Written 31 January 2020
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soslar
Mackay, Australia42 contributions
Jan 2020
This is not a restaurant, it is two crammed stalls either side of a stage that serves overpriced food and drink. Show is with large remote controlled props with dancing and colorful costumes. Noise is deafening and I found it not worth the money paid.
Written 12 January 2020
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Thank you for visiting the Robot Restaurant.
We regret to know that you were not able to enjoy the show.
Please be assured that we will take you review seriously and make sure to use this for our improvement. We hope to see you again in the future!
Written 16 January 2020
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Simon G
Newbury, UK3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
The show is just bonkers and had we paid 1/4 the price we would have come away happy but it is very amateurish and completely lacking in robots let alone a restaurant!!! People dressed up or remote controlled carnival floats whose operators you can see are as close as it gets. All the performers are super enthusiastic and we enjoyed parts but the cost just makes you feel ripped off, Broadway or the West End cost similar! The quirky side of Tokyo can be found in much better ways than this. Go to the ticket office before hand and looks at the promo videos and make your own choice.
Written 23 January 2020
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Thank you for visiting the robot restaurant! We regret to know that you were not satisfied on your visit. We strive to create shows according to the expectations and demands of our viewers. We will be more than happy if you will consider visiting us again on your next trip to Japan.
Written 27 January 2020
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TooTrue
Perth, Australia159 contributions
Jan 2020
First off the entertainers certainly put in the energy and kept the lame duck alive.
There are no robots just some very battle worn floats with folks either pushing or using last century controllers to drive, albeit at a pace behind
As for wasting time. Get there at assigned time, then told to come back later, then queue across the road at the “ticket office”, then go to lounge on 3rd floor which is just a holding room of crass colours, nothing more. Entertained by a pretty good singer of Jaz and Swing numbers, band really ordinary.
Then move down to basement via stairs for more queuing then onto the seats.
Show now broken into 20 minute segments between selling more crap food and drinks, of 4 periods. Show tacky, no continuity, just loud, silly and presume exciting. The story line segment with visuals on wall, very trying in all facets of trying.
Loved the tables of Aussies showing how clever they are at loading as many drinks as possible on small tables, so amazing! Very much Bali visiting Tokyo, Japanese so lucky.
Given the large crowd expect parting of yen from foreigners to continue. Yahoo.
There are no robots just some very battle worn floats with folks either pushing or using last century controllers to drive, albeit at a pace behind
As for wasting time. Get there at assigned time, then told to come back later, then queue across the road at the “ticket office”, then go to lounge on 3rd floor which is just a holding room of crass colours, nothing more. Entertained by a pretty good singer of Jaz and Swing numbers, band really ordinary.
Then move down to basement via stairs for more queuing then onto the seats.
Show now broken into 20 minute segments between selling more crap food and drinks, of 4 periods. Show tacky, no continuity, just loud, silly and presume exciting. The story line segment with visuals on wall, very trying in all facets of trying.
Loved the tables of Aussies showing how clever they are at loading as many drinks as possible on small tables, so amazing! Very much Bali visiting Tokyo, Japanese so lucky.
Given the large crowd expect parting of yen from foreigners to continue. Yahoo.
Written 7 January 2020
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Monika W
42 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
What a wild ride. As a group of friends in our mid-twenties, we really should have been significantly more drunk to enjoy this show. It can be quite cringy at times and you’ll find yourself thinking ‘what have I gotten myself in to?’
But as long as you have done your research and don’t go in with too high of expectations, you’ll be okay.
Drinks are reasonably priced. The food is garbage. You’re better off getting dinner somewhere else before the show.
But as long as you have done your research and don’t go in with too high of expectations, you’ll be okay.
Drinks are reasonably priced. The food is garbage. You’re better off getting dinner somewhere else before the show.
Written 19 February 2020
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_EL GATO_
New York City25 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
Friends recommended this to me and I went during part of a solo trip. I thought the first act (45 minutes or so?) was really something else and could not stop gawking/smiling. I have to admit, the acts that followed relied less on dance/drum playing and felt a little cheesy/child-like. If I did this again, I’d take friends to the first part of the show and then ditch the first time they allow me to get snacks.
Written 4 January 2020
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MarkPurdue
Dallas, TX299 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Cheesy, loud and super fun. The actors and performers clearly are enthusiastic and love interacting with the audience. It’s loud. Very loud. But super FUN and Entertaining. Located in the exciting Shinjuku district. Recommend for all tourists.
Written 1 February 2020
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Ashton M
22 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
First off: the ‘robot’ ‘restaurant’ has very little actual robots, and is more of a bar with food than a sit down restaurant. That said, if you’re wanting to have an entertaining evening with a uniquely Japanese flavour than you’re in the right place!
The set pieces were fab and the performers were excellent (even if the plot was...interesting). Honestly, it’s hard to describe exactly what happened, but we definitely had a great time!
The only thing I would mention is that, as we went to the latest show (9:30pm), there were a few patrons who were clearly a little worse for wear and were disruptive to the show as a whole - obviously not the fault of the Robot Restaurant but something I hope they take a harder line against in future.
The set pieces were fab and the performers were excellent (even if the plot was...interesting). Honestly, it’s hard to describe exactly what happened, but we definitely had a great time!
The only thing I would mention is that, as we went to the latest show (9:30pm), there were a few patrons who were clearly a little worse for wear and were disruptive to the show as a whole - obviously not the fault of the Robot Restaurant but something I hope they take a harder line against in future.
Written 14 February 2020
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Thank you for visiting the Robot restaurant!
We are glad to know that you have enjoyed the show. The Robot show is one of a kind in Japan.
We appreciate your feedback. We will take your comments into consideration in order to improve our show and service.
Written 17 February 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Silly question, but reading about how over priced food and drinks are, can I take my own water, or drink in?
Written 28 November 2020
hi, i wanna ask, is it safe for a muslim to go to this restaurant? i mean i really want to watch the show, but im afraid they only serve non-halal food and drinks.
Written 22 February 2020
It isn’t really a restaurant. I would eat before or after show. The food was not good.
Written 22 February 2020
トリップアドバイザーさんで、レストランの予約をクレジット決済しました。メールアドレスが間違っていた為、確認のメールが受け取れていません。ウェブサイトでも確認できない状態です。どうしたらいいでしょうか
Written 30 October 2019
Is food included in the admission ticket, or do you have to pay extra for that?
Written 10 July 2019
Rikki
Melbourne, Australia
Hi, I have a reservation for the 7:30 show on the 3rd June. I know cancellations are not refundable however does anyone know if the time slot can be changed (to a later session for the same night) ??? Thanks in advance
Written 1 June 2019
I do not know if this is possible. You will have to inquire.
Written 1 June 2019
cual es el precio por persona? merece la pena?
Written 26 May 2019
es demasiado el precio para lo que presentan, uno sale sintiendo que ha pagado muchísimo menos por espectáculos mil veces mejores
Written 7 December 2019
We are planning a trip to Japan this summer and thinking about a visit to the Robot Restaurant. We will be travelling with our 9 year old son. Is this show too risqué for a nine year old boy?
I will appreciate your input. Thanks
Mayela
Written 7 April 2019
Mayela, I would take my 9 year old. The show is not risqué, mostly lights and animation. I was told it once was this way but I would feel comfortable taking a 9 year old. Our 15 year old really enjoyed it. The only thing is that the show is really loud. I would take some ear protection. Enjoy Japan. Everyone is very nice. We had a great time.
Grant Family
Written 7 April 2019
can 4 yrs old enter? and how much the charge for adults and kids?
Written 16 March 2019
Hi there. It’s pretty expensive...I believe the cost was about US$70-$80 per adult.
I would have to check the website or ask my Japanese colleagues regarding children.
The content was “suitable” for any age although there are scenes of sword fights, lots of “rock music” and lasers. It is sensory overload in a lot of ways so you would need to make a judgement call on whether it is suitable for your child.
I will try to do some additional research for you regarding any age restrictions and post an updated response.
Written 20 March 2019
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