New Robot Restaurant Show

Say what you will about this place. Tourist trap or not. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed this place and I would recommend this to anyone else that's considering going! The food was on the salty side, I got the ramen. Comes with a water, a snack and green tea, they provide light sticks so you can join in on the fun. You can wear their outfits while you're there for free. Performance was fun and simple. It has translations if they aren't speaking English. Good way to start the night if you have the evening show.

This place is completely insane and I loved every second of it! Don't let the name fool you - it's not really about food (though the bento box was decent enough). This is pure sensory overload entertainment - giant robots, lasers, loud music, dancing girls in crazy costumes, and complete controlled chaos. The basement venue is small and cramped, but that adds to the intensity. The whole show is about 90 minutes of non-stop action that makes no logical sense but is absolutely mesmerizing. At ¥8,000 for admission plus food, it's pricey for what amounts to a tourist attraction, but this is quintessential weird Japan that you can't experience anywhere else. Come with an open mind and prepare to have your senses assaulted in the best possible way!

Not sure since my last visit was more than 5 years ago, but as someone who enjoys shows and new experiences, it was pretty fun & memorable! The food wasn't a highlight, but if you want to watch parade-esque machines and costumes on a modern theatre, it can be a good experience.

Well it’s not a robot show at all,lots of large gaps between each performance. Never again

I don’t know how this gets anything less than 5 stars?! I walked in without any expectations and had the best time! ANA and JAL need to get onboard and transport people directly from Narita to Samurai Show Time!! This is Japan. I didn’t understand anything I saw and that was the best part! Time to lose my passport so I can’t leave the Samurai Show! P.S. Look up Samurai Show Time on Google and you will see much higher ratings.

This is a classical tourist trap. Dont go to this show. There are no japanese people. It is amateuristic, expensive, the food sucks and after 10 mins of performance you wait 20 min where they are trying to sell you tshirts and drinks. Extremely disappointing after all the 'reviews' I read online.

Nowhere near as good as it was before. Long and frequent intermissions. Mediocre performances.

Worth 1 visit

Are you making your first trip to Tokyo? Seeking for a Tokyo experience? Are you want to do something different and stylish that doesn't require a maid cafe? Don't search any farther; reserve your seats for the Robot Restaurant. And because seats sell out quickly, make sure you book a month or a few weeks in advance! We used Klook to book our tickets after reading other reviewers' recommendations. The tickets were far less expensive--$50 included a complimentary drink! Additionally, our seats were directly off the main runway stage in the first row. The cost of this show was justified. Even the plot line was incredibly complex. I'm pleased we came because this will probably be the only time I ever see gigantic robots dance. To ensure that you can get fried chicken and light-bulb cocktails, arrive at the concert at least fifteen minutes in advance.

Absolutely stellar performance. Was present in 2014 for the robot show and returned in 2024 to view the samurai show. Upon entering the venue, I felt like an anime protagonist venturing into a new battlefield (to the beat of a cool soundtrack as well); The setting is visually enthralling and complements the ambiance of the performance perfectly. The staff and performers were all friendly: beacons of positivity and good vibes straight out of the gate. You are given 2 complementary beverage vouchers which can be exchanged for your choice of beers, highballs or an array of non alcoholic beverages. Snacks and finger food are available for order. Our booth provided a "frontline" bird's eye view for the upcoming spectacle of a performance: centered in the midst of the action, yet far enough back to give a holistic POV. The choreography of the performance was expertly crafted, with a cool storyline as well! The energy of the performance permeated the consciousness of the entire crowd: everyone was having a lit time, with smiles abound. This experience was fr the cherry on top of my trip to Japan, and it was cool seeing how the business retained (and upped) its quality throughout the decade. So to those who wish to experience a last hurrah in Tokyo before heading to Narita, I strongly urge you to check out this place... it is one of the many pinnacles of the captivating land of Japan.

This was a very interesting experience. We had almost no idea what to expect from the robot restaurant. We went up into a brightly colored waiting room that was a bit too loud to wait for the show. You could order drinks in the waiting room and there was a performer who played guitar and danced. Once the waiting period was done we went into the show room which was also very brightly colored and loud. The show was pretty strange but it was a pretty good time and the performers were all quite good. It was a little like a small futuristic version of Medieval Times. We didn't really drink much while we were there which probably would have helped it feel more like a show but we were ultimately just pretty confused. Tickets were on the expensive side too if you do t get a discount or deal on them. It's worth going if you have a few drinks and get cheap tickets but there's so much else to do in town.

This restaurant is by far the cheesiest thing I've ever seen in Tokyo, and I'm all about it! I've heard the hype from so many different people, and of course from the King himself, Anthony Bourdain - so when I was planning out my itinerary on what to do in Tokyo, I knew this had to be high up on the list. We did the 3PM session. It was a little cheaper via voyagin.com and it was no different than their evening shows. The entire event is about a 3-hour experience from beginning to end. The minute you walk into the venue, you'll be entertained with all the immersive elements they've got going on. You're entered into a waiting room where you can buy bites, drinks, and watch a robot sing you some tunes on a guitar. After about 30 minutes, the doors will open and you'll be able to be sat via the ticket that was given to you. I think almost all seats are good seats, but I gotta say, we got PRIME seats. We were right in front, dead center so we can see absolutely everything; I think it's all thanks to the fact we got there pretty early in comparison to some of the other folks. Without giving too much away, just imagine loud music, bright lights, cheesy music, and happy go lucky dancers and robots all targeted towards tourist. Yes, it's a tourist trap, but it's one that I'm willing to fork out the money for! Check this off your list if you make it out to Tokyo.

Would come back to this quirky place for the intro, pre-show alone. In fact, I enjoyed some parts of the pre-show far more than the actual show downstairs with all the robot-like costumes and floats. One issue: This place is pricey. Tickets for the show (expect to be there about 2.5 hours) are about $72 in U.S. dollars, and that does not include food or drinks. But you can find a great number of online offerings allowing for a discount, sometimes in the $20 range. Also, the food looks pretty miserable. We did not order, thank goodness, but some of our neighbors did. They basically offer the saddest looking bento box, and I hear it is somewhere around $20. Not worth the time or dime, especially when there are tons of wonderful restaurants within walking distance of this place. And, no -- not sure why it is called Robot Restaurant when the food offerings are so very, very skimpy. Restaurant as in eye candy, maybe? The drink offerings are also pretty restrained. Watered down, lest you go with the sake, which was served in a thick mini glass bottle and was so very perfect for the show. About the pre- and the main shows: Are they goofy and gimmicky? Yes. Is this a tourist trap? Absolutely. Positively. Yes. With the exception of the lead female singer during the pre-show, there is a ton of unnecessary screeching and yelling by the host. Downstairs, the entire set feels like a dated episode of Power Rangers. Kid you not! Also, there is no coherent nature to the pre-show itself. There is seemingly no theme. No story arc. No thread that connects any of the set together. You have Daft Punk, Disney, Metallica and Victoria Secret somehow trying to share the same stage. All. At. Once! Madness. But, for some reason, it was entertaining enough for those reasons alone. It's like falling into a zero-gravity universe full of kaleidoscopes. Worse than falling down the rabbit hole. Sadly, the costumes are terribly dated and very old. A few of the props actually broke during the show -- including a sword and one of the floor holsters for one of the dancers, which caused the dancer to fall over. What kind of working consideration is this? It is one of the worst things I have seen on any stage. No exaggeration. Also, the main show venue is teeny weeny. My gawd, they really stuff you in. But you can move the chairs, which does not seem possible. If you can position them just right, you forget that you are a designated sardine for the evening.

There really are no words. Buckle up and feast your eyes on the colors, lights, sounds and music of the Robot Restaurant. I had never heard of this, but while in Tokyo looking for a night activity for our group of 4, this place kept topping lists for a fun night. Ok, I'm game. A bit on the pricey side ($246). They have you arrive at a designated time and you stand in a line while you check-in. Walls are filled with pics of international celebrities who have attended. Then they take you to another room where you can grab some snacks: fried chicken, popcorn, churros, sake, beer, etc. does it all go together? No. While sipping your drinks and nimbling on your snacks, there's a band Dressed like robots performing. Next, you are shifted to the room where the real performance happens. (BTW, every square inch of every hall and stairway is covered with vivid colors and images.) All seats are good and close in this venue. Sit back and enjoy the loud, heart thumping, eye popping, dancing in your seat show. Will you understand the plot? Probably not. Does it matter? NO. A definitely highlight for our group. Afterwards, we wandered into the streets, laughing in search of a midnight snack of noodles.

$80 for a real live acid trip. This was a mix of Hello Kitty, MadMax, Terminator, Jurassic Park, My Little Pony and Rainbow Brite. It's a total trip, loud as heck. I was so glad I had brought earplugs, as I was pre-warned before this trip that if I go it might get raucous in here and it did. I had somehow imagined it would be a bigger stage but it's a narrow path or essential a parade between two stadium sections of seats on either side of the parade. The parade and narrow path made or difficult to see the breadth of the whole parade of robots and squeaky and loud characters passing by, it was a spectacle. I would say the show was maybe worth $40, but not the $80/pp. There is no food or even a drink included in the price. I did win a prize and get some strange dark food colored sugary popcorn for my entry, yippee. I guess I can check that one off the list then.

Yes it's very touristy, but an unique Tokyo experience. Buy your tickets through Klook as its much cheaper than buying at the door. You have to arrive 30 minutes before the show. Once there you have to climb a lot of stairs to their lounge where you can buy snacks and drinks. Then climb back down the stairs for the show. Once you squeeze into your seats- did I mention it's very tight in there space wise, you patiently wait for the show to start. The show has three acts and we had a great time watching the show. It's cheesy but appreciated all the hard work their performers gave us.

ENTERTAININGLY QUIRKY! Now that I've seen what the hype was about, it is definitely an entertaining show worth going to while in town. I kind of can compare it to a Cirque du Soleil type show you might catch in Las Vegas, just without all the high flying acrobatics. During the last performance it was like a musical with singing and choreographed dancing. Cost is a bit on the steep end. 8000 Yen or $80 just for the show. Popcorn was about 1000 Yen or $10. Beer in a can wasn't bad. It might have cost 500 Yen or $5 if I recall correctly. You can buy an assortment of souvenirs, other snacks , and a craft drink that comes in a light up looking bulb. It's pretty cool looking. Before forewarned, seating is TIGHT! My tall self got really uncomfortable after about 20 minutes. They didn't tell us or I don't remember seeing signs but its really loud throughout the show since your literally on top of the performers and in a basement like area. HIGHLY RECOMMEND ear plugs or getting ear protectors, especially for the kids. I saw a bunch of kids freaking out in the beginning with the drums. Besides the seating discomfort and the cost of high priced items, I truly had an enjoyable experience going to this show. If I do it again I'm going to eat before coming, try to pick seats where I'm not crammed in the middle, and bring hearing protection. I had a smile or was attentive almost the whole time.

Reserve/buy your tickets online ahead of time before coming to this show! Make sure you come at least 30 minutes before your show time to ensure your place. When you enter in they take you to the lounge/bar waiting area before they let anyone into the main show area. At this time, you can take some photos with the kooky interior, buy some drinks (non-alcoholic & alcoholic), and there is even a small patio as a smoking area. I don't want to spoil what the show is about so here is the gist of the experience. 1. The whole place and show is incredibly kooky and bizarre. 2. The food is really mediocre for the price so I highly recommend you eat before you come here. 3. In between the show, they have a few "breaks", at that time you can go purchase more drinks and use the restroom. 4. The seats are quite close to each other! It was hard for me to get up and down the seats when I went to use the restroom. 5. Personally, the only explanation of how I felt was "what THE HECK". It's very touristy & not for everyone but I was glad I came to watch it. Best thing would be to come with no expectations and you should leave surprised. 6. There's a lot of stairs to take when they finally take you from the lounge to the main show area. A LOT.

I found out about the Robot Restaurant via the late, great Anthony Bourdain. A few people also recommended we check it out while in Tokyo. So, we pre-purchased our tickets via Klook, which was the cheapest option between that, Expedia, and the actual website. We didn't opt for the added fee for the bento box option, which did not look good, after seeing one of my neighbors with it. Besides, there is so much good food in Tokyo anyway, why would you opt for a cold leftover lunch box?? We did the 9 pm show but as we were waiting for it, I regretted not doing an earlier one because I was exhausted. It was still an entertaining show. There's a lot going on - I'm not even sure what. But it was definitely unique. You can take videos and pictures during the show (just no flash), and you get three intermissions during the 90 minute show to use the bathroom, in case you bought their over-priced drinks (we did not). The only annoying thing, which isnt Robot Restaurant's fault - is the obnoxious drunk girls sitting behind us. They were SMASHED. They were screaming during the entire show, and the one behind me kept kicking my seat. It kind of ruined the show-going experience. Even so, I wouldn't come back to see the show again, as entertaining as it was. I think this was a one-time thing for me. You definitely should see this show once in your lifetime, but no more than that. Tip - if you are sitting in the front, you have to be aware to lean back during the show because the robots are that huge!

CRAZY, CRAZY, CRAZY is all I can say! I bought my ticket online and got it for $60.00 and actually got a coupon to bring a friend next time. (There will be no next time as covid struck again.) I met my pen pal here from New Zealand the night of the performance. My stupid pocket wifi had died, and I got LOST in Kabukicho! My goodness, I thought I was going to have to sleep in the city of lights. (Wouldn't be so bad) You have to redeem your ticket in another completely different building, which was confusing... Some nice English Speaking representative from the US, actually took me there. He told me that he quit his full time job and made a completely 180 turn to live in Japan and totally made me feel comfortable as I was so overwhelmed from being lost. The show starts at 7:30pm, but the email asks to be there 30 min before. I came crazy late like 7:50pm due to being horribly lost and excited all at the same time. I got to see the robots and sat on them, lights all in your face, everything is happening at once, you don't know where to look. The performances were very bland at first, you're wondering if this was overly hyped, but then through the stage, more strange and eye-popping robots and costumes galore come jumping through the door. jingles and songs are still stuck in head to this very day. I loved this performance and definitely saw a large variety of travelers here. Thanks to robot restaurant, I met an amazing pen pal here too and I absolutely do not regret this visit.

Ok. So I had No ideas what to expect. "Its like a drag show for robots" said one friend. Lol. No, its not haha. Lights. Smoke. Music. Dragons. Swords. Booze. Mirrors. It's like nothing I've ever experienced. The stage is fairly small so every seat looks like a good seat to me. Not only do they allow photography and videography, they encourage it! No flash though, but who needs in when there's all the flashing light anyway! The performers were full of energy. The robots were neat. And it was just a really cool experience overall. Show up a few hours early and grab some food and drinks before the show. There's a ton of options nearby.

Super strange show, with super flashy lights and loud music. Good for the first time, but wouldn't go back. Very much a tourist trap. Disclaimer: Eat a good meal before coming to the show. This isn't a restaurant, at all. They only sell drinks and county fair type of snacks. My family and I booked our tickets to see the Robot Restaurant through TripAdvisor before landing in Japan. The rate for standard seating is on par with an entrance ticket to Tokyo Disney Sea. Which would I prefer, if given the choice? Definitely, Tokyo Disney Sea! When you arrive in Tokyo, be sure to check in before entering the restaurant. The check in counter is cross from the entrance to the Robot Restaurant. Once you check in, you're given numbers for your assigned seats. The suggested time to arrive is about 15-30 minutes before showtime so you can watch the pre-show. It's mainly a ploy to force us into buying overpriced beverages. The pre-show was very strange and kind of a turnoff to me. It started off fine, with a few good beats played by guitarists dressed in shiny robot costumes. However, the second performance had a man singing way off-tune with his female backup singers who were bored and disinterested, and a loud band beating out our eardrums. The third performance got super weird. The woman performers were pretending to whip each other and were dancing on each other. I'll just say, it took a really strange turn. After the pre-show was over, we walked down a never-ending, narrow, bright and shimmery, stuffy, spiral of stairs. When you make it to the bottom, the seating is split into two sections with the stage in between the two. The seating arrangement is kind of tight. The spacing between each seat is about a foot wide. It makes it tricky to get seated in the 3rd row, even for someone as petite as me. If you're not into that, you can pay a little bit more for reserved front row seating. If you're seated in the front row, they ask that you sit up straight as some of the animatronics can get up in your face during intense scenes. During the performances, they ask that you remove your sunglasses, turn your phone to airplane mode, and do not use flash photography. They mention this quite a bit so you don't forget. I'm guessing foreigners are disobedient so they try to drill this hard, as around 98% of the audience are foreigners. The first few performances were great. I really enjoyed the Taiko drumming and dancing. The performers seem really into their roles and looked really happy to be there. Some of their facial expressions were a bit too intense, but it makes them stand out. During one of the acts, they passed out glow sticks for us to wave around but not many audience members were into that. Before the show ended, we had to return the glow sticks. Some of the things I didn't particularly enjoy were all of the breaks. During the breaks, they are constantly selling snacks and drinks. The show claims to lasts an hour and a half, but I felt like the breaks were overkill. They spent a solid half hour in total taking breaks and selling us overpriced snacks. If it weren't for the breaks, we would probably be out of there in an hour. If you're sensitive to light and loud music, I would not recommend seeing this. The entire show revolves around flashing laser beams and bright lights. Music is played at extremely loud decibels. Other than that, this place is a definite tourist trap as most of the audience looked like foreigners.

Show us the weird stuff! Full taste of how strange things can get, in a good way. Lots of lights, sounds, action, and a cheesy storyline to try to keep things together. Seating arrangements are terribly cramped. When getting up or down, expect to be in people's faces, or their body in your's. Tight, single-stall bathroom, and there will be a line, so good luck during intermissions.

This place was AWESOME!! With it being Covid now, I'm sure they are taking extra precautions. Japan always aims to be CLEAN and they've been wearing masks even before Covid. We came in 2018 and it was quite the experience. It's like a maze when you get inside but they guide you in it. There are pics around of famous people who came to visit the restaurant. The show it's self is awesome and I think if I remember correctly we had to order food while ordering by the ticket. For me this was literally MONTHS prior to going to Japan as it sells out quickly! They do have snacks if you want during intermission times.

Robot Restaurant is a unique experience that you must try. Yes, it can feel a little cheesy, but everyone is there to have fun and enjoy the show! ;) My husband and I purchased tickets online from a third party, it is cheaper than buying at the door. Once it is close to show time, staff will lead you inside to a lounge area for you to have some drinks, take pictures, use the restroom, etc. before the show. Once the show is about to begin, staff will lead you to the seating area, keep in mind that you cannot use the restroom during the show. There is an intermission during the show for you to get food, drinks and use the restroom. The performance itself was super fun, lots of lights, blaring upbeat music, choreographed dance moves and some dialogue here and there. There are mini shows within a show, for example, battle scenes (with a huge trex robot), etc. I don't want to give too much away and spoil the experience for you ;) This show is a one time experience. I don't even plan on coming back, but I am definitely glad I experienced it once. It is super weird, crazy and ridiculous but overall memorable and a good time! :)

precovid review. this was super cheesy but super super entertaining at the same time. it seriously was like what is happening... but i am loving it. this is definitely something to do at least once in japan. it's just so different. but they will def captivate the audience. the music. the lights. the entertainers. amazinnnnng. i didn't buy my ticket with their food. my friend said their food was expensive and not that great. def go at least once!

Super weird, but super fun! This is definitely a place for tourists, and my family loved it. It is the most over the top show you will ever go to. Think of an insane random anime come to life and you'll be able to partially imagine this show. The performers are all dancing at 5000% energy and it's ridiculously crazy and fun to see. The show already starts as soon as you enter the building with the brightest waiting area with singing robots. They have alcoholic boba drinks, as well as different snacks and a full bar. We also were some of the only people to get the dinner with the show, and it was really a good addition. They have a cool box that heats up in a fun way. Don't be alarmed if you pull the string out and it looks like nothing is happening. It takes a minute to start. Well worth it. Everyone leaves the show with a smile... nuff said

After hearing about the Robot Restaurant from a few different people, there was no way I was going to go to Tokyo and not see what it was all about. It was about a five minute walk from our hotel in Shinjuku which made it all the sweeter. We bought our tickets via Viator a few weeks in advance for Saturday night. There are three different showtimes and we opted for 7:50 pm. It was $70 a person which included a small drink before the show. We showed up pretty early, checked in across the street and headed to the lounge area where they hold you beforehand. I was happy we got there before most people so we had our pick of seats. While you sip on your drink, there's a band and a singer performing some songs that my husband swore weren't in English, but they most definitely were. It's entertaining! From there, we were brought inside for the show and seats are assigned. There were three acts total with breaks in between to buy food or drinks, and go to the restroom. The acts were all very distinct and I really don't know how else to describe it but trippy. There were flashing lights and lasers, there were people riding on "robots" and animals, there was music and singing, there were comedians and stage combat... It was all just interesting. I will say I was expecting a little more actual robots... Ya know, like cool state-of-the-art movie stuff come to life, but there's not. Was it entertaining? Yes. Did I leave with a smile on my face? You betcha! Now, I would NEVER go back, but definitely something you should do at least once in your life.

100% tourist activity! Walk in with expectations of a lively performance with fireworks and leave with amused confusion of the greatness you just witnessed. I actually visited here twice with a three year gap in between. Shows are similar but there has been improvements and technology advancements. Still should try it if you're in the area and can afford the entry price! Come here for the show, don't eat the food.

Oh the robot restaurant... big touristy thing to do but I had a lot of fun. I booked it on a different site (not on the main website). If you booked it on the main site, it's like 80$! Mine came out to be 50$. The 50$ came with a small alcoholic drink... There is a pre-show in this swanky lounge. Live singers and interestingly dressed people. The actual show was really fun. People say that the breaks were too long but I thought it was reasonable time since they had to set up for the next act. It's a lot of money so only go to it if you have the time... otherwise you can probably do something else in japan

Q: What's the opposite of a traditional family Christmas? A: Vegas ...but we were in Japan so this is where we went on Dec 25th. You can't pass this building without stopping (unless you're going to the strip clubs down the street which we accidentally did bc this place was closed in the morning and we thought we were going downstairs to the ticket window and the doormen gave us the X they make with their forearms which can mean no women, no kids, or Japanese only - this was all 3 I think.) We all laughed at my mistake, anyway... We bought tickets online using the Klook app to what looked like the longest show that evening. SO glad we got the pre show, totally worth it! The whole deal is touristy AF and they are prepared for the clueless crowd as they direct traffic to take tickets and show you to lockers available for jackets or whatever (check out the pics of the celebs who have been there) then you're led to the bar/preshow. Considering the chaos, just like everything else in Japan there was an efficient process to eliminate long lines and wasted time. OMG the pre show was AWESOME (and a tiny bit PG rated according to the mom I met waiting for the bathroom, but this part of the show is bar adjacent so she got over it after a drink or 3) They do need more bathrooms btw. Then you go downstairs to the actual robot show which has a bleacher like setup (chairs tho) and there are rules, especially if you're front row which we were - keep your arms back and you can only get up during intermission for your safety. Souvenirs, snacks and drinks are available before, after and during intermission. We had dinner as part of our ticket (you have to pre order) which was teriyaki beef, rice and I forget what else and it wasn't fancy but it was pretty good. They were also selling boba drinks with or without alcohol - genius! We tried a chocolate banana flavor with rum and a coconut milk with rum - so good we bought a couple more at the stand outside the restaurant after the show before heading to Golden Gai to drink at Deathmatch in Hell. The robot show was: cute, colorful, fun, way loud, and super cheesy. They did birthday shoutouts and the kids looked like they were at Disneyland! The contrast between the pre show and the actual show was definitely the perfect balance tho I'd go back just for the pre show. When it's over you go back up the stairs to exit - every pathway is decorated and IG worthy. I can't think of a better place to spend Christmas, and about 100 other tourists from all over the world seemed to agree ;)

Visiting Tokyo for the first time? Looking for the Tokyo experience? Want to do something weird but trendy that does not involve a maid cafe? Look no further- book your tickets for the Robot Restaurant. And make sure you book a month or a few weeks in advance because tickets sell out fast! We took the advice of other reviewers and booked our tickets through Klook. Tickets were significantly cheaper- $50 including one free drink! And our seats were in the first row, right off the main runway stage. This show was worth the money. There was even a very elaborate story line. This experience will probably be one of the only times I will ever see giant robots dancing- so I'm glad we came. Make sure you get to the show 15 minutes early so you have a chance to buy light up bulb cocktails and fried chicken.

"Am I on acid?" "What the fuck did I just see?" These are comments from my friends visiting from abroad and they all loved it. However, I also get people who wrote 1~2 stars reviews. (I personally would rate 4 stars) First and foremost, 8000 yen is steep. If you are visiting from abroad and tight on budget, evaluate your priority in your itineraries. One way to help you is to watch its youtube clips over and over. It still entices you? Go for it.

Note: this is a pre-COVID review This was hands down one of the highlights while I was visiting Tokyo. Yes, it was super touristy, yes, it was gaudy and an attack on all senses. But I've never seen anything like it before. It's almost as if you're watching a Disney version of a WWE event on acid. The great thing about this being in Tokyo is that no matter how chaotic it seemed everyone working there and who came to see the show was respectful and was having a good time. I bought tickets online ($150/2 people) which included a free drink ticket. When you first come in, you're ushered into a lounge area where you can enjoy your drinks before you head downstairs to the actual show area. The actors are interactive and there's a variety of different acts in the show itself - a little something for everyone. There's three rows of actual on opposite sides of the stage area. One thing I'd recommend is to eat beforehand or afterwards. There's a limited selection of western food (burgers and chicken nugget), although not terrible, you can get much better food elsewhere for much cheaper! Overall, I'd recommend for the experience itself. Definitely not everyone's taste!

Wow. What an experience. This is what I imagine it would be like to be on acid. My experience is probably going to be very different from most people since I was really feeling the effects of jet lag - and it wasn't just feeling tired, I felt drunk and nauseous even though I hadn't had any alcohol. My friends and I purchased our tickets online (~$80) before the trip and went to check in. There are lockers for you to store your bags since you're not allowed to bring them inside (I think small purses may be ok?). When it's time, you get taken into an extravagant-looking room. This is just the pre-show waiting room. You can grab drinks/alcohol in an adjacent room and there's a singer as the pre-show event. Then you get taken to the main area to find your seat. The show itself was wild. There were so many lights flashing all the time and the music was very loud. There were performers that came out on very extravagant and huge decorated platforms (like floats in a parade) as well as on foot. The stage itself was very narrow but they were able to fit 2 rows of performers - one row was come onto the stage and the other was making its way off the stage - like a loop. I was impressed by the engineering and design that went into the platforms because there wasn't much margin between the 2 rows. The performers had very high energy to grab our attention. Since I was jet lagged, I didn't really care for the performances and I wanted to block out the flashing lights, so I closed my eyes. As a result, I actually ended up falling asleep for a little bit. Other than feeling sick, I was also very overstimulated. There was an intermission about halfway through where you could buy drinks or food. We heard the food was on the more expensive side and it wasn't very good so we just stuck with beer (except for me, of course). Would I say it's worth it? Not really, even if I wasn't feeling sick. I think it can be a fun experience for people who have never been to the Robot Restaurant, but it's definitely not one of my top recommendations for Japan. My friends had a good time but even they agreed that the money would be better spent on other experiences/food.

Every part of this experience is B-A-N-A-N-A-S. I turned to my sister on many occasions throughout the show to tell her that this was the most overwhelming thing of my entire life. I'm not entirely convinced that we weren't slipped psychedelics. Upon checking in, you're sent upstairs to the bar area where a delightful robot jazz band is playing as you enjoy drinks. When it's time for the show to start, you're sent down a billion flights of stairs (that look like Lisa Frank threw up on them) to the basement, where the whole shindig actually takes place--but first, a dozen employees will beam and grin and shout at you about all of the different snack and drink offerings that they have. The show is split into a few different parts, with brief intermissions between each. Overall, I think it lasted about an hour and fifteen minutes. Other yelpers weren't kidding when they talked about sensory overload. From the very beginning, your eyes and ears are assaulted from every angle--in the best way possible, of course. The show is nonstop yelling, dancing, singing, and flashing neon lights. If nothing else, it's definitely way different than anything else I've ever experienced. Like others, we got our tickets through a third party vendor for about 50 USD. A much better deal than their listed price, but I'm still not sure it was necessarily worth what we paid. It was entertaining, for sure. But also incredibly confusing. On top of that, their souvenirs were super pricey. My personal favorite part of the show was that we witnessed one of the robots lose its giant robot mind and go haywire, crashing into the folks in the first row in front of us. No one was hurt, thankfully, and they were offered drinks as a reconciliation. But it was nuts to watch go down. Absolutely bananas, I tells ya. Every single part.

My friends and I decided to book Robot Restaurant on our second night in Tokyo (Monday, 9/18/17). I bought our tickets online via Klook, as they were offering the cheapest price I could find. It came to $58/person for the "special admission (drink included)" tickets. I recommend booking ~1-2 weeks in advance, since this restaurant does sell out. I booked mine 2 weeks in advance, just to be safe. We had a jam-packed itinerary, and I wanted to make sure to knock this off the list early in our trip. When booking, they do ask for everyone's passport name. I found that odd, because they didn't seem to really care when we arrived at the location. Reading some of the reviews, I was under the impression that this place would be somewhat difficult to find. This is simply not true. If you have maps, you shouldn't have any difficulty at all. It's quite big, and the music and lights outside make it impossible to miss. I actually stumbled upon it the night before by complete coincidence. You do check in and get your tickets literally across the way before entering. You'll see their sign, so don't fret. Once checked in, they walked us back across the way and into the main lobby to wait for the show. The waiting room had plenty of comfortable seating, a bar in which you could redeem your drink tickets and buy additional drinks at if you want, and a robot band playing live music. Our show was scheduled for 9:45pm, and its recommended to show up early. We arrived at 9pm, with plenty of time to enjoy some drinks while taking in the sights. The waiting room/bar area is pretty cool! It wasn't long until we were pulled inside to the main show. As expected, it was crazy. I'm not quite sure what I saw, to be honest, but I do know that it was a good time. Definitely a jaw-dropping experience. I've never seen anything like it. I found the show very enjoyable, and there were quite a few breaks to buy additional drinks, which was appreciated. If you want to see a super crazy, bizarre show in Tokyo, this is your spot. While my American friends and I enjoyed it, my friend who actually lives in and is from Tokyo did not seem to enjoy it as much as us. He had actually never heard of it before. It's definitely made for tourists. Robot Restaurant is just one of those things you have to do when visiting Tokyo. I likely wouldn't return, but I'm very happy I experienced it once. After the show, they let us stay to play beer pong back in the main bar area. It was pretty cool! All the workers here were very nice and accommodating. If you have any questions, I'd recommend reading other reviews on this page. Robot Restaurant is heavily reviewed, so I'm not sure what more needs to be said. Check this place out next time you visit Tokyo!

Go to the robot show. Do not eat or drink anything that is not packaged. 5 stars for the show. 2 stars for cleanliness. Re: show. Very entertaining. Several robots with 15 dancers wearing colorful costumes. I highly recommend to all TOkyo tourists. The first part was Japanese culture AnD you are instantly overwhelmed in a glorious way with all the robots and dancing aNd backgrounds. The 2nd part was video games with robots that resemble gaming cuuuuute. LOts of lasers and samurai fight scenes. The 3rd part was the world singing Michael Jackson songs featuring robots that resemble global flags and the planet. Re: cleanliness. I witnessed shot glasses not being washed and sanitized between uses. This was alarming in the wake of the Coronavirus epidemic. I even asked the server if the glasses are clean and he said it was but I noticed it was used previously.

Holy. freaking. Moly. Talk about the most odd, intriguing and CRAZIEST thing I have ever experienced!! The Robot Restaurant is probably one of the biggest tourist shows you can catch in Tokyo. And that is definitely clear when you go and visit. I was a little on the fence on whether it would be worth it or not at first, however my friend really wanted to go so I figured I would give it a shot too. It's $80 and expensive as all heck, but it's totally WORTH IT. The show consists of different acts put on, gigantic robots coming out, bright lights everywhere...it's honestly a "see it to understand what it is" type of ordeal. I was just in awe the entire time and the energy is crazzayy! One thing I do not like though are places that try and shove things down your face. There were a few breaks, which was their chance to scream for everyone to buy food, drinks, souvenirs, etc., and that kind of brought it back to the reality that it IS a tourist trap. But what can you do? 100% confidently though, I can say that you will never, ever find anything like this anywhere else. This is truly a one-of-a-kind experience that you MUST try at least once!

This place was an absolute trip. It was not what I expected. The cheesy story line and overpriced food was so bad people left during intermission. I stuck it through until the end and all I can say is you will never see something like this anywhere else.. Is it worth trying, maybe..?

This place may be closed down at this time. I know the huge sign was removed from the building in 2020 or 2021. I have to give them this many stars if only for the massive level of effort in producing a show like this. I'm not saying any of it made sense. It was just madness while being loud as f. However, it was very creative. Looking at the building from the street in the red light district gave me a "What am I getting myself into?" sort of feeling. It looks like a futuristic chrome and neon brothel from a campy 80's music video...maybe like a sci-fi robot themed Vic Tanny health-club (if you remember what those were like aesthetically). The narrow passage corridor entry-way is as shiny as everything else. The over the top tacky upstairs is where you wait for your showtime to begin while a robot imitates Michael Jackson...why do they like him so much? At showtime you take a small elevator into the cellar of the building where you are seated in tiered stands which get roped-off on either side of the runway. You are handed an airport runway style flashlight baton for no good reason. There was a seemingly endless parade of mechanical dinosaurs, cosplay disco dancers, a guy dressed as a horse, questionable robots, unicorns, robotic monsters the size of tanks eating women who were dressed as evil sorcerers, random Michael Jackson references without any context whatsoever, and the most incoherently narrated story line failing miserably in the hurricane of crazy happening in your face. It's a real assault on the senses and you're left disoriented and back on the street wondering what the hell just happened to you. I've been to Japan a few times but I've been to the Robot Cabaret just once. I feel I have satisfied a lifetime maximum for the experience. If you are in Shinjuku, you should go. It is something to experience at least once.

I was a little skeptical that this was going to be an overrated tourist trap, but I now believe that anyone who visits Tokyo should try to get tickets to Robot Restaurant. We came here the first night we landed in Tokyo, and it was everything I had hoped it would be and more. Flashing lights, music with good acoustics, tons of colorful costumes and decor, friggin' dancing robots... I love Japan! There were other great elements like instrumental performances, fun Christmas parodies (it was December), innovative dance pieces, and other graphics that followed unique storylines. I was seriously gasping and gaping the whole time. I also had a lot to drink. You can get a dinner package, and/or order concession before the show, then there are 2 or 3 intermissions, so there are opportunities to grab food, drink, and use the golden (literally) bathroom. Obviously don't even think about coming here if you're epileptic or sensitive to light, my god.

Crazy bad a.. show!!!! Must experience! Very unique, you're not going to find anything close to this, anywhere! Our show was for 4:30 pm but get there early so that you can get a seat for the pre-show which lasted about an hour or more. I would recommend getting there around 3-3:30 pm. There's very limited seating for the pre-show; I think they did a very poor job directing and explaining this to foreigners, which was about 99% of their audience. There should be adequate seating for everyone, pre-show or not. The place is very easy to find, just look for the most decorated and colorful building on the block. You check-in on one side of the street but the show is on the other side of the street. For the pre-show, you can purchase just about any drink you like at the bar. For the actual show, I think it was limited to beer and some other can drinks. The pre-show was pretty insane but the actual show is even more insane. It's a little provocative, I would rate it as PG-13. Some folks had brought their kids that were probably 10 or younger; the kids looked very intrigued, the parents, not so happy. We opted for show only and boy, was that the best decision ever. We saw what they served and we were so glad that we didn't waste money on that. There are plenty of good restaurants around there to eat at. Plus, it gets very dark and the show is so intense, you really don't want to be eating. After the pre-show, you literally walk down like 10 flights of stairs to the bottom floor for the actual show. Baby Boomers/Gen Y, do you remember those tiny wooden desks that you have to squeeze into as a child? Well, think about squeezing your adult size in there! Be prepare to get cozy because the seats are small and very close to each other. This show has lots of action and lights. If you have any kind of sensitivity to lights and loud noises, I would not recommend this for you.

Going to the Robot Show is one of the weirdest things you can do in Tokyo, Japan. It's only a good experience if you have an open mind and like to experience new things that's out of your comfort zone. And yes, it's expensive and is a tourist trap, but again if you want to experience something new and different then why not go to the Robot Show!? Besides, it's something you only need to experience once while in Japan. They have food, but I do not recommend eating there since there are far better food choices around the area and it's pricey. So definitely eat before you come! And come on time or at least 15 mins before the show starts! My friends and I made the mistake of not leaving enough time to transport to the show after dinner and got lost so we were running like crazy to get there on time, with only a couple of mins to spare! It was a close call and we ended up getting the last seats to the show, which was not bad because we got seated in the far back left corner. But definitely not worth the risk of losing your money if you ended up being late. Also, I'd recommend purchasing tickets for the show at least a week before you go. I bought our tickets through TripAdvisor so it's pretty legit. We also got the tickets with 1 drink voucher since we figured this is a weird show that you shouldn't be too sober for lol. Overall, as weird as it is that makes no sense with no story line and just pure randomness, I'd still recommend going at least once in your lifetime. I don't know where else in the world you can experience this with amazing dancers and actors/actresses that genuinely love what they do with huge smiles on their faces.

Holy moly!! This is a WTF and glorious adventure of an evening. The combination of live dancers, giant robots, lasers and WTF moments make the Robot Restaurant a must visit when in Shinjuku. The show tells a story in three acts and uses the skills of artful dancers who dazzle you with their moves. Then come the robots. That's right robots! Robots that battle each other shooting mist and lasers at each other. Sparks fly and the staff inform you to watch your hands and feet as the giant robots come close to you in the seating area. Scantly clad females frolic on the screen and in front of you you'd think you were at a girly show. But it's all in the sake for the show which is a glorious spectacle. I spoke to a few people that I was sitting by after the show and they all enjoyed it. I mean really enjoyed it. It's a hella good! The prices for snacks and beverages are slightly on the high side, but f-it. You're already here so why not? You can purchase your ticket in advance online or at the door.

Bought this ticket on Voyagin so it was a great deal. It was easy to find, tourist friendly, and SO much fun. We sat in the back row and got free popcorn and a free drink which made it so worth it as it was free sake. An hour or so of music as loud as the colors only to be described as Lisa Frank on acid, through a kaleidoscope, with a Japanese soundtrack. 100% worth it for the money if you're in Japan.

It's a tourist trap, this we know... BUT it's a fun, entertaining tourist trap. If you have extra time, I say go cause the Robot Restaurant is one of a kind! It is pricey--paid $62.37 on Voyagin, comes with a free drink ticket. Opted for no food cause the price isn't worth it, plus outside the restaurant you have tons of other options to dine. Gotta be there early to enjoy the lounge area where they sing, offer drinks & snacks while you wait for the show. You head to the 3rd floor then they have you go down a several flights of stairs to the basement where the show happens. The space for people to sit is really small. We were seated right in front! Caution to those sitting in the front, things will be going over your head or at least near it so pay attention! They give you instructions (in English) on how to steer clear of things. The show itself was really entertaining, but I expected more. That's why I only gave it 4 stars. I've seen crazier YouTube videos on it, but I guess they toned it down for the night we went. There are 3 intermissions, about 15 min each. You can't go here with any expectations or other people's opinions. Form your own after you see & experience the show. As for me, I was thoroughly entertained-- the drinks helped as well. Lots of photo ops... Fun times at the Robot Restaurant!

4 stars for the crazy unique anime insanity experience you can't find anywhere else. Expect to get your mind blown from trying to make sense of the madness! I recommend to experience this (buzzing from alcohol if possible with your friends) One time when you visit Japan! Don't be fooled by the "restaurant" part of their name and listen to all the other reviewers when they say---don't come for the food! Plan to eat beforehand or after! Unless you want preheated bento box(7-11 food was better than this place) and overpriced popcorn and bags of Doritos. Come EARLY! To fully experience this place, head to the top floor where they direct everyone before the show and watch a couple performers, like a "robot" band (complete with piano and saxophone) while having more selection on the drinks you want to down that night. Once everyone gets ushered to the bottom floor for the main show, everything they sell there is super limited. (Ladies order the deep blue bottle sake wine my sis were holding in the picture! It's sweet & yummy!) People said to sit more towards the back, but we enjoyed the front row a lot!! We got so much more fun actual interactions with the performers and great up close pictures seeing every detail! My sis who watched it from diff seats said she enjoyed it way more from the interactions at the very front row. Don't book at their site or viator! There are so many other ways to get a better deal! Book through your hotel to get $20 off or even through other sites like "klook" Shop around first & don't pay the full $80 price! P.s. If possible don't watch this super jet lagged like I did. Lol! I still enjoyed it regardless, but man it was tough! If you are the type who appreciates crazy unique experiences without making sense, then this is for u! Lol! Loved the first part with the Japanese drums!!!!!

MUST SEE IN JAPAN! This was such a well-produced show and there was so much craziness going on at all times; it was such a blast and I was so mesmerized by the robots that kept coming on. I bought tickets before hand but didn't get the one with dinner included. First, when we got in, we were taken on an elevator and got to the lounge area. You can buy drinks there and we got to see some singers perform before being taken down to the main stage. We had our own assigned seats and were able to buy some food before the show started. They told us many times to turn off our phones because using wifi disrupts their ability to control the robots. Each part of the show had its own story. I was just amazed by how much work it must've taken to build the robots and get them to move the way that they do. And the people who control them must have been doing this for a long time to be able to control them in such small spaces. You can tell that they put a lot of hours into practicing to perform this with all the moving parts going on. I even got Robot Restaurant chips that they were throwing out to the crowd. I just loved everything about it and I highly recommend going if you're going to Tokyo.

When in Tokyo this show is a must!!! Not what I expected at all. I can't even compare what this show is like but I know you'll enjoy it for sure! First row seating isn't recommended but the second row is best! Also no need to order food, eat before you come and order drinks only. It's a 90 min show so have some fun!

Robot restaurant is over hyped. The description says the show is like Vegas but better. Um, no. Don't flatter yourself, Robot Restaurant. Also, the name is not very correct. It's not a restaurant. They serve drinks, popcorn and bentos during the show but it's definitely not a restaurant. The robots are remote controlled by a worker trailing behind or being pulled manually by someone. The first half of the show doesn't even have any robots. The show costs about $80 USD but I bought online for $65. Don't buy directly from them. Look up third party reputable sellers online to save money and buy beforehand. Save the money for Tokyo Disneyland where you can enjoy for an entire day. Seriously. It's a 90 minute show but there are several intermissions for them to set up with take 10 min each time. During intermission, they will walk around selling food and drinks. It's rather cheesy. I felt like I was at the circus. When I got there, I redeemed my tickets across the street and was taken to the waiting area. The waiting area was probably the best part. It was glitzy and decked out with a live singer and bar. When we were finally got to our seats, the seats were arranged around the "stage". It was also a lot smaller than I thought it'd be. If you were in the first row, you are told to dodge and duck as they performed. Be aware if you're tall, you'll be dodging all night. Come at least 20 min early to check in. If you come late, you will have to wait until intermission to get to your seats. I wasn't impressed but I'm glad I got to experience what I've been told from media as the best themed cafe in Japan. Personally, I don't think it's worth the cost. Good for a first time experience but I wouldn't come see it again.

The famous Robot Restaurant... destination spot for tourists in Tokyo, world renown, and highly recommended all over the internet. This place has me torn due to these pros and cons: Pros: Highly colorful and vivid, wonderful design that leaves much in awe, magnificent actors that really give it their all to entertain the crowd! The acts are super-appealing, nonsensical, and most of all, memorable. Cons: Every time I'm in awe and lost in the magic of this place, something or someone breaks that dream-like trance in order to remind me that this is a business and wants to make money off of me. The price of the ticket was expensive in the first place, but all the food, beverages, and souvenirs are also expensive and not really worth it. Every waiting area and break between acts are announcements to encourage you to impulse buy something. You can always use your hotel or online coupon or SOMETHING to chisel away that hefty ¥8000 entrance fee, and make sure you keep a record. When I used my hotel deal, they wanted to see the online coupon, my credentials, AND my hotel key to redeem it. I get it, but I don't need to lie to save about $15. Also, other patrons acquired a drink ticket after using a discount, but I didn't. Kind of weird. Though I am torn by the quality of the business, I still encourage travelers to go and experience this show. If anything, go eat and drink prior to sitting though this ~2 hour session. I could post a million photos and videos, but nothing will compare to actually seeing this. This show is an LSD trip without the drugs! Robots, Ninjas, Dinosaurs, Lasers, and Explosions? Oh Japan, you so cray. But I love it!

Going in, the wife and I knew one thing - either this was going to be a huge waste of money, or be so campy it becomes incredible. Thankfully it was the latter, but a couple tips first: 1) Yeah, it's called "Restaurant", but you're probably better off skipping the meal and eating elsewhere. Do partake in their drinks though, especially the 500 yen 9% fruity vodka in a can drinks (just don't get the orange one which is just 3%, but still tasty) 2) We didn't understand why there was such an early time that they suggested to get there, but it turns out even if you buy a voucher you still need to queue up to get signed in and get your seat number, and this happens across the street from the main building. We thought we were ok on time, but only made it to our seat with minutes to spare. Also, since we were the last people in, we were seated at the very edge. Even with that, man what a show. This place is easily a must visit for any tourist. It's such a unique and fun experience that anyone who has the opportunity should check out at least once. It seems at least part of the show changes periodically too, since we got a Halloween themed portion. The bummers are the long intermissions, during which I highly recommend you stock up on more 9% drinks. But the show itself is a wild ride of action, music, dance, pyro, and of course, robots. Words don't do it justice, nor do photos or even videos. Just go in with an open mind and accept the multicolored ridiculousness that unfolds in front of you. The wife and I had tons of fun, and while we probably won't watch it again if we come back to Japan, we're definitely glad we saw it at least once.

I really appreciate the hardwork and efforts the staff and performers put into this. They were full of energy and very humble. I feel the obnoxiously loud music was unnecessary. It could've been lower and people would've still enjoyed it since the room where they performed was narrow. I feel this is for kids, though some adults may enjoy it too but it was not for me. Pretty cheesy... lol

I give it 3 stars sheerly because it is different from anything else. And I guess you can say I was willing to spend the money to satisfy my curiosity. However, after experiencing this show, I can't say I would ever bother seeing it again. God forbid you suffer from seizures, don't come here. If you're strapping for money, don't waste it on this. The beginning of the show was entertaining enough and the end was just the right amount of crazy that I could say I enjoyed it. The middle part was just plain stupid. Not even the "it's so stupid it's cool or entertaining". Just stupid. And for being called the robot show, I wished it had more robots. My husband and I enjoyed good seats but don't be fooled to believe there aren't bad seats. There are. If you wait last minute to get seats, you will be given the ones right in front at the side. Too in front where I feel your views will be impaired. Also, the bento boxes didn't look good at all. Don't waste your money on it. As of my trip, a retail ticket was 8000 Yen. Luckily we found a coupon for 2000 off making it nearly $60. I can't say I recommend it at 6000, I definitely wouldn't pay full retail at 8000. If you're so curious you must see this for yourself then go ahead. I don't hate myself for quenching my curiosity.

I've heard about the Robot Restaurant from friends and Youtubers so had to try and in the end, I think the experience itself is nutty, crazy and fascinating. I wouldn't expect anything mindblowing but the amount of things they pack into this small stage and the enthusiasm of the actors/singers makes it more than worthwhile. You start off redeeming your ticket in a queue (would adhere to the 40 mins. early rule because even to redeem your ticket, you have to stand in a line). From there, you're taken in a super tacky but endearing elevator to the lounge area. Here - you can order drinks the bar and very Westernized food. I got a drink ticket with my ticket so ordered a drink (not too many choices but still glad I did) while a band or musician entertains you. I got a solo guitarist in a robot costume doing covers of MJ songs which was actually pretty great. From there, you'll be asked to descent several floors to the basement. From here, you'll get three different sections of the show with various themes. Big music numbers (some of it live surprisingly); crazy costumes; floats of sorts. It reminded me a bit of the Disney Electrical Parade but on steroids and obviously in a tighter area. It's actually quite astounding to me how much they fit into the area and although not every act impresses as the last (personally, I think the last act falters a bit in comparison to the rest), the actors are all so happy/enthusiastic and the creatures/machines that come out are all so eye-popping and weird and fascinating. I personally found it endearing. I didn't try but my friends told me to avoid the dinners here (there's so much food outside anyways) and do expect a lot of merchandising/amenities upselling while you're here (popcorn breaks and what not). I found it to be in line with going to a basketball game in the US for instance though. Also, don't expect everything to be super upscale. Seating is pretty small as well as the tables (getting to your seat is in between tight corners). Still, overall, I'd recommend this to anyone looking for something random, unique and interesting and looking for something with lots of flashy effects, colors and enthusiasm.

Interesting experience, def worth checking it out once. Went in with high expectations, certain parts of the show were pretty good. Overall good experience though prob not worth 80$. The show itself is one hour but there was 3 breaks in between that for drinks and snacks.