One of the most striking points of Kabukicho in Shinjuku is a bar called Robot Restaurant. A place full of lights, neon, and flashing signs, where they offer shows filled with luminous robots, girls dressed in character with lots of dancing and vibrant music. An interesting place, but expensive!
Upon entering the Robot Restaurant, you are taken to a “waiting room” where there is actually a restaurant with a menu of food/snacks and drinks. When the show starts, you are directed to a room where the performances will take place. You can choose to buy a meal to eat during the show.
The show surprises and pleases visitors, mainly due to the nostalgia of the 90s. The place is very colorful, psychedelic, and despite being located in an adult neighborhood, the robot restaurant is open to children and teenagers. They even offer ear protectors because of the sound.
The big problem is that people get too excited before going. I heard many disappointments from people who expected something different. Before visiting the place, it is necessary to know it and see if it is really worth visiting. Instead of just mentioning that it is a colorful and lively place, in this article we will really get to know the Robot Restaurant.
What to expect from the Robot Restaurant?
Some simply expect the restaurant to be something technological with real robots serving customers. These so-called robots are, in reality, large machines controlled by a remote control or pushed by people. At no point did the restaurant promise high technology and real robots.
If you are familiar with carnival, the show is basically that. Something colorful full of girls in costumes with lots of music and lights. It may seem common to many Brazilians, but for the Japanese, it becomes a very popular and unique destination.
If you are going to enter this restaurant, be prepared to spend 10,000 yen or more. Buy the tickets online, because at the door the price doubles. There are long breaks during the show for the sale of souvenirs and drinks.
The restaurant is actually a show house, which serves ready-made food on trays. The show is very different and interesting, but it is not for everyone. Visiting the Robot Restaurant can provide a fun, funny, and bizarre night. If you are interested in the show, I think it is worth visiting once.
You can watch the video below to learn more about this restaurant. There are other more interesting and cheaper themed options scattered throughout Japan, maybe you would prefer them. Thank you for reading our little article. We appreciate the comments and shares.
Leave a Reply