Dig in at these high-tech eats!
From having created the world's fastest bullet train to humanoid robots, Japan is undoubtedly living in the future with their technological advancements. This is evident in a number of restaurants in the country as well, which have been recognized as tourist attractions in the last decade or so. Take eating Japanese food to a whole new level at these futuristic and interactive cafes and restaurants at the “Land of Cherry Blossoms.”
- DAWN Avatar Robot Cafe
- Moonflower Sagaya Ginza
- Genki Sushi
- Henn na Café
- Pepper PARLOR
- Hidakaya
- Akindo Sushiro
- Yakiniku King
1. DAWN Avatar Robot Cafe
This café is manned by robot waiters controlled remotely by persons with disabilities. Aside from the novelty of what seems to be a robot apocalypse, DAWN Avatar Robot Café aims to champion inclusivity by providing job opportunities to disabled workers. Their robots do not just serve your food. They are also baristas who can give you a caffeine fix.
Source: DAWN Avatar Robot Cafe Facebook
DAWN Avatar Robot Cafe
Address: 3 Chome-8-3 Nihonbashihoncho, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0023, Japan
Contact Number: +81335272136
2. Moonflower Sagaya Ginza
When technology and cuisine meet, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind dining experience. That is what this immersive, interactive, and exclusive restaurant can offer. Tokyo-based Moonflower Sagaya Ginza is a brainchild of art collective teamLab. You will have your full-course meal served while enjoying living art projections at the restaurant’s interior. To describe that as something cool is not enough, eh?
Source: Moonflower Sagaya Ginza Website
Moonflower Sagaya Ginza
Address: 2 Chome–5–19, Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan
Contact Number: +81362632525
3. Genki Sushi
Genki Sushi is not just a kaiten sushi restaurant that delivers food to dine-in customers through conveyor belts. They also allow diners to give their orders via a multi-lingual tablet where they can also see the running tally of their bill. To make the dining experience more fun, food will be transported to every table via Kousoku trains with different design inspirations.
Source: Genki Sushi Japan Website
Genki Sushi
Address: See full list of branches here.
Contact Number: Contact information per branch here.
4. Henn na Cafe
You may already have seen a lot of robots in movies, but you may also want to meet this staff member of Henn na Café. Its name is “Sawyer,” the café’s robot barista that has one job: to make and to serve freshly-brewed coffee. To place your order, choose your drink and bring the corresponding QR code to their resident robot. Spend your Japan staycation at one of Tokyo’s most unique hotel via Klook!
Source: Henn na Cafe Facebook
Henn na Cafe
Address: Shibuya Modi Bldg B1F, 1-21-1 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
5. Pepper PARLOR
Powered by not just one but four robots by SoftBank Robotics, Pepper PARLOR is nestled at the bustling Tokyo Plaza Shibuya. The name of the café was derived not from the spices but from their semi-humanoid robot “Pepper.” The multilingual robot serves as the waiter, while Nao robots entertain customers with their dance moves. Machine-like Servi and Whiz are the ones tasked for delivering the orders and cleaning the café.
Source: Pepper PARLOR Instagram
Pepper PARLOR
Address: 1 Chome-2-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0043, Japan
Contact Number: +815031743552
6. Hidakaya
Ramen chain Hidakaya will surprise their first-time customers not only because of the affordability of their delicious dishes but also because of their high-tech staff member: robot waiters! After selecting the food of your choice, your order will arrive at your table safe and fast -- thanks to the robot. Hidakaya has “employed” robot waiters to work at their 50 branches nationwide, such as its Meguro Higashi and Shinanomachieki-mae branches in Tokyo.
Source: Hidakaya Facebook
Hidakaya
Address: See full list of branches here.
Contact Number: Contact information per branch here.
7. Akindo Sushiro
Operating for more than three decades now says a lot for another kaitan sushi restaurant in this list: Akindo Sushiro. Their best-tasting tempura, ramen, udon noodle, and other dishes are being served to customers not by the human waiters or futuristic robots but through a conveyor belt. Being one of the firsts to introduce this concept, Akindo Sushiro is the most famous of its kind in the entire Japan.
Source: Akindo Sushihiro Website
Source: Akindo Sushihiro Website
Akindo Suhshiro
Address: See full list of branches here.
Contact Number: Contact information per branch here.
8. Yakiniku King
Seemingly turning sci-fi movies into reality, food is also delivered by robots at Yakiniku King restaurant chain's Itabashi-Maenocho outlet in Tokyo. Their two SoftBank Robotics’ Servi delivery robots zoom across the floor of the grilled meat restaurant which can accommodate up to 156 customers. Be sure to include Yakiniku King as part of your Japan itinerary for an extraordinary gastronomic and futuristic experience!
Source: Yakiniku King Website
Yakiniku King
Address: See full list of branches here.
Contact Number: Contact information per branch here.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Be a responsible traveler! All information on this post are accurate from the time of writing. Rules, regulations and guidelines are updated frequently and may change without Klook’s prior notice. For your safety, check with the respective LGU’s and establishments directly before your travels.
