The neon-and-drums variety show that replaced the defunct Robot Restaurant — note it now runs in the daytime, not the legendary evening slot.
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The verdict
Who it's worth it for
Great for
Night owls
Depends
If you've only got a day
Families with kids
Couples
Solo travellers
Photographers
Adventurers
Not for
Travellers on a budget
Worth it for night owls; not for travellers on a budget.
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
The same fun-dumb neon, taiko and float chaos in the old venue — still a singular, only-in-Kabukicho sensory overload.
Not independently verified — estimated
It's a misnomer to call it a night out: the successor show runs in the daytime (latest start around 4:30pm), so it can't anchor an evening the way the original Robot Restaurant did.
Not independently verified — estimated
Still pricey for what it is, with fewer robots than the legend, and the food remains an afterthought.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
With friends
A ridiculous, high-energy night out that groups either love or laugh off.
As a couple
A novelty date for couples who want camp over class.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
¥8,000–10,000
Time
1.5 hrs
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Evening show slots; book a session in advance
Getting there
In the heart of Kabukicho, near Shinjuku Station's east side
Booking
Reserve online; ¥8,000–10,000; treat the meal as incidental
Accessibility
Loud, low-light venue with stairs may be tough for some visitors