Samurai Restaurant (formerly Robot Restaurant), Kabukicho
The neon-and-drums variety show that replaced the defunct Robot Restaurant — note it now runs in the daytime, not the legendary evening slot.
The call
Worth it if the night matters.
Why
- 01
A loud, gloriously tacky assault of neon floats, taiko drummers, dancers and (fewer) robots in the old Robot Restaurant venue — pure sensory chaos that knows exactly how silly it is.
Our read - 02
The honest catch most write-ups miss: the original Robot Restaurant's famous evening spectacle is gone.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
The night matters
For nightlife, Samurai Restaurant (formerly Robot Restaurant), Kabukicho delivers.
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, skip Samurai Restaurant (formerly Robot Restaurant), Kabukicho — the spend outweighs the payoff.
You only have one day
Samurai Restaurant (formerly Robot Restaurant), Kabukicho is a real time commitment — fit it in only if it's a priority.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, it depends on the day.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, it depends on the day.
Plan it well
- Cost
- ¥8,000–10,000
- Timing
- Evening show slots; book a session in advance
- Booking
- Reserve online; ¥8,000–10,000; treat the meal as incidental
- Allow
- 1.5 hrs
- Accessibility
- Loud, low-light venue with stairs may be tough for some visitors
- Getting there
- In the heart of Kabukicho, near Shinjuku Station's east side