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Cute Robot Japanese Kitchen 可愛いロボット
Playful Japanese eats with a hidden-gem vibe and an upstairs cocktail bar.
4.8
Japanese
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Playful Japanese eats with a hidden-gem vibe and an upstairs cocktail bar.
Cute Robot Japanese Kitchen 可愛いロボット brings Japanese street-food favorites and comforting dishes to Milwaukee at 704 S 2nd St. Guests praise the cute decor, murals, and friendly service. The venue features an upstairs dining and bar area and a patio, plus an upstairs cocktail bar with a secret-lounge vibe. Menu highlights include okonomiyaki, agedashi tofu, pork curry rice, miso soup, and a vegetarian bento box.
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Enjoy authentic dishes like okonomiyaki, bento boxes, and onigiri in our vibrant, decorated restaurant with both downstairs and upstairs seating.
Sip creative Japanese-inspired cocktails and drinks in our secret upstairs lounge bar, perfect for casual drinks or special occasions.
Delight in vegetarian-friendly meals, including bento boxes with buttered noodles and mushroom onigiri, plus unique desserts like purple sweet potato.
Host events in our charming space, featuring adorable decor, a gorgeous patio, and a menu of shareable Japanese comfort foods.
Grab quick, flavorful snacks like tamago sando (egg salad sandwich) or agedashi tofu for a delicious meal on the go.
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Overall rating
Michelle
November 2025 Yelp Elite event at Cute Robot: I had a great time tonight! It was fun trying a new place, and it was my first time having a Japanese sweet potato dessert. The decor and murals inside the restaurant were awesome and well done. There was something to see on every wall! I loved my vegetarian bento box with buttered noodles (so delicious!), Japanese potato salad, and mushroom onigiri. The sweet potato dessert had a pretty purple color and tasted unique. I also had a chance to meet the owners, Janet and Mark--a nice couple who are passionate about their business and their food. I definitely look forward to going back and trying more items on the menu.
Daniel Bozarth
Overall was alright, food was ok, but a bit much for ok. Pork Curry Rice was like Pork and Beans, had a pork in it, lots of potatoes. Tasted good, but not 16 bucks good or 16 bucks large. Maybe the cutlet really is needed. Was still hungry after eating. Had a corner of the Tamago Sando or egg salad sandwich and fries and that was great. We also ended up getting some dessert and the chocolate cake was disappointing, but the strawberry cake was great. Atmosphere and service inside is also excellent.
Anna
I’ve been wanting to try this place for awhile. I love the style, Japanese street food/comfort food. I was a little nervous when we first walked in as there is just a small bar area and a couple of tables, but they have an upstairs dining and bar area. There is cute Japanese decor and tables. Our waiter was helpful in providing any recommendations or answering any questions we had. We ordered an Ryukyu Old Fashioned and Sprite to drink and the Okonomiyaki to start. The Okonomiyaki was great, a pork pancake with onions, cabbage, mayo, and some other ingredients was really delicious! We had the Shoyu Butter Noodles and the Cute Robot Fish Fry that were both paired with miso soup. Really good! The potatoes that came with the fish fry were so good! The food was ready pretty quickly. We are excited to come back to try more of the menu!
Shayla Zarate
The food was really good. I couldn't take pictures fast enough before my family attacked their food. This place will become apart of our family dinner spots. Thank you to our waitress, she did a wonderful job, and her recommendations were on point for new comers.
Daniela Lehmkuhl
Cutest hidden gem in Milwaukee! 😍 We popped in for a quick snack and were blown away! The Okonomiyaki and Agedashi Tofu were crispy, savory, and full of flavor….can’t wait to come back for the mains. The vibe? ADORABLE. Every corner has a fun detail, the patio is gorgeous, and there’s an amazing cocktail bar upstairs that feels like a secret lounge. Total 10/10. Go now before everyone finds out! 💫🍹🍽️
