Such a cute little spot near downtown. Walked over after spending the morning working at a local cafe and enjoyed the veggie curry and rice with an added katsu chicken. The curry was everything you'd expect and the katsu cutlet was nice and crispy. The ambiance was casual and clean with about 8 tables, a small out door patio, and 4 bar seats. Service was friendly and fairly quick - probably ~10 minutes to get my food after ordering. If you're in MKE and are looking for authentic and quick Japanese food, give this a go! read more

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I actually tried this restaurant about a month ago, so this review won't be crazy detailed. We had a reservation for a Friday at 6, but it was pretty easy to be seated that particular Friday. We chose to sit upstairs. I loved the vibe: dim lighting with anime pictures, and neon stle lighting here and there. We started with drinks which were twists on some familiar bevs. I was pretty happy with what I ordered, but I can't remember what it was besides being the seasonal drink. My husband is allergic to eggs, nuts, and sesame, but he was able to enjoy the curry without a problem. I believe he couldn't have the burger bun, and definitely no katsu. I had Katsu chicken, and it was soooooo good! I can't wait to go back for round 2. read more

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My second experience with Cute Robot was via delivery. I was interested to see if the food would hit as good outside of the restaurant environment and craving noodles. I ordered the Shoyu Butter Noodles again and they were as excellent as when I had them the first time. I ordered a vegan pan-fried gyoza and a pork deep-fried gyoza - both were very tasty as well. I ordered the Pork Katsu Sando for BF with the street fries upgrade so we could sample them. His sando was huge, easily giving him two meals. The fries were interesting and very good as well, with their sauces and seaweed. I think we have a winner here - the food all stood up to a slow-ish delivery driver and the cold weather and our tab was lower than it has been for some fast food meals. read more

Cute Robot Japanese Kitchen may be my favorite Japanese spot in the city. First of all the restaurant is decorated super cutely, definitely paying homage to Japanese pop culture, anime, and manga. There wasn't a huge waiting period for walk ins and we were seated promptly. They also have the traditional Japnese dining tables where you sit on cushions which was super fun. I got the Japanese Curry with Rice and it was delectable. I also tried a piece of chicken katsu from my friend and it was absolutely delhomecoming. This place has nailed the Japanese homecooking style with cozy, warm, and flavorful options. Highly, highly recommend this spot! read more

Cute Robot Japanese Kitchen - Japanese Curry with Rice - Japanese Curry Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This wouldn't be my first choice for food, but the wife wanted to go. Much to my surprise the food was great. The chicken and rice was a hit. The service was outstanding and fast. Very kind. The restaurant was nice. The decor is cool. Great artwork. There is several areas for seating. Both upstairs and down and if I'm not mistaken there is also patio seating. The menu items are plentiful and the food taste great! read more

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Easily one of my favorite restaurants in milwaukee. The food is fantastic. The owners are amazing. I've never been disappointed when coming here. And recently just learned they have a rewards program! read more

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The food/service is great. And the restaurant has such a nice vibe. Definitely recommend! read more

Cute Robot Japanese Kitchen - Japanese Curry Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We will have to make a date to come back to this location. The waitress was nice. Some water spilled at our table and I ended up cleaning it up. Also, instead of taking the cup that wasted, the waitress just filled that same cup, which I guess is okay. Another thing that was an issue was the waitress made a comment about my husband being there on another night seated with a woman. This could have ended with my husband taste testing the stairs! However, I was shown images from the Yelp event, and I would add, if you are going to mention something like that context should be given if known. Glow - the food taste fresh and the alcoholic drink tasted like they don't skimp on the alcohol portion Grow - I think that they need to redo their menu. Images of the food and specialty drinks would be really nice since this place has a fun ambiance. Grow - The bartender maybe should be trying to upsell customers on drinks that pair well with the food, if they are seated at the bar, they might as well try to sell them on a drink. I only say this because the owners, the waitress and the other server were working really hard, and at one point the bartender was on the phone, and I did not see anyone at the bar with drinks. read more

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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. read more

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Was looking for a lunch spot on Friday afternoon, and Cute Robot was absolutely the right call. The space itself is clean and cozy with great seating options for parties of two. My dining partner and I shared one Spicy Tuna Onigiri and it was absolutely delicious. The tuna was quality, the rice was sticky, and every bite was delicious. For an entreé I opted for the Chicken Katsu, and it was delightful. The breading was thin and ultra-crispy, the Japanese pickles were the perfect salty-sweet accompaniment, and the slaw added some freshness and additional crunch. I would highly recommend the dish. My partner decided on the Shoyu Butter Noodles with chicken, and he polished off the bowl before I could even snag a bite! He gave it a glowing endorsement, noting that it was incredibly flavorful and savory without being too heavy. We also had Miso Soup (not pictured) and that was the best way to kick off the meal. Once again, deeply comforting and flavorful but not at all heavy. Our server was fantastic -- very friendly and attentive -- and our food arrived quickly. I'd highly recommend Cute Robot. I'm already looking forward to returning! read more

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Love this place! Anything we've ever gotten here was delicious. I got the onigiri dinner and I did get full from the three onigiris and cucumber salad. The katsu was good as well. Our waitress was very nice and readily available when needed. I always love coming here! read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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Before my friends arrive for dinner, the staff at cute robot Japanese kitchen made me welcome and at home. The service was phenomenal and the food was better. Highly recommend the egg salad on milk bread & the katsu curry! read more

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Really great delicious Japanese food. This place is pretty cool to come in and have a nice chill place to sit and put my chop sticks skills to the test. They have spoons and forks for those like me who can't use them as good. The upper floor has a full bar with a lot of international options. Unfortunately I requested drinks they were out of but I'll try it again next time. The presentation on the plates are nice and pleasant to the eye. read more

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This is the type of restaurant Milwaukee has been waiting for. It's the right balance of being quant with almost a rock n roll edge. You feel as if you've been transported to NYC or to a larger city when stepping inside for some reason. Love the decor in here. The staff was polite, but the food to me did not live up to expectations or the price point. I think this place is onto something, but I'd go out of my way to make the food really pop if I were them. There is a lot of Asian cuisine competition in Milwaukee as of late. read more

This is a great place with really good fun ambiance. The food was delicious. I had the onigiri which I enjoyed and I tasted my friend's curry which was also great. Our server was lovely and treated us really well! read more

Highlights/Lowlights 1) Friendly Service, but a bit slow 2) Delicious Food 3) Nice Ambiance Stopped in with a few friends on a Thursday night around 8pm (they close at 9!). We were the only group in the restaurant and were immediately greeted by a friendly server. She took our drink orders right away but it was about 15 minutes before they came back with drinks. They have beer, wine, cocktails on a separate, hand written menu. The menu has a ton of variety! Admittedly, I haven't eaten a lot of Japanese food that isn't sushi so our group decided to try a bunch of items off the menu. Everything we had was really tasty and flavorful! We ordered about 5 different things and barely scratched the service with the menu. The ambiance is cafe style and has cool decor! I will for sure be back to try some of the other items! read more

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Echoing what a few folks have said, we had a somewhat slow service when we dined here. While I don't necessarily mind, I think for planning purposes, it is good to know. We don't normally have solidified plans after dinner but did this one night. They were apologetic, but we were definitely forking our food down once we got it so we could make it to our planned event. Other than the slow service, we enjoyed our food here. We ordered the gyozas, chicken katsu curry, and the Japanese butter noodles. The gyozas and chicken katsu were really good and hit the spot but felt like the butter noodles were just okay. Check this place out if you're not on a tight time crunch! read more

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My friend and I had lunch here and sat at the bar. We decided to try the pork gyoza, and split the chicken katsu Sando- we upgraded to the street fries. We also had miso soup which was so yummy on a cold day. I enjoyed the gyoza but my friend said they had a "grilled taste" which they somehow did but I didn't mind. I enjoyed the fries a lot and felt that the sando lacked some flavor. I really loved that they split the portion for us before bringing it out though and the menu definitely has me wanting to return to try some other things. I can't complain at all about the service and overall enjoyed the experience. read more

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This place is properly named. It is cute, there were robots, and lots of Japanese food. It was our first time so James explained the background of the restaurant, he was great the whole night. We started with the curry croquettes because who doesn't love deep friend mashed potatoes and curry?? They were fantastic, very hot. I got beef curry which was delicious- I would've gone more rice & beef and a little less sauce. We also had sake and fancy drinks, but I was eyeing up all the food as it went to the other tables - I'll be back. read more

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I went here for a Friday dinner, and I waited about 20-30 minutes to get a table. I ordered the Okonomiyaki as an appetizer, and it was really flavorful. For my entree, I ordered the pork katsu curry. I really liked the tonkatsu! The curry, however, was a little underwhelming. I was hoping to have more carrots and potatoes. It did have that classic Japanese curry taste though! I liked the decor of the place and they had two floors of seating. They do lose some points for AI-generated art though :( read more

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Ohhh where to start! Cute Robot Japanese Kitchen was AWESOME. We actually went on New Years Eve before the dinner rush. We walked in with no reservation, but were able to be seated in the Tatami Mat dining area on the second floor, which we were totally cool with, as that is how we dined at many restaurants in Japan! The first floor was small, but very cozy! Would love to sit at the bar for dinner sometime in the future. Service was great, we were greeted warmly and ordered some drinks. Lots of good options, three of us ordered the Lemon Chuhai, which was yummy. We did think the sake and soju options were a little expensive, could be nice to have some lower cost bottle options to make it more cost accessible for the table. Bring on the food! Two of the four of us lived in Japan for many years, so we were excited! Loved the spicy edamame, they were craveable. Japanese fries were a hit, easy to share and came out nice and hot. I can also assure you that the Nagoya Tebasaki are going to be the best chicken wings you've had in awhile. The onigiri wasn't quite what we expected being used to the convenience store versions in Japan where the filling is completely encased in rice, but it tasted incredible, so we didn't mind! Had to get the Katsu and Curry dishes, and both were incredible. Nice crunchy cutlets, perfectly cooked. Katsu sauce was great, and enjoyed the cabbage salad as well. Curry flavor was exactly what you want it to be, and serving size was big too, plan for leftovers if you get apps! Ended on the Taiyaki ice cream, and opted for chocolate and vanilla flavor. Only bummer was the fish shaped waffle tasted a little stale - it wasn't crunchy, but wasn't soft, so the texture wasn't what I was used to with these types of desserts. ABSOLUTELY will be coming back whether to dine in or to do a carry out. So glad to have this restaurant in the Milwaukee/Walker's Point dining scene, and hope they stay around for a long time! read more

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- Great food, Great service, Great ambiance - Reservations for only parties 5+ - Plan on coming back again and again Best visit yet! The food was delicious and service was awesome as always. To start, we shared the Potato Croquette (Curry) and they were extremely light, fluffy and crispy. The curry flavor was quite light, but paired with the delicate crispiness of the breading, it all worked together well! I had gotten the Omelette Rice and was pleasantly surprised with how filling it was. The rice has a slight tomatoey flavor and red color and is packed with lots of chicken chunks. The presentation was a fun treat as well! My lovely lady got her classic Pork Katsudon bowl and it was just as delicious as always. The bowl had a nice runny yolk and was very flavorful with everything mixed together. Forever love Cute Robot and we are looking forward to our next visit! read more

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Had my first visit a couple of months ago with a friend. We were seated on the second floor, which I thought was beautifully designed. I didn't know there was usable space when this was previously occupied by The Noble. We ordered drinks and started by sharing the Onigiri with spicy tuna and Chicken Karaage. I think the onigiri would benefit from a little texture, but it was an ok starter. The Chicken Karaage delivered closer to my expectations of seasoning and crispy texture. For entrees, my friend ordered the Shoyu Butter Noodles with beef added, and I ordered the Japanese Beef Curry, which is served over rice. My beef curry dish was good. The gravy was thicker than the version I had at another restaurant, but still solid. I thought my friend's Shoyu Butter Noodle dish had a little more flavor than my dish, but the beef in her dish was overcooked, so it was pretty dry. Our service was very good, and overall, I enjoyed my experience enough to visit again some time to try other dishes on the menu. read more

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What a delightful little place! I was hoping for a robot server, but the cute robot is just a mascot. I'll let it slide! At first, I thought it was super tiny, as we walked into a room with about 4 tables and a bar. I didn't realize that there was another dining room upstairs. Oops! Initially it was to be a 45 minute wait, which is understandable for a Saturday night. Fortunately , for us at least, there were two open seats at the bar. Huzzah, no wait! Don't worry, I asked if it was ok first. The staff were running around like crazy, but they were still attentive to our needs, as well as others. Often apologizing for delays, though from our perspective we were not waiting long for anything at all. We had the street fries as an appetizer, and while nothing like I saw in Japan, they were yummy. Basically fries with takoyaki sauce and toppings(mayo, green onion, bonito flakes, aonori) I was hoping to try the chicken katsu for dinner to see how it measured up to a delicious meal I had in Japan, but they were already out by 7:30. Luckily they had pork katsu! I chose the non-curry katsu dinner and it was amazing. Decent sized cutlet, rice, pickles and cabbage salad. I was hoping for sesame dressing on the salad, but it was more of a French style. Still good! Everything was perfect. The pork was juicy, rice was slightly sticky, pickles weren't too sour. It was such a filling plate full of comfort food. Since I hadn't eaten much all day, I had room for dessert! We split a sweet cake, which was actually not overly sweet. However the chocolate syrup was maybe a little much when combined with the fresh fruit and whipped cream. I'd definitely get it again though. I definitely can't wait to go back!! read more

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The restaurant name is appropriate for the vibe of this place, very cute! The design and art decorations in the restaurants have a mix of anime pop culture and Japanese art. What's coolers is that a lot of them are locally made from the owner's network of artists! I got to meet the owners by accident as I was taking pictures upstairs. and they are super friendly and didn't to earth! The first floor resembles a typical walkers point historical house like a living room.dining room Area with a small bar and a few tables, it felt chill and cozy. Upstairs is a bit more spacious and has a space for floor seating or could be a stage for an event/performance. The upstairs also has a bar so you can come up and hang with your friends with some drinks. For food, I ordered the fried tofu for appetizer and the shrimp noodles. They were so good. The portions were just right, I did have extra leftovers from the noodles. The tofu is a must , its texture has the light crispness On the outside and soft on the inside, I wish o could make it at home but I'll have To come back for more. Haven't tried their desserts and drinks yet so there will be a definite next time! read more

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The dining atmosphere is very casual and friendly--not a place for formal dining or business meetings. You walk in and seat yourself. The food is very authentic, with flavors that closely resemble what you'd find in Japan and even Southern California. The large Sapporo beer served in a clear glass immediately reminded me of dining at traditional Asian restaurants overseas. The chicken karaage and katsu-don were especially memorable--nearly identical to what we had in Tokyo just a few months ago. This may not be the spot I'd bring my American coworkers to, but it's definitely a place I'll return to on my own. read more

I found Cute Robot while walking in Walker's Point one night and made a point to come back. It's a different style of Japanese for the area, with curry and katsu dishes. The restaurant is really really cute. There are two levels, with a bar area and a few tables downstairs and more tables and a tatami seating area upstairs. I have eaten on both levels and they both have their charms. Sit at the bar and you can watch orders come out. Upstairs is a little quieter. Both have fun anime-inspired decor. This is a Mom and Pop style place and service is a family affair. There can be a few pileups during busy times but everyone is so nice and checks on you and refills your water. I have really enjoyed the food on both my visits. I had the fish fry that's only available on Fridays, with potato and seaweed salads. On my second visit I had the spicy tuna onigiri which I really liked. It had the right proportion of filling to rice and the scallions complemented the spicy tuna. The ebi katsu was a nice portion and not overly greasy and I liked the pickles it came with. Cute Robot is a great addition to Walker's Point and I'll be back. read more

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Tried 'CRJK' for the first time last week and wow. Just a great spot with nothing but great service and nice ambiance. They definitely help you when it comes to the menu, if you're not familiar with the food/drinks. As a Godzilla fan, I had to give the 'Godzilla Burger' a shot. Very delicious burger, juicy, and full of flavor. Very satisfied with everything all around. Have to go back for sure! read more

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This place is, indeed, cute! It's got a fun/quirky decor vibe. There is some tatami style seating which is really fun! The food is delicious. Lots of yummy Japanese options with a good bar and interesting, Japanese NA options as well. Our family has gotten many different entrees and have enjoyed them all. Some can be on the heavy side, but those are obvious from the descriptions, so you know what you're getting. There are good vegetarian options that are enjoyable, not just an afterthought :) The servers and other staff are always really friendly. This is a fun restaurant and is good for friends and can be fun for kids if they like Japanese food! read more

This restaurant is an adorable gem tucked away in Walkers Point! A group of four of us stopped in for dinner on Saturday night and they were busy but able to accommodate us after a short wait. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. We had the opportunity to sit at the zaisu style seats near the window which was a fun experience! The food was all impeccable with great flavor and I didn't feel the wait was too long at all. We were all served a miso soup appetizer and the apps we ordered as well as our food came out at reasonable intervals that allowed us time to talk and enjoy our company. I had the Katsu Chicken Curry which was delicious and my husband had the Shoyu Butter Noodles which I do think he out ordered me! They had a great Sake menu with recommendations on how to drink each, as well as cocktails and other drink options. read more

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I think the food was pretty good and pretty fresh with all the ingredients used. We started with French fries with some toppings and good quality dipping sauces then moved on to eki shrimp sandu which was pretty fresh and less greasy than Sandu's I have had previously. The hot fried crusted shrimp sandwiched between fresh coleslaw and bread with a dipping sauce was very good combination. The beef stew curry was good and had tender meat chunks but also was thicker than any curry I have had previously. Reminded me of a Nepalian curry vs a Thai or Indian curry and could have some more garnishes on the side. Overall some kinks to work out from just opening but overall good experience and would have like even bigger portions. 40$ for the three items. read more

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The service was superb, we ate at the bar at like 9:15p and it was the perfect snack, drink, and company we wanted. I liked that the menu was small but satisfying - the plating was lovely too! Something that certainly stood out. It's cute, it's delicious, it also seems to have a close knit cohesive staff. Just really loved the short but impactful experience read more

Went here for dinner after seeing that the Yelp Milwaukee group tried it out recently. It lived up to the expectations we built from the reviews! We got there right after they opened on a Saturday night figuring that they were going to be pretty busy and they were. We got the last table downstairs. The waitress was quick to come bring us water and take our order. We ended up ordering the gyoza, onigiri, shoyu butter noodles, ginger pork, and strawberry taiyaki for dessert. We werealso pleasantly surprised that there was complementary soup with our meal. Given how busy they were, the food came out pretty quick, but as we waited we could inspect the anime wallpaper. The gyoza was tasty dipped into the sauce. The mushroom onigiri was probably my least favorite thing, but was one of my friends favorites. I think I was just thrown off by the cold mushroom, don't know why I expected it to be warm. The shoyu butter noodles were solid, very flavorful with lots of veggies. The ginger pork was my favorite. It was loaded with ginger flavor and had a nice amount of veggies to accompany the pork. Also was enough for a couple meals. For dessert we got the strawberry taiyaki. It was hearty and filled with ice cream. This was a version I've never had before, but we said it would make the perfect fair food/street food. Also, very good presentation. Overall, the food was tasty, prices were fair, and the staff was super friendly and helpful. I say this mainly because in the time we were there, there was a young child at the table next to us who was getting grumpy and having tantrums, but the staff helped out by bringing over a couple toys, showing him the robot, and interlacing with him. You could see that it was a big help to the parents and allowed them to have some prolonged time out. 5 stars for that patience and customer service alone. Definitely want to come back and try more items. read more

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What a wonderful experience!!! Service was outstanding! A lot of menu variety. Highly recommend! Such an adorable place. Don't let the downstairs small size fool you. The upstairs is large!!! read more

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Stopped in at Cute Robot early on a Wednesday before a show. There were only a few patrons and we were easily able to get a table (booth) without a reservation for the three of us. Main floor space is fairly small but there appears to ba an upstairs which we didn't see. Started with the pan seared gyoza and they were tasty but would have wanted a bit more sear. The miso soup was nice and tasty as well. Had the chicken Katsudon and it was flavorful and savory. Service was efficient. Cute decor. Very nice Japanese comfort food spot and plan to come back. read more

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Stopped here for dinner before attending a symphony. The atmosphere is great with lots of anime on the walls. The staff was so friendly and everything was delicious! We would love to come back here again sometime! read more

Cute Robot Japanese Kitchen - Shoyu butter noodles - Japanese Curry Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Loved everything about this place! The staff was amazing as was the menu, food, atmosphere and music!

We visited Cute Robot for the first time last week. The food and service were outstanding. Our waiter Michael was the best. We ordered the Okonomiaki as an appetizer and shared it. For our entrees my wife had a Katsudon: a panko crusted pork cutlet over rice in a delicious sauce. I had the Ebbi Katsu: Large panko shrimp. Prices were reasonable and we definitely will return. Joe S read more