YO-KAI EXPRESS
Yo-Kai Express is a technology company specializing in AI-powered autonomous restaurants featuring robotic chefs that prepare gourmet meals quickly and efficiently. Their proprietary cooking robotics and AI platform enable 24/7 operation, dynamic pricing, and smart inventory management. The company offers over 30 menu options including ramen, dim sum, udon, pasta, rice bowls, and desserts, serving freshly cooked meals in about 90 seconds. Yo-Kai Express aims to provide convenient, high-quality food anytime and anywhere, embodying the spirit of the mythical 'Yo-Kai'. They have notable partnerships and have been recognized in innovation challenges, positioning them as a leader in autonomous food service technology.
YO-KAI EXPRESS
Yo-Kai Express is a technology company specializing in AI-powered autonomous restaurants featuring robotic chefs that prepare gourmet meals quickly and efficiently. Their proprietary cooking robotics and AI platform enable 24/7 operation, dynamic pricing, and smart inventory management. The company offers over 30 menu options including ramen, dim sum, udon, pasta, rice bowls, and desserts, serving freshly cooked meals in about 90 seconds. Yo-Kai Express aims to provide convenient, high-quality food anytime and anywhere, embodying the spirit of the mythical 'Yo-Kai'. They have notable partnerships and have been recognized in innovation challenges, positioning them as a leader in autonomous food service technology.
TL;DR
What they do: AI-powered autonomous restaurant kiosks (robotic chefs) serving hot meals on-demand
Founding year: 2016
Headcount: 14 employees
Recent funding: Series A on 2022-09-02
Notable investors: Japan Tobacco; Foodland Ventures
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Autonomous food service / robotic restaurant vending
Founded
2016
Industry
Foodtech / Robotics
Funding Track Record
Crunchbase lists a Series A announced on this date; public profiles name Japan Tobacco and Foodland Ventures as investors
Investor Signal
“Japan Tobacco; Foodland Ventures”