Ramen Kagetsu Arashi Introduces Cooking Robot "I-Robo 2" at New Style "DEX Tokyo Beach" Store

To Whom It May Concern,

June 9, 2026

TechMagic Inc.

TechMagic Inc. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Hiroshi Shiraki), which innovates "delicious" experiences through robot technology, is pleased to announce the introduction of its automatic stir-frying robot, "I-Robo 2," at the "Ramen Kagetsu Arashi DEX Tokyo Beach" store, which opened on Thursday, May 21, 2026. This store is operated by Growbeat Japan Inc. (Headquarters: Suginami-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Yoshihiro Tsurumi).

This new store transcends the conventional ramen specialty shop framework, expanding its offerings with "Chuka" (Chinese-style Japanese) menu items such as fried rice and stir-fries. This initiative aims to enhance customer value, promote work style reform, and improve profitability, serving as a case study in creating new store models within the food service industry.

Objectives for Introducing I-Robo 2 at Ramen Kagetsu Arashi DEX Tokyo Beach Store

① Enhancing Customer Value

Achieving authentic fried rice prepared with traditional wok tossing techniques.

Furthermore, challenging new possibilities for Kagetsu Arashi by commercializing stir-fried dishes, including:

- Vegetable Stir-fry

- Stir-fried Liver and Leeks

- Pork Ginger Stir-fry

These will be newly added to the lineup, offering a dining experience beyond that of a typical ramen specialty store.

② Work Style Reform

Stir-frying involves working in high-temperature environments and requires skilled techniques. The utilization of I-Robo 2 will reduce the burden on on-site staff and standardize cooking quality, supporting store operations that are not dependent on experience.

③ Improving Profitability

In addition to increasing the average check and visit frequency through an expanded menu of side dishes, the store aims to encourage family and group visits. The introduction of new menu items that pair well with alcoholic beverages is also expected to create opportunities for alcohol sales.

<Comment from Mr. Satoshi Inoue, General Manager of Product Development Department, Growbeat Japan Inc.>

"Since its founding, Ramen Kagetsu Arashi has consistently proposed various new products and dining experiences centered around ramen. With the DEX Tokyo Beach store, we aimed to create a place where a wider range of customers could enjoy themselves, and we challenged ourselves to develop "Chuka" menus like fried rice and stir-fries in addition to ramen.

During product development, we emphasized the live atmosphere and freshly prepared deliciousness unique to specialty restaurants. However, stir-frying quality can vary significantly depending on the heat and wok technique, making it a major challenge to achieve consistent quality across all stores. The "I-Robo 2" we have introduced significantly contributes to reproducing the stir-frying we desire and stabilizing quality. In our repeated trials, we confirmed that we could achieve the high level of quality we sought, such as the fragrant aroma of fried rice and the texture of stir-fried dishes.

At the DEX Tokyo Beach store, customers can enjoy not only our signature ramen but also new menu items like Egg Fried Rice, Vegetable Stir-fry, Stir-fried Liver and Leeks, and Pork Ginger Stir-fry. We hope you will enjoy a dining experience that is a bit different from the usual Kagetsu Arashi, while sharing dishes with your family and friends."

◾️ Store Information

Store Name: Ramen Kagetsu Arashi DEX Tokyo Beach Store

Location: 1st Floor, DEX Tokyo Beach Island Mall, 1-6-1 Odaiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Seating: 44 (12 counter seats / 20 table seats / 12 bench seats)

Business Hours: Weekdays 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Stir-frying Robot "I-Robo 2"

The cooking robot I-Robo, developed by TechMagic, is a robot capable of automating a series of actions including stirring, heating, and cleaning the wok after cooking. It automatically replicates the recipes of skilled chefs for dishes like fried rice and vegetable stir-fries. In automatic cooking, it can flexibly and appropriately adjust heating temperature, heating time, wok rotation speed, and direction according to the menu. The introduction of I-Robo aims to address labor shortages and promote labor saving, thereby creating an environment where human staff can concentrate on higher value-added tasks.

"I-Robo 2" is an evolved model that is more compact than its predecessor, with improved washability and touch panel operability. Additionally, options such as safety guards and circulation hoods can be added according to customer requests, allowing for flexible customization to meet diverse customer needs.

▲ Stir-frying Robot I-Robo 2: Automates cooking and cleaning

About TechMagic

TechMagic's purpose is to "realize a world where humanity lives creatively through the power of science and technology." The company's business primarily focuses on cooking robots and industrial robots. To solve client challenges, TechMagic provides robot solutions that optimize operations by highly integrating hardware and software. Rather than simply replacing human labor for labor saving and efficiency, TechMagic aims to create partner robots that enhance the quality of happiness by co-creating the happiness born from human hands with people.

TechMagic Inc. Company Overview

Company Name: TechMagic Inc.

Headquarters: 19F, West Wing, Telecom Center Building, 2-5-10 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo

Established: February 1, 2018

Representative: Hiroshi Shiraki, President & CEO

URL: https://techmagic.co.jp/

TechMagic Inc. Business Activities

1. Cooking Robot Business

Automates a series of cooking processes primarily within the kitchens of major restaurant chains by highly integrating both hardware and software technologies. It maintains the taste and hospitality quality of the dishes while suppressing labor costs associated with cooking processes and increasing store productivity. It achieves labor saving not just in terms of workload reduction but on a per-staff basis, with compact and highly efficient products that can be introduced even in existing stores. It supports a wide range of cooking methods and service processes according to customer needs.

2. Industrial Robot Business

Automates simple tasks such as quantitative portioning of irregularly shaped foods, weighing, stacking, and sorting dishes after washing in food factories and central kitchens using intelligent robots. This not only reduces workload and labor costs but also maximizes the throughput of overall facility operations, contributing to increased productivity.

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