JUNKICHI Robata Izakaya will open on Sunday—complete with a cute robot assistant called SOTA.

JUNKICHI Robata Izakaya will open on Sunday—complete with a cute robot assistant called SOTA. Junkichi via Facebook

This week, welcome our new robot overlords: Junkichi, a new Japanese robatayaki restaurant on Capitol Hill opening Sunday, features its own resident AI robot SOTA that can assist guests. Plus, learn about a new ramen joint with all house-made ingredients in Tacoma, along with weekend brunch options, from boozy to Filipino-inspired to a soul food buffet. For more things to consume, check out 12 places to eat rhubarb in Seattle right now, as well as our food & drink calendar. You can find all the current food specials in town in our April flavors of the month list. And don’t forget to check out our guide to Seattle Restaurant Week, from the best deals to Stranger picks to POC- and women-owned restaurants.

OPENINGS
Broadfork Cafe
The owners who previously bought the U-District location of Chaco Canyon Cafe have re-opened the place as their own venture, with a similarly organic, sustainable, local mindset. They’ve partnered with local producers like Communitea Kombucha and Firefly Kitchens, and the menu features healthy, plant-based sandwiches, bowls, soups, and salads in additions to juices, smoothies, coffee, and tea.

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