When you’re craving a one-of-a-kind dining experience, pay a visit to IKKO, a new restaurant in Mississippi. Recently opened, IKKO is a Japanese fusion restaurant with only one other locale in the U.S., but that’s not what makes it special. What really sets this new restaurant in Mississippi apart from others is its unique staff member – a robot.

One of the newest restaurants in Hattiesburg, IKKO celebrated its grand opening in February 2022.
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The new Hattiesburg locale is IKKO’s second location. The original is in Birmingham.
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IKKO in Birmingham is consistently ranked one of the city’s top restaurants, and it looks like the Hattiesburg locale will be no different.
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According to IKKO’s owner, the new location is already a hit.
The restaurant’s success is definitely due to its delicious cuisine; however, its robot waiter doesn’t hurt.
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Officially known as BellaBot, the robotic waiter features a digital cat face.

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In addition to delivering food to diners, it talks and even sings.
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Robotic servers are common in restaurants in Japan; however, here in Mississippi, not so much. IKKO is one of the only – if not the only – restaurant in Mississippi with a robotic server.
The robotic server might be unique to the IKKO in Hattiesburg; however, that doesn’t mean the two IKKO restaurants don’t have anything in common.
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Just like the original locale, IKKO in Hattiesburg is a Japanese fusion restaurant.
The menu features an array of popular Asian dishes.
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Patrons can chow down on ramen, hibachi, fried rice, sushi, rice bowls, and desserts. There's also a variety of teas.
Can’t decide what to order? The ramen is one of the eatery’s specialties.
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Whatever you order, make sure to try the Yum Yum sauce - it's made in-house from scratch.

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So, did you know about IKKO in Hattiesburg? What about its unique staff member? Already dined at this new restaurant in Mississippi? If so, what’d you think? We want to hear from you.

IKKO is easily one of the most unique places to eat in Mississippi, but it’s not the state’s only restaurant worth seeking out. There are lots more, from hidden restaurants in Mississippi to famous restaurants in Mississippi.

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IKKO Japanese Cuisine MS, 6133 US-98, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, USA