5th December, 2024

Dutch Oriental Restaurant LLC has signed a binding multi-year Franchise Agreement with South Korea-based MealPang Co., Ltd, to launch Robochef F&B outlets in South Korea, with plans to expand into five additional Asian countries, including China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, and Thailand.
This strategic partnership marks a major milestone in the rollout of Robochef, a groundbreaking AI-driven culinary concept. The Robochef system features advanced robotics capable of preparing freshly made meals on the spot – fast, hassle-free, and consistent in taste every single time. The outlets will initially debut in malls and residential areas across South Korea, offering a diverse menu of 20-30 rice, noodle, meat, and vegetarian dishes. The menu will continuously evolve to incorporate fresh, locally sourced ingredients, catering to both local and tourist preferences.


Robochef’s Artificial Intelligence technology ensures precision cooking, including exact control of cooking times, temperature, ingredient selection, and seasoning, guaranteeing the prefect dish every time.

Ms. Sandy Tan, Vice President (Asia Pacific) of Robochef AI Tech, Dutch Oriental Group of Companies, commented: “We are honored to partner with MealPang for the expansion of Robochef. MealPang’s robust market expertise and business network will accelerate our growth in Asia Pacific, starting with Korea. Robochef is the world’s first AI-enabled, cloud- based cooking system, which not only stores recipes from global celebrity chefs but also learns, adapts and localizes cooking styles to meet diverse tastes. Imagine a digital music app store for food, where you can download your favorite recipe and have it freshly cooked at the touch of a button.”

Mr. Rah Dug Kyun, CEO of MealPang Co., Ltd, added: “We are excited to bring this innovative F&B concept to Korea. With high labor costs and workforce constraints in Korea, Robochef provides an ideal solution for reducing operational costs while delivering exceptional quality. This partnership offers us a platform to grow the business from our Korea base and further into the Asia-Pacific region.”

About Dutch Oriental
Headquartered in Dubai, Dutch Oriental specializes in Robotics, Agritech, and AI Technology for the hospitality and F&B sectors. The company is also the Builder and Operator of the largest and most luxurious Mega Yachts, Super Yachts, Floating Hotels and Cultural Boat Fleets in the UAE.

About MealPang Co., Ltd
MealPang Co., Ltd, based in South Korea, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of refrigerated meal kits, frozen meal kits, and other processed food products. The company supplies major domestic corporations and exports its products to over 20 countries worldwide.