Monggo Moro

Restaurant · Tokyo, Japan

About Monggo Moro

Monggo Moro has relocated since this record was first created and now operates from a first- and second-floor space at 2-7-2 Shinjuku, a five-minute walk from both Shinjuku Sanchome and Shinjuku Gyoemmae stations on the Marunouchi subway line; its previous address in Higashi-Shinjuku is noted on Tabelog simply as a past location the restaurant moved from. The restaurant is Javanese in focus and has built a loyal following among Tokyo's Indonesian community since opening, drawing especially strong praise for dishes that go beyond the usual Indonesian restaurant menu found elsewhere in the city. Grilled duck necks and deep-fried snapper heads appear alongside more familiar plates, an approach that reviewers describe as unusually adventurous for a restaurant serving a diaspora community that could easily stick to safer, more universally appealing dishes. Nasi campur, the mixed rice plate with a selection of side dishes, is among the most recommended items, letting diners build a plate that suits their own taste rather than committing to a single fixed combination. The restaurant's rendang is also frequently singled out by reviewers as among the better versions available in Tokyo, a meaningful distinction given how many restaurants in the city now serve some version of the dish. Sambals served with meals lean spicy, and portions of rice can be requested again at no extra charge with certain dishes. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM and closes on Mondays. Its small size means the restaurant can fill up during peak hours, and reservations, taken by phone, are recommended for anyone visiting at a busy time rather than risking a wait outside a restaurant with limited indoor seating for walk-ins. The area around Shinjuku Gyoen is otherwise dominated by Japanese and Korean restaurants, which makes Monggo Moro something of an outlier for diners looking for Southeast Asian food within easy walking distance of the park.

Address

Opening hours

Tuesday Sunday

11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Monday

Closed

Contact

• Phone: 03-6380-2911

Category

Indonesian Restaurant in Japan

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