The super local Javanese cuisine restaurant "Monggo Moro," which caused a stir in Shin-Okubo, has moved to Shinjuku. "Monggo Moro" Shinjuku Gyoen Station and Shinjuku Sanchome Station will be relocated on April 8, 2021, right between the two stations. The area is full of international vibes with a Turkish restaurant next door. On this day, the place was bustling with Indonesian youngsters who had just finished fasting. As soon as you enter, there is a corner selling Indonesian ingredients and miscellaneous goods, with surprisingly reasonable prices. If you want to eat, head straight to the back of the shop. There, you will find a showcase filled with today's dishes. This is the specialty of "Monggo Moro," the local-style Nasi Champur. Nasi means "rice," and Champur means "mixed." You choose the main dish, and it comes with rice and several side dishes. The prices range from around 1500 yen to 2000 yen. You can also add additional dishes as an option. From beef Rendang to rare vegetable dishes, and even Tilapia, Catfish, and Snakehead fish. It's a surprise what will be available that day. Once you place your order, move to the second-floor seating area and wait for your food to arrive. The system is pay after you eat. You will be given an order sheet, so make sure to check the names of the dishes you ordered. The Nasi Champur I ordered was Bebek Panggang for 1700 yen plus Bunga Papaya for 300 yen. The tray arrived with the Nasi Champur plate, soup, two types of sambal, water, and a finger bowl for hand eating. The main dish I chose was Bebek Panggang, which is grilled duck. The portion was huge. The Bebek Panggang had a nice flavor with spices and perhaps some hidden herbs? The egg provided was salted egg, not boiled egg. Mix it all together. I also added Bunga Papaya, a rare Papaya flower salad with a slight acidity that was delightful. If you want some heat, there are two types of sambal with red and green chili. Just a little bit will boost the spiciness. Be careful not to use too much. For drinks, I had a Durian juice for 800 yen. The Durian flavor was present but not overpowering. I recommend it. Overall, the cooking level seems to have improved compared to the Shin-Okubo days. It's not just about the local and unique experience, but it's also highly recommended as a daily changing cafeteria. There is also a prayer room for Muslim visitors.

Travel vibes!! Choose a main dish, and it comes with rice and soup like a set plate. You can also add side dishes. The cost is around 2,000 to 3,000 yen for both lunch and dinner. When I mentioned it was my first visit, the staff kindly explained the menu to me. The owner, who is Indonesian, cooks alone in the kitchen. It's an authentic restaurant with many Indonesian customers, but they also welcome Japanese customers. This is definitely a place I will visit again. Perfect for those who love international cuisine.

I visited around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. I was unsure how to order, so I was looking at the glass case at the back of the first floor when the owner asked, "Are you Japanese?" I told him it was my first time there, and he showed me how to order. I often get mistaken for a local when I travel in Southeast Asia for a week, so it was a common occurrence. The owner had a similar appearance to mine (*^^*). I chose duck karaage and duck eggs on a plate, with durian juice as my drink. When I went upstairs, we were the only Japanese there. A friendly Indonesian man brought our food with a big smile in about 10 minutes. The taste wasn't tailored to Japanese preferences, but it was a nostalgic local flavor. The sweet and savory duck meat went well with the rice. Soup and rice were refillable, and the total for two people was around 5000 yen. The owner was very kind, talkative, and if this restaurant were nearby, I would definitely become a regular customer. It was a fun experience (๑´ڡ`๑).

I visited because I really wanted to eat Nasi Campur, which I ate every day in Bali. About 90% of the customers were foreigners. I felt like I had escaped from Japan! I chose my dishes while receiving detailed explanations from the staff. This time, I ordered goat meat, the smelly bean known as Jengkol, and a durian drink. It was delicious, spicy, delicious, spicy, repeat. It reminded me of a Warung. I will definitely visit again.

My partner requested a revisit!! My current partner has a strict palate, having spent 11 years in Bali!! During our first visit to Mongomoro, he happily ate the white rice I left behind, even though he doesn't usually eat it. This time, he happily finished the leftover white rice again. [Main dishes] Fried fish Goat meat [Side orders] Stir-fried water spinach Croquettes Spicy tempeh [Drinks] Iced tea Lemon juice The main dishes came with multiple side dishes, fresh vegetables, shrimp crackers, and soup. On this day, I ate the fresh and tender stalk of lemongrass for the first time in my life. My mouth was filled with the scent of lemongrass, making me happy. The goat meat was bone-in and spicy!! The sauce had a unique flavor that's hard to describe, but once you taste it, your tongue remembers the flavor. Goat meat was ordered by my partner last time, and I was surprised by its mysterious spiciness and aroma. The fried fish was thick and firm. To be honest, the portions were incredibly generous!! The fact that there were many foreigners dining there was also a unique feature!! The taste is truly authentic, which is why there are many foreigners visiting. Indonesian local cuisine lovers will definitely love it. Thank you for the delicious meal!!

Hello. I am the self-proclaimed Curry King. On May 6th, I invaded the Indonesian restaurant "Mongomoro" in Shinjuku Gyoenmae. The restaurant has a unique style where you choose a main dish from the showcase on the 1st floor and wait for it to be served on the 2nd floor. I chose the sweet and spicy stewed goat as the main dish, which felt like goat curry to me. The goat meat was tough and chewy, but delicious. Other dishes on the plate included simmered tofu, boiled greens, salad, and shrimp crackers. There was also a rare item, tempura of tempeh, which is like Indonesian natto. It was not as strong in flavor as natto and had a nice crispy texture. The condiments of green and red chili sambal were extremely spicy and tasty. The food was served at room temperature, which was nice, but it would have been better if it was warm. The restaurant had a local feel, with many Indonesian customers eating with their hands. Overall, it was a unique and enjoyable dining experience.

This is "Monggo Moro", where you can enjoy Indonesian (Javanese) cuisine. The restaurant opened in 2019 in Shin-Okubo, and then moved to its current location in Shinjuku Ni-chome in April 2021. The restaurant has an exotic look, with a neighboring Turkish restaurant called "Bosphorus Hasan". Inside, you'll find many women wearing hijabs (scarves) and people of Asian descent! The menu includes halal food as well, as Indonesia is 87.2% Muslim. I didn't see any Japanese people there! Do many people live in Shinjuku? The staff can speak Japanese, so no need to worry. The local dishes here are full of flavor, with a mix of sweet and spicy Javanese cuisine. You can choose a main dish and have it served with rice and several side dishes in a "warung" style (which means "dining room" in the local language). There are various ingredients like chicken, beef, fish, squid, lamb, and duck, making it a hearty meal! The menu includes dishes like Lamb "Rundan" Nasi Champur (mixed plate) for 1,800 yen, Indonesian-style croquettes "Perkedel" for 300 yen, and Durian juice for 800 yen. The Nasi Champur style set meal includes rice, lamb Rundan (sweet and savory stew), Mie Goreng (fried noodles), stir-fried greens and bean sprouts, fresh vegetables, shrimp crackers, and a boiled egg. The flavors are unique and rich, with dishes like Lamb Rundan cooked in coconut milk and spices, Mie Goreng with soy sauce and spices, and a savory boiled egg. The chicken soup "Soto" is refreshing with a garlic and salty flavor, topped with fried onions and scallions. The Indonesian croquette "Perkedel" made from cassava is like a hash brown with American-style seasoning. The Durian juice is creamy, refreshing, and sweet. During lunchtime, locals flock to the restaurant, showing its popularity among the local community. It's a great place to try authentic flavors and experience a taste of Asia. The portion sizes are generous, so be prepared for a hearty meal. I felt that the dishes were easy to enjoy and suitable for Japanese taste buds. It's a recommended spot for those who want to try local food as if they were traveling in Asia. Thank you for the delicious meal!

Visited without a reservation for the first time. The shop moved from Okubo two years ago. The business is run by an Indonesian wife and a Japanese husband. All the staff and chefs are also Indonesian. The husband is so familiar that he doesn't look Japanese at all. The entrance is overflowing with sweets like a candy store. In the back, a large glass case is filled with various types of dishes, exuding an Asian atmosphere. Almost a gradient of brown. Completely different from a Japanese department store basement. You choose your main dish. Both food and drinks are brought to your table on the second floor. The second floor is a different world from the first floor, spacious and clean. Chose the fried head of sea bream and goat spare ribs as main dishes. Also ordered stir-fried squid, boiled egg, croquettes. The volume of the fried sea bream head is amazing!! Thick and meaty, almost like meat!! The area around the eyes is especially delicious!! The goat spare ribs look black and have a lingering sweet and savory taste. A unique flavor. Each dish has a strong punch and becomes addictive! Authentic Indonesian cuisine that is unlike anything from Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, or Korea. The iced tea has a unique taste and aroma. The soup has a gentle flavor that suits everyone. The rice is Japanese, with free refills. Indonesian restaurants are rare, so it's convenient to remember this place. No alcohol, but very satisfying. Thank you for the meal!! Will visit again!!

Ordering the Nasi Champur (1,980 yen), you can choose one main dish which will determine the price. I chose the sweet and spicy duck stew and added tempeh. There are two types of sambal on the table. Despite the high quality of the dishes, the satisfaction level is high considering the price.

I went for the first time after moving from Shin-Okubo. You can choose the main dish from the showcase and they will add side dishes for you. You can choose as many dishes as you want, but I just chose one for now. - Sweet and Spicy Goat Stew This was recommended to me on the day. When I heard sweet and spicy, I was hesitant as it might be too sweet... but the spiciness actually won over, and even a small amount made me want to eat a lot of rice. It was a good recommendation! In addition to the main dish, it came with 3 side dishes, rice cakes, vegetables, and soup. Other people at the table ordered additional side dishes. Rice refills are free, so keep eating! You serve yourself the rice. Two types of spicy paste are ready on the table. It's a bit pricey for a plate, but the satisfaction level is high. The staff even told me, "After eating this (main dish), your blood pressure will rise, and you'll have plenty of energy until tomorrow!" which made me laugh.

Located between the vegetable shop Mocchan and the Turkish cuisine restaurant Boss Bolas Hasan on Shinjuku Street in Shinjuku 2-chome, "MONGO MORO" is a flashy Javanese cuisine restaurant. The large showcase displays a variety of exotic dishes without name tags, making it hard to understand what they are. However, the owner kindly explains each dish to the customers, so there's no need to worry. The chef, who is the owner's wife, used to create menus and put them at the entrance, but she became too free-spirited and started making unidentifiable dishes, so they stopped doing that. The main dish here is Nasi Campur, a plate of rice with various side dishes on top. It is Indonesia's national dish, aimed at providing the delicious taste of their homeland to their compatriots who come to Japan. You can choose from dishes like duck, goat, eel, and fried fish. Today's menu included Beef Bakso, which are beef meatballs with a thick teriyaki-like sauce. It has a very intense Asian flavor, but you can adjust it with a coconut salad and lightly flavored Mie Goreng noodles. The Kretchek is a coconut-braised water buffalo skin, a delicacy with a spongy texture similar to frozen konjac. The Clamas is a crispy item similar to shrimp crackers, and it can be enjoyed on its own. The Sambal sauce, with its violent spiciness, can completely change the intense Southeast Asian flavors. You can adjust the spiciness by adding a bit of the accompanying soup. The owner recommended pouring a little soup and adjusting the spiciness level, and you can also have unlimited rice refills. In my personal opinion, the intense addictive taste that goes beyond the concepts of deliciousness or unpleasantness is the true essence of Asian taste.

There is a Javanese restaurant in Shinjuku Sanchome. They have Indonesian goods and food displayed at the storefront, so it's worth checking out. You order by selecting items from the shelves at the back of the store, or you can leave it to the staff. I tried the sweet and spicy chicken dish with a flavorful soup and vegetables (1500 yen) which had a unique taste not commonly found in Japan. I also had a delicious dragon fruit juice (600 yen). Although the total cost was around 2000 yen, it was worth it for the unique flavors. If you are looking for something different from the usual Japanese seasoning, this place is worth a try.

[Access] 5 minutes walk from Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line towards Shinjuku Sanchome Station along Shinjuku Street. [Cuisine] The restaurant offers Indonesian Padang-style cuisine, where pre-cooked dishes are displayed on large plates for you to choose from as your main dish. The side dishes are selected by the staff and served as a meal plate set. You can also add a drink (juice) optionally. You order food and drinks on the first floor and dine on the second floor where there are tables and tatami mats. You can help yourself to unlimited water and rice. When choosing your dish, one of the Indonesian couple who owns the restaurant will assist you. They are fluent in Japanese and very cheerful. The staff, all Indonesians, are friendly and welcoming. I chose the fried fish (Ikan Bandung) which came with green and red chili spices, hand washing water, mini soup, vegetables, shrimp crackers, and noodles. The chili spices, which I used to love in Indonesia, were surprisingly spicy. I ordered a sweet avocado juice, which was a good choice as the spiciness lingered on my tongue even after drinking it. When I mentioned to the wife that it was spicy, she smiled and said, "But it will make you feel better!" That's the Indonesian people's energy for you. The first floor also functions as a mini supermarket with Indonesian ingredients, snacks, and seasonings on display. It was a unique find near Shinjuku Gyoen. The Indonesian ambiance and background music make for a great experience. Highly recommended for Indonesia enthusiasts and those who have yet to visit the country. [Price] Ikan Bandung Main Dish Set: 1,500 yen, Avocado Juice: 600 yen

Last night's food adventure took place at "Mongomoro," a specialized Indonesian cuisine restaurant located next to Shinjuku Ni-chome gay town. I enjoyed some spicy dishes with Davide before he headed to work at the gay bar. We selected a variety of delicious dishes displayed in the case and created a plate set. The only downside was the limited soup menu. The crispy roasted duck, sweet and spicy goat leg, spicy sauce simmered yellowtail, stir-fried papaya leaves and small fish, and spicy eggplant stir-fry were all incredibly delicious and spicy! Despite being in Shinjuku Ni-chome, there were no gay couples around, probably because it's a Halal restaurant where alcohol is not served, so the place was filled with Muslim Indonesian customers.

After 13:30 in Shinjuku. In the Gyoen area, there is a Javanese cuisine restaurant. They also sell ingredients on the 1st floor, and you can choose your dishes at the back in a Warung-style setting. It's about 8:2 ratio, with Japanese being the minority. A friendly person approached me and asked if it was my first time. I nodded and they pointed to something mysterious. When I asked what it was, they said it was a goat's head! I was shocked! The person and the lady at the back of the showcase laughed when they saw my reaction. They pointed to something that looked like honeycomb tripe. It was a cow's intestine! I was shocked again. They asked if I wanted something to drink and recommended the durian juice, saying it was delicious. I politely declined. They insisted it was sweet and not smelly, but I didn't believe them. I ordered a regular iced tea instead. I was seated on the 2nd floor (for later payment), and the food was served in about 15 minutes. I might have been too greedy with my order. The Nasi Campur style plate was overflowing (plus I ordered another main dish). The soup (Soto), spicy mackerel (Sambal Be Tongkol), and spicy duck (Bebek Goreng) were delicious. I also had unsweetened iced tea. Maybe because I said I liked spicy food, they brought out red and blue sambal on the side. There was also a finger bowl. I tried to take a bite, but it was so hard. It felt like chewing on dried bonito flakes or layers of dried squid. I struggled to cut it into bite-sized pieces with a spoon and fork. This Indonesian cuisine really tests your chewing (and arm) strength. Oh, the bill came to 2750 yen for the Nasi Campur (1500 yen), additional main dish (700 yen), and iced tea (300 yen). It was an interesting experience, and I would go back again if I have the chance.

Mongomoro in front of Shinjuku Gyoen✨ I learned about this Javanese cuisine restaurant from the book of the influencer joykko-san and it caught my interest. The restaurant has a unique system where large dishes are displayed in front of the kitchen, and you can choose your favorite main dish from there! I tried the stir-fried bonito, water buffalo, and beef tongue as my mains, and they were all delicious. The dishes were similar to Polyal, and the Sambal chili sauce was addictive. (´∀｀*)

This is a style I have never seen before. The showcase is impressive. I don't know any of the dishes, but they all look delicious. Arrived before 11:30 and there were hardly any other customers. The side dishes include duck, fried food, chicken, loach, beef balls, and the second row seems to be fish? I heard the beef stew on the third row is recommended, so I chose that (1700 yen). The staff's explanation was thorough and made me feel at ease even as an amateur. I thought I would choose the side dishes, but they were picked up by the staff at the restaurant. The beef side dish was called rendang on the menu, so I looked it up and found out that it has been selected as the world's most delicious dish by CNN. At first glance, it's hard to tell what it is. It has a mild but deep flavor of coconut milk and curry, with a whole piece of beef wrapped in the sauce. It's like a beef stew, with no fat at all, easy to cut with a fork, soft but with a firm texture, excellent. Truly deserving of being called the world's best. The other side dishes have a Chinese influence and are easy to eat. The yakisoba is soy sauce flavored and leans towards Chinese cuisine. The rice looks like Japanese rice, but it tastes lighter than regular Japanese rice and has a strong cohesiveness. Be careful with the red and blue chili peppers. A tiny amount can make it quite spicy. I also tried the rare papaya flower salad to go. It has a fragrant flavor and is quite spicy! It seems to be a very invigorating dish. There is still so much to learn about Indonesian cuisine, so I would like to visit again.

The other day, I visited Monggo Moro restaurant, recommended by a customer I worked with. The owner, who speaks fluent Japanese, explained the dishes and system to me and prepared a plate for me. The second floor of the restaurant is a dining space with an electronic rice cooker (all-you-can-eat), allowing you to eat until you are full and satisfied. There were some dishes that I was not familiar with, but I would like to visit again as it is an exciting place. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

For lunch, I had Nasi Campur (fried duck set meal) with Bebek Goreng as the main dish! This restaurant doesn't have a menu, instead, you choose your meal from the pre-prepared dishes in the showcase, and it comes with rice, soup, side dishes, and sambal. The prices are not displayed, but the Japanese owner will explain the dishes if you ask. The Bebek Goreng set I had was 1,800 yen, and I also had Es Teh Manis (sweet iced tea) for 200 yen, making it a total of 2,000 yen. The rice is free refill, but it's a bit pricey compared to local prices. However, having proper Japanese food in Indonesia is also expensive, so it's understandable. The owner recommended pounding the sambal on the Bebek Goreng to make it easier to eat, and it was a thoughtful gesture. The service is great, with attention to customers' needs and preferences. The Soto soup was flavorful with fried onions adding a nice touch. The Bebek Goreng was tasty and spicy, but the sweet iced tea helped cool down the heat. The side dishes complemented the meal well, and I didn't need a rice refill as the portion was generous. Overall, I enjoyed authentic Indonesian cuisine and look forward to trying more dishes prepared by the owner's Indonesian wife in the future. Thank you for the delicious meal!

Located along Shinjuku Street between Shinjuku Gyoenmae and Shinjuku Sanchome, this Indonesian restaurant also sells ingredients on the first floor. The lunch set costs 1,650 yen and includes a plate where you can choose your main dish from the selection in the showcase. I chose the chicken, which was a bit pricey but delicious. Money spent: 1,650 yen. Rating: 3 points.

Today's late lunch adventure took me from Koreatown Okubo to Gaytown Shinjuku 2-chome, where I dined at "Mongomoro," a specialized Indonesian Javanese cuisine restaurant. I enjoyed a set meal featuring deep-fried bonito, roast chicken with green chili dressing, as well as side dishes like stewed smelly beans, beef rendang, beef liver fry, hormone stew, and roasted duck - perfect for pairing with drinks, although alcohol is not served as the restaurant is halal. The restaurant caters not only to gay couples in the area but also to Indonesian patrons. They also sell various products, with a friendly staff consisting mainly of Indonesian employees. This was my third visit, and the restaurant is conveniently located near Shinjuku Gyoen Station. (Posted on January 15, 2022)