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Momo Paradise Shinjuku Higashi-guchi

Rating

4.9(10,140)

Family of 4

Around 10,000 yen (approx.

Duration

1.5–2 hours

Best Ages

5–17

About

Momo Paradise in Shinjuku is a specialist shabu-shabu restaurant built around an unlimited hot pot concept that turns dining into a genuinely interactive family experience. Tables arrive equipped with a simmering broth pot built into the center, and diners order round after round of thinly sliced beef and pork to swish through the hot broth until just cooked. The dipping sauces — sesame and ponzu — are set up at the table, and unlimited sides of vegetables, tofu, and noodles keep the meal going as long as the family wants to linger.

For kids who are old enough to use chopsticks or a fork safely around hot liquids (roughly age 5 and up), the experience is a dinner-table adventure rather than just a meal. Parents manage the pot temperature and handle the raw meat, while older kids can participate more independently. The Shinjuku East Exit location is conveniently situated near major subway lines and just a short walk from Shinjuku's east entertainment area, making it easy to fold into a broader Shinjuku day.

Lunch sets are meaningfully cheaper than dinner, and the all-you-can-eat format means budget-conscious families get excellent value by ordering strategically throughout the meal. The restaurant is entirely indoors and works well as a rainy-day dinner option.

Age Suitability

Infants (0-1)Toddlers (1-3)Little Kids (4-6)Big Kids (7-9)Tweens (10-12)Teens (13-17)

Parent Logistics

Kid Meals

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Setting

Rainy Day

Great option!

Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

Lunch or early dinner on weekdays to avoid weekend queues

Wait Times

20–40 minutes on weekends

Nearby Food

Shinjuku's east exit has hundreds of restaurants across every cuisine and price point; Isetan department store basement food halls are nearby for dessert options

Why Kids Love It

Cooking their own food in a bubbling pot at the table is an interactive meal that kids treat like a game — dipping, swirling, and watching their ingredients transform

Pro Tips from Parents

  • Order the lunch set if timing allows — it's typically 30–40% cheaper than the dinner price for the same unlimited concept.
  • Request the mild broth (kombu dashi) for younger kids; the spicier broth options are better suited to older children.
  • Let kids dip their own vegetables — it's lower stakes than raw meat and keeps them engaged throughout the meal.

What to Bring

  • An appetite — the unlimited format rewards multiple rounds
  • A spare layer since the hot pot steam can warm up the restaurant quickly
  • Patience for the weekend queue; bring a small activity for kids to do while waiting

Cost Info

Estimated Cost (Family of 4)

Around 10,000 yen (approx.

Tips to Save

  • Lunch sets are significantly cheaper than dinner; the unlimited concept means you get full value by ordering multiple rounds

Hours & Contact

Hours

Friday
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM
Monday
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM

Contact

Japan, 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 3-chōme−28−10 ヒューマックスパビリオン新宿東口 3F・4F

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