Curry House Coco Ichibanya

First time at this place and it was awesome!! The wait staff is really helpful explaining the spices, but I do wish that they approached the table a little more. Definitely need to keep coming back. There's definitely enough of a serving to fill you up or even take some home! Hopefully I can experience the world-famous ones from Japan someday!

We’ve been loyal Coco Ichibanya customers for a long time and usually dine in about once a week, which is why this is especially disappointing. Recently, we’ve noticed a consistent drop in both quality and portion size when ordering takeout, compared to dining in. This time, the curry portion was noticeably much smaller than what is normally served in-restaurant (photos attached for reference). The meat in my order also tasted overly batter-heavy, undercooked, and stale, which made it really unpleasant to eat. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time we’ve experienced this with takeout. On top of that, the customer service has been frustrating. There is a younger female staff member who is often at the counter, and every time she handles our order, the experience is negative. For example, we once ordered pickup and waited over 30 minutes past the quoted time, and despite clearly seeing us waiting, she never acknowledged us or gave an update. Her attitude has consistently come across as dismissive and rude. We don’t like leaving negative reviews, especially for a place we genuinely enjoy and support regularly. However, it’s upsetting to feel like takeout customers are treated differently — both in food quality and service. We’re hoping management sees this and addresses the inconsistency, because we want to continue supporting this location.

As a former resident of Japan, this curry really hit the spot. I was surprised how crowded it was when we arrived around 6:30 on a Sunday night, but it was worth the wait. Ordered at kiosks and waited for our names to be called. Ordered to-go. It took a really long time for our food to be ready and there were lots of other people waiting outside as well. Lots of toppings and sides to choose from. Spicy really does mean spicy at this place, so choose wisely. So happy to have found a CoCo’s curry in San Diego. So good!

As a long-time fan of Japanese curry, I was thrilled to finally visit a Curry House CoCo Ichibanya – my first time at this particular chain, though I'm no stranger to the style, having frequented a beloved (and now sadly closed) Curry House in Westwood pre-pandemic. I was so happy to find the menus quite similar, with all my old favorites present and accounted for! We started with the Garlic Cheese Naan, which was absolutely delicious fresh and hot, though it did lose a bit of its magic as it cooled – so definitely enjoy it quickly! It was also my boyfriend's very first foray into Japanese curry, and I'm happy to report he absolutely loved it. He opted for the spicy teriyaki fried chicken, while I indulged in my classic chicken cutlet. Both dishes were just as rich and flavorful as I remembered, hitting all the right notes of comforting deliciousness. My only minor disappointment was that they were out of iced coffee, which would have been a perfect complement. Nevertheless, the overall experience was fantastic, and I'm already planning my next visit to have my old favorite, the keema curry! I'll definitely be back when I'm in San Diego.

Been here so many times, and I like coming here. I like the choices of the curry, the mix and match, and the spice level. Decent large size serving for quite the price of the food. Honestly, I think the inside is a little too crowded the way the tables are set up but I don’t mind. I come here for the Japanese curry. Friendly staff and good service. They get super busy at times and line starts forming outside. Parking gets very difficult since it’s also located in a busy commercial area. But will definitely recommend.