We round up CoCo ICHIBANYA's popular menu items and insider customizations based on on-site reporting and testing. We also explain how to use the official app and offer takeout tips, along with points to keep in mind when ordering for the first time.
The pork cutlet curry is the signature dish among the classic popular menu items, while the hand-prepared pork cutlet curry also enjoys strong support. Popular non-meat options include crispy chicken curry, stewed chicken curry, vegetable curry and seafood curry.
For first-time customers, the basic ordering process consists of 4 steps: choose the curry sauce base, select the rice quantity with 300g as the standard, choosing a smaller 200g serving or increasing it to 400g or more, specify the spice and sweetness levels, and finally add toppings. Spice levels range from 1 to a maximum of 20, while sweetness levels can be set from 1 to 5.
Cheese and spinach is the most popular topping combination, while natto and cheese and crispy chicken with a half portion of scrambled egg also enjoy strong support. A key feature is that the combination of toppings can substantially change the overall flavor.
The guide also introduces secret customizations and ways to manage calorie intake. Depending on the restaurant, additional curry sauce may be provided free of charge once, and diners can vary the flavor by ordering two sauces together or using spicy seasoning and fukujinzuke pickles. For takeout, the official app’s coupons and reservation feature are convenient, and limited-time menu items are also worth checking.