Curry House CoCo Ichibanya in City of London, Westminster

Introduced to this place earlier in the week and loved it. Really delicious food and love that you can choose your size of rice, spice and a side too. Really tasty and great value. Second visit and had the thinly sliced beef curry. Delicious. Not a place for a long meal but a perfect refuelling before heading off to theatre or something!

This is such a great place, having visited Japan with my family last year we all loved Coco Curry House and were excited to find this in London. Food was fantastic, a mix of classic chicken and pumpkin. Delicious. Only tiny downside is that they didn't have the iconic spoons.....!!!

We visited Coco Curry all the time when we lived in Japan, so we had to try it while we were in London! EXCELLENT! The taste was the same, we just wish that the Garlic Chips were available. Service was great!

Its a nice restaurant, comfortable and the staff is polite and friendly. The curry was tasty. However, i felt the price quite steep and amount of chicken quite little. Looking at previous reviews it looks like the size of chicken has shrunk! I didnt feel it was enough chicken to go with the rice and sauce and did contemplate whether I should order more meat. However I am glad I didnt as the meal of 1 chicken katsu veg curry a few leaves in a side salad and a coke set me back £20. Was quite surprised at the cost for very little food. There are other places serving portions much bigger in Chinatown.

There is only so far you can go, with katsu. Nothing wrong with my meal, but not worth the queueing/hype. Staff are nice. Seven Dials food market is nearby and £20 spent there is a better investment.

Best Japanese curry I've ever had. I ate here twice during my 10-day London holiday. I'm going to dream about both of those meals until I'm back next year.

I've been coming to this restaurant and their other location by Bond Street for several months now, and they never disappoint! If you want Japanese curry in London, this is the place you want to go. The service is always top notch, with friendly staff and fast service. If you're going to the Leicester Square location however, be prepared that they often have a queue outside due to limited seating. There have been times in the past before where the queue is somewhat long, so they will come out with menus for people to check and will even take orders while you wait for a table. This means when you finally sit down, they will start on your order right away so you can get your fill faster! The variety of curry here cannot be beat! With several spice levels, they really cater to everyone with different tolerance. I love a little spice, but I can't handle too much so I find that a level 1 is perfect for me. My partner doesn't like spice, but gets the standard rather than the mild as there is very little difference. If you want any spice at all, you want to start at a level 1. You can also choose how much rice you'd like, providing you aren't having an omelette curry which comes with a set amount. It's really great, as you can have a better control over the portion size you want at that time! Then there is a large variety of toppings you can choose, while many places just offer chicken katsu. You can have any combination of toppings, and they will even put them on a side plate if you ask. I love getting the chicken katsu and cheese, with some fried dumplings on the side. This place isn't the absolute cheapest curry I've ever had, however the variety of options makes it the best value by miles in my opinion. There is a 12.5% service charge added onto the bill, which doesn't usually add to very much but it is handy to know. This restaurant has easily become my absolute favourite, to the point that many of my friends associate the place with me and always message me when they go as I've introduced many of them to their delicious food. I cannot wait to come again!

A great katsu, good rice, loads of sauce, crispy, juicy chicken. Fast, polite service and even the toilets were in good shape.

We can’t make a trip to London without visiting Coco Ichibanya. The food and the service are always exceptional. There is never not a queue outside the front door and that’s a testament to how amazing this restaurant is. You should definitely try the Chicken Katsu Curry with Barbecue beef this, is our absolute favourite.

My partner and I came here for lunch on boxing day. Although we did have to wait in line for a table for over half an hour, the food was well worth it and the staff were amazing to us despite how busy they were. Great experience, will definitely be back.

I have had lunch at Coco Ichibanya's today as I already went at least 50 times in the last 4 years and I am sorry to see that on the one hand, the prices increase, on the other hand, the quantity gets lower. I have had Katsu chicken and vegetables curry (chicken cutlet in another plate) and I didn't have enough curry sauce to finish the rice. Even the soup was served without tofu in it for the first time. Honesty dictates me to reckon they have the best katsu curry (best sauce taste and most beautiful crispiness of chicken cutlets) in the whole of Europe and the service was quick enough but this is sad to be a used customer and remain disappointed. Also sad that we didn't get the usual "arigato gosaimashita".

We’ve eaten here a few times but last time we were disappointed with the customer service we encountered. We were looking forward to our Japanese curry but unfortunately they didn’t have any accompaniments which was a let down and disappointing. As we were sitting a couple arrived at 9:45 pm and were refused a table even though there were still people eating and tables available which we found rather unaccommodating.

Small restaurant, but quality meals. You can't go wrong there with every meal. My experience with СoСo is from Bangkok. They have several restaurants there. The quality is always good. No surprises. Everywhere in the world in this chain the food is the same as you have eaten elsewhere .

We popped in after seeing a TikTok, food was amazing! Service was great and very well priced. Will certainly be back. The Mac & Cheese Chicken Curry was the best!

I've been to this chain in Japan many, many times and have been missing their curry dishes since the pandemic started. The curry at this restaurant in London offers the same taste as in Tokyo, which made me so happy! However, while paying, their card machine was malfunctioning (and this was a known issue by the staff) which made it difficult and stressful to pay since the machine kept losing contact with the card. We were not allowed to pay by cash either. But finally, after 10+ tries, the card machine cooperated. This problem should have been fixed asap though.

After going to Coco Curry in Asia I wanted to try them here hoping the food would be as good as I remembered and it didn't disappoint! I had the Chicken Katsu omelette curry, medium heat. It was very good and a well-sized portion, very filling. The naan bread was smaller than expected but tasted fine. The Wedges were also fine. The sides were ok but I don't need to try them again. However, I would definitely go back to try more of the curries. If you are in the area this is a really good casual option.

Snook out quite late for a very necessary snack and was lucky enough to find this place open, peopled predominantly by Japanese customers with an enticing menu and competitive pricing. Very friendly staff who explained everything, gently guided me towards some veggie stuff I enjoyed and left me feeling I wanted to return soon with friends/family. Surprisingly informal.

My favourite Japanese curry place. Highly recommend the cream curry with extra cheese! The branch behind Selfridges on James st is less busy so recommend to go there!

Situated just off Leicester Square station stands Coco Ichibanya- a curry house typically with a line of would-be patrons waiting outside in the rain or shine. There's a variety of curry-related dishes that you can order, but what i can safely say is that none...

Comforting, well presented and packed full of spicy curry sauce. Food was delicious the shrimp katsu was crispy and the eggs were cooked perfectly and soft. The cheese nan wasn’t amazing but the service was great.

Nice, but they sold me a plate since wasn’t in the picture as a wow thing, and it was just 2 prawns, chips and 2 fish fingers: 7£… It’s better be honest

I became a fan of this brand in Japan, and it’s exactly the same here in London. Consistently delicious meals, served fresh, fast and exactly how you want it (choose the meat, the amount of rice, strength of sauce, sides etc). All reasonably priced and...

Had previously rated it five star. Unfortunately, on my visit today, I had to get a takeaway as there were no seats. It was only when I got several streets away and found a place to eat it that they left out part of our...

Service was great and waitresses/waiters were very friendly. Food was really delicious and I want to go back again.

I’ve been here so many times and it’s consistently amazing. The staff are so lovely and sweet. I take all of my friends here cause I know it’ll be good everytime.

I've been going here since it first opened after visiting one of their branches in Tokyo. Always enjoyed it, but noticed they have reduced the size of the chicken portions, I'd assume to prevent putting the prices up after all the criticism about them being...

Great restaurant. Delicious food. Attentive staff. They also take covid very seriously. I have tried most things on the menu, but would encourage curry lovers to try the shrimp katsu, and Hamburg steak. Also get your curry with cheese (makes it thicker and creamier mouth...

This was my first visit...very impressed. A massive choice...very tasty indeed. Will definitely return! My choice of eggplant and veg curry was very good and I added a shrimp katsu with sweetcorn.

Despite it being a small restaurant, I had a great first experience at this lovely Japanese curry restaurant. The food was delicious and I would recommend it to anyone. They have so much choice and variety to choose from which is great. The staff are...

I've been waiting for a Japanese chain to open in London. For too long, I've found what we have in London is either not good or too expensive. Coco Ichibanya is a welcome addition to the range of good quality casual dining restaurants. Tokyo Diner...

If you ever visited Japan or lived there, seeing CoCo Ichibanya in London is sure to make one hungry. I was able to visit the restaurant twice at Leicester Square and made an effort to avoid peak times. The second visit I met a young...

Can’t stop visiting here!! Every time we visit London we have to factor in a cheeky curry here! Last time we had to queue for 30 minutes... completely worth it! ❤️ hopefully we’ll be back soon!

I loved the katsu curry. I wanted to compare it to Yokohama when I visited there and it didn’t disappoint apart from there not being chop sticks. I had a level 2 heat and found it to be great but will probably have a 3...

I never had the chance to get real authentic Japanese curry so we gave this a try. It was really good. Rice was well cooked, the egg was tasty and still a bit runny and the chicken Katsu was crispy.

Small queue when we arrived, the waiter handed out menus whilst we waited and took our orders. Once seated, service was quick. The food was good but not anything too special and expensive for what it is. Probably would not recommend if any queue at...

My partner ate here in Japan loads and was excited when we visited to actually eat authentic Katsu again! I have to say it was absolutely amazing, backed up by the amount of Japanese people eating here it must be good right? Will be visiting...

I’d previously visited and thought it was fine, ok, acceptable if somewhat expensive. Far better priced in Japan and Hong Kong. This time though, it was evident that the sheen has gone and Tokyo need to visit with the company handbook... The chicken is rubbery...

When we visited Ichibanya's there was a line out the door. By word of mouth we were told this place is good, and with a line out the door it should prove worthy of the wait, because these people knew something we didn't. So our...

Went with friends for luck, was lovely and quite filling! Thoroughly enjoyed it! I had the chicken dumpling curry standard spice 😄

Food was actually quite good. I couldn’t fault it. But I personally believe that the 12.5% service charge was too much. It was pretty much just giving you your plate and filling up your water. The waitress even asked to collect our bowls when we’re...

The curry at cocoichibanya is delicious every time. There’s only one currently in London, so expect to queue at peak times. The food is worth the wait, and staff have always friendly and cheerful when we’ve stopped by. Specialising in katsu curry, this place lets...

Having had meals in several branches of this restaurant chain in Asia, I was keen to eat in the recently opened branch in London. The interior is smart, and clean with pleasant wait staff and the food was as good as ever. The only issue...

I'm not sure what to make of this restaurant. It's small and has a quaint commercial diner feel but the staff look rushed and stressed. The curry is basically a very mild roux-based sauce with a host of "toppings" rather than actually being "curried" with...

Visited this "famous" Japanese chain with friends. It is overcrowded with tourists, particularly the loud and barging Chinese variety. The curry is ridiculously overpriced for what is essentially bland slop on rice. I've been to this chain a few times in different Asian cities where...

Someone who comes into this restaurant (or another branch of Coco Ichibanya) may expect to not want to have katsu curry plates anywhere else. This is the reference. Moreover, the waiters are very smily and available. I love the music they have and the fact...

Great little find, a long distant memory of traditional Japanese Curry Houses while on a visit to Japan... 30yrs ago! This is a good flash back to plastic menus, Katsu Curry, in all ways you can imagine... Chicken Katsu, Katsu & Omelette and a Mixed...

Had to Wait a bit outside even though tables were empty, it has a peculiar system as to how you are served maybe an Asian thing I don’t know. Once sat staff are very friendly ordering food is idiot proof as there is a great...

Worth it if you've got the time to que! Well priced, great service, amazing katsu. Lots of add ins and extras you can pimp your katsu with. Don't recommend starters though, waste of money. Pros: food, price, location. Cons: starters and wait times.

I got the mild (=zero spiciness), stewed chicken curry with a topping of vegetables (potatoes, asparagus & carrot) with 200g rice. It was nice: home-made tasting, and very filling. Not extraordinarily amazing, but a pleasant, homely dish. It's tastier than it looks! A little overpriced...

service charge not highlighted but the bottom of menu card . This fixed charge can be manipulated to cover vat or wages for staff. This is sharp practice by smoke and mirrors. I wonder is it the case in Japan

Was extremely happy to find a coco ichibanya in central London after waiting forever! I've had a lot of their curry in Japan, so was eager to try out the London Branch. The service is a little slow, unfortunately, but that is expected in a...

Introduced to the place by my niece and it was the most delicious Japanese curry I have ever tasted. Hidden location which I have often walked past walking between Leicester Sq and along Acre. Tried their best seller curry - level 3 and it had...

So happy to find a coco ichibanya in London! It’s almost like being back in Japan! The curry is super delicious and I will definitely come back when I visit London again. The only thing I missed was the sauce for my Chicken Katsu curry....

I walked past this place for many weeks and there is always a queue. My curiosity was piqued and last night, at 9.00 pm and when there is no queue in sight, went in. Was immediately seated in a booth big enough for four. Really...

... Yes this has entered the top 3 of my Katsu curry lists here in London. (I'll share the other 2 sometime!) Be prepared... Come here after 645pm or so on a Thursday to Saturday and the queues start getting long. Also bring an umbrella...

Visited with couple of friends that recommend that place since they used to like in Japan and were eating it on daily basis. I wasn’t disappointed! Great service, really friendly staff and food to die for! Never tried Japanese curry before but that visit changed...

Best curry ever! Absolutely delicious ! So excited it’s now in london and lived up to expectations !

As someone who has been to Coco ichi many times in Japan, I was really looking forward to this. Good stuff. Menu and method of choosing your meal is the same as in Japan. Curry is almost as nice as those in Japan. Service was...

After being encouraged to visit Coco’s by a relative living in Japan I couldn’t wait to eat here. I was not disappointed! I went three friends and decided to get there with enough time to queue as I’d heard it was popular. Whilst queuing we...

We arrived as a party of 6 on a Saturday around noon to a line out the door, but got in after about 25 minutes. The staff were amazingly accommodating for our group with two small children. In general, they manage the crowds well and...

My family were staying on this street and saw the que to get in.The following day we wanted a quick bite to eat, before the theatre. We only waited two or three minutes outside before we got a table. You can choose the type of...

As a long time Japanophile I was overjoyed when CoCo Ichibanya (Japan's largest curry chain) opened in London. Nothing fancy here but simply great Japanese fast food, cooked and served well in a bright welcoming atmosphere. From the welcoming "Irashaiimase" as you enter to the...

I had visited a few of these restaurants in Thailand and we loved it so much. We were eager to visit the London branch since we landed back. It was worth the wait and I cannot wait to go again. Staff were friendly and efficient...

FOR PEANUT/NUT ALLERGY - The mild curry & salad sesame dressing contains peanuts. The standar/hot does not contain peanuts but is made in the same factory so may have traces. Also they use vegetable oil to fry/cook their food. Arrived for 6pm and the queue...

I read all the reviews of curry house and thought to give it a go I seen it before when passing by and the long queue outside. We decided to be early in order to avoid the waiting queues and we were lucky because after...

I somehow missed this when they opened so it sounds like I missed the long queues. Was looking forward to the visit as a couple of nice things they have in Japan which haven't made it over to the UK yet were omurice and hamburger...

I have been to the Coco’s in Japan and South Korea and the one in London is not to be missed. The menu is the same and the staff are fantastic! The restaurant doesn’t have very many tables, but if you have to wait it...

If youve ever been to Coco Curry in Japan you will know what to expect. The only difference is that it will cost at least double what you would pay in Tokyo. If you dont know Coco Curry then you should expect well executed Japanese...

I held off going here as I didn’t want to be disappointed and discover it’s got nothing in common with its Japanese stores. Very pleased to report it’s just as good as over there! Lovely staff.

I've been waiting/hoping for Coco Ichibanya to open in London ever since I was first introduced to the chain in Japan almost a decade ago. For those who are unfamiliar, Coco Ichibanya is the largest curry chain in Japan, serving a huge variety of curry...

This is not an everyday Japanese restaurant where one can have fancy sushi dishes or hot ramen. On the contrary, the place is famous for serving kare raisu - curry rice dishes. Here, diners can customise the spiciness and sweetness of the dish, and the...

So happy to have this in London now - one of my go-tos in Japan. The flavours are almost exactly the same as in Tokyo (unfortunately at about 2x the price), so well worth a visit.

Surely the best Japanese curry I have tried so far. I definitely will go back soon. Service was quick and the staff helpful and thorough : I had to double check for peanuts in the curry paste as I know some do have it... although...

This restaurant I feel like it is a mixer of Japanese and Indian curry together, the price is affordable. Staffs are really friendly, service was quick as well. Pretty sad that we went on a rainy day (super cold as well) and there was super...

I have been in search for the best Katsu Curry for some time now. It's hard to find an authentic Japanese Curry in London, BUT, my prayers have been answered. This Japanese chain has finally opened in London. The menu works on a 3 (4)...

CoCo Ichi is the most famous curry chain in Japan. Hong Kong, Vietnam, Hawaii and the USA seem to love it as well. Why? I really wanted to know what this fuss was all about. The formula is easy: choose a curry (meat, fish, vegetables,...