Near Keikyu Heiwajima Station, there is a CoCo Ichibanya restaurant along the Kandai Avenue. I had never tried CoCo Ichibanya since coming to Tokyo, so I decided to stop by this store on my way back from shopping. The interior of the store has counter seats and table seats, but it is not very spacious. Since it was a bit late for lunch, it was not too crowded. I placed my order using the tablet provided at the table. I was curious about the limited-time offerings, but I ended up ordering the classic "Fried Chicken Curry with Cheese MIX (1,098 yen)". It was ready in about 7 minutes. The curry sauce had a consistent rich and mild flavor that I always enjoy. The crispy fried chicken and melting cheese paired perfectly, and I finished it in no time. The price is not cheap, but with a variety of curry options and side dishes, it is recommended for when you crave curry.

Ordered the Beef Cutlet Curry and decided to add a soft-boiled egg on top. Suddenly, I noticed that all the male customers at the counter had also added a soft-boiled egg. Maybe men really like eggs? I took a bite of the cutlet and found it to be crispy and finely chopped, making it easy to eat. When dipped in the curry, it brought out a sweet flavor that reminded me of eating at CoCo Ichibanya. Thank you for the meal!

It had been a while since I last visited Cocoichi, so I had a hard time deciding on my order. I ended up choosing the Pork Shabu Curry with a topping of spinach (1007 yen). There is often a debate about Cocoichi being expensive, especially when you add toppings which increase the price. Toppings like cheese and spinach, which are popular, can make the total cost higher. Despite this, I had no complaints about the taste, portion size, or service. Overall, my experience at Cocoichi after a long time was delicious.

I ordered THE Beef Curry (double meat) + Beef Cutlet, and ended up with a very hearty meal... 400g of rice, normal spiciness, it was full of beef and incredibly delicious! The interior of the restaurant is clean and nice.

I really wanted to eat curry rice, so I went to Heiwajima, one station away♫ CoCo Ichibanya is everywhere, so I eat it often. However, there is one thing to be careful of! That is the toppings! If you add sausages, cheese, or something else, the price quickly goes over 1000 yen! I like the taste, but when you fall into this trap, you might regret it a little bit...

I ate beef curry.

The beef curry was delicious.

The curry hamburger topping. I thought it was delicious and safe. Two hamburgers are good.

I felt like eating it for some reason, so I visited Coco Ichibanya after about 5 years. When I used to eat it often, the "Beef and Vegetable Curry Level 5 Spicy 500g" was my go-to, but I'm not as tolerant to spiciness and volume as I used to be, so I opted for the "Beef and Vegetable Curry Level 4 Spicy 400g" this time. I must admit, it was a bit half-hearted (laughs). The Beef and Vegetable Curry Level 4 Spicy 400g (1,031 yen) was decently spicy and had a good flavor, but it felt a bit lighter in taste compared to my memories from the past. The beef was not bad, with a slightly fibrous texture, but the pieces were small. The vegetable toppings included potatoes, green beans, carrots, and onions, providing a decent amount of variety, but I wished they had more texture. The 400g portion was indeed filling, but the Level 4 spiciness felt surprisingly light. It may be a change in my taste buds. In the end, I ended up with a somewhat negative evaluation like "It's okay, but I prefer it this way." However, I was surprised to find that you can now choose the level of sweetness, just like you can choose the level of spiciness. This fresh surprise alone made my visit after a long time worthwhile.

On this day, I had lunch in Omori. I developed a craving for Cocoichi curry, so I came here to satisfy it. The location is very close to Keikyu Heiwajima Station. The interior of the restaurant has 7 counter seats, 1 table for 2, and 3 tables for 4, with a maximum capacity of 21 seats. The abundance of table seats may be to attract families. I chose to sit at the counter. I had already decided what to order, but I quickly glanced at the table menu just in case there was a hidden gem. So, as planned, I ordered: - Beef Curry 597 yen (863kcal) - Topping Mushroom 206 yen (10kcal) - Topping Spinach 206 yen (11kcal) - Level 3 Spiciness 63 yen (41kcal) Total: 1072 yen (925kcal). As usual, customizing the curry makes the price go up. The calorie count also increases accordingly. However, they managed to keep it under 1000kcal by not adding fried items as toppings. The increase in spiciness also adds calories, probably due to the oil-like texture of the extra spicy spice used. According to the president of Cocoichi, the paid spiciness upgrade and the table spicy spice have the same ingredients, but the paid upgrade is said to taste better as the spiciness is better incorporated during cooking. I imagine this is because of the oil-like texture. The restaurant is run by 3 staff members: 1 woman and 2 men. Jazz music was playing in the background. Surprisingly, the food was served relatively quickly, in about 5 minutes. - Beef Curry (topped with mushrooms, spinach, level 3 spiciness) The standard rice portion is 300g, which is larger than at other restaurants. For women, it may be too much. That's why they also offer a smaller portion of 200g. The rice is slightly firm, which complements the curry well. The curry sauce is standard in thickness, made with beef, so it has a richer flavor compared to pork sauce. The color is also darker than pork curry. The original spiciness level is slightly higher than pork curry. By adding level 3 spiciness, it becomes quite spicy. However, I found it lacking in spice, so I added the table spicy spice for extra heat. I always order beef curry not because I want beef, but because I enjoy the taste of beef sauce. The beef itself is slightly better in quality than retort curry. The mushrooms mainly consist of shiitake, with some button mushrooms and an unknown variety. They are generously added, which is nice. The spinach, on the other hand, is not as plentiful. The 206 yen topping fee for spinach seems less worthwhile. In the early days of my food blog activity, I always ordered 400g of rice and added fried items as toppings, but I've since stopped doing that. It's for the sake of sustainable food blogging. Cocoichi tends to be on the pricier side, and honestly, I sometimes question its value for money, but for some reason, I always end up craving it. Perhaps it's because of the flexibility in customization and the frequent seasonal menu changes, which keep customers coming back. I'm sure I'll develop the craving again in a few months, maybe for the Kamata branch next time. Thank you for the meal! (As of 4/1/2015, rating: 3.00 points)

Curry specialty store "CoCo Ichibanya" is a regular choice for my dinner, rotating between the Kawasaki Odasakae store, JR Oimori Station East Exit store, ARROW Ikegami store, Gotanda Yamate-dori store (not reviewed on Tabelog), and the Naitani store in Minami Ward, Saitama Prefecture. As a chain curry restaurant, you can expect the same menu and taste at any store, providing a sense of comfort. However, there may be slight differences in spiciness between stores. Some stores may have inconsistent spiciness levels, but the newly visited "CoCo Ichibanya Keikyu Heiwajima Station Front Store" left me wondering, "What kind of place is this?" So, I visited the store for dinner the day before yesterday. On January 19, 1990, around 7:00 pm, I made my first visit to the small store, which had a layout of counter seats and three table seats. Being located in front of the station, the store was almost full, as expected. I ordered my usual favorite menu, Crab Cream Croquette Curry level 3 spiciness, and this time I also ordered an egg salad. The main dish portion is consistent across all stores, following the manual, but as mentioned earlier, there may be variations in spiciness and the amount of vegetable salad at each store. Among the stores I have visited, the worst in terms of spiciness and vegetable salad quantity are the ARROW Ikegami store and the Kawasaki Odasakae store, both of which are attached to other establishments. The Kawasaki Odasakae store is located next to a major sports store, which may affect the cooking standards. The "CoCo Ichibanya Keikyu Heiwajima Station Front Store" I visited this time is an independent store like the JR Oimori Station East Exit store, and the customer service and the quantity of the egg salad I ordered seemed to be made according to the manual, resulting in a high level of satisfaction. The spiciness was just right for level 3, making it a very satisfying experience. This is definitely a restaurant worth revisiting, even if it's far from my home!

After work, I went to CoCo Ichibanya. Sometimes I just crave it. I usually look at the menu, but I always end up ordering the same thing. Pork cutlet, squid topping, level 5 spiciness. That's my go-to order. I like that you can adjust the spiciness. My only complaint is that the way they fry the squid can vary depending on the location. When it's not crispy, it's a bit disappointing. Next time, I'll try a menu item I haven't challenged before. ^^

I asked the old lady at the previous shop if there was a good place around here to have a late-night meal, and she told me that a new curry restaurant had opened just around the corner. I decided to check it out and found out it was a chain restaurant that I had seen in various places. The old lady didn't seem to know much about this curry chain, but since I was already there, I decided to give it a try. I arrived around 11 p.m. on a weekday and there was only one other customer. The place was not crowded at all. I ordered the recommended chicken and mushroom Japanese-style curry (800 yen) and some pickled radish (30 yen). The food arrived in about 5 minutes. The Japanese-style curry was filled with plenty of mushrooms, chicken, and thick fried tofu. It wasn't very spicy, but it was delicious. This curry is a limited-time menu available until the end of November, but it seems to be popular even among the elderly.