Today, I visited a well-known curry chain restaurant that many people are familiar with. I had been here before, as it is a nationwide chain. The interior of the restaurant consists of only counter seats, with a limited number of seats. Depending on the time of day, it may get crowded. Customers ranged from individuals to groups. I ordered the "Crispy Chicken Curry" with squid topping, just on a whim. Surprisingly, it was the exact same combination I had ordered during my previous visit. The taste was consistent and reliable. When in doubt about curry, you can't go wrong with CoCo Ichibanya. Oh, and I was surprised to see another customer ordering their curry with the request for the sauce to be "warm." I didn't know you could do that... I enjoyed my meal. Thank you.

I had only had breakfast at 11 am, did some training and started feeling dizzy. So, even though I was in Hakata, I decided to go to the reliable CoCo Ichibanya for an early dinner at 4 pm. In the evening, I found a restaurant I wanted to try, so I ordered a half beef curry with eggplant topping only. It was delicious and reliable as usual, but the rice was a bit hard and not so great. I'm not sure if it was because there was too much water or if the automatic machine was not working properly. The restaurant only has 9 seats, but four were already filled at this time, so it seems like it could get crowded quickly during peak hours. There was only one female staff member working hard to manage the place.

The nearest public transportation station is Fukuoka City Subway = Nakasu Kawabata Station West Bus West Bus = Higashi Nakasu Counter Seat Only Small Store You can also place a mobile order with a QR code posted on the counter seat. There was also a limited-time lemon lassi drink. Needless to say, the curry taste is excellent, with no misses. Today, with a 100 yen discount coupon from au Smart Pass and a 70 yen coupon for hamburgers from the CoCo Ichibanya official app, it was 1,050 yen.

Today, I visited a well-known curry chain restaurant. The interior had only counter seats, with about 10 seats in total. Customers ranged from individuals to groups, including many foreigners. I ordered the "Crispy Chicken with Squid Topping" on a whim. It's nice to be able to taste the same flavor wherever you go in the country. There's a comforting feeling about it. Among curry chain restaurants, CoCo Ichibanya has the least distinctive taste, making it a reliable choice for a meal anytime. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

At the end of the year, I purchased a lucky bag from CoCo Ichibanya, which contained 4 vouchers worth 500 yen each. So, this time I visited the "Hakata Nakasu Store". The store is located facing Meiji Street, right next to Nakasu Kawabata Station on the subway. If you're a ramen lover, it's easier to say it's next to the Ichiran headquarters building. I arrived at 11:40. Inside the store, there was only an L-shaped counter with about 10 seats, creating a cozy atmosphere. As a COVID-19 measure, there were partition boards set up, making it a bit cramped. I ordered the "Oyster Fry Curry (978 yen, tax included)". I had it at a different store last year and was pleasantly surprised by how delicious it was. I also added a half portion of squid using a coupon. The serving time was 6-7 minutes. When the Oyster Fry Curry arrived, the presentation wasn't very appealing. There was only a spoon in front of me. Last month, the restaurant I visited provided both a spoon and chopsticks. It's more convenient to enjoy the curry by dipping the edges of the fry in it with chopsticks. But here, there were no chopsticks. Well, I guess it's all the same once you start eating, right? I sprinkled the spicy spice on top and tried it. The crispy texture of the oyster batter was lacking. There was a noticeable difference in the oiliness compared to the oyster fry I had at a different store. CoCo Ichibanya stores vary greatly in seat space, cutlery provision, and frying techniques. However, the quality of the pork curry and the enthusiasm of the staff seem consistent. I still have 3 vouchers worth 500 yen each left, so now I'm curious about other stores. It was a bit of a shock. Thank you for the meal.

I had dinner in Nakasu, Fukuoka, and felt like having CoCo Ichibanya curry, so I went to the CoCo Ichibanya near Nakasu Kawabata Station. I ordered a half spinach and pork cutlet topping rice with 350 grams, with normal spiciness, for 1,014 yen. The interior of the restaurant has about 10 counter seats only, with partitions for infection prevention. There were many foreign tourists, maybe because it was night in Nakasu. It arrived in about 10 minutes. Since it's CoCo Ichibanya, you can enjoy the same taste anywhere in the country, which is reassuring. I love spinach curry.

Pork curry chicken katsu with 400 grams of rice as toppings, spice level 2, total cost 920 yen. The small restaurant has about 10 counter seats with acrylic dividers between them, making it cramped to eat curry. Despite that, it was delicious and worth revisiting after a long time.

It had been a while since I saw the limited-time adult spicy curry on the menu and decided to visit. I ordered the extra-large portion because the regular portion seemed to have 50g less rice. The white pieces that were hard to see in the photos turned out to be chicken skewers. Even with less rice, the meal was satisfying. The balance of spiciness, acidity, and spices was just right and easy to eat. However, it seems that the regular portion would have been enough.

Whenever I feel like having a delicious and reliable curry, I can easily find a Coco Ichibanya. Their curries never disappoint and always taste great. When I crave curry, Coco Ichibanya is always my go-to place. Thank you for always providing such delicious meals.

This time, we went to COCO Ichibanya Hakata Nakasu store located at 5-3-21 Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City. It's a small shop near the Ichiran headquarters. They offer delicious Kalbi Curry and Tonkatsu. I'm heading back to work now, feeling energized! Thank you for the meal.

On a regular night, I visited the restaurant feeling a bit down. Before even entering, I had already decided to order the "7 Spicy" curry. The restaurant was small, with only counter tables for about 10 seats crammed in. The 3 seats at the rounded 90-degree corner of the counter table were especially tight. The seating arrangement was like a narrow fan-shaped area with acute angles for each person. The customers were all middle-aged to elderly men, each with their own quirks, dining in silence and uncomfortably close to each other. It seemed fitting for a scruffy old guy like me to be squeezed into such a place, so I accepted it with self-deprecating humor. I ordered the "Plenty of Clam Curry" with "Scrambled Eggs" in a 300g serving, spiced at level 7 (917 yen). Strangely, there were shrimp in it. I pondered why, and realized that my mumbled order may have been misheard as "Shrimp and Clam Curry" instead of "Plenty of Clam Curry." Later, I checked the receipt and confirmed my suspicion. The price was the same. The shrimp had a strong flavor. While I don't dislike them, I found it audacious to impose unexpected flavors like this. Level 7 spiciness was, indeed, spicy. When taking a bite, inhaling lightly before putting it in my mouth and swallowing carefully were crucial to avoid coughing fits. Spicy food becomes even more painful when the heat intensifies the sensation, making it several times more unbearable. Oh, by the way, I seem to mix up "hot" with "spicy" and "painful" with "spicy" in my writing. As the spiciness reached level 7, the distinctions between hot, spicy, and painful seemed to blur, creating a chaotic experience. Nevertheless, it helped temporarily distract me from my gloomy mood, focusing on simple sensations of heat, spiciness, and pain. While I need to be cautious of developing a dependency, it might not be a bad thing to shift my focus away from alcohol dependency, which is even more dangerous. I paid using a nationwide transportation IC card, nimoca. After the meal, vigorously rinsing my mouth felt refreshing.

Two days in a row at Cocoichi, when there's a Cocoichi near your house, it naturally becomes a go-to choice. Soba or udon, Ichiran, convenience store, hamburgr, or Kura Sushi. Or maybe just not eating. My go-to order has become the classic: Pork 3 Spicy 500g Karaage, Eggplant, Mushrooms, and a side of fries, totaling just over 1000 yen. It would be nice to have shortcut keys like spells to quickly place orders. "Would you like garlic?" "Yes." Cocoichi should consider switching to touch screens. After challenging myself with 4 Spicy, 5 Spicy, and even 10 Spicy, I've settled on 3 Spicy as my favorite. Comparing Cocoichi and Go Go Curry is nonsense because they are different foods, each with its own unique appeal.

The pre-movie meal was incredibly delicious with a rich cheese flavor that was so satisfying! Cheese lovers will absolutely love it.

I ordered a takeout of pork shabu curry with spinach topping, but when I got home, there was no spinach in it. I didn't ask for a receipt, so I couldn't confirm it. The curry was delicious, but I really wanted to eat the spinach...

It was delicious.

I did it... In Hakata, the food is delicious, and I tend to drink too much. Whenever I return to the hotel, I'm pretty tipsy... Today's restaurant is CoCo Ichibanya in Nakasu, Fukuoka. I ordered the Pork Curry for 442 yen. I was drunk and found myself at the counter. Unconsciously, I ordered Pork Curry with a spice level of 3. When you eat delicious food, you crave curry rice. When I return from overseas or a business trip, I always decide to have curry as my first meal. Today, it seems like I jumped the gun a bit on that timing. The strange thing is, why did I order level 3 spice when I'm not good with spicy food... Well, it's a normal serving size and I finished it in no time, so it was easy!! But it was too spicy!!! Four times the normal spiciness is too much for those who are not good with spicy food... The spoon didn't move forward easily due to the extreme spiciness. But it was still delicious!! CoCo Ichibanya's Pork Curry. The curry is smooth, and all the ingredients have melted into it. It's delicious. If it was a normal spice level. CoCo Ichibanya's curry is the best anywhere in the country!! Was it delicious???

Once again, after drinking in Nakasu, having late-night curry at 2-3 places on the way home will definitely lead to regret the next morning. And tonight, it was katsu curry. As you may know, it's always delicious no matter when you eat it. This post is not about conveying the deliciousness, but reflecting on my reckless actions. The curry at Coco Ichibanya is undeniably tasty. Consuming 1000 calories late at night is not good. Even past 1 am, the restaurant is full of people. I wonder if everyone around me doesn't regret it? Going to bed on a full stomach. It's a sure thing that I'll turn into a pig, not a cow. (Reflection from another day) Tonight, it's "beef and spinach curry." Perhaps it's a way to justify my guilt for eating late-night curry by adding vegetable toppings to make it seem a bit healthier. The beef curry is also undeniably delicious, but the color of the menu and the actual dish are completely different.