It's been a while since I tried something extremely spicy, but here it is! The super spicy challenge menu, Pork Curry level 15 spiciness. CoCo Ichibanya has released a new level of spiciness, going beyond the previous maximum of level 10 to level 15. I tried the level 15 right away. Looking at the menu, after levels 6 to 10 spiciness, it jumps straight to level 15, so it's unclear if you can specify the spiciness between levels 11 to 15. But for those who want to enjoy extreme spiciness, I don't think they would settle for anything less, so no problem! Compared to the previous level 10, which was just mildly spicy, level 15 looks more serious just from its appearance. It has a thick consistency that clings to your mouth, making sure the spiciness doesn't escape. You can definitely feel the heat. It's a mix of forehead-sweating spiciness and the flavor of spices. It was delicious and enjoyable.

I was intrigued by the ramen sign and decided to enter the restaurant. I ordered the Curry Ramen with Crispy Chicken for 1,132 yen. The slightly thick soup has a sweet and gentle flavor. The medium-thick straight noodles are chewy. The lack of punch in the soup may make the noodles taste a bit bland when slurped alone, but it's just right when sipped with a spoon. The crispy chicken topping is delicious, whether eaten on its own or soaked in the soup. Thank you for the meal.

The sign at the table says it comes with char siu, but it's not included in the menu inside. It comes with garlic toppings and extra rice. I ordered level 5 spiciness and ate it while sweating profusely. You can earn points by showing your Rakuten card.

When I suddenly felt like eating curry, I decided to visit the Coco Ichibanya restaurant, specifically the one near the Morinomiya Interchange, which always takes care of me. I was intrigued by their eye-catching sign while on the move. I ordered the "Curry Ramen (level 3 spiciness) with crispy chicken". The ramen menu was available at this location, and I also planned to buy their Fukujinzuke pickles later. After about 10 minutes, my order arrived. I usually order level 5 spiciness for curry rice, but this time I went with level 3 for the soup, which had a thinner consistency and a satisfying level of spiciness that made me break out in a sweat, increasing my appetite. I managed to resist the rice, proving that I am a true masochist. The hot soup paired well with the crispy chicken, which was crunchy and delicious. The spinach and spicy minced meat added a nice touch to the dish, mixing well with the medium-thick noodles. I usually prefer the "Chicken Stew Curry", but this time I went for the curry ramen. This was my 382nd bowl of ramen this year.

My wife's back was hurting so I accompanied her for body maintenance. On the way back, we stopped by for dinner at this CoCo Ichibanya located next to the Tosima Interchange on the Hanshin Expressway. They have a spacious parking lot. Inside, there are counter seats and table seats. The table seats are wide and comfortable. We pushed the acrylic board to the side since we are family and ate together. We had a vegetable salad for 140 yen with a choice of three dressings. There are many curry options, but this time I chose the Kaki Fry Curry for 999 yen, which comes with four oyster fries. The ocean milk is delicious. My wife had the Curry Ramen. I learned that CoCo Ichibanya started as a coffee shop run by a married couple (TV information). It's a wonderful example of how things can grow with the right approach. Thank you for the meal.

YUKI's food blog Limited time offer Vegetable Soup Curry + Sausage + Level 5 Spicy + Umakara Garlic + Rice included (2022.1.16) After drinking late at night, I visited the Curry House CoCo Ichibanya Miyakojima Inter Store in Osaka. It is located in Miyakojima-ku, Osaka City, in front of JR Osaka Higashi Line's Jokita Koen Mae Station. I ordered the limited-time offer Roast Chicken Soup Curry + Level 5 Spicy + Seafood + Umakara Garlic + Rice. This menu is available from December 1, 2021 to the end of February 2022, and I visited just before closing time at midnight on January 16, 2022. The curry is garnished with plenty of vegetables and tofu nuggets with corn. The soup curry comes in two varieties: Roast Chicken and Vegetable, both served with rice, and all curry toppings are available, with seafood added as a topping. The rice portion is regular, with the option to add extra rice (300g) for an additional 110 yen (tax included) or reduce the portion (150g) for a discount of 52 yen (tax included). You can choose the spiciness level from 5 levels, with no option for mild. I had tried the Roast Chicken Soup Curry + Level 5 Spicy + Seafood + Umakara Garlic + Rice two days ago and was impressed by the taste, so I decided to try the Vegetable version as well. The soup curry has a spicy aroma and a pleasant level of spiciness. The classic curry has a slightly thick and slightly runny texture, while the soup curry has a lower density and a runnier texture. Level 5 Spicy was mild for me, but you can adjust the spiciness by adding a large amount of free table spice. Adding a lot of special spice halfway through enhances the peppery spiciness and tightens the flavor. The ingredients include potatoes, cabbage, carrots, okra, eggplant, burdock, pumpkin, lotus root, cauliflower, tofu nuggets with corn, sausage topping, and Umakara Garlic on a separate plate. The vegetables are colorful and abundant, with a nice mix of textures like slimy okra, soft fried eggplant soaked in soup, sweet pumpkin, and crunchy root vegetables. The tofu nuggets with corn are fluffy with a texture similar to hanpen, and the corn adds sweetness and a slight crunch. The sausage topping is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, adding flavor to the soup. While I prefer the Roast Chicken version on its own, adding sausage makes it much tastier. The Roast Chicken version also comes with a boiled egg, which is not included in this one. After drinking some of the soup, I added the rice. The slightly runny texture of the curry surprisingly goes well with the rice, and adding Umakara Garlic on top increases the spiciness, punch, and saltiness, serving as a condiment as well. The limited-time offer Vegetable Soup Curry + Sausage + Level 5 Spicy + Umakara Garlic + Rice is a healthy and colorful dish with plenty of vegetables. It has a light texture compared to the classic curry but still retains the flavor, aroma, and dashi richness. It is light enough to enjoy even after drinking, and I was very satisfied with the taste. Limited time offer Roast Chicken Soup Curry + Level 5 Spicy + Seafood + Umakara Garlic + Rice included (2022.1.14) After drinking late at night, I visited the Curry House CoCo Ichibanya Miyakojima Inter Store in Osaka. It is located in Miyakojima-ku, Osaka City, in front of JR Osaka Higashi Line's Jokita Koen Mae Station. I ordered the limited-time offer Roast Chicken Soup Curry + Level 5 Spicy + Seafood + Umakara Garlic + Rice. This menu is available from December 1, 2021 to the end of February 2022, and I visited just before closing time at midnight on January 14, 2022. Enjoy Roast Chicken in a spicy soup curry, a warm menu for winter at CoCo Ichibanya. The soup curry comes in two varieties: Roast Chicken and Vegetable, both served with rice, and all curry toppings are available, with seafood added as a topping. The rice portion is regular, with the option to add extra rice (300g) for an additional 110 yen (tax included) or reduce the portion (150g) for a discount of 52 yen (tax included). You can choose the spiciness level from 5 levels, with no option for mild.

Today I had to go to Miyakojima for work. Around 2:30 pm before my appointment, I started to feel hungry. I decided to have lunch. It's quite difficult to find open restaurants around 2:30 pm. Suddenly, I saw a CoCo Ichibanya. Since I didn't have much time, I decided to go to CoCo Ichibanya. I entered the restaurant around 2:40 pm. There were two customers already inside. The restaurant was quite spacious. I sat down and checked the menu. Hmm, what's this? Mapo Tofu Curry Ramen. It caught my interest. I'll have this one. Excuse me, I'll have the Mapo Tofu Curry Ramen with spice level 10. Also, I'd like to have some rice. After about 7 minutes of waiting, it arrived! Mapo Tofu Curry Ramen with spice level 10 and rice! Oh, it looks quite spicy! Equipped with a paper apron, I started with the soup. The curry soup with Mapo Tofu was slightly numbing. It was more delicious than I expected. The spiciness felt a bit milder compared to eating curry alone. However, it felt spicier than the Hashed Beef with spice level 10 that I had before. The noodles were square and straight, with a good texture. The only topping was tofu, so I got a bit tired of it towards the end. It would have been tastier with toppings like chicken stew or clams. As the spiciness decreased, I added some extra spicy spice, making it more stimulating. Finally, I mixed the remaining soup with rice to enjoy the spiciness as a Mapo Tofu Curry porridge. I ate a lot and finished it. CoCo Ichibanya's challenging Mapo Tofu Curry Ramen was quite delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the restaurant "Curry House CoCo Ichibanya Miyakojima Inter Store" for lunch that day. It is the number one curry chain restaurant in Japan, CoCo Ichibanya. I have been here many times and they always have their classic curry menu, but this time I decided to try something I had been curious about - CoCo Ichibanya's "Curry Ramen". The basic Curry Ramen is 764 yen (tax included), and you can add toppings from CoCo Ichibanya's regular menu. I ordered the "Pari Pari Chicken Curry Ramen" with the popular topping "Pari Pari Chicken" for 1,059 yen (tax included). This was my first time trying Curry Ramen, and it was a nice blend of spices that made it easy for many people to enjoy. It definitely had that CoCo Ichibanya touch, which was impressive. While curry is great, Curry Ramen is a nice change once in a while! Thank you for the meal!

The restaurant I had planned for dinner had a notice of closure on its opening day, so I ended up at a nearby station for a taste test after many years. I chose something different this time, but it barely resembled curry with no hint of flavor. The cutlets were different but lacked any umami. The beef tendon was mediocre, and the texture of the konjac was also mediocre. I sprinkled a lot of spices and shichimi on top to give it some flavor. The salad was a bit better, but convenience store salads are better. Steamed chicken and mixed grain Caesar salad plus corn, regional limited edition beef tendon curry rice 200g, level 5 spicy topping, garlic, handcrafted tonkatsu, handcrafted pork fillet cutlet.

During the Golden Week amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, I decided to combat my lack of exercise by taking a walk and refreshing my body at a chiropractic clinic. I stopped by CoCo Ichibanya at the Miyakojima Interchange store for lunch. They offer takeout options and have implemented thorough infection prevention measures with acrylic boards in place. The menu offers a wide variety of curries and ramen, making it hard to choose. I tried the Kansai region limited edition Beef Tendon Stew Curry for 881 yen (later found out it was actually priced at 991 yen on the receipt, but the menu states 881 yen including tax). The carefully simmered beef tendon with the flavor of green onions was appetizing. It was served with Fukujinzuke and I sprinkled some shichimi spice for an added kick. As a fan of beef tendon, I found it to be tender and delicious. The curry, infused with dashi broth and complemented by green onions, was a perfect match. My wife had the Umakoku Curry Ramen for 764 yen, which she devoured with delight. Next time, I plan to try the Curry Ramen and challenge myself to a rice dive at the end. Thank you for the meal!

I don't even know what I was thinking, but for some reason I ended up at this restaurant. I can't remember when it was, but a long time ago I came to this chain restaurant without knowing about it and had something that couldn't really be called curry. I tried it again this year or maybe last year just to make sure, and it was still something unidentifiable. I decided to skip the "curry rice" this time, but what I had was just as strange. Let's put aside the frozen udon that was a failure, the dipping sauce was just unbearable. I really don't understand how this place has become the biggest chain. Seafood curry tsukemen ==========

Recently, there are various curry restaurants that are popular, but Coco Ichibanya is still a reliable choice. Today, I visited the location in Miyakojima Ward. They have a parking lot, which is convenient. The restaurant was 80% full, and it's okay for solo diners. They have counter seats and booth seats. This time, I ordered egg salad, lemon lassi, pork cutlet curry (with 400g of rice), and pickled radish topping. The total came to 1,496 yen. Thank you for the meal!

I stopped by here today, near the Miyakojima IC. The interior of the restaurant consists of counter seats and table seats. When it comes to Cocoichi, it's all about curry and rice, but some stores also offer "noodles". This store is one of the rare ones in Osaka Prefecture with this option. I tried the handmade tonkatsu curry ramen. Let's dig in! First, the soup - it has the familiar Cocoichi flavor but is quite light, making it easy to drink with a spoon. The taste is exactly like Cocoichi's ramen. I didn't adjust the spiciness level, so it was a bit lacking in heat for me. Anyway, it was a delicious meal! I was curious about this ramen as it's not available in many stores, but I personally prefer the regular curry and rice.笑

It's been a while since I've had CoCo Ichibanya. A classic for me, pork shabu curry with cheese topping. 600 grams of rice. I poured a large amount of CoCo Ichibanya's fukujin pickles on top. Thank you for the meal.

Lunch alone at noon.

On a holiday, I went shopping with my daughter's family and stopped by this place on the way back. It was a place that used to be a convenience store, located near the Hanshin Expressway Miyakojima Interchange. The interior has sofa seats where you can relax comfortably, and there is a bookshelf with manga books lined up in the back. I was intrigued by the curry ramen, but ended up choosing the Grand Mother Curry because of its visual appeal with scrambled eggs on top. It had big chunks of potatoes, carrots, onions, and green beans. The potatoes were delicious. I mistakenly thought it was beef, but it turned out to be pork. It had a slight porky smell because it wasn't cooked thoroughly, so I recommend cooking it until it has a nice sear. My partner had the Curry Ramen, which was delicious. I'll try the Curry Ramen next time. Thank you for the meal.