グルメハンター・酔いどれ天使
Located in Toyohira 3-9-3-12, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido, along National Route 36, is the Curry House CoCo Ichibanya. There is parking space in front of the store. It was a hot Sunday afternoon, and I wasn't feeling particularly hungry, but I was in the mood for curry, so I decided to visit this place.
The interior of the restaurant is spacious, with an open kitchen visible from the counter seats. There are also table seats by the windows. I was guided to the counter as a solo diner. Unfortunately, the hand-prepared chicken cutlet was sold out, which was a bit disappointing.
As I was contemplating what to order, I came across the limited quantity menu item "THE Beef Curry." It looked delicious, and I was immediately drawn to it.
The "THE Beef Curry" priced at 1030 yen arrived after a short wait. It had a deep black color with chunks of beef, giving it the appearance of a genuine European-style curry. The rice portion was a regular size of 300g. The spiciness level was normal. The roasted roux had a rich and deep flavor profile, combining umami, sweetness, and maturity. However, I felt that it lacked a bit of spiciness, so I added some spicy powder provided at the counter. This instantly added a sharp spiciness to the curry.
The beef was tender and easy to eat without any tough membranes. The portion was satisfying, and I didn't feel the need to order the double meat option.
I also ordered a simple salad for 140 yen, consisting of lettuce, cabbage, and corn. They provided three types of dressings to choose from.
Next time, I would like to try the crispy chicken with spinach or something similar.