Night Celestine

I'm so pleased. Delicious spicy curry, nicely presented and tastes great. Very neat and tidy dining area and restroom. I liked their Japanese playlist. Well done.

JT

As a long-time fan of Japanese curry, I was thrilled to finally visit a Curry House CoCo Ichibanya – my first time at this particular chain, though I'm no stranger to the style, having frequented a beloved (and now sadly closed) Curry House in Westwood pre-pandemic. I was so happy to find the menus quite similar, with all my old favorites present and accounted for! We started with the Garlic Cheese Naan, which was absolutely delicious fresh and hot, though it did lose a bit of its magic as it cooled – so definitely enjoy it quickly! It was also my boyfriend's very first foray into Japanese curry, and I'm happy to report he absolutely loved it. He opted for the spicy teriyaki fried chicken, while I indulged in my classic chicken cutlet. Both dishes were just as rich and flavorful as I remembered, hitting all the right notes of comforting deliciousness. My only minor disappointment was that they were out of iced coffee, which would have been a perfect complement. Nevertheless, the overall experience was fantastic, and I'm already planning my next visit to have my old favorite, the keema curry! I'll definitely be back when I'm in San Diego.

+2

heclau Dian

Been here so many times, and I like coming here. I like the choices of the curry, the mix and match, and the spice level. Decent large size serving for quite the price of the food. Honestly, I think the inside is a little too crowded the way the tables are set up but I don’t mind. I come here for the Japanese curry. Friendly staff and good service. They get super busy at times and line starts forming outside. Parking gets very difficult since it’s also located in a busy commercial area. But will definitely recommend.

Sarah Goff

Visiting Coco’s always feels like I just teleported back to Japan! The staff is always so friendly and the service is fast! We had the chicken and pork cutlet dishes and a side of French fries. Pro tip, the curry makes the perfect dipping sauce for the fries!

Viviann Benitez

My boyfriend and I, along with our three friends, have been regulars for a while. We used to come in the mornings, but recently switched to dinner after noticing the chicken is often chewier early in the day—our theory is the oil isn’t fully heated right after opening. In the evenings, everything's cooked perfectly, and the vibe is just as inviting. Here’s a quick rundown of our latest dinner picks: * Chicken Curry with Spinach and Mushrooms – 4.8/5
The chicken was mostly tender, though one slice was a bit chewy. The spinach was fresh and flavorful, and the mushrooms were perfectly soft. * Chicken Curry with Vegetable Croquettes (2) – 4/5
Absolute standout! The croquettes were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside—delicious and satisfying. * Garlic Naan – 4/5
We love the flavor, but it arrived a bit too early and got cold before the rest of our food came. If it had been timed better, this easily would’ve been a 5. * Chicken Curry with Thin-Sliced Beef – 4.5/5
Surprisingly juicy! The thin beef slices held their own and added a rich, savory layer to the curry.

Jing

A friend recommended this place to me, and I'm so glad they did! I really appreciate the variety on the menu, offering plenty of different options to mix and match. The curry was delicious with the option to customize the spiciness to your taste. The server was attentive, taking note of my special requests and fulfilling them perfectly. I'll definitely be coming back. Parking is ample during off-peak hours but can be challenging during meal times.

Theodore Mac Quidem

Great restaurant branch where the curry tastes almost exactly like the CoCo Ichibanya branch in Yokodika, Japan (read: it's good!) The service is fast and friendly, despite the fact that the place was crowded, even during lunch on a week day. We were in line before it opened, and the place filled up within five minutes of opening. For those unfamiliar with dining at CoCo, you choose the type of curry from the menu, indicate the amount of rice, and choose your spiciness. I would equate a "regular" spice level as similar with a mild/medium salsa. For those who want some kick, I would recommend a 1 or 2 level. I don't remember many people when I was stationed in Japan ordering anything over a level 4 or 5. The levels here go to 20, so I guess if you're adventurous you can try to go for it. Definitely recommend the chicken or pork cutlet curries, the udon, and definitely ordering some naan bread to accompany your curry dish and to get all that curry left on your plate. A bit with the family, and definitely coming back!

+7

LULU LIVE Art

This spot offers great value, with most curries priced between $13-18. I went for the build-your-own curry, where you can customize the rice, spice level, and ingredients. My friend chose the pork cutlet vegetable curry, which came with crispy pork, potatoes, and peppers. I didn’t expect much since it’s a chain, but I was pleasantly surprised! The curry was flavorful and the portions were generous—neither of us could finish our rice. My friend, who doesn’t like strong spices, found the flavor just right—not as overpowering as Indian curry. Overall, it's tasty and worth a try, especially for the price!

+4

Priya M

What can I say about this place? When my cousin recommended it, I was skeptical about the taste since most Japanese cuisine I've tried tends to be on the sweeter side. However, after dining here and trying some of their top menu items, I was blown away by how good everything tasted. This spot also serves some incredible Indian dishes! If you're craving savory food, this is the best place to try. Reservations are recommended because it gets busy quickly.

+1

Chicken Cutlass with Curry at its finest! This place always has consistently good food that warms the soul and puts a smile on your face! Highly recommend to all spicy food lovers, challenge yourself and get a heat level higher than 6!!

B.Fern

Coco Curry House is one of those hit-or-miss spots. Unfortunately, consistency just isn't their strong suit. I always order the same exact dish, yet somehow it tastes different every time sometimes the spice level is spot on, other times it's either barely spicy or way too intense. This would make sense if I was switching up the spice level with each visit, but I'm not, I always order the same. Another issue is the add-ons. I typically ask for cheese, get charged for it, but half the time it's missing from the order entirely. And good luck trying to place a phone order. Even when the place is empty, they won't answer. Today was a perfect example, I called several times, no answer. I show up in person and there's only two couples dining. Definitely not slammed, so I'm not sure if ignoring phone orders is a new policy or just poor service. I really want to love this place because the food can be good... when it's right. But the inconsistency and lack of reliability make it hard to count on.

gloria fa

So my kiddos love this place but again everyone has different likes and dislikes. This was definitely not the place for me or my partner. Food was so so but I’ve had better tasting curry. Japanese style curry is said to be sweeter and not as spicy. This curry can not be described as sweeter or flavorful for that matter. I’ll stick to my Thai curry. Also the teriyaki fried chicken had this weird taste I didn’t care for. It was overpoweringly sweet and nothing else. Not to brag but my teriyaki tastes better and that’s not just me saying so. I’ve made it for snack bar during my kiddos high school years during the band events his school sponsored and for my other kiddos swim meets at Mt. SAC (2 day events- (sold out- over 100 teriyaki chicken bowls during every event).I’ve had people ask if it was store bought, nope I make it myself. My partner and I will definitely not come back, my kiddos will come again but closer to home. As always you’ll need to try it out for yourself. Who knows—- you may love it or say no thank you 🙂‍↔️ We ordered: chicken cutlet with side of dumplings, pork cutlet with dumplings, side of veggies in curry (mostly potatoes), side of cutlet, green salad, and 2 cutlet salads but only one came but charged for both. Drinks: Thai tea which needed some work- not sweet on the bland side. Didn’t take photos of the food. So sorry 😞 Just an FYI: if you have pork allergies- make sure to ask if there is any cross contamination. I had an allergic reaction about 20 minutes after eating my “none” pork meal.

Sophie Kim

We’ve been loyal Coco Ichibanya customers for a long time and usually dine in about once a week, which is why this is especially disappointing. Recently, we’ve noticed a consistent drop in both quality and portion size when ordering takeout, compared to dining in. This time, the curry portion was noticeably much smaller than what is normally served in-restaurant (photos attached for reference). The meat in my order also tasted overly batter-heavy, undercooked, and stale, which made it really unpleasant to eat. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time we’ve experienced this with takeout. On top of that, the customer service has been frustrating. There is a younger female staff member who is often at the counter, and every time she handles our order, the experience is negative. For example, we once ordered pickup and waited over 30 minutes past the quoted time, and despite clearly seeing us waiting, she never acknowledged us or gave an update. Her attitude has consistently come across as dismissive and rude. We don’t like leaving negative reviews, especially for a place we genuinely enjoy and support regularly. However, it’s upsetting to feel like takeout customers are treated differently — both in food quality and service. We’re hoping management sees this and addresses the inconsistency, because we want to continue supporting this location.