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    Curry House CoCo Ichibanya

    4.0 (799 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese Curry
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Lisa C.

    This place never ceases to hit the spot when you're craving curry. This place has been at this location for a very long time. Inflation keeps rising but their prices are still on point! Parking can be difficult (limited/ tight stalls), but there is also a parking garage downstairs (be careful if you park downstairs in the garage, there have been break ins before, leave no valuables in your car). Overall, simple, delicious meal, with decent prices. I think service used to be a lot better. Employees would welcome you when you come in with "Irasshaimase".. ! But that vibe wasn't there.

    Beef curry rice
    Lily D.

    My husband and I came to Curry House CoCo Ichibanya for a late lunch. I suggested we go here because my husband loves curry and he was astounded by the price. It's about $12 - 15 for a normal plate of curry here and we had been worried about our Hawaii trip because someone had told us prior that a decent meal could be upwards of $90. Curry House CoCo Ichibanya was such a delightful surprise because of the price but also the quality and quantity of the food. The curry house was near full when we arrived, but there were a few seats and no line. We were seated at the booth and given a menu where I promptly ordered beef curry rice and my husband ordered curry udon. The portion sizes were absolutely massive but the price was so affordable that we couldn't help but order some sides. We got some fried mini octopus that came out steaming hot with crisp outer layer and some tasty gyoza. I ended up getting too full midway, but my husband devoured my beef curry rice after polishing off the curry udon. The udon for both was such rich and flavorful and the beef cubes in my curry was amazingly tender. The food was so good that we considered coming back again, but we ended up visiting other establishments because it was our first time in Hawaii and we wanted to see as many different restaurants as we could. The service here was very nice. We didn't get checked up on very often and it was nice being able to eat in peace. It felt very cozy and being at the booth allowed us to observe the food being made behind the counter. A wonderful restaurant and I'm sure we'll come back to visit when we're back in Hawaii!

    Fried shumai
    Dan T.

    Stop by at 7:30pm for the first time and was kindly seated at the bar. The cooks were hustling putting out plates of food one after the other. Ordered the most popular item, kalbi and fried chicken. Waitress recommended I try the fried shumai appetizer. Within minutes, Shumai arrived steaming hot and had a nice crunch. Kalbi and chicken curry over rice was huge. The curry was very mild flavored and was delicious. Fried chicken melted in your mouth and the Kalbi was thinly sliced and soft. Everything blended so well. Ambiance was lively and upbeat. Very clean and efficient, felt like eating in Tokyo. Great value, will definitely be back to try everything on the menu.

    A great meal....
    Alan C.

    I first fell in love with the curry house back in 2001, when they were in the Ala Moana food court. I always have to stop in at least once whenever I am visiting from the mainland. I was heartbroken to see the Ala Moana store had recently closed, but I'm glad this place was just around the corner. Before my first visit, I had never had Japanese brown curry before. Heck, I had never even heard of it. Now, I love it! I stopped in tonight, everybody was friendly. As of November 2025, this restaurant is to go only. I don't know if they are doing remodeling or what, but it wasn't a big deal, I just took my food back to my hotel. The menu is very large. I had the shrimp cutlet and stewed shrimp curry. She asked me if I wanted it spicy or mild, I asked for mild. When I got the food back to my hotel, the food was still plenty warm, and it was delicious. It's a thicker richer, curry, and it was wonderful. It didn't look like a lot of food, but it was. They were very generous with both the shrimp cutlet, as well as the stewed shrimp. The rice was perfectly tender, and there was a little bit of pickled veg, I believe it was ginger. That provided a nice pop of sweetness and acid. The curry had just a tiny bit of spice, just enough that I knew that it was there. It made my tongue dance just a tiny bit. I've never had a bad meal from this place, and tonight was no different. The prices are extremely reasonable. If you pay with credit/debit, there is a very small. Upcharge, but they let you know about it ahead of time. I will continue to come back whenever I'm on the islands. Thank you!

    Side gyoza, veg croquette, shrimp & katsu curry
    Linda T.

    Food came out fast, portions big, good price and hits the spot. Very good for a casual meal

    Chicken and cheese curry
    Dajone Z.

    Wow. This is my first time trying CoCo's and I'm really happy to say that it's deserving of the hype it gets. Also, to get such a good portion of food for $12 is a steal! I'll definitely be back for that box of curry to make at home.

    My coworkers and I ordered takeout, and I got a plate with a side of gyoza thinking it'd be a safe, simple choice. I was just about to take a bite when I saw it--a whole dead cockroach wedged inside the fold of one of the gyozas. I honestly wish I could unsee it. It completely killed my appetite and, honestly, everyone else's too. I called right away to report it and asked for a refund. When we went back, the reaction (or lack of one) made it even worse. No apology, no acknowledgment--just the cashier silently handing over the cash. She didn't seem surprised at all, which was really unsettling and made me question how often something like this happens. I get that mistakes can happen, but this isn't a small issue--it's a serious health concern. It completely ruined our experience and any trust we had in the restaurant's cleanliness. This was especially disappointing because we used to like Curry House, but after this, we definitely won't be coming back. Curry house, please do better. This isn't something any customer should have to deal with. If zero stars were an option, that's exactly what I'd give.

    Plain curry udon
    Sunny V.

    My favorite Japanese Curry spot! They are located in McCully Shopping center. They have take out and dine in options. The seating area has choice of counter with view of the kitchen or booths. The staff is nice and sat us right away. I like to try different options all the time, but I recommend adding cheese with anything! This time we ordered Chicken Cutlet curry with cheese and kimchi, pork cutlet curry with cheese and gyoza, plain curry udon, shabu shabu beef and spinach udon with cheese, fried scallops and Baby tako. Everything was delicious! The value and quality of the curry here is amazing!

    Takoyaki Curry
    Jennifer T.

    If you're looking for a solid bang-for-your-buck meal, Curry House CoCo Ichibanya definitely delivers! Portions here are generous--seriously, one serving could easily feed an adult and a kid. I went in hungry and still had leftovers, which is always a win. I ordered the takoyaki balls on the side, and let me tell you... these bad boys were HUGE. Way bigger than I expected, but they were definitely on the soggy side. The curry itself? Eh, not mind-blowing, but decent. It hits the spot if you're craving Japanese-style curry, but it won't be a flavor explosion for your taste buds. Oh, and if you check out the pic I posted... I was starving, so I had already scarfed down a good portion before remembering to take a photo. Worth trying if you're in the mood for a filling meal that won't break the bank!

    Chicken Katsu Curry with Cheese - Get it!!
    Chanel M.

    Right off a 6 hour flight we dropped in and picked up dinner to-go. I settled on my go-to dish... Chicken Katsu Curry with Cheese. It was soo delicious. I chose the hot spice level for my curry but it wasn't really that spicy, however, that was great for me because I don't really care for a whole lot of spice. The chicken was juicy and tender with that yummy melted cheese. We walked in, ordered and it was ready pretty fast. For the portion size and the quality it's very resonably priced. I'll be grabbing this meal once more before I fly out for sure!. I definitely recommend giving this a try if you haven't had it yet.

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    Lloyd C.

    Curry House CoCo is located in a small stripmall on Kapiolani/McCully. Found memories of finding parking in this busy lot. I think the first time we went here, it was so good that we visited them 3-4 times in our week stay in Oahu. There is something so comforting about Japanese curry and rice. We usually get the Katsu Curry, but they have a variety of things to try. Come check them out! Support local businesses.

    Shabu shabu meat with fried oysters
    Susan L.

    Always a great place to go eat when I land in Hawaii ! It's our go to place to eat ! My pick is alway the shabu Shabu meat with fried oysters ! Going back in October !

    Counter dining
    B N.

    Another night of curry at the Curry House. We had the beef curry as well as the tofu curry. Both were equally delicious. You can have all the expensive foods and fine dining on the beach but if you're not having it with someone that makes you happy the food and experience is a waste. Glad I spent it with my wife here.

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    My husband and I love the chicken cutlet curry with cheese. It's always good, cooked to perfection. Staff is always great, too!

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    Curry simple but delicious! Customer service so so. But food was very tasty. Seats need to be re done.

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    Still take out only?

    Dine-in is open

    Can you dine in or is it take out only?

    Dine-in is available

    Is there a vegan curry base?

    If you investigate, it appears that there is. There is a base labeled 'vegetarian' available in Mild only listed on the menu. According to the official website, even though the vegetarian curry base is manufactured in the same factory as milk… Read more

    Do they cater?

    Not quite sure, but you could always call them & ask them if they do or not?

    What's on the table ? Koko or ginger?

    That's their signature tsukemono. Kinda like sambai zuke

    Is it cash only?

    They take credit cards now 👍

    Why no take out menu?

    Not sure, but as I understand the location at Ala Moana does provide for take-out.

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    Curry House CoCo Ichibanya - Curry House CoCo Ichibanya

    Curry House CoCo Ichibanya

    4.3(479 reviews)
    16.0 mi
    $$

    I've never been more sad writing a critical review for any place before…read more We love the food here. We're regulars at pretty much every location they have. But this location is disappointing. Not in the food, but in the service. They always short change you on the quantity of food when you take out.

    Not into Japanese curry but joined some friends for dinner. Was planning to enjoy popcorn at movies…read moreso daughter, who frequents this loc advised me to eat the croquettes with curry sauce and rice for a light dinner. Had a long wait since there were six of us, even though we said we would split up into two tables. I understand waiting is common at this loc. Menu is great like most Japanese restaurants because it has pictures of the dishes. Got the croquettes with curry sauce and rice as daughter recommended. Was delicious! Curry sauce - I ordered mild - was very good. Food came relatively quickly but not immediately. Croquettes were just tasty mashed potatoes and the crispy breading was great. Didn't eat much rice since there that so much starch/carbs sincei was saving room for popcorn later but the rice was also very good. One friend had curry udon and a piece of katsu from her husband's meal. She said that's what she usually gets (she is a noodle fan). I would actually come back to try other dishes now that I've tasted the curry sauce if I can figure out how to avoid long waits. Not sure that's possible but I plan to try.

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    Chicken Cutlet with Cheese; Best seller

    Curry House CoCo Ichibanya - Chicken Cutlet curry. Our best seller.

    Chicken Cutlet curry. Our best seller.

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    Hana no Sato - Mixed tempura

    Hana no Sato

    4.2(408 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    I had a wonderful experience here. I had passed by this restaurant many times and noticed it was…read morealways busy, so today I decided to stop by with my son. My kids get very hungry right after school, and our food expenses had been adding up and becoming stressful. This place was very affordable and truly helpful for us. It has a casual, comforting feel--just like a traditional Japanese set-meal restaurant. I was a bit unsure about the $9 ramen, but it turned out to be quite good, and my son was very happy with it. I ordered the goya champuru for $10, and it was delicious as well. The Japanese staff seemed very busy, but they were all kind and pleasant, which made the experience even better. We will definitely stop by again after school! とても素敵な体験でした。いつも通りかかるたびに混んでいて気になっていたお店に、今日は息子と一緒に行ってきました。 子どもたちは学校が終わるとすぐにお腹が空くので、食費がかさんで大変だったのですが、こちらはとてもリーズナブルで本当に助かります。日本の定食屋さんのような、気軽に立ち寄れる雰囲気のお店です。 ラーメンが9ドルだったので正直あまり期待していなかったのですが、思っていたよりもしっかり美味しく、息子は大満足でした。私がいただいたゴーヤチャンプル(10ドル)もとても美味しかったです。 忙しそうに働いている日本人スタッフの方々も、丁寧で感じが良く、とても気持ちよく食事ができました。 また学校帰りにぜひ立ち寄りたいと思います。

    Great hole in the wall place for lunch near UH Manoa! Street parking is available and meter. Must…read moredownload the park smarter app. Food is all made to order but so fast and fresh ! I literally felt like I was eating at a Japanese grandmas house, so authentic ! Tempura was crispy and not oily. Sashimi was so fresh and so were the sushi rolls. We'll be back with the rest of the family.

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    Sun Sun Ramen

    4.4(102 reviews)
    6.4 mi
    $$

    Talk about comfort food, you HAVE to try Sun Sun Ramen which is close to the airport! This place…read moreseriously blew me away and very addicting and I've only been once! I ordered the Katsu Curry, Seafood Ramen, and Miso Ramen, and every single dish was out of this world delicious! The Katsu Curry was perfectly crispy with rich, savory curry sauce that had just the right depth of flavor. The Seafood Ramen tasted incredibly fresh, with a flavorful broth that felt like it had been simmering for hours. And the Miso Ramen? Deep, hearty, and comforting the kind of bowl you crave again the moment you finish it. I've had ramen all over the island, including Ramen Ya which is way too salty foods and honestly... Sun Sun Ramen takes the crown for me. The flavors were richer, the portions generous, and everything tasted homemade and authentic. Everything was HOT! Friendly service, intimate atmosphere, and unforgettable food this spot is a MUST-TRY. Will be coming back for more!!

    We came here for a quick, late dinner, and it was ok!…read more I ordered just a simple wonton ramen and my boyfriend got one of the ramen combos with the fried rice and gyoza. My wonton ramen was good but nothing too special. The broth was nice and not too salty. I tried my boyfriend's gyoza and wasn't a huge fan of corn in the filling. He thought the ramen and fried rice were alright as well. The restaurant is spacious and with plenty of seating tables, and I appreciated how quickly we were seated and how fast the food came out!

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