coco ichibanya

i loved the curry in this place so much, i felt that i really needed to make a review. really wanted to visit this place since and i do not have any regrets. ordered the pork cutlet omelette curry rice with tomato soup and it did not disappoint. i can't tolerate spicy food so i ordered it as "mild". you would literally finish the whole meal. from the sauce, to the way the eggs were cooked, to the rice down to the milk tea we ordered (great pair when eating curry, must try), everything was just spot-on for me. i will definitely try the gratin when i come back and order it with their salad (try it with their citrus vinaigrette) please do visit the place! i really, really recommend it!!

not ever gonna come back. bad customer service and not delicious more like yucky and gross. the only curry house that made me not like curry anymore. i went with my friend here but we just experienced bad accomodation and seriously eww food and not to mention their food prices is too expensive and yet it taste so awful.

pork cutlet omelet rice 🍛
shrimp curry rice gratin 🍛🍤

went to coco ichibanya with my daughter for lunch. it's very bright, immaculately clean, and inviting. upon being seated we were served 2 sets of utensils. 

my daughter ordered the chicken cutlet curry (p340). she was all praises for it. she said the chicken was very tender and juicy. in other curry places, i find the pickles lacking. at coco ichibanya, there’s a small jar of pickles on each table so you can put as much as you want. 

i had the cheese hamburger curry (p360). then i opted for add-on drink and mini salad (+p80). oh my goodness, when i split my burger patty in half gooey mozzarella cheese oozed out! the combination is perfect… the gooey mild-tasting mozzarella cheese went so well with the strong curry flavor and the sweet yet sour pickles.

the  mini salad add-on is basically mixed greens with cucumbers and cherry tomatoes drizzled with creamy japanese sesame dressing. my other add-on was a drink, i opted for their iced calamansi tea. this costs p100 when ordered ala carte. 

for dessert i ordered coffee jelly (p120). the coffee they used is just right — not too bitter but robust and smooth. the vanilla ice cream complemented it perfectly. it was very refreshing, a nice and light treat that’s perfect for summer.

my daughter and i enjoyed lunch at coco ichibanya greenhills. everything was great — the place, the food, and the service. we’ll probably be back. 😀

eating inside felt like morning. it was pretty well-lit in the evening and the restaurant was crowded and lively. they don't have a restroom so you need to go to the ones after casa reyes. lounge with p10 payment is on the same floor (ground floor) while the free one is second floor.

pork cutlet omelette curry & 15-grain rice was cooked to perfection! it was my first time to have curry with an omelette and it was really fluffy and plentiful. since you can choose your level of curry spiciness, i chose mild and it was just right! my companion already found her standard level quite spicy, and our friend got quite a kick from level 4.

prices are steep in my book but i know i want to go back for that omelette-curry experience!

finally, got to try coco ichi. it tastes way different and better from the vermont and golden curry curry roux boxes i'm used to. hahaha. the flavors were intense and spicy, but, you can adjust the spiciness level. the toppings were so good as well, we had pork tonkatsu with omurice and hamburg steak with oozing cheese inside. also, i suggest that you order a set meal with soup and dessert. we had refreshing scoops of ice cream to perfectly end our meal. highly recommended! 👍🏽

we were in greenhills for valentines and struggled to look for a place to eat. i never had japanese curry before and was hesitating in eating here but the resto was also one of the few that weren’t packed with people. surprised by how affordable it was. great portions and we’ll for sure be making this our go-to spot whenever we’re in greenhills! so yummyyyy! would like to try out some other curry spots as well because my first experience with curry was with this resto and it definitely opened my eyes and taste buds for more japanese cuisine!

always bundat after every coco ichibanya visit. this time i tried the level 2 spice and i think it’s just right for me 🤤

so sad all my favourites are gone! pasta dishes, sausages and their only curry-free dish, beef with onions...service is almost always, impeccable!

i tried their tonkatsu omurice curry with potatoes and carrots! love everything about it! but i was not able to finish everything because it was too heavy for me. 😅

this is the ideal branch if you want to get a quick fix for your japanese curry cravings. literally this is located inside the car park building and you can be in the restaurant seat from your car seat in a minute or less. we ordered fried chicken curry, eggplant and spinach curry rice gratin and their famous pork cutlet omelet curry. among the three i liked most the fried chicken curry. the chicken pieces were crunchy outside but juicy and salty inside. it reminded me of karaage but this one is smothered in curry sauce. the pork cutlet selling point is the omelet rice. it was creamy and thick a perfect contrast against the crunchy lightly breaded pork meat. the gratin was not a disappointment also. the melted cheese on top covered the entire rice serving and was very flavorful. giving this visit a nice 5 rating!

a bit pricey but the food is definitely tasty 😋

one word: currrrrryyyy. great food and ambience. we will definitely come back here and try other level of spiciness.

can i just say that my experience here was superb! i'm a big fan of japanese curry and coco ichibanya definitely did not disappoint, especially since it was my first time here. kudos to the crew as well for being so polite and nice! don't forget to fill out their survey form and give a thumbs up to your assigned waiter (ours was joaquin)!

my go to comfort restaurant in greenhills. amazing food and customer service. try their curry with an extra serving of cheese, it's the best!