Curry House CoCo Ichibanya - Koreatown

Mmm… curry. This food hits the spot after a long day, where you’d like a nice, filling plate of great curry. Or maybe you’re feeling nostalgic and miss that trip you took to Japan, where you had curry there for the first time. There are many ways to customize your plate. Lots of appetizers to choose from, too. I’m getting really hungry now after writing this out. Take-out and delivery is my way to go! I usually go for the chicken cutlet curry. I like to add cheese, sometimes even with cream and mushrooms. For spice, level 8 feels like the right kick if you’ve got a good spice tolerance (then again, subjective). Rarely do I order any level higher than that. Level 20 ain’t that bad, although I do end up sweating bullets when finishing the plate. Portions are quite filling. If you’re eating with someone else I do recommend adding an appetizer to have some variety together. And on that note, I think I’m going to order again soon. Lol.

Great food, big portions. If you need to find parking, I asked ichibanya staff; it's called city center on 6th and it also says crystal spa parking pointing at it. It's near 6th and Mariposa, on Mariposa Street. They have a QR code you can scan to validate the parking, no ticket needed all digital.

Ordered a Pork Cutlet Omelet Curry with regular rice and regular spice. This is a nice warm comfort meal. The regular amount of spice is good even for those with a sensitive spice palate. You can go for more spice if you’d like and if you think your order wasn’t spicy enough, there are little spice shakers to add some more spice though it may not be as great if you ordered the exact spice ahead of time. The pork cutlet was a nice size and cut into good portions; I would have preferred it to be more crispier on the outside fresh from frying but the outer fried part was still nice. The pork inside was firm but has a nice qq to bite into. The omelet was the right consistency between soft and firm, cut apart very nicely every time. And the curry was nice and savory, served the right amount to be finished off between the cutlet, omelet and rice. Altogether, the presentation of this dish was very pleasing and simple in a way that made it feel like home. This location is in one of the most populated parts of Koreatown. It’s highly recommended to find other means of transport to get here. There is parking validation but I’m unsure where exactly to park as there are multiple lots and the validation only works for one. But the traffic is enough to deter people from driving here. If you’re able to walk to this location, it’s a great choice in the area. The interior is decorated with spices and signage of curry. The staff are quick on their feet and even at peak dinner time on a weekend, it wasn’t too hard to be seated but the place was nearly full.

Been to many locations in Asia so very happy that LA has a CoCo Ichibanya location. Hard to beat the price and quality. Liked that you can select your rice quantity and 2hr free parking was a big plus.

This place is great. Perfect for when you crave some katsu chicken. Staff are very nice and attentive and food is yummy

My friend brought me here and ordered for us. I didn’t know the name of the restaurant or the plate we shared. I just remember really enjoying the food, and taking a photo of it. I had forgotten about this place until I saw the photos. I asked my friend for the name of this restaurant so I could leave this review. Atmosphere was clean and quiet, kinda trendy. And service was excellent. I hope to go back. 5 stars.

First time! Went for dine in, the food was delicious and delightful. I had the pork cutlet and omelet. The pork was crispy and tender, and the omelet perfectly fluffy. I went with the regular spice level on my waitress’s recommendation, but if you enjoy even slightly spicy foods, I wouldn’t hesitate to get the first couple levels of spice. There is spicy seasoning on the table if you want to add your own too, along with some delicious pickled things. They were some sort of vegetable, just not sure what. I also had a Thai tea, and it was great. I think they offer a jumbo size of it in a big glass mug, which looked very tempting. All in all, great food. Minor complaint on cleanliness in the dining area. The table and chairs and anything you touch are all very clean, but you can see neglect in other areas, stained walls, dusty ledges, etc. Major complaint, the bathroom. I can only speak to the men’s room, but whoa it was BAD. Floor hadn’t seen a mop in a while, toilet seat broken, I could go on, but I’ll spare you. Overall I really enjoyed it, unique delicious food. Just needs more attention on some cleaning.

Curry House CoCo Ichibanya of Koreatown serves up authentic Japanese curry like the best of them. The ambience is hip with clean/new furniture, Japanese pop music playing in the background, and a range of menu options that you can tailor to your tastes. I recommend a smaller number of spiciness at first, and then increase on subsequent visits. You can always turn it up with the spices at your table. They’re very friendly, the bathrooms are clean, and it’s almost like stepping straight into Japan with each visit. Gotta check it out!