Coco Ichibanya — Restaurant in Jakarta

Written on Feb 1, 2025.

Located on the mall's south side dining avenue, upper ground floor. They offer Japanese style curry rice dishes. I went there with my family, and it was our first time at the joint.

It was practically empty when we visited at around 11:45 AM on a holiday Wednesday. There are two dining areas: indoor and sidewalk. Both have no step nor barrier, making it wheelchair-friendly. The sidewalk area has a good view of the mall's high ceilings.

The waiter was polite and helpful. We asked a bunch of questions about the menu, and he replied patiently with informative insights. We all ordered curry rice with different sides and toppings.

We waited for about ~15 mins. before we got all of our orders served. I had the Cheese Hamburg curry rice with level 1 spiciness level, along with minced Beef topping, a glass of iced milk tea, and a mini salad. The curry tasted great, with the spiciness right at my preference. The cheese hamburg was tasty and cheese-y, while the iced milk tea tasted a little too sweet, but, still OK.

In my humble opinion, the prices were in the "expensive" category, especially considering the main specialty on the menu. Nonetheless, I'd still very much like to try other...

Great curry, great value. Located in Gandaria, Mainstreet area, one of many branch all over Jakarta, this branch always packed with customer. You can find this restaurant on the same level as Marugame, Pablo, and Kiyochon, just next to BCA ATM gallery. They served many choices of curry, inside omelets, with meat, seafood, and vegetarian option. My friends who had been to Japan, vouched for their taste authenticity. They also have levels of spiciness, you can choose from not spicy at all, mild, up to level 5. They also offer the option to pick you rice portion, 150 gram or 200 gram, or more if you are starving. Snack and appetizer is not their strongest game, so don’t expect that many side dishes. The price is $$ on the scale of 5$. You can expect to spend up to 125k per person, for main course and drinks. The place is packed during weekend and meal time, especially for dinner, but the service is fast, you don’t have to queue too long waiting for a seat. It can easily seated approx 75 person in their dining area. Baby seat are available, and the dining area is non smoking, so it is a very child...

Every time I crave Japanese curry, Coco Ichibanya is the first place that comes to mind—there's no contest. It’s my favorite spot for Japanese Curry! The Chicken Cutlet Curry features tender and tasty Chicken Katsu, fluffy white rice, and the star of the dish: a super tasty, savory, and thick Japanese curry. This time, I added vegetables on the side for a balanced meal.

As a curry rice lover, I believe Coco Ichibanya serves the best curry sauce. My personal favorite is swapping the regular rice for omurice to get that soft and creamy egg texture, and ordering the curry spicy! We also ordered the Chicken Cutlet Curry Omurice for an extra indulgence.

The service here is excellent, with the staff thoroughly explaining each menu item. The restaurant’s cleanliness is also commendable. This place truly embodies the essence of a Japanese curry restaurant.

Coco Ichibanya is a must-visit for anyone seeking an authentic and delicious Japanese...