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    Coco Ichibanya

    3.9 (88 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese Curry
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Cream & Mushroom Omelet
    Stephanie C.

    If you're looking for some comfort food, I would highly recommend coming here as they have many selections that is worth trying. Its atmosphere resembles a casual Japanese style similar to Curry House, but they carry all sorts of curry, including Indian style. I do want to warn that their spicy scale of 1-10 is deceiving. Level 2 is already at hot Cheetos level so choose wisely. The waitress did explain it a bit but more elaboration would be nice. You can also add many types of toppings to the curry as you like. The curry French fries appetizer is also very good. Highly recommend if you want a quick grab that makes you very happy afterwards.

    Minced Beef Cutlet
    Joy C.

    We went to the new CoCo Ichibanya in the new Aliso Viejo plaza tonight with some friends (party of 5). There was plenty of parking and the interior was clean and updated. We waited about 15 minutes before we got seated but you can wander around the neighboring shops! I tried the minced beef cutlet for the first time since I've been enjoying beef katsus recently and wanted to try CoCo's version. It was really good! The cutlet was very crispy and the meat was juicy. The curry had a nice consistency and spice level for regular spice. We all thought this location's quality was better than Diamond Jamboree's location! The only con of the meal was when my dish came almost 10-15 minutes after everyone else's. It's just a bit of awkward pacing for a larger party when one person doesn't have their food. Overall, I would definitely come to this location again!

    Take out chicken cutlet curry of "large portion"
    Lucy H.

    Had a great experience dining in during the week. I realize that coming in person, having the meal fresh was perfection vs take out. Service was lovely. The young men were kind, attentive, polite and I love the doorbell at each table to make getting help easy. It was a comfortable dining experience. Not too crowded on a weeknight. I'm a spice girl and the #2 level was perfect for me! Loved every bite of my chicken cutlet with omelet. I also tried the pork cutlet it was super delicious as well! Son and hubby also loved the food. Can't wait to go back and take my friend who haven't tried yet!

    Fried Chicken Curry with large rice
    Linda F.

    The food is super delicious but minus 1 star as now their curry is thin and watery , not thick like before all these years. Service was great. Our gal was super sweet, friendly, patient and kind. Our fried chicken was tender and crispy with good flavor. It would have hit the spot more if the curry wasn't so watered down. I like the interior decor a lot, nice vibes. Not as good as it used to be but I still like it enough to keep coming back for my fried chicken Japanese curry with rice. It's delicious with the side of pickles they offer.

    Keema Cheese Fries
    Mare B.

    So happy to see Coco Ichibanya has opened a new location in AV! We came for lunch right when they opened at 11:00am. No wait, no lines, and the friendly worker said we were free to sit wherever we'd like. Very clean and spacious inside with ample seating. Their menu is straight forward and the pictures are always visually pleasing. My husband went with his usual Keema Curry with regular spice, which he polished off like a champ! I went for the Chicken Cutlet Salad (dressing on the side). I also got an order of Keema Curry Fries (level 3 heat!). We enjoyed it all wholeheartedly! Get their stamp card to earn points! Note: Card only CHEERS and happy eating till next time...

    Steve O.

    Staff: The team here was nice. Our server took good care of us but kinda disappeared at the end of our meal. Luckily, the rest of the staff filled in. Quality/Quantity: We ordered garlic fries, steak Katsu, chicken katsu curry, and stewed beef. The curry is incredibly delicious and the food was really good. However, the meat quality of the stew was not great and very chewy. Value: Seems fair for such a filling and tasty meal. Overall: Big fan and would return for sure. It has a nice ambiance with seating for about 25 people inside and maybe 8 outside.

    Spicy Teriyaki Chicken Cutlet Curry
    Rana F.

    Today was sadly a let down. The curry was very goopy as if it was loaded with too much cornstarch and it was diluted and watered down. First time was amazing and we were sure this was our new go to curry spot. Not sure what happened today, but we are very disappointed in the quality we received today.

    Trina D.

    Coco Ichibanya has opened a location in Aliso Viejo! I never thought that I'd see the day that one would open in my neighborhood! But it happened and it's glorious! We had previously tried the location in Irvine at Diamond Jamboree but it's a bit far if you don't feel like driving into Irvine. My husband and I decided to have date night on Friday and we put our names down on the waitlist and walked around the Commons. We live nearby but it's fine to waste a few minutes in the Daiso next door or even the Lucky Strike arcade. Once our table was close to being ready, they texted us to return to the restaurant. We were seated within a few minutes of checking in and handed menus. The menu is straightforward with photos if you're not sure. My husband got the pork cutlet curry with vegetables (spice level 5) while I got the chicken omelet curry (spice level 7). I could have gone higher but I did not want to blow my husband's palette to be considerate. I also ordered the Thai iced tea and had to ask for extra cream as it was not creamy enough. They brought me extra half & half which helped. Service was excellent and the food was delicious. We had amazing Japanese curry in Japan and this is just as good. The curry is comforting on a cold wintry night. I'm so glad they opened a location in this plaza! Welcome to Aliso Viejo, Coco Ichibanya!

    Stewed beef omelet (add vegetables)
    Jonathan K.

    I've eaten here several times and tried multiple items, including both entrees and sides. Now that I've become somewhat of a regular, I feel more comfortable leaving a review. Overall, if you like Japanese curry, this is a good restaurant to eat at. The quality is consistent and taste is good. The restaurant is clean and the servers are friendly. You'll get pretty much what you expect each time. They're also open late. That's a HUGE plus in my book. Now for the not so great part, and this is somewhat subjective. Pricewise, I don't think there is a huge value here. The protein servings are small and without loading up on add-ons, I feel like I would be left feeling hungry after finishing my meal. I think it's somewhat wrong that entrees don't come with sides other than rice. One could argue that it allows a diner to customize his meal, both for selection and price, but I feel it leans more towards getting you to rack up the charges. The prices for the extras seem a bit egregious once you break it all down. Also, I think the stewed beef tends to be a bit tough. You really have to work to tear it up sometimes. They should find a way to make it fork-tender so it shreds more easily. Sometimes there can be a bit of a wait. This place gets A LOT of take out orders so if you're wondering why your food might be taking a little bit longer than expected, just keep an eye on the shelves by the front counter to if they have to-go bags lining up.

    Pork cutlet curry with veggies
    Lauren D.

    Apparently this place is so popular that it often has a wait, but we came here around 11:30 on a Wednesday with a group of about 8 and we were seated right away. I ordered the pork katsu curry with veggies, and I thought it was great! Similar to other Japanese curry spots that I've tried. I got non-spicy curry but I was able to add just a touch of spice after it came since they have custom spice blends on the table. They also have little jars of pickled radish, which was a nice addition to provide some flavor contrast. Their seating area is not all that big - probably 5 or 6 different tables of various sizes, but you can always order it to-go if you don't want to have to wait. Luckily we didn't have to wait so it was perfect! I really enjoyed this place, and the portion sizes are pretty good too.

    Kids, Drinks, Desserts Menu Nov 2025
    Jamie N.

    A welcomed addition to The Commons and one we were highly anticipating to make its debut! So happy to have a location in South County! As with all newly opened restaurants, expect some improvements over time because service can be a bit wonky. We came through during Thanksgiving week for lunch thinking it would be chill, but we stumbled upon a packed house. They have a waitlist system via QR code, but it was unclear whether they checked or serviced walk-ins at the door, so we just stood by the door. Once seated, the wait time for ordering was a little longer than usual as they were quite busy and seemed short staffed. I had the okra tofu curry at level 2 heat and added pork sausage (+$3.50). I love the customization options for toppings and rice as I can cater to any craving or portion sizing I may have. Level 2 was more temperature heat than spice, but it does provide a little baby kick. I did find it odd though that when they brought our food, it was without utensils and water. We had to flag someone to inquire about those, but after receiving, we were happy to dig in. Overall, service could be better, but understood they are trying to find their flow. Food was good as usual and no complaints.

    Cody L.

    The space has modern finishes and the service is incredible. I went with the egg and chicken katsu curry, and loved all the customization options - like getting to choose your rice portion and spice level. Honestly, not much else to say. The curry was incredible, the chicken was tender and perfectly crispy, and the portion size was generous and perfect. Highly recommend

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    Sylvie C.

    I'm so happy Coco Ichibanya opened a new location in Aliso Viejo/South OC!! I hated going anywhere near the Irvine / Diamond Jamboree location. Parking is way easier at the Aliso location and it's much much more convenient to dine-in or do a takeout. The orders are ready quickly and hardly ever take more than 10 minutes. I have never had an instance where my stuff wasn't ready upon arrival if ordered online ahead of time. The food is always fresh and nothing amiss. The spice levels are perfect as are the freshness of rice, croquettes, cheese naan, you name it. I haven't had an instance where I found the curry itself greasy either. My only gripe is the sad state of pork katsu and chicken katsu. They tend to arrive rather dry and stale. I also wish they offered the tuna cutlets. Either way, I am still pleased with everything this location has to offer and I don't see how there's much to complain about!

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    Go to Japanese curry for years finally in South OC. Great as takeout as well. Solid flavor, pricing, and quality.

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    3.9
    (3.3k reviews)
    9.8 mi
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    Nothing like a hot curry on a hot day!…read more Japanese curry is my favorite type of curry, and Coco does it great! Served piping hot, I had it with crispy fried chicken and a heaping portion of rice. Service was quick, from your table, you can both order and pay. Inside was crowded as with all spots at Diamond Jamboree. Parking is also horrible as always, park in the structure at the back!

    This occured on Wednesday, June 17 at 8pm…read more This review is in regard to the service received. The food is good as usual. Its mostly the customer service that is the biggest turn off. We ordered through the QR code that was made available on the table. I did notice that other tables had servers come in to take order but no one ever came to our table. So we opted to ordering via the QR code. Everything is paid once the order has been made. Our total came up to around $113. We were about half way through our meal when the sever with pink highlights in her hair came up to us to verify our order. She repeated an order that sounded ALMOST identical to ours however, the price was set at $89 which really confused us since we already paid $113 for our entire order. Then this server got impatient and told us "It's a YES or NO question... Is this your order or not? Do you not know?" Again, we were mostly confused as to why she presented us with a tab of $89 when we already paid $113. And not just that, we were still mid-way through our meal. Her rudeness really ruined our appetite. We weren't rude to her. Why did she have to speak to us like that?

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    4.2
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    Curry is so yums! It definitely on the sweeter side but I think it balanced well with the spice and…read more"curry essence" powder they provide you. The price for the portion was really good and the chicken/pork was crispy and juicy. I didn't have any complaints! The restaurant was pretty empty when we went in on a Friday night so it was a good place to yap haha. I would definitely come again to satisfy my curry cravings :p Ratings Pork katsu curry: 4.8/5 Chicken katsu curry: 5/5

    Absolutely terrible, and it is all due to service! My boyfriend and I saw this little cute curry…read moreplace and thought let's grab takeout so it'll be quick and we will give this small little hole in the wall spot a chance... Saturday night, 7pm... About 3 tables filled. What's the harm right? Well.... 45 minutes later we are sitting there waiting on our order. It was just 2 chicken curries. Nothing special, nothing out of the ordinary... We ask the employee if it's coming out soon... He said 15 minutes, they are a bit backed up. After already invested so much time and paid we said ok, fine. 20 minutes later we ask and he says they are working on it now. Excuse my language but WTF!! First off, if in the beginning he knew they were backed up, he should have told us..just a heads up there is a bit of a wait. Then I would've respected this place a lot more! Overall waited an hour+ for some curry... Absolutely not worth the time. Sorry and I will not return

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    Curry Do..you have stolen my heart (and tummy). HANDS DOWN, my new fav Japanese curry house!!!…read more What started as a new food find w/ the hubs, one afternoon has now turned into an obsession and I can't get enough! Lol Located in Tustin, in the Strata Tustin Center ~ near THH sandwiches & Leaf N Cream tea house, Curry Do is a cute, modern, family-friendly Japanese-style curry house. The staff is super sweet, friendly & efficient. The establishment is casual w/ chill vibes, perfect for a lunch date or dinner w/ fam. I personally LOVE the awesome lunch special (offered M-F 11:30 am- 3 pm) ~ for only $13.50, you get one small appetizer and one small curry rice (with your choice of protein). My go-to has been the fried gyoza (3 pc) app & pork belly curry. The pork belly has the perfect meat to fat ratio. It's sooo yums! The hubs opt'd for the healthier option and went w/ the chicken katsu. We both get the medium spice level and it's perfect. Just the lil kick a curry should have. IMO, their curry is the true definition of what I envision for a Japanese curry. It's not overly spiced (like Indian curry), it's not overly sweet (or salty), but it's surely savory & memorable. I always do the add-on of the potatoes & carrots and fried egg. One time I even got the cheese and it just worked. Very deelish! You get a generous portion. I always can never finish it in one sitting and the leftovers taste even better. DEFFFFF ask for addt'l red pickle radish cuz it's chef's kiss. I was also enticed to stop by cuz I heard Curry Do sold Dough & Arrow cookies (also another fav place of mine..to which I was super sad it's flagship store in Costa Mesa closed), but have been bummed that I keep missing them. Boo! Will have to catch it someday.. A total RxFoodie recommend and I will be back to try the other yummy menu items!

    Chicken Katsu Bento was excellent especially for the price, the portion was generous. Having eating…read moreJapanese Curry for several years, the curry was good, but had a strange floral overtone i didn't like but my spouse lived (he can't smell and I'm a bloodhound lol). The Gyoza was amazing. The Katsu was cooked to perfection. I think the spring greens were a bit bitter, I prefer Romaine or Napa Cabbage. More than the food though was the service. If I was rating this simply on service 5 stars!!! I had called early in the day with some questions, as this restaurant was new to me. The person who answered the phone wanted to be 100% correct so they took my number and actually called me back with confirmed answers. When I sent my husband to pick up dinner (he's just starting his "There's a world being burgers" journey) the staff were very patient and helpful. This has definitely been put on our go to list!

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    4.1
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    3.5 mi
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    I'm really surprised at the low star reviews that I see here. My experience and meal was five star!…read moreThough, keep in mind that my five stars is based on dining here only once and not at peak hours. We arrived just after noon on a weekday. The restaurant wasn't busy and we were seated right away. The vibe inside was authentic feeling Japanese style, smallish with several tables and sushi bar seating. My chicken oyakodon was a bowl of cozy comfort to me. It was topped with two slices of yellow pickled daikon. I'm sure it was homemade daikon, not like what you get in a jar from Tokyo Central. We were served their delicious miso soup as a starter. My sister ordered beef teriyaki and tempura. She said it was good. The restaurant started filling up as we ate our meal. A good sign of good authentic Japanese is when you see a lot of Japanese/Asians filling up the place, especially older people (haha, like me), because you know they know well prepared authentic. And that's the crowd that was coming in. Located in a busy center with limited parking, it must get crazy busy later in the evening because the sign outside the entrance says where to form the line. Anyway, my oyakodon and miso soup was so good!

    Place is unlike other sushi place, place need some work and clean up…read more Inside is small but always busy. Food is decent, portion wise a bit meh. They have 2 server on a good day sometimes 1 to cover a bar and over 10 tables. So expect wait and slow service Hoping to see a cleaner environment

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