Made a phone order, and picked up from the store. Had to wait a little once we got to the restaurant. Paid when we got there. Food was good. Always consistently tasty. I got the mapo tofu curry and it was good and came with a few gyoza. We also got the shabu curry, which was a good open. But my go to is always chicken katsu with cheese, I'll probably get that next time! read more

Curry House CoCo Ichibanya - Shabu beef - Japanese Curry Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Come here on occasion when have an inkling for curry. This time got the stewed chicken spinach, which is marked as a favorite. It's simple inside with efficient service and cheaper for cash, very local. Good prices given it's on the local side of Waikiki. read more

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Curry House, specifically McCully location always feels like home to me. I would come here when I was younger with my mom for dinner. Something about warm curry sitting in those red booth felt so comforting and safe. Now that I am sooo much older, I still come here, but with my boyfriend or friends. Curry House is somewhere you want to go out to eat, but not break your wallet for and anything you order is bombb. It has tasted the same ever since ever! Sometimes my dad will visit from the mainland and one day I decided to take him here because he loves a good Japanese curry with chicken katsu. OMG i should've took him here sooner because now it is his first request once he lands. Service is always quick and easy and they now accept credit cards. yayyy ifkyk. Can't wait to bring my kids here one day :) follow my foodie adventures on ig: smolgirlfatass read more

Curry House CoCo Ichibanya - curry udon & corn cream croquette with cheese - Japanese Curry Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Curry house has been a longtime go-to for reliable, no-frills curry. The menu looks large but the concept is pretty simple: you're getting curry with rice (or udon, if you choose) and some combination of toppings, many of them fried. You're not limited to the topping combinations shown on the menu, you can actually do whatever combination you want and pay for the toppings a la carte. Keep in mind that this is fast casual, simple food, and there's a good chance your meal will come out to less than $20 - at this price point, I wouldn't expect fresh oysters for fried oysters or dry aged pork going into the pork cutlet. That being said, the food is still tasty - shabu beef, mapo tofu, chicken cutlet, I could go on - there hasn't been a thing on the menu here that I did not like. Service is pretty minimal but has always been fast and efficient. The shopping center has a parking lot as well as a downstairs garage, but both can fill up completely during peak hours. read more

Curry House CoCo Ichibanya - Japanese Curry Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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. read more

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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! read more

Curry House CoCo Ichibanya - Beef curry rice - Japanese Curry Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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. read more

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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! read more

Curry House CoCo Ichibanya - A great meal.... - Japanese Curry Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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

Curry House CoCo Ichibanya - Side gyoza, veg croquette, shrimp & katsu curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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. read more

Curry House CoCo Ichibanya - Chicken and cheese curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Love their curry! They don't use the standard golden curry box; it tastes completely different. I always get the spicy and its perfect. The curry was rich, thick, and perfectly comforting--just the right amount of sweetness. My fav is their mapo tofu over udon noodles. The portion sizes were generous. Highly recommend for a cozy, satisfying meal. Their service is fast and their food is perfect every time. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

Curry House CoCo Ichibanya - Takoyaki Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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. read more

Curry House CoCo Ichibanya - Chicken Katsu Curry with Cheese - Get it!! - Japanese Curry Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is our go-to place when craving Japanese curry. The place is a little small, but we usually just do take out. Service is always friendly and they always get our order correct. Taste is consistent and food is very affordable. The parking lot is tight and can be hit or miss with parking. Only downside is sometimes the wait is longer than quoted, but it's always fresh when it comes out so can't complain. We always order Chicken Cutlet curry with extra cutlet. And extra pickled radish. They give you choke pickled radish which is great because our little ones love that. Highly recommend for Japanese curry. Yelp 2025 Challenge: 05/30 read more

The owner of this location is too cheap to invest in features that consider the customers. 1) you historically have long lines and have people wait outside so provide seating 2) your staff are constantly hounded by customers waiting 30+ minutes for their food so you need to buy RESTAURANT BEEPERS so people can chill and be alerted when their food is ready. The fact that you haven't made these investments shows you don't care about your staff or customers read more

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. read more

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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 ! read more

Curry House CoCo Ichibanya - Shabu shabu meat with fried oysters - Japanese Curry Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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. read more

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I got the mapo tofu and gyoza curry. This curry was so delicious. The mapo tofu was so flavorful and the gyoza were so crispy. The portion was large which I appreciated. My friend ordered the chicken katsu curry, but I liked the one I ordered better. So yummy and some of the best curry I've had in a while! read more

Curry House CoCo Ichibanya - Japanese Curry Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I stopped by my favorite restaurant chain with my family while in town for a race. I got the chicken katsu cheese curry. I got 400 mg of rice and made it spicy. Same great taste I enjoyed while living in Japan. The restaurant is a little small, but we were seated pretty quickly. I will be back for more curry! read more

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CODY visited the McCully location CODY ordered the Shrimp Fry CODY food was tasty CODY servers and staff were very friendly and speedy CODY dining area was clean and organized CODY will return to order more food read more

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Same old curry house. This place never changes. The food was the same as the last time I ate it (at a different location). I just finished running a half marathon and deserved a Chicken Cutlet curry. It was really good. I have mixed feelings about McCully shopping center though and its because of the limited/tight parking. read more

Curry House CoCo Ichibanya - Chicken cutlet curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Service was quick, efficient, and friendly. The pace was pretty fast, as there is usually a line waiting outside. The food was very tasty and good portions. Lots of options of curry bowls to choose from too! The restaurant was small, and your typical local dine and dash. The prices were also very good and cheap! read more

Curry House CoCo Ichibanya - Spicy Chicken Cutlet Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I remember going here a lot in high school and it being one of my favorite places. it's so amazing to bring my kids here and share the same love for curry! 10/10 will never stop getting chicken cutlet with cheese, spicy curry! Please do yourself a favor and get the chicken cutlet with cheese! read more

Tasty, fast, and fresh Japanese curry. If you haven't had this before, don't be thrown off by the appearance (pile of rice, brownish thick sauce, fried item on top) - it's a classic for a reason. The curry here is very good and the pork katsu (true classic) plentiful and crispy. We usually order that one and a plate of the mixed fried chicken/kalbi to share between a family of four. Honestly I can't imagine eating a whole plate on my own, making the actual meal cost quite reasonable. We've also enjoyed the croquettes (basically mashed potatoes or mashed pumpkin fried in pumpkin). Not a huge fan of the other sides (gyozas and shu mai are much better elsewhere and mini octopus were a bit wharfy, though cooked well). Easy, tasty, affordable, if not the healthiest lunch option. Service always friendly and helpful. read more

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PSA if you ever had cocos in Japan DO NOT go here it's disguising compared to the real thing. I ordered my food and the sever brought it to me 5 seconds later food was warm not spicy at all and the cheese could barely melt into the curry. L eats read more

Solid japanese curry house with great curry at a great price. Friendly service. Ambiance wasn't too special, but it was clean and nostalgic to my visits in Japan. read more

Curry House CoCo Ichibanya - Pork (Cutlet) Katsu Curry Bowl - Japanese Curry Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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

If I could give zero stars I would. We went for lunch on Sunday about noon. My daughter saw a Caucasian female server with her thumb in her mouth then serving customers. This was done in front of staff and patrons of the restaurant. I was in disbelief so I turned to watch the server and she did it again!!!! But what I saw was after her thumb was in her mouth twice, she picked up a napkin and a spoon and gave it to a couple that was sitting 2 booths away from us!!!! We got up and left the restaurant. We got home and called the restaurant to let them know what we witnessed. The "manager" that we spoke to, didn't seem to care at all. read more

Love Curry House CoCo Ichibanya! Curry is comfort food for me. It's simple and delicious. Service is great here. The workers are on it - you don't spend much time waiting for your food to come, unless it's really really busy. read more

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

We arrived at 8:31 and were told they were take out only. I wish they would have specified this in their hours. 3 stars because the food is usually good and consistent. Service is hit and miss... I don't expect much from a place like this but service can be shotty or good depending on the visit. read more

I'm giving two stars because I've been coming here for years and the food is always consistently good and you can't beat their prices. But it is IMPOSSIBLE to place a phone order because they never answer their phone. On two separate occasions, one at lunch and one at dinner time, I called multiple times with no answer. During dinner time when I was able to get through after calling 20 times, when I went to pick up my food I had to wait 30 minutes past the time they told me my order would be ready. It's pretty disappointing, and it's clear they need more help. read more

Did anyone go here on Monday, July 14th for dinner and get food poisoning? It was very hot in the restaurant like as if we were in the kitchen ourselves. We had the fried oysters, and I'm pretty sure that was the reason why we got sick. The oysters were probably not kept cold with room temperatures that high. It was our last night in HI when we decided to have dinner here because we loved it so much in Japan. We ordered 3 tonkatsu curry (they were out of chicken). The size was generous and the batter was fried golden. Pork was thick but not much flavor. My fiancé's plate looked like some pieces of pork were underdone (don't think he ate those pieces). My sister and I shared oysters. Curry was good but not like the Coco Curry in Japan. Literally tasted like something I can make from a box at home. I woke up in the middle of the night feeling very sick and threw up with my stomach super upset. My sister said she was throwing up all night. My fiancé was fine bc he didn't have any oysters, so we are thinking that is the culprit. read more

I went there again on Jan. 8, but sadly the 2 employees are still there and they only served us nicely because we complained about them to their manager 3 months ago. We hoped that they would be gone by then but they're still there. Worst, I ended up getting food poisoning. I was fine before the meal but then after, I felt nauseous then the next day I got symptoms of food poisoning. I really love the convenience and location of this store but it looks like i'll only be going to the Pearlridge location only from now on. read more

STILL LOVE IT HERE! Love this casual spot. Whether I'm picking up or dining in, the consistency is top tier and I've yet to be disappointed (knock on wood). Such a simple staple and everything is so good. I love that they have seasonal add on items and really enjoy ordering a piece of naan bread to soak up the extra curry. The naan bread seemed like a random addition but totally works. Definitely have my go to choices and it's so good. Even the standard service is quick and all the employees I've interacted with are courteous. Definitely recommend coming here or calling ahead during peak meal hours. Great place to come when we're hungry because we know they pump out the food fast for no hangry moments. read more

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Not sure what is up with the negative reviews lately. It's true they don't answer the phone, but that's been true after 7:30pm for YEARS. Found a good parking space, ordered my usual Chicken Katsu Curry with cheese and spinach, and it was ready in no time. Delicious! read more

Curry House CoCo Ichibanya - Chicken Katsu Curry with cheese and spinach. ‍ - Japanese Curry Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Delicious Japanese curry in a lowkey, no frills, efficient cafe! I was able to modify the Mapo tofu to be vegetarian and got this with an udon base. The croquettes were also delicious! Would definitely reccomend. read more

Curry House CoCo Ichibanya - Mapo Tofu Udon and Potato croquette - Japanese Curry Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii