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Enigma · Joined: 20 Mar 2008

I haven't seen anyone mention this on Dave's before, but those of you who have lived in Japan may be interested to know that there is now a Coco Curry House in Seoul near Gangnam Station. I don't know how long it's been there, but it appears to be brand new.
I used to eat there quite a bit when I lived in Japan, so it was nice to eat there again this afternoon. The menu is similar to the Japanese menu, but it doesn't have everything. My favourite dish, hirekatsu kare, was unfortunately not on the menu, so I opted for the rosukatsu kare which was almost as good.
It's about a 3 or 4 minute walk from Gangnam Station exit 7. Here's a link to the map:

http://www.cocoichibanya.co.kr/coc/cuc/cuc_mmap_pop.jsp

cangel · Joined: 19 Jun 2003 Location: Jeonju, S. Korea

I'm a huge fan of CoCo Ichiban (7 years in Fukuoka). I always get the chicken kutz curry (sometimes with cheese). I hope the quality of the kutz are the same as the kutz I've had in Korea don't even compare. Do they allow you to order it spicier?

visitorq · Joined: 11 Jan 2008

^ yeah same as me, their chicken katsu is so damn tasty (never tried it with cheese though, gotta remember that one).

I used to eat there like every week in Tokyo, it always hit the spot. I'd usually empty out most of the fukujinzuke jar by the end of the meal as well. Wink

victorology · Joined: 10 Sep 2007

bundangbear · Joined: 03 Feb 2004 Location: www.youtube.com/bundangbear

Totally overrated. Sorry. It's the McD's of curry. Not even good curry. I lived in Japan for 2 years myself.

www.youtube.com/bundangbear

visitorq · Joined: 11 Jan 2008

^ dude, it's fast food and doesn't pretend to be otherwise. But it's damn tasty nonetheless (addictively so) and fills you up for less than $10. That's pretty well all there is to it. What do you expect exactly?

waltjocketty · Joined: 09 Oct 2006

bangbayed · Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Location: Seoul

Is it really that good? I looked at the pics on the website and they look pretty nasty.

visitorq · Joined: 11 Jan 2008

little mixed girl · Joined: 11 Jun 2003 Location: shin hyesung's bed~

coco ichi has some of THE BEST curry in japan.
the people at the place i go to know me...i mean KNOW me, like "we know you're going to order that pari-pari chiken curry. i've just got to push this button..."

the half-size is great for when you just need a little something to tide you over.

victorology · Joined: 10 Sep 2007

They also have Curry House in Hawaii. When I went to Japan, I felt there were a lot better curry places than Coco Ichibanya but here in Korea, I haven't been able to find much. I visit the one in Gangnam Station quite often.

Chamchiman · Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Location: Digging the Grave

Easter Clark · Joined: 18 Nov 2007 Location: Hiding from Yie Eun-woong

Xuanzang · Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Sadang

Warm and savory on a cold day. I`ll be going there

cangel · Joined: 19 Jun 2003 Location: Jeonju, S. Korea

While I do agree that CoCo Ichiban is the McDs of curry, I do not agree that their curry is of poor quality. In fact, I believe it is rather well regarded in Japan. However, you can find much better curry at small family-owned curry shops but at a premium price. Good food for when you're piss drunk.