Coco Ichibanya Yawata Kokuichi

Fast service and great hospitality!I visited this chain when I was in Japan and loved it, so I was really excited to see they were opening in London. I waited around a year before they opened but it was SO worth the wait! Delicious curry just like in their Japan stores, the staff even greet you in Japanese (as well as confirming orders to the chefs in Japanese), really nice touch. It's a small shop so you will have to queue during peak hours however my order was taken from outside ready for when I was seated. A service charge is added to the bill so there's no need to tip (another authentic Japanese touch). I really hope they expand, overall the food is genuinely delicious and the fast/friendly service is great.

Apparently this is the Japanese equivalent of a fast food joint, but instead of burgers,. It serves Japanese curry. The katsu chicken was super crispy and yummy. Prices were reasonable. Will come back!

Great place! Very tasty and well balanced curry. Staff friendly and helpful. Nice decor. Expect to wait a while. Tap water tastes awful.