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Coco Ichibanya Leicester Square

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London's first branch of Japan's iconic curry-rice giant, where diners build their own bowl from a vast matrix of toppings and spice levels.

Price
¥
Area
Covent Garden
Since
2018
Owner
Ichibanya Co. Ltd
Coco Ichibanya Leicester Square — authentic japanese curry restaurant in London, Covent Garden
Plate № 700
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About
Opened in December 2018 near Leicester Square, Coco Ichibanya was the UK debut of Ichibanya Co. Ltd — the Nagoya-founded (1978) public company that operates the world's largest Japanese curry-rice chain with over 1,400 outlets globally. The concept puts diners in control: choose a base, topping (from chashu to cheese to crab croquette), rice weight and spice level ranging from standard to 'level 10' ferocity. No Michelin recognition, but an institution beloved across Japan for its precise, crowd-pleasing formula brought faithfully to central London.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • World's largest Japanese curry chain — London's first branch
  • Fully customisable heat levels and topping combinations
  • Affordable, fast-casual format steps from Leicester Square

The task brief refers to this branch as 'Covent Garden WC2'; the official address is 17-18 Great Newport Street WC2H — marketed as the Leicester Square branch by Ichibanya UK.

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Frequently asked

About Coco Ichibanya Leicester Square

Is Coco Ichibanya Leicester Square an authentic japanese curry restaurant in London?
Yes — Coco Ichibanya Leicester Square is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese curry in London: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
Where is Coco Ichibanya Leicester Square located?
Coco Ichibanya Leicester Square is located at 17-18 Great Newport Street, London WC2H 7JE, London, UK in the Covent Garden neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Coco Ichibanya Leicester Square?
Coco Ichibanya Leicester Square does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular donburi restaurants in London we recommend calling ahead.
What is the price range at Coco Ichibanya Leicester Square?
Coco Ichibanya Leicester Square sits in the ¥ price range — typical for japanese curry of this format in London.
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