Los Angeles · Donburi · casual
Coco Ichibanya
CurryJapanese CurryKare RaisuSawtelleChain
CoCo Ichibanya's Sawtelle location — authentic Japanese curry rice from the world's largest Japanese curry chain, with fully customizable spice levels and toppings.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Sawtelle Japantown
- Since
- 2023
- Owner
- Ichibanya Co., Ltd. (Japan)

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About
CoCo Ichibanya is the world's largest Japanese curry restaurant chain, operated by Ichibanya Co., Ltd. of Japan since 1978. The Sawtelle location opened in 2023 and serves the chain's signature kare raisu in the heart of Sawtelle Japantown.
Neighborhood & visiting
Coco Ichibanya sits in Sawtelle Japantown, one of Los Angeles's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused donburi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional donburi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Japan's largest curry chain (Ichibanya Co., since 1978)
- Customizable kare raisu in the heart of Sawtelle Japantown
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About Coco Ichibanya
- Is Coco Ichibanya an authentic curry restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — Coco Ichibanya is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for curry in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
- Where is Coco Ichibanya located?
- Coco Ichibanya is located at 1947 Sawtelle Blvd, Unit D, Los Angeles, CA 90025, Los Angeles, USA in the Sawtelle Japantown neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Coco Ichibanya?
- Coco Ichibanya accepts reservations online. For an authentic donburi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Coco Ichibanya?
- Coco Ichibanya sits in the ¥ price range — typical for curry of this format in Los Angeles.
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