CoCo Ichibanya Kyoto Kawaramachi-Sanjo: Point-and-Order Curry Rice in Central Kyoto
CoCo Ichibanya is Japan's largest curry rice chain, founded in Nagoya in 1978 and built around a simple, highly customizable format: pick a curry size, a topping, and a spice level, all by pointing at a photo menu. This Kawaramachi-Sanjo branch sits in one of central Kyoto's main shopping and entertainment streets, making it an easy, reliable stop for travelers who want a filling, inexpensive meal without needing any Japanese. Curry rice here is milder and thicker than Indian-style curry, closer to a stew, and is typically topped with items such as breaded pork cutlet (katsu), chicken, or vegetables.
- Curry Rice
- Kawaramachi
- Under ¥1,000
Good to Know
- Budget per person
- Under ¥1,000
- Hours
- Exact hours for this specific branch were not independently confirmed; many CoCo Ichibanya locations are open very long hours. Confirm locally before visiting.
- Address
- Hayashi Building, 51 Daikoku-cho, Kawaramachi-dori Sanjo-kudaru, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto
- Nearest station
- Kawaramachi (bus/streetcar area)
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- Tourist-friendliness rated 5/5 — manageable even without Japanese.
What to Order
- Curry rice with a choice of topping and adjustable spice level, the chain's core concept since it was founded in Nagoya in 1978.
How to Order
- Order from a photo menu by choosing a base curry, a topping (such as breaded pork cutlet, chicken, or vegetables), and a spice level from mild to very hot -- no Japanese needed since the process is almost entirely point-and-choose.
First-Time Visitor Guide
- Tourist-friendliness: 5 / 5
Location
Hayashi Building, 51 Daikoku-cho, Kawaramachi-dori Sanjo-kudaru, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto
On Kawaramachi-dori, a short walk south of Sanjo, in the Kawaramachi entertainment district of central Kyoto. (Kawaramachi (bus/streetcar area) Station)
Official Links
Always check the official site/account for the latest details before you go.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get to CoCo Ichibanya Kyoto Kawaramachi-Sanjo?
- On Kawaramachi-dori, a short walk south of Sanjo, in the Kawaramachi entertainment district of central Kyoto. (Kawaramachi (bus/streetcar area) Station)
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