Curry devotees powerfulness wishing to give a shot at Coco Ichibanya, a world-renowned Japanese Curry build that has plethora of branches all over the world. The build has of late railroad train human foot inwards Penang, making its debut at Queens Street of Queensbay Mall Penang (between Okomen and Seoul Garden). As the cite powerfulness produce got suggested, the build is famous for its Curry Rice but Coco Ichibanya is non a one-trick pony, it serves practiced Pork Cutlet also (according to some) in addition to some non-curry dishes. Prices are slightly on the higher side but justifiable amongst the satisfying portion. Diners may fifty-fifty yoke their ain desired toppings or to arrive a unique combination to themselves. The flexibility is there; the spicy lovers could challenge themselves to the highest degree (level 5) piece the heat-intolerant could play security past times staying at the default degree (original) or the lowest degree (meant for children). H5N1 house specially suitable for novelty seekers to endeavor a completely dissimilar variation of Curry.
One of the recommended orders- Omelette Pork Cutlet Curry Rice (Rm 26) comes inwards a hefty portion. Japanese White Rice blanketed amongst a runny Omelette, topped amongst a huge hunk of Pork Cutlet. H5N1 generous total of Japanese Curry is in addition to thence ladled around the Omelette. Pork Cutlet could travel a ameliorate selection over Chicken Cutlet, the meat was dangerously tender amongst minimal Pork banking firm complaint underneath. The Omelette introduced a fluffy-runny texture to the chewy Japanese Rice, equally good equally a delightful eggy odour to the sweet-savory Japanese Curry. The Curry was at its best state- rich, creamy but non overly so; it was veering towards the sweeter side amongst a slight fruity-vege hint of sweetness. H5N1 contenting dish best shared past times two.
We custom-ordered the side past times side order- Curry Rice (reduced portion- 150g/ Rm 12) amongst Vegetables (Rm 4) in addition to Chicken Cutlet (Rm 6); completed amongst Salad in addition to Miso Soup (Rm 6). To found a fully-fledged review, I decided to larn for their spiciest level. As expected, the Japanese Curry came inwards thicker, richer amongst a dark-red hue. Texture seemed to travel grittier, likely due to the add-on of Chili Powder. It was non the quest oestrus from fresh Chilies, rather, a seemingly "peppery" tongue-burning sensation surfaced later a few seconds. It was however inside the acceptable gain but the natural language was likely a trivial numb to discern whatever flavors.
The Chicken Cutlet was disappointingly average, though it was succulent-tender but likely a trivial overly tender to my liking. The distinctive odour of Panko/ Japanese Bread Crumbs did non stand upwards out either. The Vegetables, on the other hand, were good. The Long Beans did care to keep its crunchy seize amongst teeth piece the Carrots in addition to Potatoes were cooked till fork tender. The measly total of Vegetables did non appear to justify the cost though. The Salad dressed amongst Goma Sauce was straight-forward in addition to predictable; Miso Soup was okay but nosotros were quite pleased amongst the generous total of Seaweed added.
Radish-Pickle, a must-have complement to the Curry Rice
Ratings:
Taste: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Service: 7.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Ambiance: 8/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Price: 7/10 (1-3 expensive, 4-7 average, 8-10 cheap)
Parking: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Non-Halal
Service Charge: Yes 10%
Additional Information:
Address: Lot 3F-22, Queensbay Mall, 100, Persiaran Bayan Indah, 11900, Bayan Lepas, Penang.
Business Hours: 10:30 am to 10 pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: N/A
