Dining Out
Japan’s Beloved Hamburger Curry, Now in Europe
Or if you prefer, there’s also sausage curry and for vegetarians the tomato and asparagus curry.
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CoCo Ichibanya has more than 1,100 restaurants in Japan and about 150 more around the world, serving unusual curries such as sausage; hamburger; and tomato & asparagus. Back home, it’s a household name, but it hasn’t ventured into Europe until now.
The first U.K. outpost opened this week in London’s Covent Garden, where diners are already lining up. You choose a topping (including options such as fried chicken dumpling; kimchee; or bubble-fried salmon) and then you decide the level of heat. The sauce options range from “standard” to “Level 5 Crazy Hot.”