COCO Ichibanya Kanshuu CURRY Ramen
COCO Ichibanya Kanshuu CURRY Ramen
A collaboration between COCO ICHIBANYA — Japan's beloved curry house since 1978 — and Acecook. Ginger-infused noodles meet a spicy curry broth rich with pork and vegetable umami. The curry flavour is authentic, warming, and impossible to resist. A Japanese curry institution in ramen form, imported for The Ramen Club.
- Boil the water
Bring 360ml of water to a rolling boil in a saucepan. While you are waiting for it to heat up, open the packet and lay out all your sachets so everything is ready to go once the water hits temperature.
- Cook the noodles
Drop the noodles into the boiling water and let them cook for 5 minutes. A gentle nudge with chopsticks or a fork halfway through keeps them from sticking together. You want them soft but still holding their shape.
- Add the seasoning
Take the saucepan off the heat and add the soup sachet and any flavour pouches directly into the pot. Stir well until the seasoning is completely dissolved and the broth is smooth, rich, and evenly coloured throughout.
- Serve and enjoy
Transfer the noodles and broth into a serving bowl. Give it one last stir from the bottom to make sure the flavour is spread through evenly. Serve while it is hot and add your favourite toppings to finish things off.
Background
Every packet has a story behind it. Here's where this one comes from, what makes it tick, and why it made the cut for the box.
Acecook started in Osaka in 1954 and has since expanded across Asia, with major operations in Vietnam. They are known for bridging Japanese quality standards with Southeast Asian flavours, producing everything from premium Japanese cups to Vietnamese pho.
This noodle comes from Japan, a country with a rich and diverse noodle culture that has influenced instant ramen traditions around the world. Each region brings its own distinctive flavours, techniques, and ingredients to the bowl.
A thick, fragrant curry broth that blends Japanese curry spices with a savoury stock base. Japanese curry is milder and sweeter than Indian versions, with a velvety consistency that wraps around noodles beautifully and warms you from the inside out.
The noodles in this bowl are crafted to complement the broth style perfectly. The texture, thickness, and cooking time are all calibrated so that the noodles and soup work together as a complete experience rather than separate elements sharing the same bowl.
CoCo Ichibanya is Japan's largest curry restaurant chain with over 1,400 locations. Customers choose their rice amount, spice level (from 1 to 10), and toppings. The chain's motto is 'the home of curry', and this ramen captures that same customisable spirit.
Japanese curry and noodles are two of the country's greatest comfort foods, and combining them is the kind of idea that just works. The thick, warming curry broth clings to the noodles perfectly, and every bowl feels like a hug. Perfect for cold nights and lazy weekends.
Topping Suggestions
A few toppings that take this bowl from good to great. Most are already in your kitchen, and every one is optional.
Bok Choy
Bok choy infuses a fresh, slightly bitter green taste and adds a crunchy element that complements the softer noodles.
Boiled Egg
A soft-boiled egg brings a creamy richness that complements the noodles perfectly, providing a luscious, slightly savory contrast.
Tofu
Fried tofu offers a hearty, nutty taste and a slightly crispy texture, bringing a wholesome, plant-based addition to the noodles.