CoCo Ichibanya: Curry Doria with Eggplant

and Spinach The 104th item in our series of articles introducing "secret gems" is the "Curry Doria with Eggplant and Spinach," which is served at CoCo Ichibanya. It combines a double sauce of white sauce and curry with eggplant, spinach, and cheese. The amount of rice is 150g (5.29oz) and can be changed to sweet pork sauce. Not available at all stores. Price: 762 yen (tax included).

Curry Doria with Eggplant and Spinach CoCo

Ichibanya is known for its curry, but many people probably order "curry rice". In fact, there is also "Doria" on the regular menu! There are currently two items on the doria menu: "Hamburger Steak Curry Doria" and "Curry Doria with Eggplant and Spinach. This time, we will introduce the "Curry Doria with Eggplant and Spinach".

The smell of spicy curry and grilled cheese that arrives with a whiff. It is already delicious when you smell it! The hot doria is covered with a rich white sauce. This is thick and creamy and delicious! It goes well with the curry roux, and is entwined with the rice. It is also important to note that the flavor changes slightly depending on the balance between the white sauce and the curry.


The eggplant and spinach are melty and tasty. It is also contained in a good quantity, which adds an accent to the dish as you continue eating. However, the "white sauce" may be the star of this doria. The rice inside is a little tough (savory?). The rice inside the doria is slightly hard (savory?), so the white sauce makes it just the right amount of softness.


Curry Doria with Eggplant and Spinach" is a secret specialty of CoCo Ichibanya. The spiciness is mild, so even children can enjoy this doria. If you have trouble choosing a menu item, try it!