CoCo Ichibanya to Open Cupertino Restaurant
The Japanese curry chain plans a 2,804-square-foot location at 19900 Vallco Parkway, near Main Street Cupertino.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Japanese Food
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CoCo Ichibanya will open a restaurant at 19900 Vallco Parkway, Ste 100 in Cupertino, reportedly in mid-December. The 2,804-square-foot space will seat around 50 people and is located near Main Street Cupertino.
Why it matters
The opening brings the Japanese curry chain to the Cupertino area, a short distance from Apple headquarters. The chain has also invited the community to apply for open positions at the location.
The restaurant will span 2,804 square feet and seat around 50 people, while the chain operates more than 1,400 stores worldwide. The exact opening day within mid-December has not been announced.
The players
CoCo Ichibanya
A Japanese curry restaurant chain founded in Nagoya, Japan, in 1978 that has expanded to more than 1,400 stores worldwide.
The details
The chain offers curry rice with chicken, pork, beef, seafood, or vegetable options, along with around 40 customizations for rice portion, spice level, and toppings. It recently introduced half-toppings of some of its most popular fried items.
Timeline
February 2011: CoCo Ichibanya opened its first mainland U.S. restaurant in Torrance.
Mid-December 2026: The Cupertino restaurant is reported to open.
Roadmap
CoCo Ichibanya's first mainland U.S. restaurant opened in Torrance in February 2011, and the Cupertino location extends that expansion northward into Northern California. The chain has since grown into Southern California, Texas, and other markets.
Cupertino diners will gain a new option for Japanese curry rice, with customizable rice portions, spice levels, and toppings. Those interested in employment can apply for open positions at the location through the chain's social media channels.
The takeaway
Residents who enjoy customizable Japanese curry can look for the Cupertino location's mid-December opening at 19900 Vallco Parkway. Those seeking work can watch the chain's social media for openings.
What happens next
The Cupertino restaurant is reported to open in mid-December, with the exact date still to be announced.
Further reading
For more on the cuisine behind this opening, explore Japanese Food coverage on Wisevoter.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Edhat Santa Barbara.
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