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Cocoichi Bakery Triumphs at Curry Bread Grand Prix 2025

Cocoichi Bakery, operated by Ichibanya Co., Ltd., located in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, has made waves at the annual Curry Bread Grand Prix 2025. This prestigious competition, held by the Japan Curry Bread Association, showcased the finest in curry bread, and Cocoichi Bakery emerged victorious with four remarkable products earning gold awards. The awarded items are:

• - Special Cocoichi Pork Curry Bread (Central Japan Fried Curry Bread category)
• - Premium Domestic Beef Gourmet Curry Bread (Western Japan Baked Curry Bread category)
• - Curry World Keema (Keema Curry Bread category)
• - Black Hash Beef Bread (Variety category)

Remarkably, the Special Cocoichi Pork Curry Bread and Curry World Keema received awards for the first time, while the Premium Domestic Beef Gourmet Curry Bread and Black Hash Beef Bread secured gold for the second consecutive year. The bakery attributes this success to the overwhelming support from its customers and is committed to continuing its tradition of delivering exciting flavors through new and innovative curry-infused breads.

Winning Products Overview

1. Special Cocoichi Pork Curry Bread - 291 JPY
This is the best-selling product of Cocoichi Bakery, featuring a tantalizing filling made with pork, carrots, onions, potatoes, and spices identical to those used in Cocoichi's famous pork curry, all enveloped in a soft, chewy bread that is crispy and golden-fried.

2. Premium Domestic Beef Gourmet Curry Bread - 551 JPY (Limited Quantity)
Packed with luscious chunks of domestic beef simmered with Cocoichi’s signature curry sauce and spices, this is the bakery’s deluxe offering in curry bread.

3. Curry World Keema - 270 JPY
This delightful bread evokes the flavors of Indian and Thai curries, baked in a charming cube shape. It contains a fragrant filling made from sautéed minced pork, onions, and carrots, all wrapped in a strikingly dark bread.

4. Black Hash Beef Bread - 345 JPY
The unique black dough, created with bamboo charcoal, encases a rich beef filling, meticulously simmered with red wine and demi-glace sauce. With each bite, the savory flavors of the beef blend seamlessly, delivering an unforgettable taste experience.

All prices include tax.

About the Curry Bread Grand Prix

The Curry Bread Grand Prix is the only annual competition dedicated to determining the best curry breads and bakeries in Japan. This prestigious event not only promotes skill and innovation among bakeries but also aims to introduce the public to curries they've yet to discover. This year, the event saw participation from renowned bakeries nationwide, with 137 types of curry bread competing for the coveted gold and highest gold awards.

About SPICE UP! COCOICHI BAKERY

SPICE UP! COCOICHI BAKERY is focused on offering a unique blend of curry and spice-infused bread by the celebrated curry chain, CoCo Ichibanya. The name 'SPICE UP' embodies the idea of enhancing dishes with spices while adding an element of excitement to everyday experiences. Over 45 years in curry-making, Cocoichi now presents a new concept of “spice + bread,” aiming to delight its patrons with an exhilarating culinary journey. Freshly baked and fried breads are served daily at their locations.

Store Information

Meieki Sunroad Store

• - Address: 4-7-25, Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Underground Shopping Arcade Sunroad
• - Operating Hours: 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM (until sold out)

µPLAT Ichinomiya Store

• - Address: 1-1-1, Shinsei, Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, µPLAT Ichinomiya
• - Operating Hours: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM (until sold out)

Additionally, some products can also be found at the following locations:

• - Pasta de Coco Nagoya ESKA Store
• - CoCo Ichibanya Cenote Store
• - CoCo Ichibanya Shinjuku L Tower Store
• - CoCo Ichibanya Tokyo Racecourse Store
• - CoCo Ichibanya Kobe Sannomiya Kyomachisuji Store.

Please note that certain award-winning products are only available at select locations. Visit to indulge in these celebrated curry breads that promise to tantalize your taste buds!