The story
Nestled on Via Giambattista Bogino, Cocoro Giapponesi It and Take Out is a tiny, no-frills Japanese deli that has quietly earned a devoted following over its 13-year run. Run by a Japanese woman, this hole-in-the-wall spot specializes in takeout and counter-seating, drawing raves from local creator Franchino Er Criminale for its “incredible fried food.” The standout, he says, is the Panino Fritto al Curry, alongside favorites like the Onigiri all'Anguilla and the Bento della Casa.
With a stellar 4.8-star rating, Cocoro embodies Torino’s best street-food spirit: unpretentious, authentic, and deeply satisfying. Franchino calls it “Etnico criminale la rosticceria GIAPPONESE,” a testament to its cult status among locals. For those seeking a quick, outstanding Japanese meal without the fuss, this takeout gem is an essential stop.
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Cocoro Giapponesi’s Bento della casa earns rapturous praise, with reviewers calling it a masterful, soul-warming spread. The overall vibe is intimate and lovingly crafted, turning takeout into a quiet celebration of Japanese comfort.
“The bento has mixed fried items. This place is unbeatable on fried food. There's a cutlet of something stuffed with vegetables, a shrimp, a fried squid ring, and chicken. The breading is incredible, masterful. The chicken is juicy and tasty. The rice with pork and onions is good, the meat and rice go well together. It's a nice place to come back and try more things.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Cocoro Giapponesi It and Take Out. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A tiny Japanese takeout spot run by a Japanese lady for 13 years, with incredible fried food and a standout curry sandwich.
Dishes mentioned
Onigiri all'Anguilla
This onigiri has a good amount of eel inside, not just rice. They already drizzled it with soy sauce. It tastes like something your Japanese grandma would make — no industrial feel at all. The eel is cooked on the griddle, which I love. It's not transcendent, but the filling gives it flavor.
Panino Fritto al Curry
This fried curry sandwich looks amazing. The frying is so dry — look at the napkin underneath, completely clean, zero grease. It's so perfect it looks industrial. Listen to the crunch of the panko. The curry cream inside is delicious, super crunchy outside, soft inside, flavorful, enveloping. Fried but you don't feel the oil. The curry is balanced, doesn't get boring. This is a 10/10 dish.
Bento della Casa
The bento has mixed fried items. This place is unbeatable on fried food. There's a cutlet of something stuffed with vegetables, a shrimp, a fried squid ring, and chicken. The breading is incredible, masterful. The chicken is juicy and tasty. The rice with pork and onions is good, the meat and rice go well together. It's a nice place to come back and try more things.
