This is one of the small food places within the SoFA Market…read more JapaCurry serves a variety of Japanese comfort foods from katsu curry's to unagi and karrage dons. I ordered the spicy chicken karrage don with the extra spicy enhancement! There's a good portion of chicken that's lightly breaded and covered with sauce and served on top of a light layer of cabbage and thicker layer of rice. Some edamame and pickled ginger accents are there. The chicken was very tender and the cuts of meat were good (meaty, not cartilage or fatty), which was great. The sauce was tasty and even with the spicy enhancement, it wasn't "sweat-inducing" level of spiciness. I found it had a level of umami that make me really want to eat it all up, which I did. It filled me up without overstuffing me. While the meat itself wasn't cooked to order (the meat was in containers and it was reheated), it didn't bother me at all. But as a results, the breading was soft as opposed to crispy. So all good, and I'd be happy to eat here again and try more dishes.

Tasty and warm meal. My food was ready quickly and honey and delicious. The katsu had more fat on…read moreit than I was expecting, but was crisp, tasty and satisfyingly fried. I got my food to go, so didn't experience the ambiance. Happy with the food and would visit again!

Used to be a must and go to almost a decade ago when I used to visit SF more often (meaning it was…read morea fav of one of my ex's). The first couple of times was great and then it started to fall off later on. Including the texture and flavor not hitting as hard and the fact that it's closed on weekends now. Impossible for non wagies to go there, meaning I can't have any when I'm there on weekend vacation I guess, but with how everything closes early and is dying in Bay Area, I'm somehow not surprised. Very tiny spot and not much seating, so you're either taking it to go or you're praying there's a chair and a counter that's free. No big deal since I've been to other Japanese curry places like this. I've had a mix bag where the katsu was deliciously crispy and moist on the inside and days where the meat inside is dry, even drenched in curry. Hot curry sauce is Japanese hot, so it has spices in it but not spicy at all. The workers do their best for the lunch rush, so that's a plus at least. Overall, it was okay, but man the times sure have changed.

Got a medium spicy katsu curry and was fairly spicy! So if you are unsure, err on the lower side!…read moreFood tasted good, nothing super special. Not the worst curry I've had, but also not the best. Fairly liquidly curry, not thick at all. This is also one of those pick-up only locations, so don't expect to be able to sit down and eat. You order and pick up at the window.

Top tier katsu curry. They make the curry using beef as the base and it's got lil pieces of meat…read morewhich is my favorite part. I'm also a fan of the fact that they use chicken breast for their katsu, so you don't get the weird fatty parts with thighs. Restaurant was clean when I went and service was super helpful. Only thing that sucks is parking if you ask me.

We had a big craving for Japanese curry, so we decided to stop by. The ambience and setting is…read morecausal. It just feels like a local spot that's easy to drop in. We ordered katsu curry in both the chicken and pork varieties and the karaage. The curry was flavorful and familiar. I like chicken better because the pork was a bit tough for me. The karaage was good but I wouldn't necessarily order it again. If you're in the neighborhood and craving for some comfort food, it's definitely worth a try!

It's been ten years since my last review of Volcano. I'm happy to report that very little has…read morechanged and I'm so happy for that. I'm happy that even after coming here for almost 20 years that very little has changed. It still tastes the same, the prices really haven't changed much, and the place still looks and feels the same. The only major change is that they charge for the pickled daikon (I think it's daikon, but I'm not totally sure). They used to just give you a small amount, but now if you pay for it they give you a good portion of them! My go-to here has always been the Chicken Katsu over Japanese curry, medium spicy, with zucchini, eggplant and sausage if they have it. It's still an excellent plate and the Japanese curry is rich and delicious. I love this place and I hope it continues to be here for many more years!

This review is mainly for the takeout I ordered. The curry was good. I ordered a side of sausages…read more(plural) for $1.75, but when I opened my takeout order, there was only one sausage--like, what? Looking at previous photos of the sausages, there were two in each order. Have they started skimping?

We had a wonderful meal at Cafe Okawari before the Giants game. It's a great location that's 1.5…read moreblocks from the ballpark, and very close to the Caltrain station. The restaurant was full when we got there, but the food still came out soon after we ordered. We had chicken katsu curry, korokke curry, and a menchi (fried ground chicken) sando. The chicken katsu was among the best I've ever had, super juicy inside and crunchy outside. One of the greatest quick bites I've had in recent memory.

Stumbled onto this place in a mild hunger panic on the way back from the city, looking for…read moresomething Japanese before jumping on 280. Yelp delivered. Parked easily on the side street, walked in around 3:30 in the afternoon, no hassle. The place has an authentic Japanese cafe feel, the kind where the menu has things you don't typically find at your average sushi spot. I had my eye on the sandos, specifically the Chicken Katsu Sando, but landed on the Spicy Tuna Don instead. Good call. Spicy yellowfin tuna tartare over well-seasoned sushi rice, topped with sesame, furikake, green onions, with a little radish and cucumber on the side. The tuna was very fresh, the rice was on point. Service was quick and polite - they even have an outside window for takeout. One nice detail: a neat dollop of wasabi is pasted along the inside wall of the bowl, which is a clean way of letting you control exactly how much heat you want to mix in. Tasteful presentation, but don't let that fool you. It has a legitimate kick, so calibrate accordingly. Paired it with their Honjozo dry sake cup, which was a nice complement to the meal and exactly the right call for a mid-afternoon bite. The sandos looked great on other tables and I fully intend to go back for the Chicken Katsu Sando - and then go try the wine bar next door to it. which was pretty tempting.

So glad there is a Japanese curry spot right here in the Mission! The curry was flavorful and the…read morepork came out so crisp. Service was attentive especially the staff often returning to refill our water. Relatively quiet for a Sat evening with ample seating. Hoping business increases for them soon! Recommend this cozy spot and look forward to coming back .

Curry Hyuga specializes in Japanese curry which is sweeter, milder curry compared to something like…read moreIndian curry. And unlike Thai curry, it has no coconut milk. It has almost a thick gravy like texture and often is dark brown in color. I've had Japanese curry in Japan as well as around the SF bay area and I would say the japanese curry here is average at best. The texture is a little lumpy to be honest and there isn't a tremendous amount of curry flavor. Today, we ordered a couple of items off the special menu - Kaki Curry (oysters) and Shiso Mentaiko Cream Spaghetti. The Kaki Curry came with six fried oysters, some rice, potato salad, and a dab of sauce for the fried oysters. The fried oysters were fresh and crunchy. Overall, it was satisfying but nothing spectacular. The Shiso Mentaiko Cream Spaghetti is a cream sauce based pasta dish with roe, shiso leaves, and nori seaweed. It's an interesting twist to your popular spaghetti dish so the flavor profiles were interesting. The dish was creamy and the nori and roe brought some unami flavor. Between the two dishes, I enjoyed this one slightly more even those this place is a "curry" spot. Dish comes with a japanese cabbage salad and miso soup which tasted pretty standard.

Solid spot for a comforting, satisfying meal. I got the fried chicken over rice with curry, and it…read morereally hit the mark. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy inside, with a nice light seasoning that didn't overpower the dish. The curry sauce was rich, slightly sweet, and had just enough depth to keep you going back for another bite. Portion size was great for the price, and everything came out hot and fresh. The vibe felt cozy and laid-back--nothing fancy, but definitely the kind of place you'd come back to when you're craving something reliable and filling. Only reason it's not a full 5 stars is I wish the curry had a bit more spice or complexity, but that's personal preference. Still, a really enjoyable meal overall and worth checking out.

Came with friends to get a quick dinner before heading to North Beach!…read more The service was great, as the servers checked up on us and took our order swiftly. The ambiance was also quite nice. I enjoyed the wall decor, and the ambiance is a bit darker. As for food, two of my friends got the creamy vegan ramen (they're vegan and vegetarian). My other friend for a pork don with a spicy miso ramen, and I got the gyu-don with a spicy miso ramen. The food was very delicious - everything was cooked well, perfectly flavored. I like the rice plates as they come with a tiny bowl of ramen of your choice :) Overall, we would definitely come back again as we thoroughly enjoyed the dining experience!

This place is literally on the bridge, connecting the Japantown shopping centers. So it's pretty…read moresmall and narrow. Not really accessible if you have a wheelchair. It was kind of difficult already with my husbands crutches. A wheelchair could be possible if they sit you at the very front entrance. We wanted to go because they have napolitan and we were very happy that we went. The staff were nice. They keep to themselves and check in on you just enough. There's anime on the shelves if you want to read and relax. Love that they had a warning that some of them may not be suitable for kids. They don't split bills, so heads up if you're going with multiple people. Our boys really liked their curry and katsu. They were able to make it not really spicy and it was just right for them. Napolitan was so good. The serving size was just right. At first I thought it might be too big, but because it was so good, I scarfed that thing down. This will definitely be our spot to go back to when we're in Japantown.

I've been going to the Japanese Trade Center since I was a little kid. It's been a huge part of my…read morelife. This was one of those places that I always passed and would think to myself "I need to stop there one of these days." Well I finally did and it was quite good. The curry I got would have been the perfect level of spice for my wife, who's fully white, but next time I think I'll go up a level or two. It was still good and full of great flavor, but I expected a bit more from the level of spiciness I got. The young guy that was helping me was very nice and attentive. There was this person visiting someone who worked there, I think she was a nurse who worked nearby, who was chatting with her friend (the other server) at such a volume I wonder if the nurse lady knew that inside voices were even an option. That was a little distracting but I don't blame my server for that. I don't care if employees at places want to chat, that's fine. Just be aware of the volume. Overall I'm very glad I went here and the food was delicious.

Food: 3-4/5 Service: Basic…read moreAmbiance: Casual Value: 3/5 Got Tonkotsu ramen and Oyakodon. The Tonkotsu broth was nice and the pork belly was soft. The Oyakodon I thought was just okay. Good in the fact it's simple, but left me wanting more. We went for lunch. When I say the service is basic, it's that we got seated, they brought out waters and that was the only service we received during the meal. The reason for my 3 star rating is that I wasn't really wowed by anything and the value. I understand rent and overhead is expensive but $17 for that Oyakodon is bit high. I understand Unagi being priced what it is. With that being said the ramen is comparable to other ramen shops in SF.

Ramen in Potrero, Torraku was once a popular food truck that has now planted itself in a nice brick…read moreand mortar location that has coffee and empanadas close by. In 2017 it was listed on SF's best food truck list and if you've been a fan they've carried over their black and red color scheme to the restaurant.  The good thing is they are used to operating at high volume with fast turn around so the food comes out really fast. The menu is small but they do serve Japanese beers and sake. Shoyu Ramen: Noodles and broth were perfect and the chashu and seaweed were abnormally large, it was very tasty. For being proportional I would have loved more green onion. Spicy Miso Ramen: Perfect for warming you up on a cool SF day, it's savory with a delicate heat and thicker cut pieces of meat. Overall size may be perfect for other people but my friend and I could not finish our bowls, it seemed like we kept eating and eating and the bowl looked exactly the same so great value for the price.

Fresh, delish food and friendly - and quick - service!…read moreAlways clean and always efficient. Family run enterprise. I wish they had an in-house sit down area!

Delica is a to-go spot with no seating and a reasonable option in the Ferry Building if you want…read moresomething quick. I often stop by whenever I'm at the Ferry Building, usually in between what I'm doing, since it's convenient. This time I went around 5:10 PM looking for something under $10. The door was open, but there were only a few items left in the glass refrigerator case. I ended up getting the Avocado Sushi (8 pcs, vegan & gluten-free) with a few slices of ginger on the side. It was just okay--nothing special. I would come back for something quick, but I probably wouldn't order the avocado sushi again. Maybe I'll try something else next time.