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.

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.

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!

Came in around noon on a Friday and surprisingly not packed! Plenty of seating but tables mainly…read morefit 2 people, and can move them around for bigger parties. We had a group of 3. You order at the front, then grab a table and wait for your name to be called. We got the chicken katsu with curry, karaage with curry, and tonkatsu. We also ordered menchi katsu a la carte (side) which came with two pieces. All of the curry came with rice or cabbage and you can choose the spice level (1-3). Level 1 is a mild with a kick. Pickled radish is additional dollar, kinda wish the meal came with it. Honestly would recommend just getting the choice of protein with the curry because it's a couple dollars more than getting a la carte... Curry was very good! Nice flavors and the rice helped enhance it. I liked the menchi katsu the most. It is basically a deep fried beef hamburger with crumb coating, flavors were really good and was juicy; came with 2 pieces for a la carte. Can't go wrong with chicken or tonkatsu too. The chicken karaage came with a mayo sauce on the side! I liked it, but I think this would be better on its own. Overall would come back and try other options.

Got the pork cutlet over rice with curry and it was really good. The cutlet was nicely fried,…read moretender, and the batter held up well. The curry itself was flavorful and well spiced, not mind blowing but definitely solid. Portion is generous. Maybe a bit too much rice for me, and I kind of wished there was a veggie side, but no real complaints. Food came out fast and hot. Staff was friendly. Seating is on the smaller side but it wasn't too packed when I went.

The Japanese curry is delicious. It cooks after you ordered, so the pork katsu is hot and fresh…read more I ordered it medium-spicy, and it wasn't too spicy luckily. The portion size is huge.

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!

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 .

Friendly service and huge portions. Got the chicken katsu curry udon which was just okay (very…read moresalty but also not enough flavor at the same time) so maybe I should have ordered the curry instead! The potato salad is also yummy. The chicken katsu didn't wow me which was surprising since I've heard people rave about it. It seemed like standard katsu to me, though the portion is huge and the noodles are nice and bouncy. Also very affordable price point for the portion size. Lots of seating inside at this location and they are open pretty late.

I'm a sucker for small mom and pop shops like this! The inside isn't anything to write home about…read moreand you'll leave smelling like oil but the food is worth it! The lady working here was also super nice and friendly. Chicken katsu curry 4/5 The fried food here is so good. Delicious katsu. Curry was a little too sweet for my liking but warm and hearty. Spicy tuna roll 3.5/5 Not too spicy. Tasty, pretty standard, Agedashi tofu 4/5 Light and fried nicely. Soy sauce was delicious and paired well. Tempura 5/5 Probably the best and lightest tempura I've in the states. Comes close to being in Japan! Overall, definitely will be back when I'm craving tempura or katsu. Have to support small businesses like this!

We had a warm and hearty lunch here. We actually had planned to eat at one of the Chinese…read morerestaurants across the street but didn't want to deal the wait, and this spot was quaint and quiet. The food took some time, even though we were the only party at the time that we ordered, but you can tell that it is made of fresh and with love. As someone who enjoys eating flavorful meals, but is also very conscious of healthy choices, I was very grateful that they had grilled chicken curry option since it normally comes fried only, and that you could opt for brown rice instead of white rice. My chicken curry dish was so hearty and flavorful, the curry is housemade and the chicken was very tender We also ordered a chicken Katsu Bento, which was both juicy yet perfectly crisp. It comes with a little bite of soba noodles and a bite of macaroni and that small salad . Order at the counter , and there's a handful of indoor tables The tonkotsu ramen was also delicious - came with two super huge slabs of juicy pork belly and the broth was scrumptiously rich . Glad we ended up here for lunch !

A neat hole-in-the-wall cheap eat in the midst of Downtown. Be warned they will pack that curry to…read morethe brim!! And for the flavors and amount, the price is well worth it. Curry has a nice fruity sweetness to it, perfectly complementing the ebi I ordered. Must try if you're craving good curry but don't want to spend too much

This is a sit down, casual dining restaurant. Staff are friendly and casual, and the food is good…read morebut not great. If you want a satisfying Japanese curry, this will definitely hit the spot. Personally, I wouldn't be craving this later, but I would go back if I was in the area and hungry. I also found that this curry is more along the lines of American spicy versus Japanese spicy. I don't handle spice well, but usually a hot Japanese curry is barely spicy. However, here the mild was in a very comfortable zone while the medium was bordering on too spicy.

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!