We have ordered pork and chicken katsu curry from Volcano fir a few years. I call in an order and pick it up. By the time I drive home in Mill Valley everything is still warm enough that it does not need to be warmed up. The katsu is always perfectly fried to be very crispy. We usually order the mild curry which is great for us but you can get it much spicier if you desire. We have never been disappointed and have always enjoyed our curry dinner. read more

Sometimes I just want to enjoy some Japanese curry without the fancy restaurant interior. Sure Volcano is no frills. You'll need to get your own water and utensils but I like it. No non-sense. I ordered chicken Katsu with medium spiciness. Love the sticky white rice and a little thicker than soupy like consistency of the curry. I wish there was one or 2 more pieces of chicken but that's just me. Next time I'll get it more spicy. read more

Volcano - Chicken Katsu Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

Volcano Curry specializes in just one thing--Japanese curry served with white or brown rice (or noodles) along with a wide variety of toppings. Their curry was made with peanut butter and chicken stock and had a nicely balanced earthy, savory flavor and thick creamy texture. You could select from four different spice levels--mild, medium, hot, or volcano. Given the name of the restaurant, I got the "volcano" to see how spicy they could make it, and there was indeed a really nice kick (though I wouldn't necessarily recommend it as the spiciness masked the other flavors)! The curry came with chopped carrots, potatoes, onions, and fried zucchini/eggplant, and I also added the spinach and mushrooms, along with a creamy, crispy potato croquette to top it all off. Though the food took a while to come and was served in takeout containers, everything was delicious and came at a good value too! read more

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The food is amazing but the service is a bit lacking. The casual vibe is nice and it's easy to get an order to go. Unfortunately, sitting in takes quite a bit of time. In my opinion, the curry and price make it worth buying but dining in may not be the best option even given how casual it is. Our orders were mixed up after a long wait and not friendly but not unfriendly service. There were many delivery and to go orders going along with 3 other tables right as peak dinner time started. My group later ordered a cup of curry of the hottest level (volcano; very spicy but a good spice enjoyer can eat it all) which came after another long wait. The average order is pretty basic: curry with a few potato and carrot chunks, protein that is freshly cooked, and perfectly made rice. I would definitely want to eat it again. I'm just not sure if they prioritize to go orders more as that seemed like a faster option. The space's cleanliness was not notable in any way so it seems much more worth it to enjoy it in your own place. read more

Food was delicious and service was great. We are from Southern California and every time we visit San Francisco we have to stop here. We normally order chicken katsu curry (mild, i'm not big on spice) and the chicken katsu sandwich. read more

Volcano - Front of restaurant - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love this place, i'm allergic to peanuts so I usually get the vegetarian option. Their food is always bomb. The staff is always nice and their dine-in is easy and self-serve. The place is a good size with some tables and indoor seating. read more

Volcano - Chicken Katsu Curry and Mini Potato Croquette - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food is very tasty. Pork katsu curry is crispy and flavorful. Mild curry sauce is delicious and has a good amount of curry to vegetable ratio. Rice is good, balances it out. Pickles are wonderful and you should always add some. Service is polite and quick. Got my food within fifteen minutes or less. The bikes, cars, and buses outside are noisy but the inside is quiet with light music. read more

Volcano - Pork Katsu Curry with extra pickles. - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

I tried Volcano Curry through a delivery app and it was great! The curry was well flavored and the portion size was reasonable for the price I've been searching for a replacement for JapaCurry for a few years now, and I think Volcano fits the bill nicely. Hopefully I'll be able to check them out in person soon! read more

4.5 stars rounded down. I love this place. I've come here twice now and it's extremely small, hole in the wall vibes. I love the placeholder yelp description because that was literally me when I came into this location. It really doesn't look like much and I WAS practically dying of hunger when I walked in (not even joking). the curry is extremely reasonably priced and the portions are large. The spicei s also good. The only reason im downgrading is the quality of the spoon that they give you makes it a bit hard to eat and the atmosphere is a bit janky but other than that, a delight read more

Volcano - pork katsu curry medium spicy - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

Volcano Curry | San Francisco 1. Chicken Kara-age curry w/ potato croquette (forgot to add the curry) 2. Pork Katsu curry w/ vegetables (forgot to add the curry) 3. Chicken Katsu sandwich Volcano Curry is definitely one of my favorite Japanese curry restaurant in San Francisco. This Japanese style restaurant serves fresh hot curry with the option of choosing your sides (vegetables, noodles) and spice level. I always go for the chicken karage with a medium spice level and potato croquette! Portions are huge, price is reasonable, and the food is delicious! This place is definitely worth adding to your list of places to eat in San Francisco! read more

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Volcano is a small and very casual restaurant. You order your food at the counter, and they bring out the food in togo containers. We ordered the Burger Steak and the Chicken Curry. The Burger Steak resembles a meatloaf in taste and texture. The red sauce on top of it is ketchup. The chicken curry was tasty and flavorful. The food was fresh and hot. Also, the cashier was friendly and helpful. read more

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Seems like a great takeout spot. We got it to eat there but it came already in a takeout container which was convenient since the portions were big and i had leftovers. Added spinach to my curry. Chicken katsu was nice and crispy liked how there were lots of topping options and spice levels, seems like a small menu but very customizable. Not the greatest dine in experience, just a very casual spot, but like i said, might be better for takeout. Quick, easy, and affordable! read more

Volcano - Chicken Katsu Curry with spinach - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

What a staple curry spot in the Richmond! I've been coming here for years and glad they are still serving up the same delicious Japanese curry. I always opt for the veggie curry at medium or hot spice level with the addition of jalapeños. Note the mild is no spicy and on the sweeter side. The curry comes served over Japanese rice and 2 zucchini and onion katsu skewers. In my experince the portions are quite large and could provide and extra meal or snack for the next day! Next time I would opt to call in my to go order as I was waiting for 25-30 minutes when I walked in on a Friday night. Silly of me to not think they would be busy, just be mindful of time of day you're there. Would love to come back and try the mini sandos! read more

Volcano - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

Spice lovers must try Japanese curry spot! This is my all time fave JP curry spot, been coming here to get a fix since high school days. There's 4 spices level: mild, medium, spicy, volcano that you get to pick for your sauce. Get the volcano if you think Sriracha isn't spicy like me! I would probably describe spicy as equal to Sriacha/Tapatio spice level. Portions are still huge, same price for chicken & tonaktsu curry ($14.50 w/o tax) that 3 of us shared. This time the curry to rice ratio was actually lacking on the rice but the generous cuts of meat made up for it. There's also add ons like shrimp tempura, potato croquette, etc for an additional $3-$6. Curry was so bomb my friend got just the curry for takeout to eat with rice. Space is a bit small especially around dinner time with only 4-6 tables inside but luckily there was no wait for us on a Sunday evening. Bathrooms are clean and staff is very responsive to phone orders since most people ordered takeout. I'd recommend eating for here though as the katsu wouldn't be as fresh. read more

Volcano - Chicken & Pork Katsu Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

My absolute favorite Japanese curry spot in SF. Such comforting and flavor some food. Casual spot. You order at the register, sit at whatever table is empty, and bus your own plate. The dining area can get packed around dinner time. Perfect meal after coming back from a long day of hiking The chicken is much better than the pork. The chicken is very juicy and crispy but the pork is a bit stale and dry. If you can handle spice, I'd recommend the volcano spicy. It's spicy while also being able to taste the curry flavor read more

Volcano - Chicken Katsu Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

When you walk inside, the first thing you notice is that the interior is a little dirty, and a bit dated. I got the pork katsu curry, and it didn't taste that good, and was mediocre at best. I'll probably never come here again. read more

Volcano - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

Value: Great! 5/5 - Big portions of food with a good amount of meat What I ordered: Pork Katsu Curry: Good. 4/5 2x Side Karaage: Good 4/5 read more

** Extremely reliable, low-key spot for some tasty Japanese Curry without breaking the bank. Would highly recommend for a to-go meal or a casual bite. The curry here hit the spot for me and I think this place has great value. It's tasty, filling, and doesn't break the bank. I got a medium level spice on the curry which was perfect for me to add a bit of a kick without burning my taste buds off. The sauce added a nice flavor to the chicken katsu, which I liked how it was lightly breaded and fried but not heavy. Everything paired really well with the rice and left me satisfied! If you are down for something more affordable on the casual end without sacrificing quality and aren't looking for something fancy with crazy ambiance and service, I'd say this place is for you. read more

My son told me about the place. I'm not a big fan of curry, but I decided to give this place a shot. Geary Blvd parking can be tough. But eventually you'll find a spot. You need to order at the counter first. Friendly staff answered our questions about the menu. I ordered the chicken Katsu curry mild. You can adjust how spicy you want the curry. We got lucky there's a table available for us. The chicken Katsu was delicious. The curry was just right. I will definitely come back here. read more

Volcano - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came here last night for dinner since the weathers been super cold & rainy. Couldn't think of a better way to warm up our bellies & our hearts! We ordered the chicken katsu curry and the burger steak curry with a boiled egg. I gotta say I've never strayed from the typical chicken or pork katsu curry and the occasional noodle soup, so it was nice to try the burger steak curry. The service was great, the server was friendly and polite. And they brought our food to our table when it was ready. The chicken katsu was perfectly crispy and they curry was just enough of a kick to warm you right up. The burger steak curry was a pleasant surprise and the cheese was perfectly melted on top. I'm super glad my bf decided to order that so now I know next time I can order that if I want to switch it up. Side note, their rewards program ended back in November unfortunately. Also dine-in is still served in a to-go box which I guess is convenient for if you didn't finish your meal. read more

Volcano - Chicken Katsu Curry & Burger Steak Curry with boiled egg - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm obsessed with the katsu sandwiches from here. I get the HUGE chicken multi layered sandwich that barely fits in your mouth. The meat is cooked perfectly and the sandwich is tied together with a great sauce and tangy slaw. It's really a perfect combo and always has me coming back. read more

Volcano - Chicken Katsu Sandwich - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a good fast casual place to grab a quick bite. You order upfront and pay before they bring out the food to you. There are also utensils on the side you grab yourself. We ordered the pork katsu curry in hot spicy and chicken katsu curry in medium spicy. The curry was flavorful but on the sweet side. The medium spicy had a nice kick without being too spicy. The chicken katsu itself was better than the pork katsu. The chicken was juicy on the inside and crunchy on the outside, the pork however was dry and not tender. read more

Volcano - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

After not coming here for over three years, I was reminded how much I enjoy Volcano this past past week. I used to work around the corner eat here often, but haven't gotten the chance to and found myself near by. When you order the curry, it already has some carrots and potatoes mixed in plus whatever protein you pick. I'm a huge fan of pork tonkatsu so it's a must every time I eat here. I also add jalapeños and eggplant. I went with the HOT which is barely spicy for me but enough to notice. With all my add-ons, it came out to $19 and was enough for two meals but I overate and wiped it on in one go. I called in the order to-go, and they quoted me 15 minutes and it was spot on. What I was impressed with was that the Katsu was still crispy when I made it home to eat it, and how they serve fresh cut jalapeños. The croquette was alright, I think I'd get another protein like spam next time bc it wasn't anything remarkable. Overall, if you like Japanese curry, this is the spot to try out. It's no frills, far from fancy, yet it's the perfect comfort meal on those cold foggy days/nights. read more

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Food was really good. We tried the Fish, Chicken and pork curry and it was delicious. Wish they gave a lot more curry or filled it up. Had our food to go but sat to eat and didn't really have anyone come to see how we were doing. Maybe they can work on their customer service. read more

Still one of my all time favorite restaurants of SF. I always get volcano level if you like a little sweat going. Doesn't completely take away your ability to eat and gives a good burn. First time trying tonkatsu here however and for some reason, you'd think pork would be more juicier than chicken but it wasn't the case here albeit still delicious. I wouldn't recommend the sausages. They were hard and didn't mix too well with everything else. A classic staple of SF and just another one of my annual visits ! read more

Volcano - Pork Katsu Curry w/ croquette and sausage(pass) - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

I used to love going to Muracci's as it was my go-to place for Japanese curry (I'm brown - curry is very important in my life). However, since the pandemic, I haven't been back to my office which was close to their storefront. I was told Volcano was just as good, if not better, so I had to test it out. Spoiler: it's my new favorite curry place. I've been ordering from Volcano via delivery several times and it always comes out perfect. I'm picky about my Japanese curry and I feel like Volcano does an excellent job not being overly sweet or salty. You can add sides such as fried spam, shrimp, and tofu. My recent discovery was that you can add spinach and it comes delivered already in the curry itself. That's like eating a salad, right? read more

I love japanese curry and was thrilled to find this hole-in-the-wall in Richmond! With great service and dishes that are bursting with flavor, this a go-to when you're craving a curry fix! The store is small, but there's a good amount of seating inside. I came around lunchtime on a Sunday and it wasn't crowded. You order at the register and then seat yourself afterwards. The cashier was nice and helped us right away. I ordered the pork tonkatsu curry, spicy level hot, and a side of potato croquette. First of all, the portions are great for the price! I was also impressed with the spice level. It was actually spicy, but not the artificial tasting kind of spicy. All in all, their curry definitely hit the spot and I will be coming back again the next time I'm in the area! read more

Volcano - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food 4/5 Delicious curry. Many options. 4 spice levels to choose from. Presentation is lackluster; could use improvement but the food is tasty. Service N/A Self-service: order at the counter, fill your own waters, and get your own utensils. Food comes out fast. Ambiance 3/5 Food is served in single-use containers with plastic utensils. This makes the food and restaurant feel cheap. Therefore, it can feel like a quick/to-go place more than a sit-down. read more

Great Fein. Excellent value in high-quality curry with delicious chicken Katsu and great vegetables. Range of spices is unusual, for me the medium was just right, but if you wanna go hot, they've got it. Good quantities are very fair prices. read more

solid japanese curry -- base curry comes with carrots and potatoes which are cooked super soft. the beef curry had massive chunks of beef (tasted like brisket) and the curry sauce was super flavorful. medium spice was a good level of heat if you can take some spice but still want to taste your food. only complaint is the plastic container and utensils for dining in. if you're in the area and craving some curry, i'd recommend! read more

Volcano - beef curry (medium spice) - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love this place. I've been going here for awhile and gotta say there beef curry and chicken katsu is on point. The people who work there are really awesome and provide great service. The place is always packed and there are plenty of seats if you want to eat there. I highly recommend this place if you love curry. read more

Quick, casual spot for a quick bite at a fair price. After a long day hiking around lands end or at Golden Gate park, good spot to rest and try some solid curry. Food: Pork katsu- 4/5 Tender crispy meat but the real star is the curry sauce which brings great balance to meal. Tastes great on the rice and in combo with the add in katsu sauce. Also the red pickled items (not sure what they are) taste good as well and are a nice gearbjsh Ambiance: Nothing special inside, fast food style where you order at the counter and grab your food at the counter. Hole in the wall spot but that's why you're there. read more

Volcano - Pork Katsu Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been coming here for years and it's always so good! I've only tried the chicken katsu curry but everyone I've brought also loves it. It took a while for our food to come out, which was our only complaint read more

It's surprisingly not that easy finding curry houses in the city. I feel like most restaurants in Japan Town cater to ramen as their specialty. Making Japanese curry at home is very convenient but sometimes you just don't want to cook! | c o v i d | Dine-in is available, but proof of vaccination is required. They also have bins for you to separate your boxes, cups, etc out yourself. | m e n u | They have an assortment of curries and even vegetarian options. My go-to is always the chicken katsu curry, medium spice. The chicken is crispy but not dry, and the curry is very flavorful. I enjoy that the curry has a couple of potato and carrot pieces too! The medium for me is a subtle spice that lingers and will eventually creep up on you. My only thing is that I wish they gave you more pickles for free, but that's life in the city for ya. Don't underestimate the portion size. One box is definitely more than enough for me. | t l ; d r | The BEST and my favorite curry in SF!! read more

Volcano - chicken katsu curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

We can hear on another rainy night in SF. Since it was cold and wet outside, we figured something hot might be a good change. And since this place was named volcano we figured this had better be hot. :) But because we were afraid it may be a bit too hot we choose to get medium spicy which actually I think seems a bit mild. I think I would choose @ least one level higher next time. We ordered my fav tonkatsu curry. My wife got the beef curry. The good thing about the beef curry was it has large chunks of meat instead of the usual shabu shabu thin slices of beef. The only bad is that the beef was hard to chew. So, if you don't have good teeth, then I wouldn't recommend the beef curry. The tonkatsu curry on the other hand was good! Also I feel that they give more curry sauce in here compared to other Japanese curry restaurants that I've been to. But maybe the bad part about that is that it is much easier to finish all the rice which could be a bad thing if you wanted to limit your carb intake. I was able to finish the whole box in one go with no leftover. But then again I only had breakfast this particular morning and didn't really have any lunch. I think I would definitely come back again in the future. But I would up the spice one more beyond medium. :) read more

Volcano - Tonkatsu Curry Medium - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Quick meal at Volcano at cousin's request all the way to Richmond, San Francisco 0.o. Worth it!!! Curry was good along with the breaded katsu. Didn't get any drinks as there are better options elsewhere on Geary. Quick service, quick pick up. Very casual casual flip flop ok type of place. Parking was hideous. read more

Volcano - Chicken Katsu Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

Lots of buzz about this place and I had to check it out for myself. You could order your curry a number of ways--they offer plenty of protein choices--chicken, beef, seafood, pork and offer vegetarian options. And you can go extra and order additional toppings to go with (sausage, SPAM, cheese), but the standard curry meal comes with rice and veggies. I thought it was a nice touch to get fukujinzuke with your curry, not all restaurants will include that. The curry had good flavor it and the portion was generous. We ordered the fried fish and karaage curry and it is served large pieces of carrots and a large serving of rice. The only non-curry dish we ordered was the pork katsu, which came with rice, salad and miso soup. The katsu was good-fried perfectly, it wasn't greasy and was crispy. They offer 4 levels of curry: mild, medium, hot and volcano. I'm afraid to ask how hot volcano is....we stuck with medium level curry. While the restaurants primary focus is curry, they also serve non-curry items...the popular katsu sandwiches and for smaller appetites, the mini-sandwich. I definitely would return to try other curry dishes...Japanese curry is my favorite and is a great comfort food. read more

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We're still working on our katsu sando list. Today was #4 of 7 places on our list. We arrived at 11:30am. I ordered the chicken katsu sandwich to remain consistent in my taste comparison. Eat here or take to go? There were plenty of seating but we ordered to go. This storefront has a small footprint and due to the current delta variant we were more comfortable with taking to go. They don't have a parklet for outdoor dining. Place your order at the counter; pay; provide your name. We took our lunches to Mountain Lake Park to picnic lunch. My chicken katsu sandwich looked very appetizing. Pros: * crispy battered thin chicken thigh *nice amount of tonkatsu sauce with added mustard condiment * just enough shredded slaw * good price point Cons: * sliced egg sandwich bread instead of milk bread The sandwich was still warm when we began eating at our outdoor picnic area. read more

Volcano - Chicken Katsu Sandwich - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My friend and I wanted to take out for dinner and she raved about Volcano. Not many restaurants are open on Monday, but I'm so glad Volcano was open and that we chose to come here! We called in our order and were told it would take 10-15 minutes. Volcano isn't offering indoor dining at the moment and everything is take out. They also are only accepting card as payment. We arrived on time and our food was hot and ready! I ordered the Mild Chicken Curry and my friend got the Mild Pork Katsu Curry. It's a great deal for a reasonable price. My Chicken Curry came with a heaping amount of chicken in it with some potatoes and carrots. The rice to curry ratio was perfect. I found the mild to be great, but it's nice that they offer different spice levels. My friend and I both cleaned our plates and had a food baby afterwards. Japanese curry has been a big part of my life growing up. It was something my family would cook for me as a child. It's been ages since I've had curry so this comforting meal hit the spot on a cold San Francisco evening. Thank you Volcano for making me feel nostalgic and for the delicious food! read more

Volcano - Mild Chicken Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been coming here for years and it never disappoints. The levels of spice are: mild (no spice), medium, hot and volcano. Unlike other places where the spice completely overrides the taste of the food, Volcano has found a perfect blend between taste and spice. I got the (hot) Chicken Katsu Curry with a Potato Croquette for takeout today. The croquette was soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside. The chicken also has a soft interior and crunchy exterior. The curry comes in a container on the side so you get to control if you want to pour it all out at once or portion it out. If you are new here, I highly suggest starting with mild (no spice) if you have no spice tolerance or medium and slowly building up your spice threshold. read more

Volcano - Chicken Katsu Curry with a Potato Croquette - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California