Volcano Curry
Japanese curry restaurant · Inner Richmond
5454 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
Highlights
Japanese curry plates, sandwiches, and noodles with spice levels
Japanese curry plates, sandwiches, and noodles with spice levels
"This casual Japanese restaurant has everything from udon to potato croquette sandwiches—but you’re here for the Japanese curry. For $10.50, you get a heaping plate of white rice and curry (you can also add proteins like pork katsu or chicken karaage for a few dollars more). Or you can opt for the mini sandwiches, which come out to $3.50 apiece and as are adorable as they are cost-efficient. Our go-to is the spam katsu, which is a crispy-salty flavor bomb that fits right in the palm of your hand." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong
"Anyone with an aversion to the overly fussy, take note of Volcano Curry. The counter-service spot provides neighborhood fuel in the form of hefty Japanese curry plates. Each one comes with enough curry to fill a pool (it’s lava-like and full of curry-soaked carrot and potato cubes), plus your protein of choice, from perfectly fried pork katsu to the vegetarian options like eggplant and zucchini. Especially considering the portion sizes, the affordable prices feel straight out of 1999. Pop in for a quick, easy lunch or dinner, order a mini $3.99 spam sandwich flavor bomb to go with it, and keep your day moving." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez
"Like a cleansing crystal, eating a meal at Volcano Curry is one direct way to set you on a positive path. This Richmond spot specializes in Japanese curries that are poured over different proteins and starches. The katsu chicken curry is comfort food at its finest, as is the mini fried Spam katsu sandwich—a crispy, creamy palm-sized flavor bomb you’ll easily inhale in three bites." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, lani conway
"Like a cleansing crystal, eating a meal at Volcano Curry is one way to set you on a positive path. The casual Japanese spot in the Richmond has everything from udon to mini fried Spam sandwiches—but you’re here for the curries. The best part is that they're under $15, yet big enough to leave you with leftovers—or, most likely, cradling yourself after you devour everything up. A plate includes white rice, a protein like pork katsu, chicken karaage, or fried fish, and enough curry (containing big chunks of potatoes and carrots) to fill a pool—a.k.a. it's exactly the kind of soul-saving food you want while mulling over deep questions like, "Did I really need to order that hotel-quality bathrobe?" " - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez
"Volcano Curry in the Richmond makes some of the best chicken katsu curry in the city. So, no surprise here, their katsu sandwiches impress us, too. The important thing to note is that these sandwiches are massive. Two evenly breaded and fried chicken cutlets are stacked on top of each other, and then a ton of coleslaw and a slightly sweet sauce are layered on top. You will need two hands to eat this. Things will get messy. But when a sandwich is this fantastic, there are no complaints." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez
