Volcano Curry
Japanese curry restaurant · Inner Richmond ·
Japanese curry plates, katsu sandwiches, customizable spice levels
Japanese curry plates, katsu sandwiches, customizable spice levels
"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
"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
"Volcano Curry has one of the best chicken katsu curries in the city. And a plate of it is also an easy-to-carry meal that’s ideal for picnics - the curry even comes in a separate container so the katsu chicken won’t get soggy in transit. Another great option from this Outer Richmond spot is the chicken katsu sandwich, stacked with two thick chicken cutlets and a ton of coleslaw." - lani conway
"The generous portions and cheaper lunch and dinner options keep us coming back to this casual, counter-service spot in the Richmond. The fact that the Japanese curry is excellent is simply an added plus. Each plate comes with a big serving of rice that’s slathered in the seasoned gravy, plus your choice of protein (pork katsu, fried oyster and shrimp, chicken karaage, and more). While the curry is the main event, don’t pass on the mini spam katsu sandwich, an adorable palm-sized flavor bomb that'll run you only $3.50." - julia chen 1, 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
