Family owned small business. The chicken katsu curry was so good! And they take Apple Pay! 5 stars!read more

First impression cool small place going to be good. Got menus first I see is taped on paper for…read morewhat was not available... that must be the popular item.. cool. Then I see a note on the bottom that said 25% gratuity for 6 or more people... ok.. must be great service... waiting to get our order taken.... Waiter comes over about 10 minutes and says "when you're ready to order come to the cashier"... ordered paid and a tip option was prompted... I'm a tipper for good service... not up front... order given but not followed got stuff I requested not to get do to dietary restrictions. Had to get our own drinks but, had to ask half way through the meal where they were before told get your own....service needs a lot of work if the model is not a full dining experience with table side service as the prices are table side prices... Food was decent, the rest of the experience was less than.. maybe there are just new... I'll wait to go back..

Dining out during these inflationary times ain't easy, especially in San Francisco! Thankfully…read moreNippon Curry offers a hearty, tasty, and hot meal for under $20...WOW! Ambience is non-descript, soulless, artless, modern, and clean. Service was efficient and robotic, I think the AI-Robots at Google Gemini and Grok have more personality. All good... $17 Tonkatsu Curry...the plate was huge! A thick, wide, juicy, tender, pork cutlet with that signature Japanese crispy crunchy batter embracing each other like a romantic couple on their 3rd date. The lovely fragrant hot, rich, mild brown curry sauce covers it all. Underneath it all is generous mound of steaming hot white rice. +3 Steamed Vegetables...get your vitamins and fiber, and let your bowel movements flow smoothly like Willy Wonka's chocolate waterfalls. The fresh veggies blend in nicely with all that flavorful curry sauce.

Heard really great things about Nippon Curry but ended up feeling meh about it, especially since we…read moredrove here from San Jose. I think it's because I've had better in the South Bay. I do see that the curry is prepared different from other curry restaurants and the curry itself is actually very good. Rice to curry ratio is like 80% rice, 20% curry. CHICKEN KATSU CURRY (3.5/5) - chicken is super thin and I wish there was more. EBI FRY CURRY (4/5) - decent, crispy ebi. I actually enjoyed the panko breading and it went well with the curry. Overall, nice casual spot. I can see why it's popular with locals but I wouldn't go out of my way for this place especially with the likes of Curry Hyuga.

Stopped by when I was in SF only a couple minutes walk from BART and ordering online was super…read moreconvenient since their website accepts Apple Pay. I ordered the vegetarian curry with tofu and broccoli at the medium spice level (~$17). The spice level was exactly as described and the curry itself was flavorful. My only small complaint is that I wish the vegetarian curry came with a wider variety of vegetables. I was surprised it didn't include potatoes which were an additional charge. The portion size felt fair for one person I had enough to have leftovers for dinner. I do wish the price was a little lower since it's a takeout-only spot, but considering the area, it seems pretty in line with what you'd expect to pay in downtown SF. My partner ordered the chicken katsu curry and really enjoyed it as well. Definitely worth checking out.

Overall, it was an alright spot for a quick lunch. The Japanese curry was decent--nothing…read moreparticularly memorable, but it hit the spot if you're looking for something simple and filling. A curry katsu dish cost $20 before tips. One downside was the customer service. The woman working the counter came across as unfriendly and didn't seem very welcoming, which made the experience less enjoyable. Also, keep in mind that this is strictly a grab-and-go place. There's no seating available, so you'll need to plan on taking your food elsewhere. If you're just looking for a convenient curry lunch, it's fine, but don't expect much in terms of service or dine-in atmosphere.

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!

Stopped by a couple times recently, and this place is still going strong! Really one of the best…read morekatsu curry and Japanese sando places in the city. Chicken katsu curry is nice and juicy inside, crispy on the outside, with a medium bodied Japanese curry sauce-- exactly the way I'd expect it when I go to Japan. They have options to customize, eg mentaiko, extra katsu, etc, so def easy to get exactly what you are craving. Service is friendly, and food comes out quick. Both indoor, counter, and outdoor table space available, and it turns over pretty quick. Ordering togo is also pretty convenient (they hand you your phone out the window). Also recommend the drinks here-- Strawberry Match Latte and house-made Yuzu soda. This place is one of my gotos for lunch!

the first time I had the chicken katsu sandwich was for takeout during covid and I remember it…read morebeing the best chicken katsu sandwich I had ever eaten. finally got a chance to swing by on a rare weekday off and it did not disappoint! the shop was busy during lunch (understandably) but I was able to snag a seat at the bar. service was really fast. 9/10 - chicken katsu sandwich with a side of curry sauce to dip!! a really delicious combo if you want more flavor and happen to want to try their japanese curry too. the chicken was super juicy and the bread was fluffy. 7/10 - protein bowl had a very generous serving of chicken but it was a bit dry ... I did ask for no dressing so that could be the cause but I dipped the chicken into the curry sauce side and it was *chefs kiss*!! only note would be less benishoga (pickled ginger) next time ... I felt like the amount I got was a little too generous. hoping to stop by again the next time I have a weekday off and I can make it to the city!!

The ramen and gyoza are delicious…read more The service is very fast. We arrived an hour before closing, and everything was brought out in 10 minutes. The portions are large--perfect for dinner. The strawberry sake cocktail is delicious. The atmosphere is pleasant. There are many guests but there is enough for everyone. There is plenty of seating space at the tables. Thanks

Great spot Ordered…read morethe Hinodeya ramen. Incredible flavor and beautiful execution. The setting is lovely and well lit, both ambient through the windows and also with warm lighting all around. Service was very pleasant and efficient. Great for business meals but I'd honestly come back for the ramen any time and for any reason.

My favorite spot for comfort food! It's never too busy and…read moreyou can just walk right in. It's super convenient that they have call buttons on each table for the waiters so you can take your time before you're ready to order. I love all the katsu curry's but the most important tip is to get a dome egg added on top of the rice!! It's like making it an instant omurice. So tasty!

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.

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.

I came here one weekday evening for dinner and ordered the tonkotsu curry rice and the tegone…read morecheese in hamburg steak curry rice. Everything was made fresh to order which was nice, the hamburg steak takes extra time. The curry itself was good, good ratio of rice to curry as well. You can pick spicy or not spicy you want the curry. We got +2 spicy which was fine for us - but if you don't handle spice well it might be considered spicy. The tonkotsu was good portion size, crispy but was a little dry. However, the curry helped with it. For the hamburg steak, it is a beef patty with cheese in it covered in a brown sauce. The brown sauce was a mix of sweet and savory. It came on the side with curry rice. Good portion size. Overall, will be back again to try their other dishes. They have ones that I have never tried before and I saw others ordering different items like mapo tofu curry rice, curry udon, and so forth.

Demiya has been my go to spot for katsu in the area for the last year. They changed their katsu…read morerecipe a few months ago (how they bread their katsu is now different). Personally, I like the older version better but the current version is still fairly good. I usually get the tonkatsu bento and food quality and portions have been consistent.

I sat inside to eat a couple times a few years ago. But recently, since I live nearby, it's easy to…read moreorder online pickup for convenience. They usually give the option of picking up ASAP (20-35 mins). I'd say the best options I've had were the cold soba and chicken katsu. Cold soba: 4.5/5. I inhaled the noodles, wish there was more! Hot soba: 4/5. Not bad, just not as good as the cold soba noodles. Tempura was good. Chicken katsu curry: 4/5 actually ate most of it the next day, still good. Chicken can be crispier for a 5. Chicken broth ramen: 3/5. Greasy/oily, would pass on the ramen here. It was better a few years ago. Salmon sashimi: 3/5. Didn't taste as fresh. So this is somewhere I come by if I'm craving some Japanese food and don't want to travel far. Great for locals! But I wouldn't go out of the way for it. Also, I think if they improved their signage on the outside it could attract more business, since it's not that clear that the building is "Miki Restaurant."

Came here on a Thursday night with a group of 6 people and got sat down right away…read more The place is cozy and only has a few tables. I wanna say that it got busy for a Thursday night with a few smaller groups. Ambiance is great and clean. I ordered a Salmon Teriyaki bento box and I thought the price is just enough for SF area ($19). The salmon turned out good but overall not too crazy about the bento. My other friends ordered ramen and they had very good reviews! :) Great to have discovered another local spot.