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Volcano Curry
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The Japanese curry from Volcano, a counter-service spot in the Richmond, embodies everything we look for in a quick, easy meal: generous portions and great value. And, of course, the food has to be great, too, and that’s exactly what Volcano delivers. Each plate comes with a ton of rice and is doused with enough curry (which has big chunks of potatoes and carrots) to fill an Olympic pool. And underneath the curry is the protein of your choice, from chicken to pork katsu to all-vegetarian with eggplant and zucchini (the EZ). The best part is everything is under $13 yet big enough to leave you with leftovers—or, most likely, cradling yourself after you devour everything up.
Other things that make Volcano shine—lots of customizable options, like the four different heat levels to choose from. Medium isn’t actually that spicy, but the heat does build a little in the back of the throat. Go for hot if you want more of a tingle. Toppings cost an additional $1-$3.50, and you should consider them, especially the really great tofu nuggets and potato croquettes. However you decide to mix and match, know that you will come back to Volcano when the craving for something extra hearty and comforting strikes, especially on those cooler Richmond evenings.
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photo credit: Sarah Felker
Chicken Katsu Curry
photo credit: Sarah Felker