Food Festivals
14th Kanda Curry Grand Prix
Oct 31 – Nov 1, 11:00–17:00 · Ogawa Square, Chiyoda · Tokyo
Dates
- Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026, 11:00–17:00
About this event
SummaryThe 14th Kanda Curry Grand Prix 2026 Grand Prize Deciding Battle is a culinary competition featuring 20 selected curry shops in Kanda, Tokyo, competing for top awards.
Highlights
- 20 curry shops showcase signature dishes over two days.
- Customers vote for their favorite shop using tickets included with purchases.
- Awards include Grand Prize, Second Prize, Third Prize, and Kanda Curry Master Award.
- Special award presented by a panel of curry experts.
- Renowned violinist NAOTO joins the judging panel and performs in a talk show.
- Special events include the OYAJI AWARD (Handsome Uncle Contest) and a Spice class by Monko Ichijo.
- Curry Enthusiasts' Curry Talk features performers Atsushi Iizuka, Monko Ichijo, Spicy Maruyama, NAOTO, and Matsuhiro Akiyama.
Details
The event takes place at Ogawa Square. It is the 14th edition of the grand prize competition. The participating shops were selected by fan votes during the preliminary round. The event includes various programs designed to delight curry lovers. A list of 20 participating shops is available, including AKL, & Sri Lanka TOKYO, Curry Shokudo Shin Akihabara Store, and others. The awards ceremony will announce the winners. For detailed information, please check the official website.
