Food Festivals
Daitsemen Expo Presents Ramen Grand Prix
Oct 10 – Nov 15, 2026 · Shinjuku Oku Park · Tokyo
Dates
- Oct 10 – Nov 15, 2026
About this event
SummaryA fan-participatory gourmet competition to crown the next generation of ramen champions.
Highlights
• Grand prize of 5 million yen for the winning shop.
• Web preliminary round open to ramen shops, restaurants, eateries, and bars.
• Eligibility: Establishments operating under a business name for 15 years or less.
• Top 64 shops selected by fan voting gather at Okubo Park.
• 8 shops rotate in shifts to serve attendees.
• Final champion determined by votes from event attendees.
• "Legendary Shops" (established over 15 years) participate as special guests.
• Ramen portions are approximately half the usual size.
• Price: 800 yen per bowl.
• Attendees can sample unique offerings and discover their favorite shops.
