Food Festivals
Tokyo Curry Expo 2026
Sep 11 – Sep 20, 11:00–21:00 · Mon, Sep 21, 13:00–16:00 · Sep 22 – Oct 7, 11:00–21:00 · Okubo Park, Shinjuku · Tokyo
Dates
- Sep 11 – Sep 20, 2026, 11:00–21:00
- Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 13:00–16:00
- Sep 22 – Oct 7, 2026, 11:00–21:00
About this event
SummaryA 27-day culinary festival bringing together 48 diverse restaurants to redefine curry experiences.
Highlights
- Combines 48 restaurants from various cuisines including curry, ramen, and Italian.
- Features unique "aigake" style where different curries are mixed on one plate.
- Includes non-traditional items like biryani, dosa, and "Raka-re" (spiced ramen soup).
- Uses a ticket system with 200 yen increments for flexible food selection.
- Part of the "Shinjuku Gourmet Park Grand Strategy" series.
Details
The event gathers specialized curry shops alongside ramen shops and Italian restaurants to break genre barriers. Visitors can compare flavors from Western, Japanese, South Indian, and West Indies styles. The festival encourages creating unique dishes by combining multiple restaurant offerings. A new genre called "Raka-re" features ramen broth enhanced with spices served with rice. The event aims to spread the excitement of curry throughout the streets of Shinjuku, offering a time for both visitors and restaurants to create new possibilities. Participating establishments include a wide range of names representing the current state of curry culture.
