亮点

  • Around 20 finalist shops from Kanda's 400-plus curry houses
  • Visitors vote to crown the year's No.1 curry
  • Tasting-portion sizes so you can try several

由来与背景

Kanda is one of Japan's densest curry districts; the Grand Prix pits the area's best shops against each other in a public taste-off.

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
About a 5-minute walk from Shin-Ochanomizu, Jimbocho or Ogawamachi Station. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry
Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
Language
Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
Good for
food lovers, groups of friends

温馨提示

Buy meal tickets early in the day before popular shops sell out, and pace yourself across several stalls.

常见问题

When is the Kanda Curry Grand Prix 2026?
The official site (kanda-curry.com) lists Saturday, Oct 31 - Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 (checked July 2026) -- marked “planned” (開催予定), with full event details still to be announced.
Is it free to enter?
Yes, entry is free. Curry is sold per dish by meal ticket at each finalist shop's stall.
How does the tasting work?
Buy meal tickets at the venue and redeem them at the ~20 finalist stalls -- portions are tasting-sized so you can try several shops. Popular shops sell out, so buy tickets early in the day.
Where is it held?
Ogawa Hiroba (Ogawa Plaza) in Kanda, Tokyo -- about a 5-minute walk from Shin-Ochanomizu, Jimbocho or Ogawamachi stations.

交通

Ogawa Hiroba (Ogawa Plaza) — 3-6 Kanda-Ogawamachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

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