The 3 Best Gluten-Free Curry
in Tokyo
Japanese Curry Rice ("Kare-Raisu") starts with a roux made of flour.
Skip the roux, keep the flavor. Verified wheat-free options.
Most travelers don't realize Japanese Curry is risky. It's thick like gravy because of wheat. However, specialized shops and allergy-aware chains have created amazing GF versions.
CoCo Ichibanya (Select Locations)
Nationwide (Check for "Allergy Friendly" menu)
The most famous curry chain in the world. They offer a specific "Allergen Free Curry" package. It is sealed and heated separately, ensuring ZERO cross-contamination. It's basic but 100% safe.
- Must Order: Allergy Friendly Curry (Pork based)
- Safety: Sealed Pouch Method (Very High Safety)
Annam Indian Restaurant (Ginza)
Ginza
While Japanese curry is wheaty, authentic Indian curry is often naturally GF. Annam takes it a step further by explicitly catering to allergies. Their naan contains gluten, but they offer **GF Rice** and designated GF curries.
Gluten Free T's Kitchen
Roppongi
Yes, they are #1 for Ramen, but their **Curry Rice** is also spectacular. Unlike Indian curry, this is a true **Japanese Style Curry** made with rice flour roux. It's the only place to taste "Mom's traditional Japanese Curry" safely.