Shokuyoku Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Setagaya Ward, Tokyo) has commercialized the "Curry Buddha Might Have Eaten," a legendary curry that was offered for one day only and in limited quantities at Tsukiji Honganji's "Hanamatsuri" in 2025. General sales and wholesale began in June 2026. This curry focuses on the food culture of the era when Buddha lived, and its recipe was developed using ingredients from that time, based on ancient Indian literature and interviews with researchers, making it a romantic culinary creation. Honestly, the first bite doesn't have the "punch" of modern curry. However, as you chew, the elegant aroma of spices, a subtle spiciness, and a deep, savory umami spread. "Buddha might have smelled the same aroma..." It has been finished into a delicious dish that allows you to experience that romance with your taste buds and stomach. Reason for Developing "Curry Buddha Might Have Eaten" Naomi Takenaka, representative of Shokuyoku Co., Ltd., which handles product planning and recipe development for curry and spice dishes, was inspired by an encounter with a monk in Shinjuku Golden Gai to focus on the food culture of Buddha's era and develop this curry. The recipe was constructed using ingredients from that time, based on research into Ayurvedic (ancient Indian traditional medicine) literature and interviews with researchers of early Buddhist food culture. It's like taking a "food journey" on a time machine. With that sense of romance, we have recreated an ancient curry for the modern day. We also hope that this curry will help spread the joy of Buddhism. Background of General Sales Launch "Curry Buddha Might Have Eaten" garnered a huge response on X (formerly Twitter) even before the Tsukiji Honganji "Hanamatsuri" event. On the day of the event, a line of over 100 people formed before sales began, and 200 portions sold out in just three hours. In response to voices on social media and direct messages asking, "I wanted to try it!" and "Can I buy it somew