Penguin Bakery Wins Double Gold at the 2025 Curry Bread Grand Prix!

Penguin Bakery Achieves Amazing Success at the 2025 Curry Bread Grand Prix

The esteemed Penguin Bakery (headquartered in Sapporo, Hokkaido) has once again proven its exceptional prowess by winning multiple awards at the 2025 Curry Bread Grand Prix, organized by the Japan Curry Bread Association. On July 21, 2025, the bakery secured the highest gold prize for its signature product, the Hokkaido Beef Curry Bread Fondue. This marks the second consecutive year for this dish to earn such a prestigious accolade.

In addition to the main award, two other curry breads from the bakery also clinched gold medals: the Shrimp Curry Bread Fondue in the Variety Category and the Tokachi Corn and Iberico Bacon Baked Curry Bread in the Eastern Japan Baked Curry Bread Category. To top it all off, the Cheese and Tomato Hokkaido Danish Curry Bread won the QBB Sponsor Award for its outstanding flavor.

What is the Curry Bread Grand Prix?

The Curry Bread Grand Prix, a celebration of flavor, is the annual event dedicated to determining the most delicious curry bread in Japan. The event is a fantastic opportunity to showcase and promote the depth of variety in curry bread, enhance its recognition across regions, and inspire further innovation in this beloved food category. During the 2025 event, renowned bakeries from all over the country participated, with 137 varieties of curry bread vying for gold medals. The selection process was both rigorous and exciting, honoring the very best of what Japan has to offer in curry bread.

Award-Winning Curry Bread Highlights

Hokkaido Beef Curry Bread Fondue

- Award Category: Best Gold Prize in Keema Curry Bread
- Price: 380 yen (tax included)

This delectable dish contains generous portions of tender, slow-cooked Hokkaido beef, melding perfectly with Penguin's special curry roux and a delicious cheese fondue made from Hokkaido milk. The bread itself is crafted from 100% Hokkaido wheat, renowned for its elasticity, creating a unique texture that is crisp on the outside while remaining fluffy on the inside.

Cheese and Tomato Hokkaido Danish Curry Bread

- Award Category: QBB Sponsor Award, Best Gold Prize
- Price: 380 yen (tax included)

This fresh take on curry bread features large cubes of melted cheese combined with sun-ripened tomatoes, all bundled in a flaky Danish pastry. The result is a tantalizing blend of flavors that embodies the very essence of Hokkaido’s culinary richness.

Six Consecutive Wins for Shrimp Curry Bread Fondue

- Award Category: Variety Category, Gold Prize
- Price: 380 yen (tax included)

Achieving remarkable consistency, this dish has won awards for six consecutive years. The Shrimp Curry Bread Fondue combines the unique taste of Hokkaido cheese and specially crafted curry sauce, enclosing succulent shrimp that pop with flavor.

New Entry Earns Gold: Tokachi Corn and Iberico Bacon Baked Curry Bread

- Award Category: Eastern Japan Baked Curry Bread, Gold Prize
- Price: 380 yen (tax included)

This innovative entry showcases a perfect blend of sweet Tokachi corn with savory Iberico pork bacon, offered in a freshly baked pastry designed to highlight both flavors seamlessly.

The surge of awards reflects Penguin Bakery's commitment to excellence and innovation, as well as their passion for delivering high-quality products made from Hokkaido’s finest ingredients.

Discover Penguin Bakery

Founded with a vision to craft delectable bread using locally sourced wheat, Penguin Bakery aims to create products that appeal to everyone from children to the elderly. The name Penguin embodies resilience, inspired by the animal's determination to move forward. As of July 2025, Penguin Bakery operates 58 locations across 26 prefectures, bridging the taste of Hokkaido to a wider audience.

With limited availability for their award-winning products, customers are encouraged to visit stores early. Penguin Bakery remains committed to expanding its reach so that people nationwide can enjoy the finest freshly baked bread made from Hokkaido wheat.

Explore the delightful array of award-winning curry bread at the numerous Penguin Bakery locations across Japan, and experience the taste of victory for yourself!

Company Details

Company Name: Penguin Bakery
Headquarters: 2F Penguin Building, 6-5-6 Kitano, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 004-0866
Contact: Phone: 011-375-7774 | Email: [email protected]
Website: www.penguinbakery.com
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