Ivan Ralston Bielawski
Affiliation
Tuju
Founder and chef of two Michelin-starred Tuju in São Paulo[1][3]
i. Biography
Ivan Ralston Bielawski is a Brazilian chef born in São Paulo in 1985 who founded the two Michelin-starred restaurant Tuju in 2014. He trained at prestigious international establishments including Mugaritz and El Celler de Can Roca in Spain, and Ryugin in Tokyo, before returning to São Paulo to establish his contemporary Brazilian fine dining concept. His approach emphasizes seasonal Brazilian produce, indigenous ingredients, and innovative techniques, with Tuju ranking No. 16 in Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2024.
The Archive
Selected Works & Focus Areas
![Ivan Ralston Bielawski's work: Founder and chef of two Michelin-starred Tuju in São Paulo[1][3]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1590422749900-54e60bc21004?q=80&w=2000&auto=format&fit=crop)
Focus 01
Founder and chef of two Michelin-starred Tuju in São Paulo[1][3]
![Ivan Ralston Bielawski's work: Contemporary 'Paulistani' cuisine blending local and international influences[3]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1610631066894-62452ccb927c?q=80&w=2000&auto=format&fit=crop)
Focus 02
Contemporary 'Paulistani' cuisine blending local and international influences[3]
![Ivan Ralston Bielawski's work: Emphasis on seasonal Brazilian produce and indigenous ingredients[2][3]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581337204873-ef36aa186caa?q=80&w=2000&auto=format&fit=crop)
Focus 03
Emphasis on seasonal Brazilian produce and indigenous ingredients[2][3]
![Ivan Ralston Bielawski's work: Collaboration with gastronomic researcher Katherina Cordás on in-depth food research[3][6]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523688882866-fcaf25b290df?q=80&w=2000&auto=format&fit=crop)
Focus 04
Collaboration with gastronomic researcher Katherina Cordás on in-depth food research[3][6]
![Ivan Ralston Bielawski's work: Restaurant garden featuring over 200 species of edible plants[3]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1544965850-6f9a9138cefd?q=80&w=2000&auto=format&fit=crop)
Focus 05
Restaurant garden featuring over 200 species of edible plants[3]
Focus 06
Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants ranking No. 16 in 2024[2]
Focus 07
Michelin Green Star award in 2024[3]