Chef
Ivan Ralston Bielawski
Chef & Proprietor, Tuju
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Venue
- Tuju · Restaurant
Known for
- Founder and chef of two Michelin-starred Tuju in São Paulo[1][3]
- Contemporary 'Paulistani' cuisine blending local and international influences[3]
- Emphasis on seasonal Brazilian produce and indigenous ingredients[2][3]
- Collaboration with gastronomic researcher Katherina Cordás on in-depth food research[3][6]
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.
Profile updated July 2026
