From the chef
Fascinated by Mexico's unique flavor, Mr. Uekita deepened his cuisine exploration.
He was born in 1983 in Osaka. Being fascinated by the delicious vegetables his grandmother grew when he was a child was the starting point for his career as a chef. Upon graduating from university, he moved to the United States. While receiving agricultural training, he worked with Mexicans and was introduced to Mexican food. After returning to Japan, he started his career as a chef at a Japanese restaurant in Osaka, gaining experience in various genres such as cafes and Italian. In 2020, he was appointed chef of Piopiko in Ace Hotel Kyoto, as his solid skills and multinational experience were in high demand.
上北 哲也
Tetsuya Uekita
Piopiko
Piopiko
Help desk
Savor Japan help desk can help English-speaking foreign visitors in Japan communicate with restaurants and make reservations between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm (Japan time. This is not a toll-free number).
050-2030-4678
Shop
075-229-9007All reservations will be accepted via web form to ensure a smooth reservation process.
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Credit Card Accepted
Visa / JCB / Diners Club / American Express / Master Card
English menu / English-speaking staff / Free Wi-Fi / Lunch / Late-night service / No smoking / Western cutlery / Reservations / Reserved rooms / Child friendly / Counter seating available / course meals / Take out
*Please add a special request for inquiries regarding smoking/non-smoking.
