Respect for Tradition and Innovation｜BEK's Approach to Mexican Cuisine

When people hear "Mexican cuisine," many likely think of words like "authentic flavor," "traditional," and "reproducibility."

BEK cherishes each and every one of them,We have deliberately chosen not to reproduce it exactly as it is.

BEK's approach to Mexican cuisine is,It is closer to a conversation than to preservation.

For BEK, "tradition" is the starting point.

At BEK, the tradition of Mexican cuisine is not the goal. We prioritize learning the wisdom and sensibilities cultivated over its long history and understanding its background. Tradition is neither something to be preserved nor something to be bound by.Starting point for thinkingis treated as.

"Not reproducing" is not a denial.

BEK does not simply replicate the original because it does not take Mexican cuisine lightly. Given that it is served in Okinawa, within the Japanese environment, the flavors and composition naturally evolve. BEK does not view this as a “discrepancy,” but rather as...We perceive this as a result of cultural migration.

What the Collaboration with a Mexican Chef Means

At BEK, we build our dishes alongside a Mexican chef with Michelin experience. Crucially, this isn't a relationship of supervision or seeking definitive answers. We bring our respective sensibilities and values to the table,The process of shaping it through repeated dialogueIt is what supports BEK's updates.

"Reasoning that makes sense" over "authenticity"

BEK doesn't prioritize whether something feels "authentic." What matters is whether each selected element has a reason behind it. Cultural background, regional character, the context in which it's served. All these factors are taken into account.A structure that can be explainedBut that is sincerity for BEK.

Updates are not about “changing things.”

Updating BEK isn't about making drastic changes. It's about gradually refining and making fine adjustments to align with the current sensibilities. This accumulation ultimately results in a form that feels "new."Change is not the goal, but the result.is born as.

BEK isn't borrowing Mexican cuisine; it's engaging in dialogue with it.

Respect and understand tradition, then explore forms that suit the present place and time.
That very approach is why BEK's tacos feel "somehow different."