Chef Kinopio
The title of this article is official, but it comes from aJapanese source.
If anacceptable English name is found, then the article should be moved to the new title.
- Not to be confused withChef Toad.
| Chef Kinopio | |
|---|---|
![]() Artwork fromPaper Mario: The Origami King | |
| Species | Toad |
| Appears in | Paper Mario: The Origami King (2020) |
Chef Kinopio is a yellowToad who works at the restaurant inOverlook Tower inPaper Mario: The Origami King. He is identical to theTangerino Grill Chef fromPaper Mario: Color Splash. WhenMario andOlivia first arrive at Overlook Tower, he is trapped on the second floor between two crates, worried about the state of his restaurant. After Mario defeats theFolded SoldierMini Goombas, the chef is pleased and rewards Mario with a bag ofconfetti that he can use to patch up a large hole and reach the third floor.
After Overlook Tower is fully repaired, Mario can talk to Chef Kinopio in the kitchen to be rewarded with Collectible Treasure No. 28: Chef's TRULY WILD Special.
Chef Kinopio shares his name withChef Toad's Japanese name fromSuper Nintendo World.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | シェフキノピオ[1] Shefu Kinopio | Chef Toad | |
| Italian | Capocuoco[?] | Headchef |


