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Join renowned Chef Shota Nakajima as he takes you on a culinary journey through Bellevue! Having grown up in Washington, Shota has witnessed Bellevue’s remarkable transformation over the years. In this exciting monthly vlog series, Chef Shota explores some of the city’s hottest new dining spots, showcasing the diverse flavors influenced by Bellevue’s multicultural community. With his extensive experience on shows like Iron Chef Gauntlet, Beat Bobby Flay, and more, Chef Shota brings his passion for exceptional cuisine to each episode. Whether it’s fine dining or hidden gems, you’ll get an insider’s look at Bellevue’s vibrant and evolving food scene through the eyes of a local expert.

Follow our annual vlog series to discover some of Bellevue's hottest restaurants.

Meet The Chef

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Chef Shota Nakajima

Chef Nakajima's showings include Iron Chef Gauntlet, Beat Bobby Flay, Top Chef: Portland, and Tournament of Champions. Fun Fact: Shota Nakajima also owns and operates Taku in Seattle’s Capitol Hill, a spunky 21+ venue serving his signature gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free karaage chicken, loved by locals and visitors alike!

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Bellevue Eats - Mushroom Foraging with Bis on Main & Ascend

Step off the trail and into the UnExpected. 🍄✨ In this episode of Bellevue Eats, Chef Shota...

Brunch in Bellevue | Chef Shota Explores Monsoon & Gilbert’s on Main

☀️🍳 Best Brunch in Bellevue! Join Chef Shota Nakajima in the latest episode of Bellevue Eats as he...

Bellevue Eats - Casual Eats

Buckle up for episode two of Bellevue Eats Season 2 with Chef Shota Nakajima! This time, Chef Shota...

Bellevue Eats - La Mar

Bellevue Eats is back and more flavorful than ever! 🎬 Season 2 kicks off with our ambassador, Chef...

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Bellevue Eats Episode 1 - John Howie Steak

Food lovers, this one's for you! Welcome to Bellevue Eats, our new limited vlog series, where...

Bellevue Eats Episode 2 - Cantina Monarca

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us in Bellevue on episode 2 of Bellevue Eats! 🎉🍽️ From...

Bellevue Eats Episode 3 - Minamoto & The Dolar Shop

Get ready to ignite your taste buds 🌶️🍲 Join Chef Shota Nakajima in this mouthwatering episode of...

Bellevue Eats Episode 4 - Fazri Cafe

The Bellevue Eats season finale is here! ✨ Chef Shota Nakajima takes us to Farzi Café, where...