Bellevue Eats with Chef Shota: Top Restaurants & Dining Guide

Season 3 Is Now Playing

Join renowned Chef Shota Nakajima for a fresh season of Bellevue Eats, where every bite tells a story about Bellevue and the Pacific Northwest.

A Washington local, Chef Shota brings his culinary expertise, curiosity, and signature charm to a new collection of food adventures. Season 3 goes beyond the plate, exploring the ingredients, traditions, local favorites, and people that help shape Bellevue’s vibrant culinary scene.

From getting hands-on with the flavors of the Pacific Northwest to discovering unexpected dishes across the city, Chef Shota offers an insider’s perspective on what makes dining in Bellevue so special. Along the way, Bellevue’s multicultural influences, talented chefs, and connection to the surrounding region come together in delicious, and sometimes surprising, ways.

With appearances on Iron Chef Gauntlet, Beat Bobby Flay, and more, Chef Shota brings plenty of culinary expertise to the table, but it’s his local perspective and appetite for discovery that make every stop an adventure.

Follow Season 3 of Bellevue Eats and discover a side of Bellevue worth tasting for yourself.

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 owned and operated Taku in Seattle’s Capitol Hill, a spunky 21+ venue that served his signature gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free karaage chicken, loved…