The celebration features global noodle dishes and each check-in on the VueFinder app culinary passport benefits food insecurity. Bobae Noodle House to host a Nov. 12 kickoff event with free noodles.
Bellevue Noodle Week returns Nov. 11–22, inviting diners to explore noodle dishes and culinary traditions at restaurants across Bellevue, Washington. Through Bellevue Cares, each check-in at a participating restaurant will prompt a donation to Jubilee Reach to support food security in the community.
The second annual event features dishes ranging from Yunnan-style Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles at Nan Noodles to spicy seafood ramen at Japonessa Bellevue, signature jjajangmyeon at Bobae and udon at Tendon Kohaku. Participating restaurants also offer pasta dishes and cooking classes. See the full restaurant and dish lineup on the Bellevue Noodle Week webpage.
“Bellevue’s restaurants bring people together every day, and Noodle Week gives diners another way to be part of that community,” said Megan Adams, Visit Bellevue’s Director of Destination Stewardship and Community Relations. “Through Bellevue Cares, each check-in at a participating restaurant will prompt a donation to Jubilee Reach to support food security for Bellevue neighbors.”
Bellevue Noodle Week kickoff at Bobae Noodle House
Visit Bellevue and Bobae Korean Noodle House will host Bobae’s Beats and Noodle Night on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests can enjoy live music, a complimentary tasting-size serving of Bobae’s signature jjajangmyeon, noodle swag and information about participating in Noodle Week.
How to join the Bellevue Noodle Week Trail
Diners can use VueFinder, Visit Bellevue’s app, to explore the Noodle Week Trail. Log in, check in at participating restaurants and register each dining experience to earn entries for Noodle Week-inspired prizes.
Each Noodle Week restaurant check-in also prompts a donation to Jubilee Reach through Bellevue Cares.
Restaurants Participating in Bellevue Noodle Week
- Bis on Main: Vegetarian Lasagna with tomato sauce, béchamel, red bell pepper, squash, onions and spinach.
- Black Bottle: Smoked Chicken Linguine Fini with smoky chicken, cilantro pesto and Calabrian chili.
- Bobae Noodle House: Signature Jjajangmyeon, Korean-Chinese black bean noodles with pork and vegetables.
- Duke’s Seafood: Duke’s Favorite Pasta with Wild Salmon; Lobster & Seafood Cavatappi Mac ’n Cheese.
- Hokkaido Ramen Santouka: Noodle Week e-gift card promotion: 10% off with a $100 minimum purchase.
- Japonessa Bellevue: Spicy Seafood Ramen with salmon, shrimp, clams, squid, baby bok choy, cilantro, chili, scallion and pork broth.
- John Howie Steak: Rigatoni Italian Sausage Bolognese with Wagyu beef, spicy Italian sausage, roasted bell peppers, garlic, herbs, garlic cream sauce and Parmigiano Reggiano.
- Nan Noodles: Traditional Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles, served with steaming broth and toppings guests cook at the table; Copper Pot Beef Rib Rice Noodles in clear beef broth.
- Primo’s Bellevue: Coastal Crab & Shrimp Spaghetti in crab cream sauce with cheese and basil.
- Seastar: Zucchini Linguine with artichoke, tomato, Kalamata olives, basil, garlic, shallots, crushed chilies and pine nuts. Gluten-free and vegan.
- Taste Buds Kitchen Bellevue: Ramen Bowls class on Nov. 13, featuring chicken ramen with handmade noodles; Fresh Handmade Pasta class on Nov. 20, featuring handmade pasta, sauce and ravioli.
- Tendon Kohaku Bellevue: Creamy Hokkaido Uni Udon with uni cream sauce, ikura, masago and Hokkaido sea urchin; Kohaku Dashi Stock Udon with prawn tempura, sliced beef, fish cake, seaweed, green onions and an onsen egg.
- Water Grill Bellevue: Shrimp Scampi with wild Mexican jumbo shrimp, pappardelle, garlic oil and white wine butter sauce.
Find the restaurant lineup, kickoff information and VueFinder details on Visit Bellevue’s Noodle Week page.
About Visit Bellevue
Visit Bellevue Washington (VBW) is the city’s official destination management organization (DMO), representing Bellevue’s hotels, Meydenbauer Convention Center, and the broader hospitality community. Funded by the Tourism Promotion Area (TPA), VBW leads destination storytelling and visitor experience development for one of the Pacific Northwest’s most dynamic cities. Located just 17 miles from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue offers rare proximity to world-class urban experiences and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Named a USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Award winner for Best Summer Travel Destinations and a finalist in Parade and Steller’s America’s Favorite Small Town awards, Bellevue continues to earn national recognition as a walkable, elevated basecamp for travelers seeking the unexpected. With a vibrant waterfront, direct access to trails, lakes, and mountains, and a thriving culinary and cultural scene, Bellevue invites visitors to follow @VisitBellevue to see where wonder leads.