Bellevue’s dining landscape is continually evolving, introducing a variety of new restaurants and food trucks that cater to diverse palates. Here’s a look at some recent additions that are making waves in the local food scene.
New Restaurant Openings
Unique Green Tea
Located at 308 105th Avenue Northeast, Unique Green Tea brings an innovative approach to tea preparation with its AI-powered brewing technology. The café offers a range of beverages, including pure teas, milk teas, Uji matcha, fruit teas, tea espressos, and smoothies. Their signature Fifteen Jasmine Flowers Green Tea is crafted using a traditional triple scenting method, infusing the aroma of 15 real jasmine flowers into each cup.
Itadaki Yakiniku
Situated at 550 106th Avenue Northeast, Itadaki Yakiniku merges traditional Japanese barbecue techniques with French elegance. The menu features premium beef cuts such as A5 Wagyu, American Wagyu, and locally sourced Angus Beef. Diners can enjoy a curated 8-course set menu, which includes a special vegan option.
Salt & Straw
On April 24, 2026, Salt & Straw opened its doors at 10415 Northeast 4th Street. Known for its unique and artisanal ice cream flavors, the shop offers a variety of options, including Honey Lavender and Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper. The Bellevue location marks the seventh in Washington state for this Pacific Northwest favorite.
Upcoming Eateries
Sabine Café
Set to open in early 2026 on the ground floor of The Eight, a 25-story office tower in Downtown Bellevue, Sabine Café will offer Mediterranean-inspired all-day dining. This marks the second location for the café, following its successful debut in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood.
Nobu
Scheduled for a 2027 opening, Nobu will debut its first Pacific Northwest restaurant and the first-ever Nobu Residences in the United States at Avenue Bellevue. The 10,000-square-foot flagship restaurant will bring the renowned luxury brand’s signature Japanese-Peruvian cuisine to the area.
Food Trucks to Explore
La Chingona Taqueria
Operating at 11611 NE 8th St, La Chingona Taqueria serves original family recipes and popular regional dishes, including street tacos. The food truck is open early and closes by 4 pm most days. For the most up-to-date hours, check their Google listing.
Taqueria Los Tetillas
Located at 13555 SE 36th St, Taqueria Los Tetillas is known for its flavorful Mexican dishes and friendly service. The menu features a variety of options, including vegetarian choices like vegetarian chorizo made from tofu. Favorites among customers include the sopes, quesadilla plate, and breakfast burrito.
Los Chilangos Taco Truck
Serving authentic Mexican street food, Los Chilangos Taco Truck is known for its tacos al pastor cooked on the spit with fresh pineapple. The menu includes soft tacos, huaraches, tortas, quesadillas, and burritos. They also serve breakfast burritos, chorizo, carne asada, carnitas, and chupacabras from 8 am.
These new establishments and food trucks reflect Bellevue’s dynamic and diverse culinary scene, offering residents and visitors a plethora of options to explore and enjoy.