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About Chef Chef Shota
Chef Shota Nakajima is a celebrated chef, restaurateur, and international TV personality known for his modern Japanese cuisine. He is a finalist of Top Chef Season 18 and a three-time James Beard Foundation Awards semi-finalist. He owns Taku and Kobo Pizza in Seattle, WA.
★Awards & Recognition
★Top Chef Season 18 Finalist (2021)★James Beard Foundation Awards Semi-Final… (2018)★James Beard Foundation Awards Semi-Final… (2019)★James Beard Foundation Awards Semi-Final… (2020)
Chef Timeline
2018
Recognized as James Beard Foundation Awards Semi-Finalist
2019
Recognized as James Beard Foundation Awards Semi-Finalist
2020
Recognized as James Beard Foundation Awards Semi-Finalist
2021
Finalist on Top Chef Season 18
Appeared on Bravo's culinary competition.
2026
Appeared on Food Network's 24In24: Last Chef Standing Season 3
Season 3 premiered on April 26, 2026.
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Key Information
Chef Shota Nakajima is a celebrated chef, restaurateur, and international TV personality known for his modern Japanese cuisine. He is a finalist of Top Chef Season 18 and a three-time James Beard Foundation Awards semi-finalist. He owns Taku and Kobo Pizza in Seattle, WA.
Cuisine Highlights
Modern JapaneseJapanese Street FoodKaraage
News
- Featured in Season 3 of #24In24: Last Chef Standing on Food Network, which premiered on April 26, 2026.
Restaurants by chef
Taku, Kobo Pizza
Iconic dishes
Karaage (Japanese fried chicken)
Additional Details
Chef Shota Nakajima began his culinary journey in his family's restaurant and studied traditional Japanese cuisine. He serves as a culinary ambassador for brands like Yeti and Lexus USA, and for Visit Bellevue.
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