Seattle chef Thoa Nguyen announced May 13 she has signed a lease on a new restaurant to open this year in Bothell’s Beardslee Crossing development.

Founded in Seattle by Nguyen, Chinoise Cafe and Wabi Sabi Sushi Bar are contemporary Pan Asian restaurants defined by their fresh, beautiful food from sushi to pho, wok dishes to summer salad rolls.

In January, Nguyen competed on national television. The format of this popular show pits two professional chefs against one another for the opportunity to do battle with TV personality/chef Bobby Flay. The episode featuring Nguyen is titled “Homeland” and will air May 14.

The results of the rivalry will not be known until that time.

“The experience was great. I had fun and thank everyone who made this possible for me,” Nguyen said.

Nguyen was also profiled by National Public Radio for their Last Days in Vietnam program, premiering April 28 in 2015.