Who we are

the company

We are a catering company that serves creative Japanese-inspired modern home-style cooking with global influences. As we are dedicated to using only the freshest ingredients, we chose the name “Shiki” based on the Japanese word for “four seasons.” We cater all sized events that include everything from private event gatherings to breakfast and lunch photo-shoots (our specialty), corporate luncheons, conferences, company parties, social events, and wedding dinners. 

We started our business by making our gourmet bento boxes, where we focused on our unique courses and presentation.  As people began to really love the taste and design of our bento boxes, they asked us to cater to bigger sized events. We eventually became a full-scale catering company. 

 In April 2023 we launched our sister restaurant – Lingo (@lingobk) – at 27 Greenpoint ave in Brooklyn. The name “Lingo” stems from the Japanese term for apple, a nod to New York’s nickname The Big Apple, and the Japanese slang word for foreign language.

The cuisine at Lingo is New American with our signature Japanese twist.

meet the team

Hear from Our Team Leaders

  • We strive to bring the most flavorful bite every time. Our love for food goes beyond just preparing it. The idea of bringing people happiness and comfort with our meals gives us honor and pride! From our hearts and imagination to your belly!

  • We don’t just simply pack the food, my team assures that the dish will look as delicious as it tastes!

  • Our job isn't only about delivering food but also satisfaction all the time. With each delivery we hope to bring you happiness and joy!

Misako Hsu, Founder & Owner

I’m Misako — a former fashion design editor from Tokyo who jumped to NYC with a dream (and no safety net!). In 2016, I teamed up with my partner, and Shiki NYC was born. “Shiki” means four seasons in Japanese — a nod to the seasonality at the heart of our food.

Cooking is in my roots — my mom and grandmother were both cooking teachers in Japan. Today, I get to blend that heritage with our chefs’ French, Italian, and American influences to create our own “Shiki style” of Japanese cooking. Hope you enjoy every bite!