Ikigai Dining
Multiple locations
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Multiple locations
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Ikigai Dining is a full-service catering and events company serving to Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. The Ikigai Experience is an immersive Soul Food and Asian Fusion dining experience with the best seasonal ingredients available. An event with Ikigai will engage and delight your clients.
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7 customer reviews
Christopher
The food was DE-Lic-IOUS! Very good. I wanted to maintain my manners but I looked and wanted to scrape the pans at the same time. An internal struggle based on the food’s great taste. Please get the Greens if you have the opportunity. It’s hard to please southerners with them and they were amazing. It was excellently presented, great temperature, a varied menu and good portions for a large crowd. I Definitely recommend Ikigai Dining for your next catered event. I promise you I wasn’t paid for this endorsement. More...
Shikyra
If it’s one thing I’m sad about is that I don’t have anymore! Lol Miya was great and my guest loved everything from her seared steak to her catfish bites. Definitely looking forward to her catering more of my events. More...
Aaliyah
For starters, Miya was a pleasure to be around. Her service was excellent she was also very attentive. Not only was Miya’s presentation great but so was her food! There was a wide variety of foods and every single dish was flavorful. Such a wonderful experience. Thank you again. More...
Crystal
The food was amazing. The overall theme was executed perfectly and each dish was seasoned to perfection. The variety in the spread was a huge plus and allowed those with dietary restrictions to still partake in the dinner. Every plate was empty by night’s end and Ikigai Dining made the night a huge success. More...
Rachel Motley
Miya provides not only amazing food but customer service. She was organized in her operations and provided plenty of options for my date night event including a four course meal along with drink mix options. She was friendly and attentive and made sure to answer all questions I had. Her Mac & cheese + cornbread were 2 of my personal favorites. 10/10 would recommend! More...
Mike
It’s literally no exaggeration when I say that Miya’s food was one of the best meals I’ve had in my life. I didn’t even know Mac and cheese could taste like that. The only thing I don’t like is that she doesn’t have a restaurant I can go to on a daily. If you’re looking for an amazing chef that don’t miss… look no further. More...
Tony Marshall
Miya’s food is amazing. Used her to cater an event and my guest raved about the food.
What’s your signature dish?
From the Soil: Miso Mushroom Street Noodles
From the Land: Sticky Garlic Lollipop Lamb Chops
From the Sea: Yuzu and Miso Grilled Yellowtail Collar
How do you go about creating the perfect menu for your clients?
Work with our team to design the menu, match drink pairings, and develop your theme to create a party that perfectly matches your vision. Ikigai's exceptional food, drink and service are carefully tailored to reflect the individual client that we work with.
What inspired you to start your own business?
‘Iki' in Japanese means 'life,' and 'gai' describes value or worth.
“Ikigai” is an ancient Japanese philosophy, meaning to define one's “life purpose” or “raison d’être.” Ikigai represents the intersection of four elements: what you love, what you are skilled at, what the world needs and what you can monetize.
Why should our clients choose you?
With her skills & creativity, Miya can make any idea come to reality. Her approach to food is creating beautiful dishes, balancing robust flavors with delicate precision.
Using the best ingredients, we create food that fits both your vision and your budget. Flavor, style and precision are at the heart of everything we do.. so every course will taste every bit as good as it looks.
By consistently anticipating and fulfilling the dynamic needs of our clients at every event... bold flavors and stunning presentations combine to create an unforgettable occasion. No matter your guests' dietary needs, we can create an experience that they’ll love.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Ready to plan your event? Send us a note at ikigaidiningdc@gmail.com or give us a ring at 240.281.9000
Plated-Style
A seated multi-course service where guests are served
table side.
Creates an elegant and formal dining experience.
Let Ikigai design a customized menu that ensures each course is equally visually stunning and flavorful.
Family-Style
A seated multi-course service where food is served on large platters, meant for sharing.
Dishes are passed as guests serve themselves.
Impeccable for achieving an elevated and communal experience within a smaller venue.
Buffet-Style
Tailor the perfect buffet with a variety of options to cater to different tastes and dietary preferences.
Include a mix of hors doeurves, main courses, side dishes and desserts.
Guests are invited from their seats to create their own plate.
Cocktail Parties - Reimagined & Innovative Small Bites
A mix of Grazing Tables and Hors dOeuvres to fit your event theme.
Let us work with you to pull from all our menus to design a spread that brings your vision to life. Ikigai Dining is also able to offer a range of drink pairings that complement our menus, while also offering outstanding value.
Intimate Dinners - Private Full Course Tasting
Using the best ingredients, we create food that fits both your vision and your budget. Flavor, style and precision are at the heart of everything we do.. so every course will taste every bit as good as it looks.
Whether it is an intimate dinner for 2 or a party for 10, you can experience the highest quality food in your home.
Ikigai Dining offers a variety of Full Course Menus, varying from 3-Course Menus to 12-Course Menus, typically served plated or family-style.
