My go to place when I need Korean food catering for small at home parties. I've used them three times and have been extremely pleased with the food quality and quantity. Dinner guests also impressed. Owners and employees are very nice people too. Highly recommend.
Tisha C.
Highly recommend! Caroline was very helpful and accommodating. On time, prompt communication and a perfect spread to save our special event from being far from boring. Many guests wanted their contact information. I wish I could give them more stars ! I went in and personally reviewed their menus.
Esther & Stephen Lee
This is the 2nd part of this review which is post-wedding review. OMG, Shin Mi catering DELIVERED. They were so efficient and detail orientated that I as the bride, could not even notice what was happening which meant they did so well by ensuring everything was running smoothly.All my guests including my family complimented the food so much and enjoyed every dish that was served. I loved hearing this because of how much I knew Shin Mi Catering puts its heart and soul into the dishes they makes. Caroline's team was incredibly kind and again, quick on their feet and serving our guests with efficiency! I cannot believe how solid this team is and how much Caroline is involved even post-cleanup. Her passion and drive inspired me but also made me feel that I made the best choice in supporting her business and her team. Her team also set up a hot plate for both my husband and me as soon as we sat down which again showed how detail-orientated the team was.Again, I would recommend Shin Mi Catering over and over again to all my friends who plan on getting married or any life events! The food was incredible! And yes, I am craving it again...You will not regret it! Thank you again, Caroline and Shin Mi Catering staff! I could NOT have done this without you!
Esther Lee
My fiance and I had Shin Mi catering at one of our friend's wedding. Being a Korean-American who grew up on Korean catering (church events, weddings, parties), I was expecting the taste and flavors to be the same as these previous parties. But my fiance and I were shocked and absolutely delighted when we had Shin Mi Catering. Everything was seasoned so well and very fresh. I remember how everyone at this wedding was raving about the food and how it was one of the best Korean catered food they've had and I agreed. I knew we had to have Shin Mi Catering for our wedding and so we ended up reaching out to work with them.Caroline, the owner and president at Shin Mi Catering is very skilled and experienced. She's thorough and communicates with you honestly and directly which I really appreciated. She's been in this industry since the 90's and so I immediately trusted her when we began talking about what to do for our wedding. Even before the tasting, I told Caroline I'd like to work with her and so we scheduled the tasting which again, she provided delicious bites of what was to be served on our wedding day. She's an expert in this field and so I would suggest trusting her and letting her lead you in what you're looking for especially if it's your wedding or a large event. She was able to work with me on some last minute changes and was so understanding about it.This review is simply about the process, communication, and Caroline's commitment to serving quality food and also ensuring her clients are taken care of. Anyone who meets her will be able to tell how closely she has her business to her heart and wants to do her best at every event. I'll be sure to follow up post my wedding to share how my guests and my husband and I enjoyed the food and the experience of having Shin Mi Catering.Part 2 coming soon, post wedding day! :-)
Esther L.
This is the 2nd part of this review which is post-wedding review. OMG, Shin Mi catering DELIVERED. They were so efficient and detail orientated that I as the bride, could not even notice what was happening which meant they did so well by ensuring everything was running smoothly.All my guests including my family complimented the food so much and enjoyed every dish that was served. I loved hearing this because of how much I knew Shin Mi Catering puts its heart and soul into the dishes they makes. Caroline's team was incredibly kind and again, quick on their feet and serving our guests with efficiency! I cannot believe how solid this team is and how much Caroline is involved even post-cleanup. Her passion and drive inspired me but also made me feel that I made the best choice in supporting her business and her team. Her team also set up a hot plate for both my husband and me as soon as we sat down which again showed how detail-orientated the team was.Again, I would recommend Shin Mi Catering over and over again to all my friends who plan on getting married or any life events! The food was incredible! And yes, I am craving it again...You will not regret it! Thank you again, Caroline and Shin Mi Catering staff! I could NOT have done this without you
Anne J.
They forgot about our order. I confirmed 3 days before the pickup date and when we went to pickup on Saturday they didn't have it ready. So husband had to wait extra hour for them to prepare so we were also late to serve our guest food for my son's BD party. Very disappointing and they need better organization and planning.
Grace H.
We had Shin Mi cater our wedding for ~100 people and their food was a huge hit! Our guests loved the variety of the buffet menu and their star dish is the braised short ribs (갈비찜). Caroline was so kind to us at our tasting and helped us tailor our menu to accommodate vegetarians. Highly recommend for any special event catering!
Liz K.
Very professional and food was delicious! If you are looking for a good Korean caterer, go with Shin Mi!
Bri C
Great family operated korean food catering business. My go to during holiday and family get togethers.
We didn't get to get the full service due to having a smaller party size but what we experienced with Shin Mi was enough to want to be back. The food was delivered on time, everything was wrapped and prepped properly. All the food was amazing! All the guests instantly was drawn to the food and won't stop eating! Getting all the details beforehand was easy, Caroline, explained everything clearly and we knew what to expect and what to prepare in order to keep the food good throughout. If we ever have a bigger party, I would definitely have them again to try the full service.
Echo L.
Wow! Shin Mi Catering did a fabulous job with catering my wedding. My husband and I met with them for a food tasting and right away we were able to hash out many logistics and details so that they could get an idea of what kind of crowd they were serving. They are also extremely communicative via email and phone to ensure no detail is left out. (Do you ever think about making sure your wedding guests have coffee and tea at your wedding? I didn't, but then again I am not very good with hosting parties and events.) The staff that came to help set up and serve the food were professional and so helpful to my friends that were also helping me with my wedding. Our guests gave us so many compliments and rave reviews on the quality of the food. We had a few guests who experienced Korean banquet food for the first time at our wedding and I am so glad that Shin Mi catering was there to give them such a positive experience. Our seasoned Korean wedding guests also gave positive reviews on the food as well. Besides the highlight of coming to see my husband and me get married, the next best thing was the food. Thank you so much Shin Mi Catering for feeding our guests at our wedding. We are hoping for future events (a dol in the near future?) to use them to ensure our guests leave happy and full. :)
Justin Choi
Delicious
Peter P.
This is a long overdue review for a wedding my wife and I had back in June of 2021. Planning a wedding during the pandemic was extra complicated, but thanks to Ms. Caroline Cho and the rest of the Shin Mi crew, we were able to make our small, DIY wedding very special for everyone. The buffet style Korean cuisine spread was a unique and delicious experience for all of our non-Korean guests and they all loved every part of it. Communication with the Caroline was very smooth and responsive. The staff were all professional and sweet.Thank you Shin Mi Catering!
Wally W.
Used Shin Mi Catering for my daughters 100 day celebration. The food was awesome and the owners were super nice. They were also the only Korean catering business open on Sundays in Koreatown (called 3 other places).
Bad service, bad approach to the customers
My go to place when I need Korean food catering for small at home parties. I've used them three times and have been extremely pleased with the food quality and quantity. Dinner guests also impressed. Owners and employees are very nice people too. Highly recommend.
Highly recommend! Caroline was very helpful and accommodating. On time, prompt communication and a perfect spread to save our special event from being far from boring. Many guests wanted their contact information. I wish I could give them more stars ! I went in and personally reviewed their menus.
This is the 2nd part of this review which is post-wedding review. OMG, Shin Mi catering DELIVERED. They were so efficient and detail orientated that I as the bride, could not even notice what was happening which meant they did so well by ensuring everything was running smoothly.All my guests including my family complimented the food so much and enjoyed every dish that was served. I loved hearing this because of how much I knew Shin Mi Catering puts its heart and soul into the dishes they makes. Caroline's team was incredibly kind and again, quick on their feet and serving our guests with efficiency! I cannot believe how solid this team is and how much Caroline is involved even post-cleanup. Her passion and drive inspired me but also made me feel that I made the best choice in supporting her business and her team. Her team also set up a hot plate for both my husband and me as soon as we sat down which again showed how detail-orientated the team was.Again, I would recommend Shin Mi Catering over and over again to all my friends who plan on getting married or any life events! The food was incredible! And yes, I am craving it again...You will not regret it! Thank you again, Caroline and Shin Mi Catering staff! I could NOT have done this without you!
My fiance and I had Shin Mi catering at one of our friend's wedding. Being a Korean-American who grew up on Korean catering (church events, weddings, parties), I was expecting the taste and flavors to be the same as these previous parties. But my fiance and I were shocked and absolutely delighted when we had Shin Mi Catering. Everything was seasoned so well and very fresh. I remember how everyone at this wedding was raving about the food and how it was one of the best Korean catered food they've had and I agreed. I knew we had to have Shin Mi Catering for our wedding and so we ended up reaching out to work with them.Caroline, the owner and president at Shin Mi Catering is very skilled and experienced. She's thorough and communicates with you honestly and directly which I really appreciated. She's been in this industry since the 90's and so I immediately trusted her when we began talking about what to do for our wedding. Even before the tasting, I told Caroline I'd like to work with her and so we scheduled the tasting which again, she provided delicious bites of what was to be served on our wedding day. She's an expert in this field and so I would suggest trusting her and letting her lead you in what you're looking for especially if it's your wedding or a large event. She was able to work with me on some last minute changes and was so understanding about it.This review is simply about the process, communication, and Caroline's commitment to serving quality food and also ensuring her clients are taken care of. Anyone who meets her will be able to tell how closely she has her business to her heart and wants to do her best at every event. I'll be sure to follow up post my wedding to share how my guests and my husband and I enjoyed the food and the experience of having Shin Mi Catering.Part 2 coming soon, post wedding day! :-)
This is the 2nd part of this review which is post-wedding review. OMG, Shin Mi catering DELIVERED. They were so efficient and detail orientated that I as the bride, could not even notice what was happening which meant they did so well by ensuring everything was running smoothly.All my guests including my family complimented the food so much and enjoyed every dish that was served. I loved hearing this because of how much I knew Shin Mi Catering puts its heart and soul into the dishes they makes. Caroline's team was incredibly kind and again, quick on their feet and serving our guests with efficiency! I cannot believe how solid this team is and how much Caroline is involved even post-cleanup. Her passion and drive inspired me but also made me feel that I made the best choice in supporting her business and her team. Her team also set up a hot plate for both my husband and me as soon as we sat down which again showed how detail-orientated the team was.Again, I would recommend Shin Mi Catering over and over again to all my friends who plan on getting married or any life events! The food was incredible! And yes, I am craving it again...You will not regret it! Thank you again, Caroline and Shin Mi Catering staff! I could NOT have done this without you
They forgot about our order. I confirmed 3 days before the pickup date and when we went to pickup on Saturday they didn't have it ready. So husband had to wait extra hour for them to prepare so we were also late to serve our guest food for my son's BD party. Very disappointing and they need better organization and planning.
We had Shin Mi cater our wedding for ~100 people and their food was a huge hit! Our guests loved the variety of the buffet menu and their star dish is the braised short ribs (갈비찜). Caroline was so kind to us at our tasting and helped us tailor our menu to accommodate vegetarians. Highly recommend for any special event catering!
Very professional and food was delicious! If you are looking for a good Korean caterer, go with Shin Mi!
Great family operated korean food catering business. My go to during holiday and family get togethers.
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We didn't get to get the full service due to having a smaller party size but what we experienced with Shin Mi was enough to want to be back. The food was delivered on time, everything was wrapped and prepped properly. All the food was amazing! All the guests instantly was drawn to the food and won't stop eating! Getting all the details beforehand was easy, Caroline, explained everything clearly and we knew what to expect and what to prepare in order to keep the food good throughout. If we ever have a bigger party, I would definitely have them again to try the full service.
Wow! Shin Mi Catering did a fabulous job with catering my wedding. My husband and I met with them for a food tasting and right away we were able to hash out many logistics and details so that they could get an idea of what kind of crowd they were serving. They are also extremely communicative via email and phone to ensure no detail is left out. (Do you ever think about making sure your wedding guests have coffee and tea at your wedding? I didn't, but then again I am not very good with hosting parties and events.) The staff that came to help set up and serve the food were professional and so helpful to my friends that were also helping me with my wedding. Our guests gave us so many compliments and rave reviews on the quality of the food. We had a few guests who experienced Korean banquet food for the first time at our wedding and I am so glad that Shin Mi catering was there to give them such a positive experience. Our seasoned Korean wedding guests also gave positive reviews on the food as well. Besides the highlight of coming to see my husband and me get married, the next best thing was the food. Thank you so much Shin Mi Catering for feeding our guests at our wedding. We are hoping for future events (a dol in the near future?) to use them to ensure our guests leave happy and full. :)
Delicious
This is a long overdue review for a wedding my wife and I had back in June of 2021. Planning a wedding during the pandemic was extra complicated, but thanks to Ms. Caroline Cho and the rest of the Shin Mi crew, we were able to make our small, DIY wedding very special for everyone. The buffet style Korean cuisine spread was a unique and delicious experience for all of our non-Korean guests and they all loved every part of it. Communication with the Caroline was very smooth and responsive. The staff were all professional and sweet.Thank you Shin Mi Catering!
Used Shin Mi Catering for my daughters 100 day celebration. The food was awesome and the owners were super nice. They were also the only Korean catering business open on Sundays in Koreatown (called 3 other places).