It's just me and my box grater against the world!
My cuisine is Korean, Japanese, and Chinese homecooking, plus American and Italian favorites. Fresh summer rolls filled with colorful vegetables. Vibrant bibimbap rice bowls with your protein of choice. A Korean spread of grilled fish with doenjang stew. A lot of what I cook is built on fermented staples like kimchi, doenjang, and miso, which are as good for your gut as they are for flavor.
Many of my meals come in components, so they're perfect for a family with different tastes. I like to cook meals that work as meal prep through the week, or as dinner for the whole family.
I'm in the Gastronomy program at Boston University, and I'm happy to design a menu that works for your family. What's listed is just the start of what I can make! If I've eaten it, I can usually cook it. For example, I make a decent biriyani because I love eating it.
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Ciel's dishes
Mix and match these when you build your session, or request something totally custom.
Full meal
Donburi with Miso Soup
Japanese rice bowl topped with your choice of fish or protein, served with a warm side of miso soup, made from dashi, tofu, and seaweed. Can substitute brown rice.
Can be made:
Peanut-free
Dairy-free
Ingredients
Choice of fish (salmon, unagi, tuna) OR protein (chicken thighs & eggs, katsu cutlet, stir-fried beef)
Cooked rice
Pinch sugar
Rice vinegar
Miso
Seaweed
Tofu
Dashi stock
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Three Cups Chicken Noodles
Tender egg noodles and baby bok choy tossed in a savory soy and oyster sauce stir-fry with garlic and scallions.
Can be made:
Dairy-free
Pork-free
Ingredients
Soy sauce
Vegetable or canola oil
Cornstarch
Salt
Baby bok choy
Scallions/green onions
Hong Kong style thin egg noodles
Oyster sauce
Sesame oil, to taste
Sugar
Fresh ground White pepper
Chicken stock, low-sodium
Shaoxing cooking wine
Minced Garlic
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Bibimbap
Vibrant Korean rice bowl topped with seasoned vegetables, marinated protein of choice, a fried egg, and spicy-sweet gochujang. Components can stay separate upon request, so that each person can build their own bowl. Can substitute brown rice.
Can be made:
Dairy-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Ingredients
Short-grain Rice
Spinach, blanched, with sesame seeds
Soy bean sprouts
Large Carrot
Large Red bell pepper
Large Zucchini
Persian Cucumber
Green onions, chopped
Fresh lean beef (filet mignon/flank) — sub pork, chicken thighs, firm tofu, etc.
Other client-preferred vegetables
Eggs
Salt
Korean hot pepper paste (gochujang)
Vegetable oil
Toasted sesame oil
Toasted sesame seeds
Garlic
Soy sauce
Honey (or sugar)
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Homecooked Korean Meal
Grilled fish with rice and a doenjang stew of zucchini, onion, tofu, and potato in a dashi broth. Served with a few small sides: potato-apple salad, quick cucumber pickles, and stir-fried fishcake.
Can be made:
Pork-free
Dairy-free
Pescatarian
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Ingredients
Choice of fish, 1 lb or less (mackerel, marinated eel, yellow croaker, salmon, etc.)
Cooked rice
Ladlefuls doenjang/Korean soybean paste
Zucchini
Onion
Green onions
Tofu
Dashi (beef/seaweed/sardine)
Potatoes
Apple (Fuji)
Mayonnaise
Carrot
Cucumber
Salt/pepper
Sugar
Lemon juice
Sweet onion
Vinegar
Fishcake
Garlic
Red chili pepper
Green chili pepper
Veg oil
Rice wine
Gochugaru
Soy sauce
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Sushi Rolls
Fresh sushi rolls with your choice of fish, avocado, and cucumber, served with wasabi, pickled ginger, and soy sauce.
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Kimchi Fried Rice
Kimchi and garlic fried rice with your choice of protein, finished with sesame oil and scallion. Chili crisp on the side if you want more heat.
Can be made:
Dairy-free
Peanut-free
Ingredients
Cooked rice
Onion
Garlic
Choice of protein (beef, bacon, chicken thighs, etc.)
Handfuls kimchi
Soy sauce to taste
Sesame oil for plating
Chili crisp (optional)
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Ghost Protocol Chili
Hearty beef chili with two kinds of beef, peppers, and warm spices, served with classic chili fixings. Optional ghost pepper. Turkey or chicken instead of beef on request.
Can be made:
Nut-free
Pork-free
Gluten-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Chili peppers (half jalapeno, half poblano)
Olive oil
Red bell pepper
Onion
Garlic
Boneless beef chuck
Ground beef
Chili powder
Cayenne
Coriander
Cumin
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Paprika
Salt and pepper
Crushed tomatoes
Tomato paste
Beef stock
Choice canned beans (kidney, pinto, etc.)
Ghost pepper paste (optional)
Green onions (accompaniment)
Fried onions (accompaniment)
Shredded cheddar (accompaniment)
Sour cream/creme fraiche (accompaniment)
Fritos (accompaniment)
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Mac n Cheese
Hand-grated cheddar and your pick of one or two more cheeses in a velvety sauce with your choice of pasta.
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Whole milk
Unsalted butter
All-purpose flour
Salt, plus more to taste
Black pepper, less than 1 tablespoon
Pinch of preferred spice, such as cayenne or nutmeg
Pasta shape of choice: cavatappi, bow ties, or macaroni
Shredded cheddar cheese
Grated client-preferred cheese
Third client-preferred cheese (optional)
Special ingredient (hint: it’s a hip and trendy vegetable!)
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Cozy Fall Pasta
Roasted butternut squash with garlic, thyme, and sage tossed through farfalle with olive oil and parmesan. Bacon or prosciutto optional.
Can be made:
Nut-free
Vegetarian
Ingredients
Loose pasta of choice (farfalle recommended)
EVOO
Butternut squash, cubed
Garlic
Fresh thyme
Crushed red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper
Bacon or prosciutto
A few sage leaves
Butter
Freshly grated parmesan
Optional cheeses: ricotta (1/2 cup), gouda
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Bolognese Sauce with Pasta
A slow-simmered beef and tomato sauce with vegetables cooked down into the sauce, over your choice of pasta.
Can be made:
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Olive oil
Yellow onion
Carrot
Celery
Garlic
Ground beef
Salt and pepper
Bay leaves
Pinch sugar
Whole milk
Dry white wine (or red)
Whole peeled or crushed tomatoes (or tomato paste)
Low-sodium chicken broth (or beef)
Freshly grated Parmesan
Choice of pasta
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Katsu Curry
A Japanese curry of carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, and eggplant, with a panko-crusted cutlet of pork, chicken, or tofu. Served with white or brown rice.
Ingredients
Box Japanese curry (from scratch adds time; Torokeru brand suggested)
Choice of veggies for curry: carrots, potatoes, celery, onions, eggplant
Katsu cutlet of choice (pork, chicken, tofu)
Salt and pepper
Neutral oil for frying
Panko breadcrumbs
Eggs
All-purpose flour for dredging
Cabbage (optional)
Tonkatsu sauce (optional, for serving)
Sesame dressing (optional, for serving)
White rice
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Pork and Cabbage Stir-fry
Stir-fried pork belly with cabbage, ginger, and garlic in a savory soy sauce.
Can be made:
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Pork belly (2-3 strips, diced) — substitute other proteins
Cabbage — substitute other veggies
Onion
Ginger
Garlic
Seasonings (optional): salt, white pepper, five spice powder
Veggie oil
Soy sauce, to taste
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Broccoli cheddar soup with tender florets and sharp cheddar, grated by hand.
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Gluten-free
Ingredients
Medium sweet onion
Salt and pepper
Unsalted butter
Garlic
Flour
Whole milk
Vegetable broth
Broccoli florets
Carrot
Dijon mustard (optional)
Shredded cheddar
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Meatballs & Spaghetti
Spaghetti and meatballs finished with olive oil, parmesan, and fresh parsley. Whole-grain or gluten-free pasta on request.
Can be made:
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Gluten-free
Ingredients
Ground beef (half can be ground pork)
Breadcrumbs
Large egg
Freshly grated Parmesan (half for plating)
Onion
Garlic
Pinch salt and pepper
Parsley (dry or fresh)
Spaghetti
Olive oil
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken pot pie with tender chicken, carrots, peas, and celery under a flaky golden crust.
Can be made:
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
Butter
Celery
Onion
Salt and pepper
Chicken broth
Milk
Frozen veggies (carrots, peas, green beans, corn)
Egg
AP flour
Garlic powder
Shortening
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Carmela’s Copycat Chicken Rigatoni
Grilled chicken and mushroom rigatoni in a cream sauce with fresh basil. Whole-grain or gluten-free pasta on request.
Can be made:
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Gluten-free
Ingredients
Mushrooms (baby bella recommended)
EVOO
Grilled chicken
Basil leaves
Onion
Heavy cream
Dry white wine
Freshly grated Parmesan
Butter
Rigatoni
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd's pie with ground lamb or beef and vegetables under a fluffy mashed potato topping.
Can be made:
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Olive oil
Butter
Chopped onion (sweet Vidalia preferred)
Ground lamb (or ground beef)
Rosemary
Salt and pepper
Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Garlic cloves
All-purpose flour
Tomato paste
Beef broth
Russet potatoes
Half stick butter (more to taste)
Heavy cream
Garlic onion
Parmesan cheese (optional)
Frozen peas and carrots (frozen corn optional)
Onion powder
Thyme
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Chicken-Cauli-Cheese
Juicy chicken baked with riced cauliflower in a cheese sauce made with hand-grated cheddar.
Can be made:
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Medium chicken breasts, cut lengthwise
Cream cheese, softened/whipped
Sour cream
Cauliflower, riced
Chicken/veggie broth + bit of water
Chopped onions, sauteed (celery optional)
Olive oil
Pinch each Paprika, cayenne
Italian seasoning
Garlic powder
Salt and pepper
Jalapenos, sliced
Mozzarella, shredded
Pepper jack/cheddar, shredded
Cilantro/parsley, optional
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Dessert+$34.12
Special Strawberry Yogurt Cake
Olive oil and yogurt cake with fresh strawberries and a touch of lemon.
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
All purpose flour
Baking soda
White granulated sugar
Lemon juice
Eggs
Extra virgin olive oil
Full fat plain yogurt (Greek)
Strawberries
Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Confectioner’s sugar
Salt
Vanilla extract
Heavy cream
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Vietnamese Summer Rolls
Fresh summer rolls with a variety of vegetables and a protein! Protein can be substituted flexibly with advanced notice (example: if switching out the pork for tofu, I would marinate the tofu in advance).
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Ingredients
Or less of cooked shrimp
Avocados
Onion
Beansprouts
Lettuce
Half a package of vermicelli noodles
Rice paper wrappers (spring roll wrappers)
1-1 cucumber
Boneless pork such as loin or chop
Lemongrass
Ground ginger, about 2 tablespoons
Garlic
Brown or granulated sugar
Hoisin sauce
Fish sauce
Optional: basil/mint leaves
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Standard availability
Ciel can also accept requests outside these hours — these are just their typical windows.
Sundays9:00 AM–9:00 PM
Mondays9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesdays9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Fridays9:00 AM–11:00 PM
Saturdays4:00 PM–11:00 PM
Reviews
5.0(3)
Farah
Sep 2026
Ciel is a very friendly chef at home. She made sushi, summer rolls with shrimp and kimchi fried rice. She did a great dinner for us and I highly recommend her! She also leaves everything clean after her cooking. I also asked her to get some groceries as I couldn’t find some ingredients which she did. She is very passionate about her cooking and likes to make different kinds of food which is good. Food had a nice flavor.
Nicole
Aug 2026
Morgan
Mar 2026
Ciel was lovely and friendly! The food she made was delicious and had lots of depth of flavor. I also felt like I got a great variety of food and she left my kitchen spotless.
The fish dish she made was delightful. It was so flavorful and fell right off the bone. I also had never had fishcakes before and they were perfectly seasoned and delicious.
Ciel was very professional and kind.
