Our Research: Pioneering a Sustainable Future

At SHIA Restaurant, we believe exceptional Korean cuisine and groundbreaking sustainability go hand-in-hand. As ‘씨앗 (shi-at)’ (Korean for ‘seed’), we're planting the seeds of transformative change that extend far beyond our kitchen. SHIA serves as a living laboratory, committed to rigorous research and implementing innovative sustainable practices.

Our mission reaches beyond our dining room. We transparently share our data-driven findings and practical blueprints with the wider industry and community. Through our research partnership with OpenTable, we aim to inspire how one can adopt sustainable solutions while maintaining excellence. Our vision is to catalyze widespread change, impacting not just hospitality but all industries and aspects of daily life. We invite you to join this ongoing conversation. We understand this journey involves continuous learning, embracing both successes and challenges. Step by step, we're working to normalize sustainable practices for everyone.

At SHIA Restaurant, we believe exceptional Korean cuisine and groundbreaking sustainability go hand-in-hand. As ‘씨앗 (shi-at)’ (Korean for ‘seed’), we're planting the seeds of transformative change that extend far beyond our kitchen. SHIA serves as a living laboratory, committed to rigorous research and implementing innovative sustainable practices.

Our mission reaches beyond our dining room. We transparently share our data-driven findings and practical blueprints with the wider industry and community. Through our research partnership with OpenTable, we aim to inspire how one can adopt sustainable solutions while maintaining excellence. Our vision is to catalyze widespread change, impacting not just hospitality but all industries and aspects of daily life. We invite you to join this ongoing conversation. We understand this journey involves continuous learning, embracing both successes and challenges. Step by step, we're working to normalize sustainable practices for everyone.

Learn more about our partnership with OpenTable.

Redefining Tomorrow’s Restaurants

We're thrilled to unveil SHIA’s Zero Plastic Initiative's preliminary research, revealing alternatives for over 30 common plastic items in restaurants without sacrificing quality. This report showcases our progress towards a plastic-free blueprint for restaurants, aiming to inspire national participation in reducing plastic use. Special thanks to OpenTable for their essential support in this sustainable endeavor.

Click here to see the paper

Our Research Initiatives

Zero Plastics

Create a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis and blueprint to remove single-use plastics.

Zero Gas

Develop a kitchen that operates with zero gas emissions. Monitor costs and energy usage.

Waste Reduction

Establish metrics and monitoring protocols for all restaurant-produced waste. Execute a composting program.

Collaborating for Change

Beyond SHIA’s primary research goals, we actively collaborate with industry partners like OpenTable to amplify our impact. All insights and strategies stemming from these collective efforts will be hosted exclusively on OpenTable, ensuring widespread access to our findings.

Our research initiatives are driven by a commitment to shaping a more sustainable and resilient future for the restaurant industry. None of this would be possible without the incredible support of our friends at OpenTable, who share our vision for a food world that values sustainability, innovation, and community impact.

Together, we’re working to uncover insights that will pave the way for greener practices, from sourcing to waste reduction, creating a positive ripple effect across the entire industry.

Stay tuned for more information on our first round of research initiatives, and get ready to join us on a journey toward meaningful change in dining.

Beyond SHIA’s primary research goals, we actively collaborate with industry partners like OpenTable to amplify our impact. All insights and strategies stemming from these collective efforts will be hosted exclusively on OpenTable, ensuring widespread access to our findings.

Our research initiatives are driven by a commitment to shaping a more sustainable and resilient future for the restaurant industry. None of this would be possible without the incredible support of our friends at OpenTable, who share our vision for a food world that values sustainability, innovation, and community impact.

Together, we’re working to uncover insights that will pave the way for greener practices, from sourcing to waste reduction, creating a positive ripple effect across the entire industry.

Stay tuned for more information on our first round of research initiatives, and get ready to join us on a journey toward meaningful change in dining.