Shuka

Shuka New Eastern Mediterranean restaurant located in Soho by Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja. Casual, fun, and stupid good. The latest by The Bowery Group!
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Shuka is the newest addition to The Bowery Group (Cookshop, Rosie's, Vic's). This Soho gem features the provocative and dynamic cuisine of the Eastern Mediterranean with Executive Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja at the helm. The same dedication to sourcing and supporting farms from the Northeast will be the hallmark of Shuka as well. Ayesha, a Brooklyn native, honed her skills with Lydia Bastianich at Felidi

a and side by side with Missy Robbins at A Voce. In addition, her inspiration for intense flavors comes from growing up with an Italian mother and an Indonesian father. She has traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean in a recent stint in Israel in which she staged at some of the most influential restaurants in Tel Aviv. Shuka is bright, colorful, fun, and relaxed. Gather friends and family to share mezze, kebabs, smalls plates and more. Shuka has full bar, craft beers on tap and excellent wines curated by Richard Luftig. Perfect for everyday bites or to celebrate a special occasion.

Meet the Lagos ~ gin, snap pea, citrus & cucumber. What we’re drinking all summer!
06/23/2026

Meet the Lagos ~ gin, snap pea, citrus & cucumber. What we’re drinking all summer!

Brunch just got sweeter. 🍒 Our classic babka comes dressed up with cherries, whipped cream, and mint—and honestly, we’re...
06/20/2026

Brunch just got sweeter. 🍒 Our classic babka comes dressed up with cherries, whipped cream, and mint—and honestly, we’re obsessed

Good luck to Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja tonight at the James Beard Awards! We’re all rooting for you and can’t think of anyone...
06/15/2026

Good luck to Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja tonight at the James Beard Awards! We’re all rooting for you and can’t think of anyone more deserving. Thanks for showing us every day what passion, creativity, and hard work look like.

Your team is cheering you on! James Beard Foundation

Brunch just got sweeter! Meet our Coconut Turkish Coffee Babka—served with raspberry jam & whipped cream for the perfect...
06/13/2026

Brunch just got sweeter! Meet our Coconut Turkish Coffee Babka—served with raspberry jam & whipped cream for the perfect bite

Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja is beyond honored to be included on the 2026 Power List by Cherry Bombe alongside some of the most ...
06/12/2026

Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja is beyond honored to be included on the 2026 Power List by Cherry Bombe alongside some of the most brilliant, creative, fearless, and inspiring women in food.

“This industry is full of people who show up every day with heart, hustle, and a deep love for bringing people together—and being recognized among them means the world to me.

Thank you, Kerry and team Cherry Bombe, for this honor and for shining a light on the incredible women shaping the future of food. And congratulations to all of the remarkable women on this year’s list.” -Chef Ayesha
Cherry Bombe Kerry Diamond

Meet your new brunch obsession: Merguez, egg & cheese on a sesame roll, topped with hot sauce and fresh parsley. Spicy, ...
06/07/2026

Meet your new brunch obsession: Merguez, egg & cheese on a sesame roll, topped with hot sauce and fresh parsley. Spicy, savory, and exactly what your weekend ordered. We know what we’re getting today!

If summer in NYC had a signature cocktail, this might be it! The Frozen Limonana: vodka, lemon, mint
06/05/2026

If summer in NYC had a signature cocktail, this might be it! The Frozen Limonana: vodka, lemon, mint

We’re excited to share another excerpt from “Voices From the Kitchen”—a powerful new book edited by In it, he brings to...
06/04/2026

We’re excited to share another excerpt from “Voices From the Kitchen”—a powerful new book edited by

In it, he brings to life the stories of 27 immigrant restaurant workers in NYC who have been part of the Bowery Group family

Above, we’re highlighting a piece of Diana’s story—one of many voices that make up the heart of our industry. Get your copy, link in our bio!

06/03/2026

We’re Hiring!
Chef is looking for passionate culinary professionals with strong leadership skills and experience thriving in high-volume kitchens to join the team at Shuka.

If you love great food, fast paced service and are eager to develop your culinary skills, we’d love to hear from you.

Email a copy of your resume and cover letter to [email protected] and include TEAM AYESHA in the subject line.

Come work with us!

Address

38 MacDougal Street
New York, NY
10012

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 11pm
Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 10:30am - 11pm
Sunday 10:30am - 10pm

Telephone

+12124757500

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