You will have fun. you will learn. you will feel good from taking this class. what an experience, great date night activity too! Kaz, the instructor, is passionate about the art of sushi and so willing to teach and share what he knows, with kindness. Thanks Kaz for the amazing time! He has 1 assistant help him and he was so attentive watching us make our rolls and giving tips for how to do it. Appreciate the attention, that's how you learn. If you've ever wondered about how to make or just love eating sushi (that's me!) then this is a fantastic opportunity. you get to practice a lot and take home rolls with you to share with family/friends or eat all of it yourself if you really want to! There was a thoughtful table of wasabi and ginger to put in your to go box at the end of the night, to finish up your plate. Recommend! read more

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Kaz led such an incredible class with amazing food and clear instruction. I was a total novice and left the class feeling like I could make sushi at home. The fish was delicious and abundant. Highly recommend! read more

Incredible catering!!!!!!!!!!!! Reliable personable creative handled by the chef himself

Our team at Genentech came to Breakthrough sushi for a team building event. I've always been to the design destrict and loved the area but never realized they also held classes here. The class started off with drinking a lot of sake and it was ample space and a private area in the middle of the center. The instructors were very patient and helped show us and then teach us the ways of putting the rice and sushi together, the intricacies behind rolling the sushi, and what to eat the sushi with. Overall a fun experience for our team and would highly recommend. read more

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This class was so much fun and completely awesome. I did a field trip to Mitsuwa Market in Saratoga to buy the ingredients, though others in the class did the kit. Everything was explained well and demonstrated in a way that was easy to follow. As we went, it got easier to get better rolls. Kaz is a great teacher. I would highly recommend this class, because we made delicious sushi and now have the confidence to make sushi again at home. read more

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I am not much of a chef, and this class was a blast! Chef Kaz is friendly and an excellent teacher who puts on an engaging, fun class. Kaz taught us how to cut different types of fish, make traditional Japanese sushi and American-style rolls, and even make nigiri. As we practiced, he eagerly answered questions such as how to find good cuts of fish for your sushi. Kaz provided the highest quality fish and the sushi was delicious! All in all, it was a fun and rewarding activity. The delicious sushi you will make alone covers the price of admission! Highly recommend! read more

The lady and I went here to have our hand at making sushi and let us tell you, it was an absolute blast! Kaz was absolutely such a fun chef to learn the true basics on how to make rolls and we further understand the work and craftmanship that goes into preparing sushi. You'll soon learn that rice loves to stick to your hands or act like sand and pass through your fingers as if it's water. Something as simple as spreading rice on seaweed turned into a fun if not frustrating endeavor. Learned small tidbits about sushi that was reaffirmed by chef Kaz. While made for a more general audience (the lady and I enjoy Omakase more), it's a great bonding event for anyone. read more

Breakthrough Sushi - Obviously this is the lady's handy work. My rainbow roll turned into a janky mess. - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best offsite ever! Kaz is super helpful and he got us a venue that is nice and also makes sure the plan fits our budget. We chose sashimi course and had the pleasure of learning from Chef Tak. First we learned to make simple california roll with real crab meat then the next try we are adding fish to make rainbow roll. Then we learned to cut sashimi and do handroll. A lot of us has no cooking talents but was able to produce something wonderful. Everyone had a great time learning something new while eating the sushi made by others. The dessert option at the end is also a must as those mochi icecream tastes wonderful. Overall, It's a great experience and I highly recommend it! read more

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I highly recommend working with Breakthrough Sushi for corporate/team building events. Chef Kaz and his team were super easy to work with - clear communicators who were quick to respond to our initial request plus they helped us tweak the initial proposal to suit our small-ish group's interests and needs. The facility our event was held at (Consentino City) was easy to get to and really beautiful! Chef Kaz was patient (and funny!) as he shared some fun facts about preparing sushi and taught us tips and tricks for making tasty rolls! We did a lunch event and the ingredients were fresh, delicious, and filling. Would definitely recommend checking it out if you're looking for a unique team building activity that involves food. read more

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This was a fun sushi making class. My first time making sushi and Kaz was a great teacher. I made a rainbow roll and a California room. It was a great time and the people were cool. I recommend it highly. Even got a chance to take some sushi rolls home. Kaz even got a book out about being a Sushi Chef. Amazing experience. read more

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Fun and tasty Sushi class with chef Kaz. We learned about and made California Roll、Rainbow Roll、Hand Roll and two other Japanese transitional rolls. It is definitely worth it for the price of the class. We had five different types of fish and We could make Sushi as much as we wish. Enough to eat lunch there and take some home for dinnerThe teacher is professional and fun. We really enjoy the class. read more

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This was so much fun! We had a wonderful time and learned all the tricks to making sushi at home. Kaz is a great teacher and breaks it down into a very easy to learn format. We also went home with leftover sushi and extra fish to make more. Looking forward to talking another class soon. Highly recommended! read more

Amazing instructor! I learned a lot and really had a lot of fun!!! I was very surprised and proud of what I made but I know it is only because of how easy It was to follow! The class also comes with a 78 page digital recipe book too! I would definitely take it again! read more

Breakthrough Sushi - Rainbow roll and avocado rolls (we forget to buy crab) - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very informative, easy to understand. Learned very helpful techniques for cutting and rolling.

My husband and I booked a virtual sushi making class on Eventbrite and ordered a sushi kit to be delivered. On the morning of the class we got instructions on how to make sushi rice in our e-mail so we could have it ready for when the class started that evening. Our sushi kit was delivered same day and all of the ingredients were fresh and produce was ripe and ready to use. Kaz was an amazing host! He is extremely knowledgeable and his instructions were very easy to understand and he moved at a good pace. We never felt rushed or left behind. He was also very entertaining and funny. I highly recommend this class and Kaz to anyone who enjoys eating (and now making) sushi! read more

Let's talk classes. I came here with my coworkers for a team building activity. The sushi making class is about two hours, not including time at the end to sit and eat and chat with the chef. This class includes lessons on your knife skills (cutting cucumbers and slicing fish for sushi and sashimi), making California rolls, cucumber salads, rainbow roll, and hand rolls. All lessons are step by step. The chef is very patient, explaining the history behind sushi, demoing every step, and giving one on one tips. It's definitely a fun experience. I wasn't sure what to expect, but sushi making is definitely a lot more hands on and harder than I thought. You'll have a lot more respect for your sushi chef the next time you step into a Japanese restaurant. The only thing I wish was that we did everything. Some things were pre made for us, like seasoning the rice, seasoning the seaweed for the cucumber salad, the sake mojito, prepping the fish before we use it. It was worth the experience and you learn a lot. read more

Breakthrough Sushi - California roll, Rainbow Roll, and Cucumber Salad from class - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

I hosted a virtual cooking class for my family. We live in different parts of the US. In this online Sushi class we learned how to make a variety of types of sushi with lots of good tips. And the results were delicious. It's a fun way to spend time with your family or friends, when you do not live nearby. Special call out to Chef Kaz who was a great teacher and very interesting and kind. After live class we received an extensive recipe book and some video aids to help us. I highly recommend! read more

Super fun online class! We learned some great vegan sushi recipes. Kaz was wonderful to work with. Highly recommend his class!

Great teacher, wonderful atmosphere, great quality food, all around a wonderful Valentine's Day date night. read more

Breakthrough Sushi - Rainbow roll crab roll and other sushi - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

We had so much fun doing this virtual sushi making class tonight! Highly recommend joining this if you have the chance. Kaz was funny and informative. We also ordered the sushi kit that was recommended by the class, which made it easier for us. If you're looking for something fun to do while staying at home, do this!! I can only imagine the in-person classes are awesome as well. Hoping we can stop by if we're in SF anytime soon! read more

Great experience. Due to Covid our class was virtual via Zoom. I was unsure how it would go but everything worked out just fine. Pre ordering the packages ahead of time was a huge help. It had everything that we needed and some. In the very beginning of our class there were audio issues and Kaz could not hear us but we could hear him. After this was fixed we had a great time and will be back to do it again! read more

We had a great experienced with a 10 person private class with Kaz from Breakthrough! He was very responsive by email to my many questions, and was happy to customize the agenda to give us good hands-on time. Kaz brought an abundance of different fish, and handled our boisterous group very smoothly. He made it work in our host's home kitchen without any trouble. read more

My friends and I had an absolutely unique experience during the Sushi Party, each person had a chance to roll its' own California Roll! Setting up process went smooth and rice preparation technique was interesting to listen. Kaz Matsune is a talented chef with great personality, it was pleasure having him at our apartment. Kaz was focused on giving us directions and making sure we are following them. We all enjoyed Sushi making expertise. read more

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Had an amazing time with breakthrough Sushi. It was the perfect team activity for our offsite. The quality of fish was also great

What a awesome class! I organized a team building event at work for about 30ppl and yes we have our own fully functional kitchen with work benches so no need to go offsite. Chef Kaz and team was amazing! During the planning stages, Chef Kaz was really good at getting back to me when I would have questions or concerns. During the class he was very engaging and also made the class so much fun. He showed the team knife techniques on cutting fish, cucumber and avocados. The rolls we made are the California rolls, rainbow rolls and hand roll. We also did a sushi challenge where we came up with a theme and made sushi out of that theme. I received a lot of positive feedback and one person suggested we do this again next year and do a advance class. Kudos to chef kaz and his team! read more

Chef Kaz and his team are wonderful! I organized a team building event for a group of 25 people and Kaz went out of his way to help us find a suitable venue within our budget, customized the course to adjust for dietary restrictions and time constraints, and was very flexible on date and time changes that came up prior to booking. The team had a fantastic time and was left super full. You will absolutely have plenty to eat and make! read more

We did our work holiday party with Breakthrough Sushi and it was FANTASTIC. There were about 50 of us total, and it was the perfect activity-- the right mix of interactive, yet still plenty of time to chat and mingle among ourselves. The Emcee was very funny, and did a great job breaking the ice. Kaz was a great teacher, and I learned so many things about making sushi. The ingredients were delicious and so fresh. Would HIGHLY recommend. read more

Such a fun day!! My Mom, sister and I went to the "sushi brunch" class and had an amazing time. Kaz was so funny and warm and a great teacher. The entire team was so helpful too when we had a question or needed more of an ingredient. I learned so much and now really appreciate the talent it takes to make a beautiful sushi roll! We had plenty of food- be sure to bring a to go container because you will have a ton of food to take home! High quality ingredients and fish too. I'll definitely go back! read more

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My parents gave me and my wife a gift certificate for a sushi-making class through Kaz at Breakthrough Sushi. Since we love sushi and enjoy exploring and trying all the best sushi restaurants in San Francisco, our "bar" for good sushi is pretty high. Breakthrough sushi totally surpassed our expectations. Kaz was prepared, organized, detail oriented and the fish (king salmon, tuna, dungeness crab, shrimp and swordfish) was very fresh and delicious. We learned about how to make sushi (nigiri, simple rolls and advanced rolls) at home from a true Pro. He taught us where to buy the freshest and best sashimi-grade fish in the Bay Area, how to cut the fish with precision, how to prepare the rice, how to make seaweed/cucumber salad, and then shared the recipes with us via email afterwards. Additionally, we both felt like it was a terrific value. No corners were cut and the whole experience was a real joy. VERY FUN! Highly recommend Chef Kaz and the Breakthrough Sushi experience. Thanks again, Kaz! read more

We took a sushi making class at the Miele Center in San Francisco. It was a gorgeous venue. We learned how to make sushi rolls with rice on the inside, sushi rolls with rice on the outside, hand rolls, and giant sushi rolls. We also learned knife techniques & were able to practice on cucumber and fish. We were able to learn so much and practice so many skills. Kaz was a great teacher. He showed us how to make the rolls and came around while we were trying them out to give pointers. Luckily he sent out the recipes after the class so that we didn't have worry too much! It was a great class. We're hoping to check out the more advanced class next! read more

We hired Kaz and team to do a sushi making class as part of our daughters birthday celebrations. The kids loved it and were able to make and eat their own sushi while the parents also sampled the wonderful sushi made by the chef! The team were very professional and were wonderful with the kids and I would absolutely use them again. Big thumbs up! read more

I had a dinner party for 7 girls at a residence in Sonoma. While we listened to music and danced and drank wine, Kaz quietly and efficiently set the table, prepped the sushi, brought flowers, dressed in nice shirt, and made himself at home in the kitchen, The fish was incredibly fresh, everyone commented on how fresh it tasted, he prepared more food than was humanely possible to eat, and when two girls requested rolls he hadn't made he graciously complied. He left the kitchen spotless. I will certainly use him again for private dinner parties and for corporate dinners or team building. read more

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My husband purchased this class for me as a birthday gift, and it was awesome! Easy to understand instructions and Kaz is so friendly and nice. I learned so much and can't wait to make more sushi again on my own. Thanks Kaz!! read more

During my trip to San Francisco, I came across Break Through Sushi @break_through_sketch on Eventbrite. With life's trials, I'm always hanging in there for my breakthrough. Chef Kaz's two hour, six-item class wasn't pricey at all which I thought was a steal for $99. I quickly walked up to the building that read "Miele", I wasn't sure if it was part of a culinary school, rented space, or fancy Williams Sonoma type cookware store. The set up behind the glass doors was so immaculate I felt real bad and boujee, real presidential. A man who later introduced himself as Chef Kaz greeted me and offered me a Sake Mojito or a beverage from the double door stainless steel fridge. I had to double check that I was in the right place because it was so exquisite and I had only paid the $99. If it wasn't, I wasn't gonna leave, I was just gonna continue to receive the perks and if they did a roll call then I would play dumb and quietly exit. There were 4 tables and two setups at each equipped with a chefs knife, apron and a small tray of ingredients for sushi making. Everything looked so fresh like it just hopped right out of the ocean and right onto our mise en place trays. I wasn't sure what to expect but I honestly knew a bunch of retired old ladies and boujee housewives would be attending. There were a couple but there were a bunch of millennials and couples. I think couples cooking dates are a great way to tell your mate you're tired of eating $5 fill up boxes. My A-1 class operated like a symphony, Chef would show us one thing and we would repeat it flawlessly. He demoed miso soup and cooking of the prawns. Once those were done he let us loose, we made a cucumber salad and then sushi rolls and stuffed them with whatever ingredients we wanted. Ingredients included: tuna, salmon, crab, cucumber, and more. We also got to snack on Coon Stripe Shrimp which were AMAZING!! Those shrimp and Langostino lobster are on my top fav seafood list. At the end of the class, I had to run but Chef emailed us his recipe book. A must take class if you're ever in San Francisco! read more

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Our group (total of 35 couples) had an amazing virtual sushi class with Chef Kaz! Everyone enjoyed their time and learned something new! The fish was fresh and delicious. Everything was delivered right to each participants door the day before the event which was so convenient. Leading up to the event, Chef Kaz was so great to work with - patient, responsive and very organized. On the night of the event, Chef Kaz charmed us with his energy and humor. He was patient with each of our guests and everyone walked away with a new appreciation for sushi. Thank you Chef Kaz for an amazing evening!! If you're considering Breakthrough Sushi for an event, please don't hesitate. Your guests will have a great time! read more

Kaz is incredibly generous and accommodating. I wanted to do something special for my boyfriend's birthday and Kaz put on an amazing spread of sushi, nigiri, and sashimi for the two of us. He gave me an incredible deal for a private dinner and all the ingredients were so fresh. Though I haven't participated in his public classes, I'm sure those are great too. Highly recommend Kaz for any occasion! read more

I attended a sushi making class on 8/11/12 through Living Social. It was fun and covered all the basics for making your own sushi at home. We had a nice greeting cocktail and appetizers while arriving. Thirty people were divided into groups of 5 to practice making a California roll, knife skills for slicing sashimi and a making our own sushi challenge at the end of the class. Kaz is a good speaker and he gave us clear targeted information about what we should and shouldn't be doing. Working in small groups allowed us to observe mistakes that are common. The sushi tasted great and the atmosphere was relaxed and constructive. read more

Amazing experience, excellent class! I got this deal through Groupon and so enjoyed every minute of it. Kaz was very knowledgeable and patient, he kept instruction light yet thorough. The group activities were fun and the outcome delicious! I would definitely like to go back for another class with my boyfriend. I recommend this for couples /friends who enjoy working together, like to cook and love sushi the way I do. read more

I attended the Saturday, Feb. 7, class. It was so much fun AND instructional. My husband and I attended the class. It was a wonderful Christmas gift from our daughter. The instruction is clear and concise. Instructor Kaz explains his background and how to prepare all the food. The FOOD is to die for. The fish is so fresh and tasty. We made CA rolls, fish balls, seaweed salad, and hand rolls. The food is so plentiful that we stuffed ourselves and had some to take home. Beverage is provided but you can also bring your own wine and drink while you make your sushi. This was a completely enjoyable and social event. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone. Its great for couples and as a team building event. Definitely not to be missed. read more

I booked an online class as a birthday present for my boyfriend. We loved the experience! He was a great teacher, and was able to slow things down as needed or draw diagrams. We made many different types of rolls in this fast-paced class. read more