Chef Taka is extremely dedicated to creating a fine dining experience and ensuring the upmost quality of food and service.

What an experience!! Definitely a must see & taste, Chef Maezaki is both engaging, professional, precise and his sushi is so beautiful it looks like little jewels, you almost don't want to eat it, till you take a bit. then you can't stop! Anyone looking for a peak experience should try Chef Maezaki! read more

1/2/2026 Chef Maezaki helped create a truly special experience for my husband's 80th birthday celebration. I asked if he could fashion a sushi roll making class for 12 people, ages 7 - 80, with both experienced home cooks and total novices, adults, children and teens. Chef was delightful! His organization and preparation of everything needed for the adventure was first rate. Organized, meticulous, friendly, helpful - Chef listened to my requests and made it all happen. We made three difference sushi rolls, and everyone could prepare their rolls as they wished, i.e. lots of avocado rolls for the kids and spicy tuna and salmon for the adults. All the accoutrements were available to individualize as desired. We had a great time and the results, our dinner, were fantastic. Chef couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. One of the best comments was from my 16 year old granddaughter who remarked, "This was way more fun than I expected!" And the 7 year old was able to make her own rolls with very little help. (I think we all learned some knife skills in the process.) Thank you Chef for all the work you did in advance to make our family's celebration a total success. We enjoyed the class and YOU! read more

We had the pleasure of working with Chef Maezaki for my daughter's sweet 16. He worked with us to create a sushi and sashimi menu for 50 people. The food was delivered on time, it was fresh and beautifully plated with all the sauces and necessary utensils. My guests were all so impressed! So happy with the experience and will work with chef Maezaki again! read more

I was a little skeptical to try ghost kitchen but it's actually located at a store front restaurant. Fish and rice are very fresh, you will love it !!! read more

Chef M personally helped us develop a sushi event menu for 20 ppl that was off the chart! It satisfied both the hardcore sushi crowd along with folks who have never tried sushi before. Chef M and his team were timely, prepared and served amazing sushi. What more can you ask for? The only thing we had to take care of was the beverages. Can't recommend Chef M enough! read more

Thank you Chef for a memorable experience to celebrate my father's 70th! Everything was delicious and so beautifully presented. Chef took care of everything for a smooth process. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing experience. It was so nice to have a delicious dinner in the comfort of our own home. One of the best meals I've ever had, and the price is more than reasonable for the quality and amount of food you get (we were both stuffed afterwards). Our meal: - Jewelry box appetizer -- A box filled with an assortment of little apps, like dumplings, fish tacos, tataki, uni with tofu, and black cod lettuce cups. I appreciated that some of the apps were authentic Japanese style while others were more Asian-American fusion. - A5 Japanese Wagyu -- We've been trying to find wagyu this good ever since visiting Japan. The American washu was very tender as well. - Assorted sushi -- Super fresh and delicious. We got lots of tuna, as I told Chef Maezaki ahead of time that tuna was our favorite. I appreciate him accommodating our request! - Crab ramen -- We eat ramen all the time, but never had crab ramen before. Loved his unique spin on a classic Japanese dish, and such a wonderful way to end the meal. Booking was easy. I reached out through Yelp, then we moved the conversation over to email. Chef Maezaki was very fast to reply to my messages. I was a little worried it might be awkward having to make conversation with Chef Maezaki throughout the whole meal, but he was so personable and easy to talk to -- he's welcome back anytime! In terms of covid safety, he wore a mask the whole time and was very respectful about keeping a safe distance. After the meal, he quickly and thoroughly cleaned up our kitchen, even sanitizing everything he touched, like our light switches. We were both super impressed watching Chef Maezaki work and learning about this amazing business he's built. We can't wait for our next special event so we can have Chef Maezaki cook for us again! read more

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I wanted to surprise my husband with something special and different for his 30th birthday, and I stumbled upon Chef Taka on Yelp. I asked for a quote and got a response within the same day! I originally wanted to book him for our wedding anniversary in Dec, but he was so booked up! Luckily, he was available this month! We had a 5 course meal and it was so delicious!!! First look at the menu had me worried that my husband would be hungry still, so I added a handroll for him and wagyu skewers for me. We were so full and had some sushi & ramen left over. Chef Taka's food had us blown away!! We were mesmerized with our jewel box appetizer, so you can only imagine how every bite was after that! All the fish on the nigiri literally melted in our mouths. The wagyu was definitely unforgetable. We had a spicy miso ramen with snow crab and king crav leg and just wow!! The broth was the best I've ever had. I don't think I could ever eat sushi at a restaurant again. This is definitely an experience that I recommend everyone to have. We may have to celebrate our birthdays like this from now on!! Also, if you're worried about COVID - Chef Taka wore his mask the entire time. He also brought his own house slippers to wear, which I whole heartedly appreciate!! He sanitized everything when our meal was complete. He even offered to help me when I was setting up my decorations for my husband's surprise dinner. Chef Taka was very friendly, such a humble & personable guy. read more

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My husband wanted to arrange a covid friendly dinner for me so he hired Chef Maezaki to come and cook us dinner. He comes well in advance to prep the food and makes it fresh. He needs 2 to 2.5 hours to prep your meal and cook everything at your residence. He will serve you a 5 course meal! You can customize your menu however you like. First course- you start off with a beautiful bento box filled with items of your choice. 2nd course- Then comes the wagyu, which melted in my mouth. He even adds caviar on top for a little extra deliciousness. 3rd course- an abundance of nigiri sushi - flown fresh from Tsukiji in Tokyo. If you know you know. 4th course- crab ramen with a vegetarian broth- which was SOOOOO delicious! 5th and final- I picked a crepe for my husbands dietary restrictions but you can also do tiramisu or mochi! Chef Maezaki also worked for Nobu! He is very skilled at what he does! If you just want to treat yourself out, he is the man to hire! I swear you won't be disappointed. He even does sushi classes! read more

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My family and I booked Chef Maezaki's private sushi making class for a birthday celebration and we can't stop talking about how much fun we had! Everything was delicious and the fish was super fresh. Chef Maezaki and his assistant were professional, friendly, and attentive throughout the entire course. Thank you again Chef Maezaki for the unforgettable experience! We hope to work with you again in the future :) read more

Having Chef Maezaki prepare and serve us an intimate dinner at home was one of the best things to happen during the pandemic! From his initial prompt response to my inquiry, and working together to craft the perfect menu, working with him was so easy and pleasant. On the day of the dinner, he brought everything he needed and even some surprise extras to make the night extra special. I didn't even have to set the table. The only thing I had to prepare was drinks. UGH, the luxury of being served like this felt incredible after a year of isolation! And the food was out of this world! Really high quality fish and other ingredients. Pretty traditional Japanese sushi preparation -- which we love -- peppered with some more unique dishes as well. The crab ramen was a favorite! Safety was also of upmost concern to him, as he was sure to wear a mask 100% of the time, and cleaned super well when he was done. We cannot wait to have Chef Maezaki back!! read more

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Chef Maezaki is the most amazing guy and sushi chef. He's so kind. He's such a great chef. The at home personal sushi dinner he made us was unbelievable. Highly recommend!! read more

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Chef Maezaki was truly the best chef for our in home sushi birthday dinner event. He was so professional, shows up 3 hrs ahead of time to prepare, and was flexible getting ready with a house of kids and a dog and presented the most beautiful dinner. The 8 appetizer boxes were incredibly detailed and delicious, the sushi was top grade and the beef was mouth watering. He had 2 servers to help as well since we had a big group. And chef left my kitchen cleaner than when he arrived. Huge thank you for making the night so special and delicious for us. We highly recommend! read more

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Taka the sushi chef is unbelievable!!! I've had 3 different events with him and he's the nicest person, is the best teacher and his sushi is top quality. I've eaten at every fancy sushi place and he is at the top! It's so nice to have it in your own home and he cleans up like it never happened! He did my in laws 60th anniversary party of 11 people and we had the best time! I hired him for my friends 60th birthday party of 6 women and had the best time!! My daughter hired him for her boyfriends birthday and it was just the two of them and they said fantastic!! I cant recommend him enough. If he had a sushi restaurant near me, I would go every week. Anyway- he is professional, great activity and you make your own sushi- he doesn't make it for you and so much fun. Not to mention mouth watering delicious!!! read more

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What an amazing experience! We booked Chef Taka for a group birthday celebration at our home in Palm Desert and the dinner turned out better than we could ever have expected. The food was delicious and the conversation with Chef Taka and his assistant Chef Amin (I hope spelled that correctly) was so much fun. We can wait to have another experience with them. Thank you so much, Chefs Taka and Amin for the perfect evening! read more

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Had an amazing private dining experience. From beginning to end, Chef Maezaki paid careful attention to customizing the menu to fit dietary needs and made substitutions where needed. Most of us had the filet mignon but Chef was able to make sushi for the one person who wanted it. He also responded super fast to every single inquiry and question and came with everything you'd need including utensils, napkins, and placemats. Chef also went above and beyond and even cleaned my friend's stove and oven after he was finished. We were surprised by how much food we got for the price and it was delicious! read more

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Discovered Chef Maezaki here on yelp after seeing everyone's raving reviews. I've always liked the idea of personal chef having tried Cozymeal app previously in the past couple of years. With the current climate, Cozymeal's selection for 2020 holiday season didn't offer an expansive menu and meal that I wanted to surprise my BF with for his birthday. So instead, I came hunting on Yelp and desperately tried to get a reservation with Chef Maezaki. He gets booked up really fast, so take my hint to reserve early and don't question yourself! I nearly lost the reservation because I waited too long to book him. We had a 5 course meal ranging of appetizers, wagyu beef stick sampler, sushi course, pasta course and finally dessert. Parts of me died and went to culinary heaven after this meal. The quality, presentation and skill of Chef Maezaki is unparalleled. I'm am so grateful he was able to grace our tiny condo and make my boyfriend's day with the dinner surprise. In the future, I plan on booking Chef Maezaki for bigger events, or maybe... even my wedding? (LOL) We'll have to see what the future holds but I truly believe there is no other caterer/personal chef I'd recommend more than Chef Maezaki. He is generous, funny, and a wonderful delight to have in your home! read more

Chef Maesaki was A1! Communication, the planning of the event, the hospitality, the quality of the food, he really goes above and beyond for you. This is such a great idea for special occasions or a night to really remember. Will definitely have to have him over again! read more

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Absolutely Fantastic dining at home experience. What an amazing night we had having Chef Maezaki put together a wonderful birthday dinner for my wife. The food quality is insane and I agree with another review, Michelin star status!!! Chef has a great personality and a wealth of food knowledge. All must try experience for your significant other or family to night with Chef Maezaki. We will certainly bring him back for a family dinner!!! read more

PHENOMENAL! Chef Taka was so good at communicating prior to our dinner experience, he was clean and professional, and the sashimi and hot dishes were so fresh and beautifully presented. He exceeded our expectations of a special, intimate dinner at home. Thank you! read more

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Absolutely FANTASTIC dinner. This was a surprise birthday dinner for my husband, and it was so amazing. Chef was very flexible with the menu (some vegetarian and some allergies in our family), and he was very safe and respectful. The sushi was the best I have ever had and beef wagyu was out of this world, as were the veggie options. The ingredients are so fresh and the sushi and beef wagyu is flown in from Japan! I cannot describe in words what a treat this meal was. Chef was extremely professional, arrived on time, brought everything with him (including plates), so there was nothing to clean when he was done, I actually think the kitchen was left cleaner than when he arrived. This is an AMAZING gift you can give to a family member when life has changed so much this year, it was 2 hours of wonderful food and service, in the safety and comfort of your home. Chef Maezaki was a lovely man, very kind and I would recommend him to everyone! Thank you Chef for making it a wonderful day to remember for a long time! read more

A lovely cooking class gift for my mom for Mother's Day. Chef Maezaki was so well-prepared, kind, informative, and made the night so fun. Not only was the food amazing quality, we learned how to make everything from beginning to end. A true nigiri experience. Thank you Chef, we'd love to work with you again some day! :) read more

Chef Maezaki curated my birthday dinner - my husband surprised me with the beautiful sushi dinner. It was such a memorable and equally delicious experience. I highly recommend his services read more

Just a perfect and exquisite meal. I've had many catering experiences and this is one of the best! Special ingredients, pleasure to the palette and innovative presentation have impressed us all. Chef Maezaki's choices of meats and sashimi is right up there w some Michelin star restaurants in Japan. And he finished off our meal with comforting yummy crab ramen that was just perfect. And the perfect dessert. We hope to have him back soon as we know he is getting super popular. read more

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Chef Maezaki was incredible!! He completely exceeded my expectations which were high! He is lovely, professional and his food was amazing! I would recommend him for anyone and for any occasion. During these times to be able to host a few friends outdoors with a high end dining experience was such a luxury. And for you sushi snobs out there, his fish is the best you will find out there!! We will definitely be hiring him again in the future!! A truly wonderful experience!! And they bring everything in and clean everything and take everything out!! Easiest dinner party you could have!! read more

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I booked Chef Maezaki for my wife's birthday dinner and it really made the night a huge hit. All our guests were blown away and commented that this was a dinner experience they will remember forever. The sushi was the freshest and most delicious I've ever had. Chef Maezaki was also very accommodating with our dietary preferences and allergies and very responsive to any concerns and menu changes we had. I can't recommend Chef Maezaki enough for anyone who loves sushi and has a special occasion coming up. We look forward to working with him again in the future. read more

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Dinner last night was beyond expectations!! What a fabulous night. Food was amazing and rhe evening was so memorable. Highly recommend!! Can't wait to have another dinner party. read more

I wish I could give him 100 stars. Chef Maezaki was unbelievable. This is an experience that is worth every penny. The best meal we've ever had in our lives!!! We are big foodies, so it was fun being able to talk to him about where his ingredients are from and how he cooks his food. He is very nice, outgoing, and takes great pride in his craft. All of his fish is flown in weekly from Japan-- I've never tasted sushi this good, EVER! The wagyu skewers were excellent as well. He is very clean, organized and wore a mask + gloves the entire time. Thank you for an incredible experience, Chef Taka! - Alex & Adam read more

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A Michelin star experience in our own home! Chef Maezeki delivered a fully customized, perfectly crafted dining experience in our back yard that we will never forget. Each course was outstanding, and Chef thought out every detail from the beautiful laquer serving boxes to the perfect progression of the dishes to work in harmony. We will absolutely be asking Chef Maezeki to take care of our future home fine dining needs! read more

Chef Maezaki was wonderful to work with and helped us put on a very exciting event for our clients. The food was delicious and every morsel was picked clean! read more

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We hired Chef Taka for my birthday dinner as we were trying to find something Covid-friendly. Having him as our private chef was amazing - we had a 5 star eight course meal in the comfort of our own home and the kitchen was cleaned when he left than when he arrived! He took care to ensure the best ingredients were used, treated our home with complete respect, and ensured we were well taken care of all night. The food was fabulous - our favorites were the sushi, softshell crab, Japanese WAYGU, and tuna rice cakes. Would totally hire him again or recommend. read more

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Was surprised by my lovely wife for my birthday with an omakase meal at home for me and my loved ones. Chef maezaki and Amin provided a wonderful, unforgettable experience. It was a top 5 sushi experience that I've had in my life and in the safety and comfort of my own home! They were incredibly professional and clean. They arrived promptly and worked efficiently. When they left the kitchen was cleaner than when they showed up! Five stars. Highly recommend. read more

An absolutely phenomenal experience. Chef Maezaki provided a Michelin star worthy meal (and to note this is speaking from experience after eating at a 2 Michelin star restaurant in Japan). My party and I enjoyed every single bite and crumb of the 5 course meal: starting with the bento box with an assortment of delicious goodies, A5 wagyu both American and Japanese, a platter of nigiri, a crab ramen and dessert (tiramisu for us) to finish off. The chef ordered the fish from Japan the day before, so those were fresh and some of the best quality fish you can find. Note you will be full, so come hungry! Other than the food, it was so great to just chat with the chef and watch him prepare the meal. Overall it was about a 5 hour experience with 3 hours of prep time. He also has a sushi cooking class that we're excited to try next (on top of looking forward to our next stellar meal from him)! read more

What an amazing experience. A chance for you to bring outside dining into your own home that's covid safe. Food was amazing. Everything was such good quality. Highly recommend for any size party!! read more

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We did a private sushi making class with Chef Maezaki and it was so fun! Chef Maezaki is so nice and made the whole experience enjoyable with clear and informative instructions, a friendly demeanor, and delicious fish. Thank you Chef Maezaki! read more

We took Chef Maezaki's sushi class for the second time.  It was absolutely great!  Chef Maezaki is great and the sushi is amazing!  We had plenty of sushi along with Wagyu beef.  It was such a fantastic dining experience for my birthday and we are definitely going to do it again. read more

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Wow what an incredible experience. The food was amazing with a wide variety of flavors and textures. The entire experience from start to finish was so streamline and effortless. Greatly exceed my expectations in every way and I will definitely be doing this again. read more

I found chef Maezaki from Instagram. He was very professional and quick to respond to my emails. He was flexible with the menu and made some accommodations for my guests. The food was next-level delicious and of great quality. I will definitely be recommending him to family and friends and will myself consider him for future events. Of note, we felt pretty safe since he wore mask the entire time preparing and serving our meal, and he also had a negative covid test. My family all tested negative before the gathering as well. read more

Wow! What a night. An evening with Chef Maezaki was gifted to us by a family member. Probably the best meal and best date night we've had since the start of the pandemic. Food was absolutely incredible from start to finish. The chef is very warm and friendly, and we loved hearing about his experiences in Japan. One thing that really stood out to me was that he was exceptionally clean and was wearing his mask the entire time. We sincerely appreciated this since we are doing our best to remain as covid safe as possible. We ate in our backyard, and service was truly amazing from start to finish. Highly recommend! A very enjoyable and unique experience. read more

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