Aaron really pulled through for me and my husband when Off the Grid tried to pull some catering nonsense on us. With only two weeks left before the wedding, he agreed to cater it and we immediately solidified a menu. It was a total hit! People were going back for thirds and fourths! I had many people come up and say they really enjoyed his food! read more

This is my go-to for any and all of my sushi catering needs. Aaron is super responsive via email and very easy to work with. But above all else, the quality of his ingredients are the best. All of the pieces of sushi tasted so fresh and very clean. I started ordering platters from Hiroshi's during the pandemic, and I definitely appreciate being able to support this business for many more years. read more

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So fresh!!!! Perfect sushi and katsu!! Great for your next event or party! We have even done trays for dinner. read more

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I love Hiroshi's catering! First encountered them 8 years ago at a friends' party where I had the very best ramen I'd ever tasted at the time and since follow them on FB to see where they'll be so I can have my regular fix. This weekend they were at Spinning Bones so we got to have their awesome bento box and ramen, while also trying new items at Spinning Bones. There's easy street parking and the outside picnic tables were socially distanced and regularly cleaned. Really fun times on a warm spring weekend. Can't wait til we can have parties again so we can cater with them! read more

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I feel so lucky to have found chef Aaron through a friends referral. I ordered several platters of rolls from him for my husbands birthday party, and a platter of the chicken sliders for the kids. Everything was super high quality, fresh ingredients (real snow crab in the California rolls!) and very reasonably priced. The katsu chicken sliders were huge and absolutely delicious. His menu for live catering is also quite reasonable and I can't wait for an excuse to have him cater another event! read more

Walking along a fine Sunday morning at the Walnut Creek farmers market, I had my bags in hand ready to go and decided to grab a quick snack before heading out. Hiroshi's Catering caught my eye--they're usually here but I've never really given them a good look. I didn't want to spend too much money so I immediately looked at their cheapest offering. Hand Rolls: $4. They were out of 2/3 of their offerings and had their Veggie Hand Roll at the end of the day (doesn't bother me since I don't eat much meat!). It had tofu, avocado, Asian pear and rice wrapped in nori. I handed the guy my $4 and the man wrapping the food made it on the spot. I walked away and said thank you. I later took a moment to look at it. It was good in size and looked very pretty. I took a bite and was in foodie love! The ingredients are very clean and simple--they don't drown it in some teriyaki sauce for flavor. The ingredients stand out and that Asian pear surprise amidst the tofu and avocado was just lovely. A textured and satisfying finish. Just one bite made me immediately look up their business here on Yelp and see where I can catch them next... If I could get my hands on their veggie hand rolls again, I'd be one happy gal. read more

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This review was long over due. Chef Aaron catered my housewarming party in SF and I can't recommend him enough for anyone who would like to throw a big party but doesn't want to slave in the kitchen and actually interact with the guests. Since we had 2 kids and they put a damper on our social life, my husband and I enjoy bringing the party to our home instead of eating out. We've hired quite a few caterers in the area and Hiroshi's and chef Aaron offer one of the most unique experiences while serving delicious and fresh food. He and his server showed up on time, set up a sushi bar on our kitchen island and prepared appetizers, hand rolls and ramen to order. Everyone enjoyed the food and when he had some fish left over at the end of the party, he made extra rolls which was very nice of him. He also left the kitchen cleaner than it was before he came. read more

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The bank I bank with hosts dinners every once in a while and Hiroshi catered two of the dinners I attended. Sushi is very good - as seen on the menus I've uploaded - Hiroshi only uses locally sourced and sustainable fish/ingredients, the ingredients are also paired perfectly. I would definitely consider using Hiroshi for catering if I were to host a small event. The two dinners I attended each had 12 people and service was a bit on the slower side, however this is understandable as Hiroshi does everything on the spot to maintain the utmost quality. read more

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4.5 stars in my mind...but that's me nitpicking. Anyway, I was at the farmers' market in San Ramon today and decided to check out Hiroshi's. There wasn't much on their menu as they only offer a limited selection of sushi (cut roll - $7, hand roll - $4), tonkotsu ramen ($8), or the chicken katsu sandwich ($8). I ultimately ended up with the chicken katsu sandwich made with organic chicken, japanese slaw, organic cucumber, citrus mayo, on a ciabata roll. Overall, this sandwich was really tasty! The chicken was moderately sized, moist (but not greasy), and had a nice crispy exterior. Very well executed. As stated in some of my other reviews, I'm rather critical when it comes to bread used in a sandwich. To me, the right bread can save an otherwise ordinary sandwich but a poor choice of bread cannot save an otherwise amazing sandwich. Ciabata was definitely the way to go. I think the rest of the items (cucumber, slaw, citrus mayo) were intended to brighten up the flavor of the sandwich but I would like a little more contrast. Maybe add a little more of that japanese slaw. And it would be nice to have the option of getting a spicy sandwich. But really, that's me nitpicking. Hiroshi's did a wonderful job and I really enjoyed my sandwich! I look forward to returning. read more

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Hiroshi's Catering does all that sustainable, organic stuff while he practices sushi and ramen. locale: walnut creek farmer's market (3/10) menu: tonkotsu ramen(7) handrolls/maki(2/6)lobster, yasai (tofu), and madai eats: -just missed on the ramen, 12 ish. -lobster handroll steamed lobster, wasabi cream, avocado lobster is cooked already so so flavor. rest interesting -madai fresh red snapper, home pickled beets, wasabi. only tasted the nori (seaweed wrapper_ temaki: -ingredients tasted fresh, foods not very flavorful -ramen a bigger seller than ma -3.5 stars for now. ramen rating probably same or slightly higher. read more

Hiroshi Catering was fantastic. We had a last minute celebration of life and we had the very best experience. The professionalism and taste of food was so above and beyond, we were totally floored. The Katsu chicken sandwiches, fresh sushi, gyoza and so much more were top notch. The whole house was 1/2 Japanese or more, and the traditional flavors were just perfect. read more

Had their Chicken Katsu Bowl at the Speed Power Strength gym for a PowerPoint meet. Everything from the crispness and juicy chicken to the perfectly pickled veggies. Everything was a 10. read more

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Their Ramen is the best I've ever had! Update: 12/1. I had Aaron (Hiroshi) over to my house to cater for 15 guests last night! Aaron is such a great guy. Plus, his sushi creations were loved by the group. He has some awesome sushi roles he created using different types of fruit. Very different, and very tasty. Also, he made his outstanding Ramen for the group as well - fantastic as usual. His prices are very reasonable as well! Solid 5 stars for Hiroshi's! read more

I wish they offered more stars..this was so much fun and great learning experience and great quality sushi. Aaron Thorne was our chef and he was so awesome he taught us how to make a roll from scratch. I would recommend this to everyone and would love to do couple sushi class very soon. read more

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Today I stopped by to purchase some food. After 20 minutes I inquired about my food (1 sandwich) and was told to wait a couple of minutes. After 5 more minutes I asked the guy taking the money asked me if I I could have a refund and when I informed him told him that they should have told me in advance if they expected it to be so long he yelled at me me "Do you want your f$&@ing wanted my money back or not". I then asked him if he owned the company and he rushed outside the tarp/tent to confront me like he was wanted to fight me and then proceeded to cuss me, the customer out. I will never purchase something from this poorly mismanaged farmers market tarp! read more

I'm not a food critic or an English major, I'm just a guy that loves food so finding the words to describe how much I like something doesn't come easy. We had Hiroshi's Catering at a work event and everyone was pretty blown away, he brought out fresh sushi and katsu sliders for a company BBQ. So they asked him to cater another one, but this time went with his pulled pork. I felt like Jimi Hendrix during in a guitar solo when I tasted the food....I didn't go as far as trying to light a slider on fire, but I could have. Basically those 2 work parties were awesome and he went 2 for 2 in a BIG way. Then I heard you can get some food from him at the Walnut Creek Farmer's Market, so I went over there and got some Ramen and my friend got a roll. I'm not Japanese but when I eat his food, I feel like my life expectancy shoots up at least 5 years. Everything is fresh, light, tasty, not a lot of salt. It seems like he knows how much spice to put into each dish down to the grain. It's incredible. I never regret eating his food. I'm a regular now and have been totally dazzled by the food time and time again. I find it hard to describe because I don't want to sell it short. You know how Barry Gordy just put out hit after hit with Motown? That's what they do with food....If you like Japanese food, just do it. When you talk to him about food, he knows what he's doing and even cited a couple of studies that had been done and why he cooks things a certain way. I just appreciate that stuff. And like to give credit where credit is due. Hiroshi's Catering, if you ever read these. Your food is awesome, I hope you start a restaurant one day. If you ever do, I'll be in there like Norm from Cheers.... read more

I have been an avid sushi eater for years and have tried many places in the bay area. Although some are good, nothing tops the quality at Hiroshi's. Aaron is the next generation of sushi chefs and frequently updates his menus with new flavorful twists which shows his creativity and skill as a chef that you don't get at most "fast food" sushi places. What's great about Hiroshi's is that all cuts of fish, meat, fruits, and veggies are from local, sustainable, and orgainc sources. If you have never tried quality fish like this, you will definitely be surprised at how much better it tastes. If you get a chance to try some at the Farmer's Market or for catering, be sure to ask for the Karai Roll! AMAZING! read more

Hiroshi catering has a stand at walnut creek farmers market. I got the marinated tofu tomato basil cut roll which was $7 and pretty tasty. Wait was about 15-20 min for the food. They have 2 small tables set out in front but I opted for the curb behind the stand in the shade. I saw many people getting ramen afterwards which looked pretty good. I'll have to try that next time. Only suggestion I have for business is give an approximate wait time so people can enjoy the market and come back to pick up stuff read more

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Excellent, excellent, excellent. Aaron catered a private dinner for my family. Super fresh and meticulously prepared sushi, sashimi and ramen, and best of all, not having to taking a step outside our home. What more can you ask for? My family and I are very particular and picky about our sushi including one member who used to be a chef at a Japanese restaurant. Needless to say, we were all beyond impressed. read more

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I do not have enough great compliments to share about Hiroshi's Catering and Aaron in general. The food is carefully selected, prepared and served while keeping sustainability a very high standard. The menu options are unique, tasteful and organic... and it happens to be amazing and delicious! His quality reputation speaks through his food and successful catering business. He happens to be one of THE nicest and most genuine individuals that I have the privilege of knowing. IF you feel otherwise, you are mistaken and should truly get your facts straight!!! I HIGHLY recommend him for your events (intimate, small, large)... he can handle it! read more

Today I tried their albacore tuna sushi with organic persimmons. Really nice combination. I loved the flavors together. I'm always impressed with his unique ideas. The only thing I would like to point out, is that his sushi rice is always a bit on a softer side. But the uniqueness of his food have me coming back for more. read more

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Hiroshi's is consistently at the Walnut Creek farmers' market on Sundays. It was a warm Sunday, but I definitely wanted a bowl of ramen. I'm always in search of the most perfect ramen bowl that I can return to in the future. The ramen was good. I've definitely had worse, but I've definitely had better. The broth was porky, but was missing a depth in the umami flavor that I'm used to at some places. The noodles were al dente, and were "curled" type which I like. I was sad that I only got half a slice of egg. I was also disappointed that there were no bamboo shoots! Come on! That is the hallmark of ramen! The beau had the pork cutlet sandwich which he LOVED! I took a bite, and I have to say it was really good. The pork was perfectly fried, it was moist and flavorful in the center. read more

Everything is super fresh. He customizes everything for you. The ramen is out of this world!

Aaron showed up at 8:00 to do his sushi magic. He not only made fresh delicious sushi, he also made up laminated cards to describe the different kinds of sushi. One good thing was that the sushi was a nice manageable size so sampling each kind was not a problem as there were lots of other types of food from which guests could choose. After Aaron finished making and plating the sushi, Aaron then went over to serve ramen. The broth was home made and the noodles were cooked fresh on the spot. He brought his portable stoves and all the condiments which were prepared before hand. I've got to tell you, his ramen compares very favorably to Santa Ramen in San Mateo! Did I mention that Aaron came all the way from the Walnut Creek area to Menlo Park? His ramen and sushi was the perfect complement to our other caterer who offered the world's best barbecue tri-tip! Considering the transportation, prep time, and quality of the food I would consider the cost as extremely reasonable. read more

They are at the Walnut Creek farmers market, however they only seem to be there about half the time. I've ordered the ramen every time, and its ok. Instead of the traditional pork belly, their meat seems more like a brisket. The broth is a lot darker than usual tonkotsu, and tastes more soy based than tonkotsu. My main issue is with the wait. Once in a while, the wait is only 10 minutes. Other times I've had to wait 25 minutes. This is with virtually nobody in line. The reason why it took so long is because some buddies of the chef stopped by, so they chatted and then prioritized their order over everyone else's. This has happened to me twice, and waiting that long for ramen just isn't worth it. Just down the street is Ramen Hiroshi (no relation I don't think), which has top quality authentic ramen, and fast service (though they get crowded). read more

A few weeks ago, Aaron came to our house to provide a private sushi dinner for our parent's 50th wedding anniversary. It was a very special experience for all. He was timely, neat, personable and aware of the needs of all the diners. He is a wonderful person and a great chef. We had special requests for certain dietary needs of family members and he answered all of our requests. Near the end of the meal Aaron even made a special vegetarian roll for our 3-year-old niece. It was such a unique dinner that we will be talking about it for many years. read more

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Hiroshi's did an awesome job catering my baby shower. It was all Hawaiian food, and it was the best kalua pork, sweet potato salad, and spam musubi I've had in a long time. Yeah, I know spam's not organic, but I wanted it anyway. I try to go to the Walnut Creek or San Ramon farmers markets at least once a month to get veggie rolls and the specials. read more

We recently used Aaron of Hiroshi's Catering for our daughter's graduation parties. The first night, Aaron served up chicken katsu slider appetizers and a full ramen dinner for a large gathering of family members. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed the experience of having made-to-order ramen served up in our backyard, and were thrilled that Aaron was also delivering dishes for the main party the next night. For our main party, Aaron did not disappoint with a tasty assortment of sushi and gyoza that did a great job of complementing our full BBQ menu. I highly recommend checking Aaron out at the WC Farmer's Market and tasting his unique offerings. If you hire Aaron for your next party, I think you'll find the overall experience of having an informative, entertaining and polite (he impressed the older folks at our party with his good manners) food expert as worthwhile as his great tasting food. read more

Life changing chicken katsu and pickles. Amazing food, thoughtfully crafted, and a really nice guy!

We have already enjoyed Aaron's amazing sushi creations at the WC Farmer's Market for a while now when my daughter asked if Aaron could cater her birthday party. He went above and beyond, setting up his sushi cooler at our house, talked to a group of 8 11 yr-olds about the importance of sustainability and organic ingredients, then taught them to roll their own sushi rolls from his array of ingredients. They all loved it, learned some stuff, and ate the healthiest meal ever served at a Birthday Party! Great guy, delicious food - what more can you ask for! read more

Today was my fifth parlay into the Walnut Creek Farmer's Market and we only battle the parking fiasco for one reason: to eat some of the deliciousness coming from the Hiroshi's Catering booth. I was turned on to this company because I've been following the executive chef for years now. He is hands down the best sushi chef in the bay area. And I'm not the only one who thinks so. I've made plenty of other friends who, like me, have been following him from one sushi joint to another as he expands his skill set and to enjoy the creations that he brings forth. His sushi ranges from the traditional fare to California fushion to the creativity that he brings forth from his awesome culinary brain. He enjoys what he does and you can definitely taste the love he puts into his work! Of today's fresh menu, I had an Anasku hand roll (wild salmon, roasted red pepper, avocado and green onion) and a Tonkatsu slider (pork loin, shredded cabbage, and most delicious sauce ever on a brioche roll). The rest of the group had a combination of the same and we all went back for seconds of both options. The roll was perfect-practically had to stop myself from inhaling the first one. And the sliders were perfect for the non-fish mongers of the group. The pork loin was tender on the inside, light and crispy on the outside, and uber flavorful all over. The cabbage was shredded so fine that it STAYED in the delicate yummy roll and not all over the place. The sauce... grr... I might have to go back out for more... If you're a sushi fan-you have to try this operation out! He only uses organic, sustainable and the freshest of ingredients (not one dreaded incident in the 4 years I've been eating his food) and all of his sauces and creations are homemade. They offer something for everyone in your group and you will not be sorry you tried them out :) read more

Love Hiroshi's and got excited when I found out Aaron was going to be making food during the Crossfit Adventure grand opening. I got the food to go as I wanted to bring home his awesome breakfast for my entire family. Yummy eggs, bacon, and sweet potatoes! Making my mouth water just writing this review :) read more

If you are ever around on a Sunday at Walnut Creek Farmers Market, you MUST go to the Hiroshi's Catering booth. Aaron serves made to order sushi and ramen. If you are really lucky, he will be serving ramen AND the chicken sandwich on the day that you go. If he is, you MUST order these! You will not be disappointed. The ramen is the BEST on this side of the tunnel. The chicken sandwich is unique and delicious. The flavors of both are spot on! I'm a chef, take it from me, this is HIGH QUALITY food at the farmers market! Organic, Sustainable ingredients. Again, if you are LUCKY, you will be able to experience this GREATNESS! read more

Paid my first visit to the San Ramon Farmer's Market last month. I was disappointed at the lack of fresh fruits/vegetables, but I was pleased to discover the Ramen noodles at Hiroshi's Catering. This is not your pre-packaged Top Ramen or Sapporo Ichiban ... but slightly spiced noodles in a delicious broth, topped with pork, egg, and diced green onions. Have been back several times for tasty take-out! read more

Gotta hand it to these guys- they know they're doing. My husband is Japanese so you can imagine how picky he is when it comes to Japanese food. We went to the farmers market and tried everything on the menu and we loved it all, especially the ramen. I love how their menu changes according to the season and what's fresh and available. Kudos for being an organic and sustainable business. You'll be seeing a lot of us in the future! read more

We've eaten at the Walnut Creek farmer's market (almost weekly) and have catered from him as well. Aaron's sushi is as good as it gets. He doesn't have the conventional California roll (and you wouldn't if you're a real sushi eater!) He's way more creative and ties seasonal fresh produce to his menu. He uses sustainable fish and fresh organic produce as much as possible. And best of all - it all tastes great! read more

I'd love to give them 10 stars if I could. I had Hiroshi's cater my wedding and it was fantastic! Everyone ate up everything. We had 3 kinds of sliders, salads and sushi handroll station. It was so fresh and yummy. The best part is everything is in season, local, organic and sustainable. We were so pleased to find Aaron, and after we met him and saw how much he cares about the quality and integrity of the food we were even more excited. Thanks for making our special day so Fantastic! read more

Some of the best sushi I have ever had. Their fish is Fresh with a capital F. I love how creative they are with the ingredients in their rolls and how their menu is ever changing with what's in season. Today I had king salmon with beats, carrots, and meyer lemons. All the flavors combine to make a perfect bite. A roll of sustainable tasty sushi for $7?!!! Amazing!!! I get it at the Bishop Ranch (San Ramon) farmer's market on Thursdays between 11pm to 2pm. read more

My son and I are regulars at Hiroshi's stall at the farmers market in Walnut Creek. The ingredients are always fresh and organic and the preparation is sublime. There is usually a little bit of a wait, but who cares when the result is is good?!! There are always a variety of maki and hand rolls which always include vegetarian options. My son sticks with the fish rolls, his favorite being shrimp or sea bass. I like the specials. All summer long has been the amazing Katsu Chicken sandwich - which has an excellent balance of savory chicken thighs fried in Katsu breading served on a soft ciabatta roll with a lovely array of pickled cabbage and cucumbers. However, this past Sunday, they brought back the tonkatsu ramen which, by itself, would be reason enough to exist. A lovely, hot and salty broth covers soft, eggy ramen noodles served with a perfectly cooked slice of pork and half a soft boiled egg. I swear this dish has saved my life three times. The Walnut creek farmer's market has plenty of great food vendors, but since Hiroshi's set up camp there, who cares about the other food stalls?! read more

I had never really been a big sushi eater, but once I tried Aaron's sushi at the Farmer's Market in Walnut Creek I can now say I am a lover of sushi!! He makes the most delicious sushi I have ever had with such a unique twist on ordinary rolls. If I could give it 10 stars I would!! I highly, highly, highly, recommend Hiroshi's catering!!! :) read more