I mean where do I begin. I got the shrimp and al pastor burrito and man did that taste really good. The combo of the shrimp with the tapatio aioli as well as the spanish rice is perfect. On top of that the pineapple salsa is a great addition. I will definitely be going back and telling all of my friends about this place. read more

Drove from ventura to Thousand Oaks for Temples garlic noodles and shrimp tacos. Great to see the new site. Very nice and the food was so good!! Congrats on new site and continued success. Enjoy! read more

This place never disappoints! My hubby and I have been eating at this truck for a couple years, but now that it's a brick and mortar we have eaten it more than ever!! Last week, he posted on his IG that he was having a TriTip dinner bowl special, it looked amazing! When we got there, we asked if he could make a quesadilla for my 2yo son too. Not only was it an awesome quesadilla, but the TriTip was tender and juicy! We always love the Caesar salad shrimp burrito and the Al Pastor burrito, but he just keeps hitting it out of the park with his specials! Go and enjoy everything they have to offer, you will be glad you did! read more

The famous Shrimp Truck is now has a restaurant in a shopping center where Oaks Local Craft (formerly Titled Kilt) is. We have tried the noodles, tacos, burritos, poke, Katsu...all were delicious & fresh! Can't wait to try the new additions to his menu. Temple, the owner is a very creative chef and one of the nicest down to earth person. It is in a soft opening hours right now but I would double check or call (805) 660-4992. Highly recommend. Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 11AM-2PM, 5-8PM Saturday: 11AM-8PM Sunday-Monday: Closed read more

Great new restaurant in Thousand Oaks. Location is kind of hidden, so this place is spreading from word of mouth. Food is outstanding and love their Street Tacos and their Poke over Rice are my favorites! Definitely give this one a try! read more

Sooooo good. Baja shrimp burrito is like the best fish taco you've ever had made into an even better burrito. Sauce is ridiculously tasty everything works. Beer is cold and delicious, owner is solid. Service was excellent. Will bring family and hang out next time (retro video game). Do th read more

Absolutely fantastic Shrimp and Al Pastor burritos. Everything is perfection. Excellent tortilla, layered perfect burrito with huge shrimp, al pastry, slaw, sauce and chunks of pineapple. The service of the owner is excellent. read more

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This place is delicious! Shrimp tacos were great and even the chips are fresh and seasoned.

Yummmm! Food was amazing. Service was great! 3 of us ordered poke, garlic noodles, baja tacos. Everything was fresh and full of flavor! Can't wait to return for the shrimp po'boy and other menu items! I haven't enjoyed shimp this good since I was a kid! read more

We love this place! It's kind of hidden in a shopping center on TO Blvd but once you find it you won't forget it. The owner is a great guy, really cares about his craft. My husband loves the breakfast burrito and my favorite is the tempura musubi. Follow them on social for specials. read more

Our first time at Shrimp vs. Chef, and the Chef is winning! Finally made a decision on what to order for lunch, so many excellent choices! I loved the Shrimp Katsu. The large panko fried shrimp were crispy and so very tender with good fresh flavor, lightly dribbled with Ponzu sauce. A forkful of white rice and sesame slaw was the perfect accompaniment to the shrimp. I look forward to finishing the take away container tonight. Go there! read more

I had been meaning to come to this place for a while and finally made it. It was fantastic! Great, personal service, generous portions, and delicious food. We tried the ahi poke nachos, Caesar salad burrito with shrimp, and garlic noodles. We were happy with all and the portions are definitely shareable. The owner?, Temple, was friendly. Add on very reasonable drink prices like no other place, and it was a hit. Beers between $5-$7 and $6 wine/sparking? Sold. There were other menu items we wanted to try so we will be back! read more

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Poke was so fresh !!! Garlic noodles amazing! Very accommodating to our large group even though it's kind of small inside.

We had a large wedding at the beach and Shrimp vs Chef served tacos before the event from the taco truck. Our guests had driven a long distance to get to the venue so we wanted them to have a bite before the ceremony. The tacos were a huge hit with the crowd - everyone loved them and the service was excellent. Shrimp vs Chef has a restaurant, but they also do an event with a great taco truck. We loved it and it made our event even more fantastic. read more

This shrimp spot is fantastic--fresh, flavorful dishes and friendly service make every visit a treat!

What a find! The shrimp katsu was so flavorful and delicious...and the garlic noodles were amazing! Temple, the owner is incredibly friendly. We'll be back for sure! read more

Nice to see temple, banging it out in his own spot now food was great. Had the Baja shrimp burrito, the Chilaquiles burrito and the Baja shrimp tacos everything was great all the condiments go well together and everything is just super fresh can't wait to try some of his other specials. Cheers. read more

We had lunch here today, the places, quite attractive and cozy inside, loved all the pastries, and the display case, I had the croissant egg sandwich with brown sugar, bacon, and a mixed green salad with mandarin oranges and balsamic dressing that was all delicious, my partner had the BLT on sourdough, which was also delicious with the pomme frites, the iced latte, and the cappuccinos were perfect, the only critique I had was the place was painfully understaffed. read more

Food tastes fresh and lots of flavor. Excellent food and service, will definitely be back! read more

Seriously from my first interaction with Temple (who answered the phone!!!) oh my gosh the shrimp tacos were insane and the shrimp katsu, I appreciate really good food and I stopped by on my way to the car (we were wine tasting at Sunland Vintage) and talked with Temple we both lived on Maui and the influence in his delicious food was obvious read more

The garlic noodles with shrimp and shrimp katsu we're delicious! The shrimp were perfectly cooked! The service was friendly. I will be back.

So glad that we finally stopped in to experience Shrimp and Chef. Delicious variety of food. Might have to have him pull out his food truck for a party. Good stuff. read more

Was referred to Shrimp vs Chef by a good friend who likes me, loves great food and finding cool new spots. This place kills it on both scores!! Went last night for a to-go which was amazing ( had the garlic noodles & shrimp katsu) and headed right back today for lunch (shrimp po-boy) The owner/chef is super cool with a passion for food where every ingredient matters. They had an amazing selection of bespoke hot sauces which I loved! Highly recommend!!! read more

Amazing!!!!! I didn't know a burrito could make me feel this good.. service was outstanding, My daughter said it was the best Poke she ever had.. Ambiance outstanding.. a bunch of regulars were there, just coming back for more! Being a cook myself and understanding flavor profiles.. the food was great just as is.. I was like who is this chef and where has been all my life.. will definitely be back.. please everyone go support this amazing restaurant!!! read more

Absolutely love this place and wish we had tried it sooner. We had the Noodle Bowl and the Baja Shrimp Burrito, and both were sooo good! The service was excellent, the portions were generous, and the overall vibe was cool and refreshing, which is exactly what this area needed. They are doing a fantastic job, and we can't wait to come back and try more of the delicious looking items on the menu. Well done, Shrimp vs. Chef! read more

There food is top shelf. I'm particularly fond of the burrito with shrimp and pork. Highly recommend.

Got to check them out at their food truck and now at their Thousand Oaks Location. Got tri tip tacos packed with tri tip and avocado, and a al pastor burrito filled to the brim. Great personal service and a cool place to hang out. read more

Shrimp tacos are bombalicious! The sweet pineapple chili sauce and the homemade salsa made great tacos even better!!! Nicely done read more

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Shrimp v Chef should be on your short list of places to try in our area. I've had the pleasure of getting to know Temple (chef) over the last year and he's a great guy. I keep going back to his truck and now his restaurant because he makes killer food! I get the poke, the burritos, the jambalaya, the tacos. Everything he makes is a treat. My daughter swears his shrimp poboy is one of the best she's ever had and she lived in south Louisiana for years. I'll keep supporting Temple and his restaurant for as long as he's here cooking for us. Which I hope is a long time! (If you see this Chef, my daughter is dying to try your shrimp and grits which was a favorite dish of her fathers.) Go eat here!!! read more

OKAY YUM YUM AND MORE YUM. Large food sizes and super delicious. The owner is super kind and friendly. Everything on this menu is amazing. It was outside island brewing. What a perfect combo. Beer and this place man read more

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Californias only shrimp truck! This just screams my style punk rock and good food!! Todays choice was a shrimp and Al pastor burrito the size of a new born burrito! Now when you hear a burrito that big you think filler and test this burrito has rice and cabbage but it also has a massive amount of proteins every bite is full of porky goodness and shrimp. With pineapple for that nice little sweet kick and a zing from the sauce it's a perfect balance. Add some of the garlic chili sauce and round out all the flavors. When you see this truck just stop and enjoy the daily offerings. read more

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Shrimp VS Chef never disappoints! Every item on the menus is amazing. Highest quality ingredients, healthy portions (no shrimpy shrimp here!) and Temple's passion for his craft is evident in every bite! Some of my favorites in no particular order: shrimp and Al pastor burrito, garlic noodles, shrimp katsu and the breakfast burrito. If you like shrimp and in TO it is a must visit and if not it's worth the drive! read more

Great food! I had the avocado burrito and it was amazing! It was filling enough that I shared half with my daughter. Will definitely come back to order more! read more

I've been there twice. The Owner is really nice and the food is incredible! I can't wait to go back

Great food, excellent menu, good pricing. What is not to like. Try it and you will not be disappointed.

So happy they have a brick and mortar restaurant now. Everything tastes so fresh. Love that they have lunch specials. Everything we have gotten there has been delicious. Especially enjoy the Poke, breakfast burritos, and shrimp caesar salad. Will be back again and again. Great service too plus nice vibe. read more

I've seen the truck around for some time, but honestly just couldn't expect fresh shrimp off a food truck. But I noticed they opened a storefront and finally gave them a chance. I went with the po boy, and though I would criticize it for not being on the proper roll, the important part was the shrimp, and it was delicious. The menu is quite varied, and I look forward to going back and trying all of the different ways they prepare shrimp. Notably, the lack of any shrimp odor is a sign of fresh seafood. I can't wait to try the garlic shrimp, as it smells great. My only gripe is the limited selection of drinks. read more

Wow, what a sincere and wonderful save by this business. I love the food but had a terrible experience last week. He texted me a very sincere apology, which was very nice to hear. But, fast forward one week to this morning and I get the attached text, remembering my name and my order and offering me a burrito to smooth things over. So thoughtful. Hey, we all have a bad day once in a while, but this business did the right thing and took the highroad and made everything right. That's very rare, some old school customer service right there. Well done :-) read more

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My daughter found this little place and raved about it. So I decided to try it out as I love shrimp. I had the Garlic Noodles first time then had the Shrimp Katsu the second time I went with friends. The food is absolutely delicious. I am going through the whole menu each time I go. Fantastic little place to either eat in or take out. The owner and staff are so friendly and helpful. You definitely will not be disappointed. read more

Temple is the best and his menu options are all so yummy . I would highly recommend you check it out.