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    Heather O.

    Highly recommend Chef Josh and Chef Ricky Bobby! They brought their omakase to our friend's dinner party the other night and it was honestly one of the best meals of my life. From caviar bumps to the A5 Wagyu, I hope to have another dinner catered by them. They were so knowledgeable and genuinely seemed to enjoy what they do. They made it a point to remember all of our names and our sake glasses were never empty. I also loved how they showed us the fish and meat they were preparing beforehand . And then on top of all that, the food was AMAZING. Don't think twice about hiring them for your next event!

    I surprised my husband for his 40th bday with a special omakase meal by Chef Josh at home and it was such a memorable experience! With a newborn, we couldn't get out of the house for a meal and Chef Josh made the night so so special. He came prepared with everything, set up in the kitchen a few hours beforehand, then served us omakase at our kitchen bar. We had five courses and all the uni and caviar! Chef Josh even left the kitchen cleaner than it was. Thank you so much for a truly amazing time. Highly recommend!

    Chef Josh is insanely amazing. I hired Chef Josh for my engagement proposal. From the get-go, he helped figure out the menu and the spread of the fish that was going to be served. The conversation that we had made me feel like I've known him for so long. He was very hands on and meticulous on the details of the menu. On the day of, he took care of everything, from setting up the dining experience, utensils, the little lights on the table, even helping my cousin and the photographer to set up the mood with the music. Throughout the dinner, Chef Josh gave the best experience and walked us through the menu. Not only that the dishes were delicious, but also they were very creative. Chef Josh was super friendly, warm, and made the whole experience feel like having an omakase at home with your best friend. I don't think words can represent how much I appreciate Chef Josh in making my proposal day the best dah of my life. Thank you again Chef Josh for being a part of a big milestone in our lives. Sincerely, Arnanda and Sam

    Gene W.

    Josh was incredible! What a unique and personal experience. The perfect gift for our friend's birthday who couldn't go out to eat this year because of their newborn. Thank you for a delicious and joyous experience, Josh!

    Table setting, waygyu, and sushi omakase
    Thomas V.

    Chef Josh and his partners were amazing! We had a private dinner for 10 people. They were on time, very friendly, and the food was amazing. We had a tasting menu with sushi and A5 Wagyu.. It was like being in a five star restaurant, but are your own home. They set up the table and serve this very well. I would highly recommend these guys. They do parties of two up to 16.

    Their sushi prep was meticulous.  The food was so good, I forgot to take pictures.  Our guests did and I'll try and post those later.

    We hosted a neighborhood get together in Irvine. Josh and Ricky did an amazing job with their omakase meal. They provided the exact fun vibe we were looking for while meeting new neighbors. The food was extremely well presented and delicious. The meal pacing was perfect. They turned a really nerve racking event into an easy, fun event. The smile on my wife's after seeing how they cleaned the kitchen was with the entire experience. Do yourself a favor and hire them for your next week. We look forward to our next dinner guys!

    Kelly M.

    Amazing experience! We were invited to a party catered by these guys. It was so fun to have high end restaurant quality sushi at a house party! It was awesome interacting and watching the chefs and their amazing knife work up close and personal. I learned some techniques (like scoring the pieces of fish that go on nigiri) that will help me up my own amateur-home-chef homemade sushi game-- And despite me asking them 1496960402 questions they were focused and precise with their sushi crafting, AND also friendly and fun/funny. The spread not only looked beautiful but most importantly tasted amazing. These guys are legit! Highly recommend!

    I reached out to Josh to travel to Joshua Tree and prepare an omakase dinner for a small party celebrating my 40th birthday and it was one of the best decisions I made! From the start, the process was smooth and professional. After I submitted the inquiry form, Josh quickly followed up via text to schedule a call. He walked me through the two package options, listened carefully to what I was looking for, and made the entire experience feel tailored and personal. On the day of the event, Josh arrived a few hours early to prep. He was organized, thoughtful, and respectful of the space. When it came time for dinner -- wow. The food was absolutely incredible. Each course was beautifully plated and delicious, and you could tell a lot of care went into every detail. Josh helped make my birthday celebration extra special, and I would absolutely reach out again for a future event. Highly recommend!

    Davey M.

    Josh came to the house for my birthday and made an amazing meal. He brought everything and was so kind and considerate to our home while preparing the beautiful dinner. He tailored the menu to what we might like. We all enjoyed a 5 course dinner with A5 wagyu! It was such a fun experience. Highly recommend the homakase chef!

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    Huge thanks to these two for the incredible food and unforgettable hospitality! If you're considering an at-home omakase experience, I can't recommend The Homakase team enough. They are absolutely top-notch from start to finish.

    Japanese dinner: miso glazed cod, Napa cabbage salad, fried rice.
    Zuri W.

    Josh Nguyen was fantastic! He was willing to work with me to meet all my event needs. On site he was extremely friendly and professional and the food was great!!!

    Exception presentation on all dishes.
    Gab K.

    Chef Joshua prepared an array of super fresh food and education. He is extremely easy to work. It was such a treat to find him! Truly a memorable experience. Rating: 10 out 5 stars!

    Ellen L.

    I recently hired Chef Josh as a surprise for my husband's birthday and we both had the greatest Sushi Chef experience in the comfort of our own home. Working with Joshua was seamless from planning the menu, executing every creative/beautiful dish (serve ware and linens provided), and his spotless clean up. We opted for a Sake pairing which made it even more special. In addition to all the delicious raw fish he presented us with a Uni Pasta which was absolutely amazing! The extra bonus was Josh's outgoing easy personality! We loved getting to know him and since it was just myself and my husband we set up at our kitchen Island on our bar stools, so it was like we were at a sushi bar and got to watch Josh make everything from start to finish. i am super excited to share this fantastic experience again with some added friends next time!

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    Chef Peter is the real deal. I contacted him to cater our firm's holiday party this year. From…read morefirst contact to the two months leading up to the event, he was responsive and kind. He worked with me on a menu and he delivered my vision. Even with extreme circumstances (another vendor broke our garage door 24 hours before the event) Chef Peter and his crew took it in stride. They were on time and hauled their heavy equipment in and got straight to work. He was basically cooking/grilling on one side of our building (back patio), having to run back forth to the interior kitchen and sink. He and his crew worked SO hard that night. They are very professional. Every plate was perfect, they cleared the tables and made sure everything was spotless when they left. I also hired Jacob the Bartender (he works with Chef Peter) and WOW! Crafted cocktails and excellent service. Every person who was late to my party was sat and had a drink in their hand in less than a few minutes. Jacob was a pleasure to work with. Great bartender. I could not ask for a better duo for the night. Also big thanks to Tomas and Erick - their waitstaff. Amazing night they pulled off. I'm a perfectionist. Type A host. I'm very particular on how I throw my parties and Chef Peter surpassed my expectations & more. My entire firm will not shutup about how amazing the food and service was. The party was a hit and I believe it was because of the food & bar. I will 100% hire this team again for future events.

    Exceptional service, easy to work with and very responsive. Everything you look for in working with…read morea private chef for an event. The food and presentation were outstanding! So glad I was lucky enough to find Chef Peter. Our event couldn't have gone better!

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