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Beth S. June, 2026

Booked the class Chef's Essential Sushi Rolls with Chef Justin in Alexandria (West End)

Fantastic core memory for our family! Professional, super accommodating, fun and delicious! Weâ€™ll certainly do this again.

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Petra M. January, 2026

Booked the class Surf and Turf Sushi with Chef Justin in Washington (Mount Vernon Triangle)

Chef Justin was an amazing instructor!!! This class was so individualized and he really paid attention to detail to provide a wonderful experience for us. The sushi was high quality, delicious, and filling! I highly recommend Chef Justin â€” you wonâ€™t regret it! I will be booking with him again!

Lydia G. November, 2025

Booked the class Surf and Turf Sushi with Chef Justin in Haymarket

Chef Justin was absolutely amazing. I booked this experience as a birthday gift for my husband, and it exceeded my hopes and expectations by far! The sushi was delicious, Justinâ€™s teaching and demonstrating was smooth and easy to understand, and Chef Justin himself was a wonderful mix of professional, sociable, and friendly. He was very kind and understanding with our baby fussing throughout parts of the class as well. We highly recommend this class!!

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Katrine G. July, 2025

Booked the class Chef's Essential Sushi Rolls with Chef Justin in Washington (West End)

Justin was simply incredible! I invited him over as a surprise for my sushi-loving boyfriend. My partner learned a lot from Justin, both from his skills and his life - we loved getting to know him. I also got to partake in some of the sushi-ing, but watching Justin's craftsmanship was more exciting for me :)

Kat R. June, 2025

Booked the class Chef's Essential Sushi Rolls with Chef Justin in Fort Washington

We had such a wonderful time with Chef Justin! It was a great experience and the kids loved it! Thank you for making custom dishes!

JONATHAN R. June, 2025

Booked the class Surf and Turf Sushi with Chef Justin in Rockville

I got this as a gift for my wife for Motherâ€™s Day and it was definitely a hit for the whole family! Justin was fantastic. He was so friendly and patient with us and had us banging out delicious, (almost

Allison T. May, 2025

Booked the class Surf and Turf Sushi with Chef Justin in Arlington (Ballston)

I seriously cannot recommend Chef Justin enough. He is a true professional, but made the experience so fun and comforting at the same time. The dishes he made/taught us to make were by far the best and most fresh sushi Iâ€™ve ever tasted! I would book this experience 10x over again and recommend him to anyone looking for a fun date night or day with friends!

Hazem K. April, 2025

Booked the class Surf and Turf Sushi with Chef Justin

An amazing first time experience from chef Justin. He was very helpful very welcoming, extremely patient and made sure you were comfortable throughout the whole process. He had a kind spirit and a funny sense of humor. would recommend.

Courtney P. April, 2025

Booked the class Surf and Turf Sushi with Chef Justin in Manassas

We had an amazing meal and experience with Chef Justin. Chef Justin was very communicative prior to the experience. Chef Justin arrive 15 minutes prior to start time in order to get set up. We helped prepare and ate seafood salad, a few rolls (proteins: salmon, shrimp, crab, beef) and mochi ice cream (green tea, strawberry and vanilla). We learned so much and the meal was beyond delicious. Overall it was the best time and the food was so great we would recommend this to anyone. Thanks Chef Justin!

Bryan B. April, 2025

Booked the class Surf and Turf Sushi with Chef Justin in Washington (Eckington)

We had a wonderful time! Chef Justin was incredibly helpful, kind, and entertaining. Most importantly, the food was incredible. Highly recommend booking one of Chef Justinâ€™s classes.

Sabrina S. March, 2025

Booked the class Surf and Turf Sushi with Chef Justin in Washington (Columbia Heights)

One of the most fun things Iâ€™ve ever done! My BF and I have been ravin about it for days. Justin was super helpful, hilarious, and made the whole experience even better. The food was delicious, and he went above and beyondâ€”chatting with us about anything, taking tons of pictures (so sweet!), and letting us get creative with handrolls + other rolls after making the main menu items. We were in a bit of a rush at the end, and somehow, he cleaned everything up in like 10 minutes. Highly recommend. We were also STUFFED and had leftovers.

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Rachel P. February, 2025

Booked the class Nigiri and Other Japanese Specialties with Chef Justin in Washington (Downtown)

My boyfriend and I had such a fun experience with this sushi class! Chef Justin was kind and patient, guiding us through various sushi-making techniques. He thoughtfully accommodated my allergies, ensuring the menu was both gluten-free and dairy-free. Everything was well-organized and timely, and most importantly, the sushi we created was absolutely delicious! I can't recommend Chef Justin enough for anyone looking to try their hand at sushi making skills!

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Ariana M. February, 2025

Booked the class Surf and Turf Sushi with Chef Justin in Rockville

Chef Justin was wonderful! He is very nice, clean, and so prepared! We had a wonderful experience learning new cooking techniques. We made a cucumber-seaweed salad and several different sushi rolls, sashimi, and nigiri. He also brought matcha ice cream for us to enjoy later. We loved this experience and definitely recommend!

Alex A. April, 2024

Booked the class Surf and Turf Sushi with Chef Justin in Frederick

Justin did an AMAZING job. Such a fun night, heâ€™s incredibly informative, helpful, and a lot of fun. Would recommend to anyone.

Min Y. September, 2023

Booked the class Surf and Turf Sushi with Chef Justin in College Park

Chef Justin is warm and welcoming. We learned about the history of sushi but we also acquired the skills to make it ourselves. The class was exceptionally well-organized, with all the necessary ingredients and tools laid out neatly. Chef Justin's attention to detail was impressive, and he took the time to explain the importance of selecting the freshest fish and perfecting knife skills. His explanations were clear and easy to follow. This attention to aesthetics elevated the entire sushi-making experience to a true work of art. It was a truly memorable meal, and he was able to make substitutions and the birthday super special.

Brian H. September, 2023

Booked the class Chef's Essential Sushi Rolls with Chef Justin in Woodbridge

Chef Justin was awesome and we had such a great time! Highly recommend!

Ali P. March, 2026

Booked the class Surf and Turf Sushi with Chef Justin in Washington (Navy Yard)

Justin was an amazing chef and teacher. He was so nice an patient. We had so much fun! We will definitely do it again. He came early to set up and clean up everything when we were done. It was such a great experience with friends. Also, Justin is genuinely a great person and we enjoyed getting to know him.

Tom Embrey . February, 2026

Booked the class Chef's Essential Sushi Rolls with Chef Justin in Purcellville

Sushi - Great experience

Julie E. February, 2026

Booked the class Chef's Essential Sushi Rolls with Chef Justin in Purcellville

Great evening learning how to make an assortment of sushi rolls. Great way to spend the evening

Matt R. February, 2026

Booked the class Chef's Essential Sushi Rolls with Chef Justin in Washington (West End)

We had a great time! The menu had some good variety, and we learned a lot about sushi making. We ended up making a lot of food and have leftovers. I'd highly recommend Justin!

Gianna Puccinelli . February, 2026

Booked the class Chef's Essential Sushi Rolls with Chef Justin in Washington (H Street)

Justin's sushi making class was so fun and informative. My husband (the birthday boy) and I love eating sushi, but found the prospect of making it ourselves very unapproachable. Justin was so patient and took the time to teach us the correct techniques to make delicious rolls we can make in the future. I would highly recommend Justin and his class to wannabe sushi makers!

Ivan M. January, 2026

Booked the class Chef's Essential Sushi Rolls with Chef Justin in Arlington (Cherrydale)

We cooked a variety of different sushi types- all of our rolls turned out delicious. Chef Justin is a good teacher with a good sense of humor.

Dan . December, 2025

Booked the class Surf and Turf Sushi with Chef Justin in Oakton

Highly recommend Justin. Hosted such a great evening and food was amazing!

Lem-marie C. December, 2025

Booked the class Nigiri and Other Japanese Specialties with Chef Justin in Arlington (Rosslyn)

Super fun and informative class, he was a great teacher and we enjoyed learning new knife skills along the way!

Adom C. September, 2025

Booked the class Nigiri and Other Japanese Specialties with Chef Justin in Rockville

Booked this for my 9 year-old goddaughter's birthday present as she has become sushi obsessed lately. She and her cousin did this together and this was the perfect birthday gift. Chef Justin comes to your spot and he was patient, attentive, and charming. The girls had a great time, learned how to make sushi themselves, and made plenty to share. This was an awesome experience, highly recommend!

Alex W. September, 2025

Booked the class Nigiri and Other Japanese Specialties with Chef Justin in Washington (Columbia Heights)

Chef Justin's class was excellent - informative and fun - with delicious fresh ingredients. The salmon nigiri was a particular hit! Highly recommend this class.

Amanda R. June, 2025

Booked the class Chef's Essential Sushi Rolls with Chef Justin in Ashburn

Chef Justin was great!!! We had him come for Fatherâ€™s Day dinner. Not only did Chef Justin make great sushi, he was also so much fun teaching our 6 year old & 8 year old. Def recommend!

Jennifer N. June, 2025

Booked the class Surf and Turf Sushi with Chef Justin in Arlington (Westover)

Justin was right on time and curated a wonderful experience for us and our friends! We learned some great tips about how to make sushi and watched a master at work.

Brant W. May, 2025

Booked the class Surf and Turf Sushi with Chef Justin

A lot of fun!

Zach P. May, 2025

Booked the class Surf and Turf Sushi with Chef Justin in Washington (Truxton Circle)

Chef Justin was awesome! We had a really great time and he made it so easy. The food itself was delicious and there was so much of it. So much so we had to pack up some leftovers for the next day! This is such a great date idea and my gf and I would highly recommend Chef Justin!

Bernita W. May, 2025

Booked the class Chef's Essential Sushi Rolls with Chef Justin in Landover

Will book again just because! Chef Justin is kind, funny, knowledgeable and professional. He gave us such an amazing experience. It was more than we expected. He also accommodated special needs for me. Worth every penny! Book with Justin!

Mark E. March, 2025

Booked the class Chef's Essential Sushi Rolls with Chef Justin in Falls Church

Great experience! Super informative and tasty. Lots of food for a meal. A lot of fun!

Olga R. March, 2025

Booked the class Chef's Essential Sushi Rolls with Chef Justin in Rockville

I booked chef Justin for my husbandâ€™s birthday as a surprise. This experience was excellent, and we all enjoyed the night we spent learning and making sushi rolls. Everything was light, fresh, and delicious! Even my 5 y.o. daughter learned how to make sushi, and chef Justin was patient and kind with her. We will definitely remember this experience. I recommend this experience if youâ€™d like private and chill experience at your place!

Madeline R. February, 2025

Booked the class Surf and Turf Sushi with Chef Justin in Waterford

Wonderful class, Chef Justin was great and made the whole experience very entertaining. Would 100% recommend

Ashley R. February, 2025

Booked the class Surf and Turf Sushi with Chef Justin in Washington (Columbia Heights)

Chef Justin was incredible! We had a wonderful experience with him. He was kind, knowledgeable, and very interactive. The amount of food we got was awesome and weâ€™d love to learn from him again!

Brandon B. February, 2025

Booked the class Surf and Turf Sushi with Chef Justin in Washington (U Street)

Great food, great experience!

Pete Z. January, 2025

Booked the class Nigiri and Other Japanese Specialties with Chef Justin in Washington (Mount Vernon Triangle)

Justin is fantastic. Punctual and prepared, he facilitated a great birthday event of sushi making for my wife with our friends at home. Highly recommend and we will be reaching out to Justin again in the future.

Jim A. December, 2024

Booked the class Chef's Essential Sushi Rolls with Chef Justin in Silver Spring

Fantastic! We did an in-home class for sushi rolls and nigiri for four people. Chef Justin focused on exactly what we asked for (our favorite rolls) and taught us things we didnâ€™t even know we needed to know. He was funny, smart, talented, and a good teacher. He taught us how to make several different kinds of rolls, how to make nigiri, and then made some special rolls to leave with us. They were delicious! Absolutely worth the cost. We confidently recommend Chef Justin.

Matthew G. December, 2024

Booked the class Nigiri and Other Japanese Specialties with Chef Justin in Bowie

Chef Justin was great! He really helped make my wifeâ€™s birthday special. He also contributed to me trying sushi for the first time and I enjoyed it. He was very personable and turned this novice guy into an honorary sushi chef. Iâ€™d definitely recommend his services and my wife and I are already planning our next event with him.

MaryBeth M. November, 2024

Booked the class Surf and Turf Sushi with Chef Justin in Washington (Shaw)

Justin was just the BEST! He accommodated our change in time very easily, came with everything we couldâ€™ve wanted or needed, and struck the perfect balance between teaching and exhibiting his expertise. He answered all our questions, allowing us to feel prepared to identify authentic, quality sushi at any restaurant we may go to now. Service included more sushi than we could finish! The surf and turf roll was so unique and absolutely delicious. He was respectful, light hearted, and just great company. Weâ€™re already looking to have him back ASAP.

Amanda K. September, 2024

Booked the class Nigiri and Other Japanese Specialties with Chef Justin in Arlington (Crystal City)

Had an AMAZING time with Chef Justin. So sweet and genuine, and he knew what he was doing. He is very professional and neat, and came perfectly on time and engaged with all of us. Could not recommend any higher!

Ashayla B. August, 2024

Booked the class Surf and Turf Sushi with Chef Justin in Washington (Brookland)

Chef Justin was very friendly, an excellent teacher, and very patient with everyone! We appreciated his ability to make accommodations for various dietary restrictions while still offering many options for folks to choose from. He is a skilled chef!

Jasper S. July, 2024

Booked the class Chef's Essential Sushi Rolls with Chef Justin in Washington (Mount Pleasant)

Fantastic! Great food, Justin was really friendly, and we learned a lot.

Adara Markels . July, 2024

Booked the class Surf and Turf Sushi with Chef Justin in Springfield

Amazing! Did a class with my family, honestly really good experience!

Carrie M. June, 2024

Booked the class Surf and Turf Sushi with Chef Justin in Springfield

Great sushi tips. Loved the lesson in cucumber slicing, plating rules of the wasbi, wagu beef and fresh lobster. He easily handled special food accommodations and our crazy kids and dogs. We also got a few tips re Japanese knives. We'd do it again! Thanks Chef Justin!

Molly G. June, 2024

Booked the class Chef's Essential Sushi Rolls with Chef Justin in Arlington (Shirlington)

We loved our experience with Chef Justin. The sushi we made was delicious, and it was incredible to learn technique from such a patient teacher. My 13 year old nephew participated with us and he absolutely loved it too. I would recommend this experience and Chef Justin most highly.

Drew B. May, 2024

Booked the class Chef's Essential Sushi Rolls with Chef Justin in Columbia

We had a great experience with Chef Justin! I would recommend Chef Justin time and time again to friends and family. I surprised my girlfriend with a sushi making night and we had a fantastic experience. Chef Justin was on time and prepared with all ingredients and supplies. He worked with us to accommodate my girlfriend who had gluten and dairy allergies and have similar rolls and sauces she could consume. He set up and prepared in our kitchen space well. He was friendly, joking, but also very serious and focused on his craft. It was so fun to see his technique and skills and he was a great teacher, letting hs try our hand at cutting and rolling. We ate a multiple course meal and both of us LOVED it. The sushi was so fresh and so good. I couldnâ€™t recommend this more to others. Thank you to Chef Justin for such a fun experience!

Sam R. April, 2024

Booked the class Chef's Essential Sushi Rolls with Chef Justin in Takoma Park

Chef Justin was amazing! Professional, fun, personable, and very patient with a group of first-time sushi makers - he would be great for a date night, a big party, or anything in between. Highly recommend!

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