Testimonials

I’ve been waiting for about 6 years to have an opportunity like the one that I just had. Advancing your skills in the Japanese culinary world is very difficult. Andy san provided me with the necessary skills to bring my restaurant to the next level. I’m no longer intimidated by any kind of fish or culinary challenge in my life. With the knife and fish knowledge you walk out of this class with-you can work anywhere in the world. I will be forever grateful.

I took this class to obtain cooking skills. I found fish cutting and preparation very valuable. Sushi is very simple but deep. I am looking forward to making nigiri at home for my family. I will miss my buddies, and enjoyed working together with them. I hope the very best for everyone.

It’s been my dream to be a Chef in Japanese cuisine. During the 2 months I have spent here, I have learned about Japanese chef culture and technique. The senseis are very dedicated and they want me to be good and do well. After 2 months, my knife skills have greatly improved, and I have learned so much. I am ready to work now. Thank you senseis, especially Andy.

I had a great experience with SCI. First, I learned in-depth of the Japanese food and art culture. The class provided many varieties of Japanese cooking which helped chefs and restaurant owner to create more menus for the customers. Since my restaurant only provide sushi and rolls, but the class also gave me ideas to add don-buri, ramen and many more dishes to add to the menu. The knowledge that I learned in class can also use to retrain my employees to really follow the proper guideline and procedures to make the food taste best possible and, comply with health department regulations as well.
Many questions that I have in mind in regards how to improve the best customer service, chef needs and food preparations were answered in class. There are live events, sushi bar and catering experiences which can be experienced during class, moreover, staging, room decoration and cleaning up processes are also offered as well. There are demonstrations of how to clean up during class, after class which is as important as how to cook and present the food for customers.
The class create the atmosphere where we get to work individually and in groups which promotes the sense of working as a team and how to complete task in the timely manner and successfully together. The best part is that I made more friends who have the same interests that we always there to help each other out. Thank you SCI teachers and team members for everything ?

I had a wonderful experience. The knowledge and skills I have acquired has surpassed my expectations. I really felt like I was in a class, a home, and a sushi school. I have learned so much in 2 months. To be taught traditional Japanese sushi by Chef Andy Matsuda is a proper foundation for any sushi chef. Anyone who wants to learn, regardless of your level of experience can benefit. I have learned so much that words cannot express it.

Time here at SCI is truly a unique and humbling experience. Sensei Andy is 100% on board with his students. In 2 months time, I am able to carry out a special set of skills and go out into the World with it. It is truly an honor.
If you want self-improvement, self-discovery, or because you love making food, it is all here and it is all worth it.
Thank you to all the senseis and Amie! You guys make this place immersive and enjoyable. Much love…

Japanese food has always had my interest. Though I enjoy eating it, I never thought to make it.
Here at the Sushi Chef Institute you can become a professional at making sushi with Chef Andy Matsuda. The experiences where once in a life time chances, and you get to share it all with your fellow classmates. The most memorable thing I enjoyed the most would have to be participating in sushi bar. My favorite lesson was on lobster. This class has taught me not only to be a better chef, but the traditions that we should protect and preserve. I learned that everything we do in class is a work of art, art in which is to be displayed for not only the customers, but for you as well. Thank you to everyone at the Sushi Chef Institute for helping me reach my goals and for passing on the knowledge to me.

I signed up for the class on a bit of a whim. To be honest, I didn’t know what to expect, as I’ve never cooked professionally, but in 8 weeks, I went from knowing virtually nothing about seafood to knowing more about it than anyone I know (outside of everyone at SCI, of course) I loved all the instructors, and I really felt like the entire class became a family.
While everyone’s goals and backgrounds were different, we were united by our passion for food and our desire to see each other succeed. I wouldn’t trade my 2 months at the institute for anything in the World.

I learned a lot by taking this course. I had no cooking experience before taking this class. Meeting Chef Andy changed my life. This was a unique experience. I learned how to make sushi, nigri, rolls, etc. I understand fish and learned a lot of techniques. Thank you SCI.

I enjoyed the small class size and being able to build close connections not only with my classmates, but with sensei as well. I enjoyed all the lessons, because with each lesson I learned or improved an existing skill. The skills I have gained will help me achieve the goals I have set for myself. These lessons have also taught me to always be humble and to strive to find ways to improve myself little by little as each day passes.

My name is Yasuko Marquis. I come from a very traditional family, where women must know how to cook, but for me-home cooking was not enough. I have always wanted to learn more and be better. We always love sushi, but I didn’t know anything about how to make it. When I was doing research online for sushi videos, I discovered the Sushi Chef Institute. Then I knew, some how I had to make it happen. I started my plans by saving all my vacation time from work. It took me 8 years, and I finally made it. For all the knowledge I have acquired at SCI, I must say that it was well worth it. I didn’t just learn how to make sushi, but HOW to be a sushi chef.
I would like to give a special thank you to Andy Sensei, Saburo Sensei, Shin chan, Sensei Mori Onodera, for sharing their knowledge with us, and a very special thank you to Amie Ichikawa for being there through this journey.

I enrolled because I wanted to be able to make sushi and Japanese cuisine. I am looking forward to sharing how intense and complex sushi can be with my family. My negi cutting has greatly improved while I have been here. I really enjoyed learning how to filet a fish and making maki and California style rolls. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn the art of sushi.

Sushi course is hard. But it’s a heart thing as well. Sharpen your knives every day, clean up anytime, help each other-that means to clean your heart, purify your mind, switch yourself. I really appreciate the SCI class giving me a chance to open my eyes to the Japanese culture in 2 months. It can definitely change your life once you get into it. “To love you do, to do you love” Thank you, Sensei Andy and the SCI team for teaching me what sushi is, but also how to be a good chef. I wish Sci all the best in growing!

I took this class to gain knowledge, and I like Japanese cuisine. I will remember everything I learned here. Everything from day 1 to the very end has been most valuable to me. I enjoyed everything, especially the cutting of fish and knowledge of fish. I like sushi because you can do so many things with so many ingredients. My taste buds have changed since I have been here. I can identify the freshness in the fish. I was really impressed when I was able to incorporate my own nationality into my sushi.
Thank you Andy sensei for everything you taught us for only 2 months. It has really helped a lot and I gained more knowledge and understanding of my career as a chef. R

At the Sushi Chef Institute, they not only provide the education about making sushi, but they educate us to become a chef. We learn everything from cleanliness to knife skills, making sushi, netta cutting, etc. My favorite thing was sushi bar during the Pro II class, because it was a great experience for future work. All the knowledge I gained here set a great foundation for me as a chef. I can make less mistakes and perform better in restaurants.
Thank you sensei. I am very blessed to have you as my first teacher, there is a long way for me to go. Thank you for opening my eyes, and thank you for your selfless teaching.