{"id":18680,"date":"2025-10-07T16:25:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T16:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/top-private-sushi-chefs-los-angeles"},"modified":"2025-10-07T16:25:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T16:25:19","slug":"top-private-sushi-chefs-los-angeles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/top-private-sushi-chefs-los-angeles","title":{"rendered":"Our Top Private Sushi Chefs in Los Angeles for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p id=\"idmi9\">Looking for a&nbsp;<strong>private sushi chef in Los Angeles<\/strong>&nbsp;who can turn your dinner party into something people won\u2019t stop talking about? This list covers ten of the best. Whether you&#8217;re after a quiet omakase for two or a lively tasting for a group, these chefs bring restaurant-level skill and precision straight to your kitchen.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some trained in Tokyo, spending years mastering the basics before ever touching a knife in public. Others found their voice in&nbsp;<strong>Los Angeles kitchens<\/strong>, blending old-school technique with their own creative edge. You\u2019ll notice different styles, but there\u2019s one thing they all have in common\u2014an almost obsessive attention to detail. From sourcing the fish to how the rice hits the plate, nothing\u2019s left to chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expect more than sushi. Think tuna flown in from Toyosu Market, hand-crafted nigiri prepared on the spot, and warm rice seasoned just right. A few chefs offer sake pairings, others come with full setups and staff. The point is\u2014you&#8217;re not just booking a meal, you&#8217;re booking an experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These aren\u2019t your average caterers. They\u2019re artists with knives, and your countertop is their stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u00cdndice<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f22f37aeb5e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #182427;color:#182427\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #182427;color:#182427\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f22f37aeb5e\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/top-private-sushi-chefs-los-angeles\/#los_angeless_best_private_sushi_chefs_you_can_book_right_now\" >Los Angeles\u2019s Best Private Sushi Chefs You Can Book Right Now<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/top-private-sushi-chefs-los-angeles\/#chef_keo_xayavong\" >Chef Keo Xayavong<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/top-private-sushi-chefs-los-angeles\/#chef_chong_kim_ooi\" >Chef Chong Kim Ooi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/top-private-sushi-chefs-los-angeles\/#chef_ronny_miranda\" >Chef Ronny Miranda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/top-private-sushi-chefs-los-angeles\/#chef_benjamin_kalifa\" >Chef Benjamin Kalifa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/top-private-sushi-chefs-los-angeles\/#chef_kayla_utahna\" >Chef Kayla Utahna<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"id-c4031\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"los_angeless_best_private_sushi_chefs_you_can_book_right_now\"><\/span>Los Angeles\u2019s Best Private Sushi Chefs You Can Book Right Now<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-77318c46\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"chef_keo_xayavong\"><\/span>Chef Keo Xayavong<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Growing up with food as the core of every family function. I&#8217;ve developed the love of cooking early on. I have a passion for my ethnic southeast asian cuisine, particularly Laotian, Thai &amp; Vietnamese. Beginning in 2006 I fell in love with the art of sushi. I continued on developing my skills through various professional kitchens. I joined the Take a Chef team in 2017 and has had the pleasure of cooking for the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-tac-dark-grey-main-color has-base-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-us\/chef\/keo-xayavong\" style=\"border-radius:100px\"><strong>Profile<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-tac-dark-grey-main-color has-tac-yellow-main-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-us\/wizard\/chef\/29319\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Book Now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-86fa6a66\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"chef_chong_kim_ooi\"><\/span>Chef Chong Kim Ooi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For over 18 years, I have captivated diners with spectacular and scrumptious dishes infused with vibrant creativity and a joyful spirit of adventure. I have been around the kitchen since I was just a child. I graduated Le Cordon Bleu in 2002, and since then, I have played with all sorts of cuisines: from classic comfort American to far-east Asian cuisines. I have worked in a couple of incredible restaurants in Southern California such as Upstairs 2, JiRaff, Joe\u2019s Restaurant ( Michilin one star), L\u2019Orangerie, Mamash, and Ortolan (Michilin one star). I have become one of the elite chef features in Airbnb located in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Palm Spring, La Quinta, Indio &amp; Palm Dessert. One of the most requested chef for Luxury Retreats and Amex Centurion club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-tac-dark-grey-main-color has-base-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-us\/chef\/chong-kim-ooi\" style=\"border-radius:100px\"><strong>Profile<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-tac-dark-grey-main-color has-tac-yellow-main-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-us\/wizard\/chef\/19167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Book Now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-abc0de8e\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"chef_ronny_miranda\"><\/span>Chef Ronny Miranda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I have been a professional Chef in the food industry for over 20 years and have worked in a wide variety of kitchens. I&#8217;ve worked in everything from a mom and pop diner serving burgers to michelin level restaurants cooking 15 courses. My experience in food paints a wide swoth, working within vietnamese, new American, French, Latin, afro hispanic, and portuguese style restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-tac-dark-grey-main-color has-base-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-us\/wizard\/chef\/91184\" style=\"border-radius:100px\"><strong>Profile<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-tac-dark-grey-main-color has-tac-yellow-main-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-us\/wizard\/chef\/49725\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Book Now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-d0c2c831\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"chef_benjamin_kalifa\"><\/span>Chef Benjamin Kalifa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Benjamin Kalifa Chef a former candidat of the 2010 Top chef season, a reality TV series that features chefs competing against each other in various culinary challenges. They are judged by a panel of professional chefs and Benjamin has reach the semi-finale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-tac-dark-grey-main-color has-base-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-us\/chef\/benjamin-kalifa2\" style=\"border-radius:100px\"><strong>Profile<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-tac-dark-grey-main-color has-tac-yellow-main-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-us\/wizard\/chef\/31625\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Book Now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-3ce29a05\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"chef_kayla_utahna\"><\/span>Chef Kayla Utahna<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I am a professional Chef with 10+ years of experience in both pastry and savory cooking. I have lived and worked in several countries and types of establishments, ranging from humble pubs to the private homes of royalty. I have extensive experience catering to dietary restrictions and preferences, and love to explore cultural cuisines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-tac-dark-grey-main-color has-base-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-us\/chef\/kayla-shiffer\" style=\"border-radius:100px\"><strong>Profile<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-tac-dark-grey-main-color has-tac-yellow-main-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-us\/wizard\/chef\/76244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Book Now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re ready to book a private chef in the city, you can explore our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-us\/private-chef\/los-angeles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">full list of private chefs available in Los Angeles<\/a>, covering all cuisines and occasions. Looking for something more specific? Check out our dedicated\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-us\/services\/private-sushi-chef\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">private sushi chef service<\/a>\u00a0to see what\u2019s possible when tradition meets personal dining.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a&nbsp;private sushi chef in Los Angeles&nbsp;who can turn your dinner party into something people won\u2019t stop talking about? This list covers ten of the best. Whether you&#8217;re after a quiet omakase for two or a lively tasting for a group, these chefs bring restaurant-level skill and precision straight to your kitchen. 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