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Kaz Matsune
May 20, 20242 min read
Serendipity
Atop a downtown San Francisco penthouse, with a stunning custom marble bar, our client is hosting a private party for 150 - 200 guests....
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Kaz Matsune
May 6, 20243 min read
I've Cut My Fingers A Thousand Times, But Now, I Cut No More
Back in my early days behind the sushi bar, cutting my fingers was almost a rite of passage. My initiation came on day one, marking an...
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Kaz Matsune
Apr 8, 20243 min read
Sushi Class is a Joke: My journey to bring humor into the sushi class
Netflix is a joke. You’ve probably heard of this before. When I heard this, I said, “So is sushi class.” I use a lot of jokes during my...
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Kaz Matsune
Apr 1, 20243 min read
10 Years, 50th Birthday, 100 guests
Here's the lineup for our exquisite fish order: 25 lbs. Yellowfin Tuna 3 lbs. Sea Bream Fillet 4 lbs. Albacore Loin 5 lbs. Steelhead 5...
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Kaz Matsune
Feb 23, 20244 min read
Who invented the California Roll? (2024 version with Chat GPT & Gemni)
The original answer California Roll has become the iconic Sushi item in the US and rest of the world. As far as I know from working with...
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Kaz Matsune
May 29, 20232 min read
Unwavering Commitment: Creating Unforgettable Sushi Experiences for Your Special Events
Since the establishment of Breakthrough Sushi in 2012, our dedication to providing exceptional sushi experiences has remained strong....
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Kaz Matsune
May 23, 20232 min read
The Power of Love in Sushi Making
Happy Valentine's Day! Although these photos were not taken on Valentine's Day, they hold a special meaning. They remind me that love is...
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Kaz Matsune
May 9, 20232 min read
Why go the Extra Mile for Sushi?
In addition to the "Love" I put into our sushi rice, there is one particular ingredient I use when cooking rice. Water. Yes, not just...
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Kaz Matsune
May 1, 20233 min read
Unforgettable Sushi Catering: A Culinary Journey for Your Special Occasions
As Breakthrough Sushi celebrates our 10th anniversary and my 50th birthday, I find myself preparing for a momentous occasion with 100...
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Kaz Matsune
Jun 28, 20222 min read
Sitting at A Sushi Bar Is Like Being at A Member Only Private Club
Even for many Japanese, sitting at a sushi bar, especially at high-end omakase only sushi restaurant is a challenge. Many places have no...
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Kaz Matsune
Jun 21, 20221 min read
I Teach Sushi Class Not Because I Love Teaching But Because I Love Learning
French moralist and essayist Joseph Joubert said, "To teach is to learn twice." I've heard of Joubert's quote before, but until now,...
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Kaz Matsune
Jun 7, 20222 min read
Revealing the Soul of a Sushi Chef Through Their Knife
Beyond the expansive window, the brilliant Southern California blue skies greet me. At the end of the 15ft. sushi bar, the seasoned sushi...
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Kaz Matsune
May 31, 20222 min read
I Cut My Fingers A Thousand Times. Now, I Cut, No More.
I used to cut my fingers all the time at the sushi bar. I cut my finger on my first day as a sushi chef. It was embarrassing. Well, it...
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Kaz Matsune
Jan 19, 20213 min read
Are YOU in this poster?
Where’s Waldo in this poster? Just kidding. He hasn’t taken our sushi-making class ... yet. How about you? Do you see yourself in one of...
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