23+ recent reviews below, direct from our Google Business Profile — including chef names, dates, and our responses.
Every card below is a verified Google review posted by a real customer after a private hibachi event — with our chef responses. Copied directly from our Google Business Profile (23 most recent shown).
Sam was great!!! The food was great, he was entertaining and it was a fun experience for me and my 14 family members!!! Saki saki! Highly recommend Sam for a fun, group experience.
Chef SamJay jay was the best host ever. I will definitely use him again. He made the party!!! Sake sake!!!!
Chef JJThank you so much, Rexann! We're so happy to hear JJ made your party unforgettable. We truly appreciate your kind words, and we can't wait to celebrate with you again. Sake, sake!! 🍶🎉
JJ is the best!
Chef JJThank you for your kind words! It was our pleasure to be part of your celebration. Hope to see you at your next hibachi party!
We had the best time with Chef JJ!!!
Chef JJThank you for your kind words! It was our pleasure to be part of your celebration. Hope to see you at your next hibachi party!
Sam was a lovely chef! Thanks to him for taking the time to come out here and cook for our party! Amazing food, amazing energy, highly recommend!
Chef SamWe truly appreciate your kind words! Thank you for choosing Koto Hibachi for your backyard hibachi party. It was our pleasure!
Sam was wonderful, on time and very professional.
Chef SamThank you! We're thrilled you enjoyed the chef's performance and delicious food. We hope to see you again soon!
Excellent service, very friendly, great food. Recommend to any family that wants good food and a good time at home.
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We loved being part of your event and hope to cook for you again soon.
Sam was amazing!
Chef SamThank you for your kind words! It was our pleasure to be part of your celebration. Hope to see you at your next hibachi party!
Sam was the best, very fun. Great experience.
Chef SamThank you for your kind words! It was our pleasure to be part of your celebration. Hope to see you at your next hibachi party!
Sam is the Saki Slayer.
Chef SamThank you for your kind words! It was our pleasure to be part of your celebration. Hope to see you at your next hibachi party!
The experience was perfect!!
Thank you for your kind words! It was our pleasure to be part of your celebration. Hope to see you at your next hibachi party!
The best hibachi people in the world.
Thank you for your kind words! It was our pleasure to be part of your celebration. Hope to see you at your next hibachi party!
Great!!!!
Thank you for your kind words! It was our pleasure to be part of your celebration. Hope to see you at your next hibachi party!
Had so much funnnnnn!
Thank you for your kind words! It was our pleasure to be part of your celebration. Hope to see you at your next hibachi party!
Sam was an excellent chef! Very interactive with the crowd and a great volcano architect!! One of a kind master chef!! #moresakemorepower!!!
Chef SamThank you for your kind words! It was our pleasure to be part of your celebration. Hope to see you at your next hibachi party!
Great time — loved every minute.
Thank you for your kind words! It was our pleasure to be part of your celebration. Hope to see you at your next hibachi party!
Sam. Great job. Two thumbs up. I need a business card and some more shrimp!
Chef SamHi Tyriek, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the experience.
I loved Sam. Best guy ever. So nice too and made it so fun. GOAT.
Chef SamThank you for your kind words! It was our pleasure to be part of your celebration. Hope to see you at your next hibachi party!
Good stuff.
Thank you for your kind words! It was our pleasure to be part of your celebration. Hope to see you at your next hibachi party!
Amazing presentation, very fun and interactive with guests.
Thank you for your kind words! It was our pleasure to be part of your celebration. Hope to see you at your next hibachi party!
Sam was awesome. Made my friend's birthday the best day ever!!
Chef SamThank you for your kind words! It was our pleasure to be part of your celebration. Hope to see you at your next hibachi party!
So so so fun!!! He drank saki with us and such a good cook!!! Such a good man.
Thank you for your kind words! It was our pleasure to be part of your celebration. Hope to see you at your next hibachi party!
Koto Hibachi at Home — backyard hibachi catering. Great experience.
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Sam, JJ, and our other chefs are full-time employees — not gig-app freelancers. Every review you see above is a real person you can request by name.
Our chefs have done every kind of event — 8-guest anniversary, 40-guest company party, birthdays, family reunions, small weddings. Muscle memory beats freelance guesswork.
After you book, you get your chef's actual cell number. You can text them the day of about setup, allergies, timing — no dispatcher gate-keeping.
No deposit required to book. If the night doesn't happen (weather, illness, cancellation with notice), you owe nothing. Pay after the show ends.
Full liability insurance, food-service certification, and certified commercial kitchens for prep. Every event is covered — for our chefs and your property.
Notice how every review above has our reply within a day or two. That level of response happens because a real owner reads every review — not a bot, not outsourced.
No deposit. Weekend spots fill 2–4 weeks ahead — pick yours before they're gone.