The food is awesome and the chef is a super great dude! Love this spot! Everything on the menu is delicious! We always order a few things and share them all. read more

We ordered a shrimp po boy sandwich, and the shrimp with noodles. The bread was burned and the noodles were very salty. Maybe it was just a bad day for them, but we wouldn't go back. read more

Personal service with excellent food. There is no expectations of tipping in their charging process, so bring cash for tips.

Very good customer service. The food is very delicious! Hard working team. You feel welcomed and connected right away. The owner is cool and takes the time to talk to each and every customer, very humble and approachable and accommodated our changes to the food with a smile and suggestions. It shows how much they love what they do and how much they care. The ambiance is great, you get inside and right away you feel welcomed and hugged with smiles and family like vibes. It's definitely not like order and wait for your food, the owner knows his customers and it feels like everyone is a friend. What we love the most is that you never get bored as they run specials all the time! Fresh ingredients, high quality food and simple but flavorful. No confusion here, you get what you order which is hard nowadays. I recommend this place and hope the locals give them all the support they need to succeed. read more

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Chill spot, lots of DAILY specials, fun items come and go which makes it fun to check in on instagram what they are up to. Inside feels like a LA hangout spot vs TO, which is welcome here for EX LA people. Shrimp is highlight although some people might say the breading on fried shrimp is ALOT but I enjoy it as its seasoned well and cooked properly. GREAT POKE BOWLS and Spam Matsubi. Just go try it, and follow them on instagram for good deals. read more

Shrimp vs Chef - Tuna Poke I got for $12 on special (not the regular price but he does $10-12 specials almost daily) - Food Trucks Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Had a huge and delicious Baja Shrimp Burrito. - stuffed with purple cabbage and mango and grilled shrimp. Will be back once they are officially open! Garry #conejovalleyfoodies Note - not the truck: Shrimp vs Chef restaurant (as opposed to their popular food truck) is open on a PRACTICE RUN basis this week today 11:30-2, 5-8, Wed-Fri 11:30-2, 5-9, Sat 11-8 and Sun 11-3 at 1321 E. T.O. Blvd, in the Northstar Plaza. For updates, visit their IG page at @shrimpvsch read more

Shrimp vs Chef - menu Shrimp & Pork Al Pastor Burrito - Food Trucks Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Now THIS IS FOOD! My lady and I went this past Friday. We've had his food truck before he got the restaurant, and the food is Damn good. I've always been for local businesses, especially restaurants. DO NOT SLEEP on this place. You will not be disappointed!!! We will be coming back for much much more read more

Shrimp vs Chef - Garlic Noodles and Shrimp Katsu - Food Trucks Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

I really like their avocado burrito! It tastes really good, and it's really big, so it's definitely more than enough for a full meal!

My wife and I were in Carpinteria, south of Santa Barbara for a couple of weeks in June. Paradise right!? We had walked the beach of Carpinteria for about 2 1/2 hours and my feet were barking. We went to my favorite brewery in Carpinteria, Island Brewing and Shrimp vs Chef was there. I am always open to trying a new place. I placed my order from Baja shrimp tacos. Around $15. I returned about 9 minutes later to a basket of wonderfulness. Plump shrimps with puffy tempura batter flowing around them in two tacos over a bed of colored tortilla chips. I mean c'mon. How do you not like tempura anything and the accouterments were outstanding, between the creamy sauce and cabbage and chips. Service was top notch and I paired it with an amazing Island Brewing IPA. HEAVAN! read more

Shrimp vs Chef - Outside at Island Brewing in Carpenteria - Food Trucks Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Yummy poke special, one with rice and the other with wontons. The fish is super fresh, huge portions. The avocado is perfection and extra delicious. Great to support a local business and family. read more

Shrimp vs Chef - Yummy poke special w rice - Food Trucks Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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I love shrimp and I love this place ! The owner is absolutely amazing and love everything he's done!

if you don't get the garlic noodles and shrimp and toss in some of the Carnitas? We need to talk

Absolutely delicious food and friendly service. I recommend the shrimp and pork burrito. Fire.!

this place has amazing customer service and even better food. 10 out of 10 would recommen.

This place never disappoints! My hubby and I have been eating at this truck for a couple years, but now that it's a brick and mortar we have eaten it more than ever!! Last week, he posted on his IG that he was having a TriTip dinner bowl special, it looked amazing! When we got there, we asked if he could make a quesadilla for my 2yo son too. Not only was it an awesome quesadilla, but the TriTip was tender and juicy! We always love the Caesar salad shrimp burrito and the Al Pastor burrito, but he just keeps hitting it out of the park with his specials! Go and enjoy everything they have to offer, you will be glad you did! read more

Great first experience meeting the owner/chef who knows how to not only cook but provide amazing service. I've never been here before and now realize that I need to come here more! This this PLACE! read more

Drove from ventura to Thousand Oaks for Temples garlic noodles and shrimp tacos. Great to see the new site. Very nice and the food was so good!! Congrats on new site and continued success. Enjoy! read more

This place is incredible. This guy has a gift. Highly recommended!! Had the shrimp tacos and the tapatio aioli with the ponzu is incredible.

The famous Shrimp Truck is now has a restaurant in a shopping center where Oaks Local Craft (formerly Titled Kilt) is. We have tried the noodles, tacos, burritos, poke, Katsu...all were delicious & fresh! Can't wait to try the new additions to his menu. Temple, the owner is a very creative chef and one of the nicest down to earth person. It is in a soft opening hours right now but I would double check or call (805) 660-4992. Highly recommend. Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 11AM-2PM, 5-8PM Saturday: 11AM-8PM Sunday-Monday: Closed read more

Great new restaurant in Thousand Oaks. Location is kind of hidden, so this place is spreading from word of mouth. Food is outstanding and love their Street Tacos and their Poke over Rice are my favorites! Definitely give this one a try! read more

I mean where do I begin. I got the shrimp and al pastor burrito and man did that taste really good. The combo of the shrimp with the tapatio aioli as well as the spanish rice is perfect. On top of that the pineapple salsa is a great addition. I will definitely be going back and telling all of my friends about this place. read more

Sooooo good. Baja shrimp burrito is like the best fish taco you've ever had made into an even better burrito. Sauce is ridiculously tasty everything works. Beer is cold and delicious, owner is solid. Service was excellent. Will bring family and hang out next time (retro video game). Do th read more

Absolutely fantastic Shrimp and Al Pastor burritos. Everything is perfection. Excellent tortilla, layered perfect burrito with huge shrimp, al pastry, slaw, sauce and chunks of pineapple. The service of the owner is excellent. read more

Shrimp vs Chef - Food Trucks Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

This place is delicious! Shrimp tacos were great and even the chips are fresh and seasoned.

Yummmm! Food was amazing. Service was great! 3 of us ordered poke, garlic noodles, baja tacos. Everything was fresh and full of flavor! Can't wait to return for the shrimp po'boy and other menu items! I haven't enjoyed shimp this good since I was a kid! read more

We love this place! It's kind of hidden in a shopping center on TO Blvd but once you find it you won't forget it. The owner is a great guy, really cares about his craft. My husband loves the breakfast burrito and my favorite is the tempura musubi. Follow them on social for specials. read more

I had been meaning to come to this place for a while and finally made it. It was fantastic! Great, personal service, generous portions, and delicious food. We tried the ahi poke nachos, Caesar salad burrito with shrimp, and garlic noodles. We were happy with all and the portions are definitely shareable. The owner?, Temple, was friendly. Add on very reasonable drink prices like no other place, and it was a hit. Beers between $5-$7 and $6 wine/sparking? Sold. There were other menu items we wanted to try so we will be back! read more

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Poke was so fresh !!! Garlic noodles amazing! Very accommodating to our large group even though it's kind of small inside.

We had a large wedding at the beach and Shrimp vs Chef served tacos before the event from the taco truck. Our guests had driven a long distance to get to the venue so we wanted them to have a bite before the ceremony. The tacos were a huge hit with the crowd - everyone loved them and the service was excellent. Shrimp vs Chef has a restaurant, but they also do an event with a great taco truck. We loved it and it made our event even more fantastic. read more

Our first time at Shrimp vs. Chef, and the Chef is winning! Finally made a decision on what to order for lunch, so many excellent choices! I loved the Shrimp Katsu. The large panko fried shrimp were crispy and so very tender with good fresh flavor, lightly dribbled with Ponzu sauce. A forkful of white rice and sesame slaw was the perfect accompaniment to the shrimp. I look forward to finishing the take away container tonight. Go there! read more

This shrimp spot is fantastic--fresh, flavorful dishes and friendly service make every visit a treat!

What a find! The shrimp katsu was so flavorful and delicious...and the garlic noodles were amazing! Temple, the owner is incredibly friendly. We'll be back for sure! read more

Nice to see temple, banging it out in his own spot now food was great. Had the Baja shrimp burrito, the Chilaquiles burrito and the Baja shrimp tacos everything was great all the condiments go well together and everything is just super fresh can't wait to try some of his other specials. Cheers. read more

We had lunch here today, the places, quite attractive and cozy inside, loved all the pastries, and the display case, I had the croissant egg sandwich with brown sugar, bacon, and a mixed green salad with mandarin oranges and balsamic dressing that was all delicious, my partner had the BLT on sourdough, which was also delicious with the pomme frites, the iced latte, and the cappuccinos were perfect, the only critique I had was the place was painfully understaffed. read more

Was referred to Shrimp vs Chef by a good friend who likes me, loves great food and finding cool new spots. This place kills it on both scores!! Went last night for a to-go which was amazing ( had the garlic noodles & shrimp katsu) and headed right back today for lunch (shrimp po-boy) The owner/chef is super cool with a passion for food where every ingredient matters. They had an amazing selection of bespoke hot sauces which I loved! Highly recommend!!! read more

Food tastes fresh and lots of flavor. Excellent food and service, will definitely be back! read more

Californias only shrimp truck! This just screams my style punk rock and good food!! Todays choice was a shrimp and Al pastor burrito the size of a new born burrito! Now when you hear a burrito that big you think filler and test this burrito has rice and cabbage but it also has a massive amount of proteins every bite is full of porky goodness and shrimp. With pineapple for that nice little sweet kick and a zing from the sauce it's a perfect balance. Add some of the garlic chili sauce and round out all the flavors. When you see this truck just stop and enjoy the daily offerings. read more

Shrimp vs Chef - When you see this truck stop and get in line !! You won't be disappointed - Food Trucks Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Seriously from my first interaction with Temple (who answered the phone!!!) oh my gosh the shrimp tacos were insane and the shrimp katsu, I appreciate really good food and I stopped by on my way to the car (we were wine tasting at Sunland Vintage) and talked with Temple we both lived on Maui and the influence in his delicious food was obvious read more

OKAY YUM YUM AND MORE YUM. Large food sizes and super delicious. The owner is super kind and friendly. Everything on this menu is amazing. It was outside island brewing. What a perfect combo. Beer and this place man read more

Shrimp vs Chef - Baja burrito and garlic noodles - Food Trucks Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

So glad that we finally stopped in to experience Shrimp and Chef. Delicious variety of food. Might have to have him pull out his food truck for a party. Good stuff. read more