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Chef Marcos joined Hidden Omakase in November 2022, bringing over 14 years of experience. A Texas native from Lubbock, Marcos first found his passion for cooking through his oldest sister, with whom he still prepares Thanksgiving dinner each year. After earning his culinary degree from the Art Institute of Austin, a Japanese cuisine course sparked his interest in sushi. He gained experience at Sushi NiNi before joining Uchi in 2017, contributing to openings in Denver and Miami. At Hidden Omakase, Marcos thrives on teamwork and enjoys sharing his love of Japanese cuisine.
Chef Kaelyb was born in Guam and grew up in Sugar Land, Texas, moving there in 2006. Inspired by his father’s passion for cooking, he developed a desire to create meals for the people he loves. Without formal culinary schooling, he trained entirely at Hidden Omakase, mastering everything from knife skills and rice preparation to fish breakdown and nigiri making. Fascinated by Asian cuisines—including Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean, Malaysian, and Szechuan—he now brings dedication, precision, and creativity to every dish, crafting intimate and memorable experiences for every guest at Hidden Omakase.
Born in Mexico City and raised in Houston, Chef Kalef first discovered the joy food can bring at just eight years old when he cooked breakfast for his mother’s birthday. Trained at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, he studied classical French techniques while exploring cuisines from Japanese to Mexican. Inspired by chefs Enrique Olvera, Dan Barber, and Grant Achatz, he later honed his Japanese skills at Uchi. Now at Hidden Omakase, he crafts intimate dining experiences that go beyond eating—inviting guests to connect through flavor, memory, and artistry.
