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Katsuya Uechi, pioneering sushi chef and creator of spicy tuna crispy rice, dies
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- Katsuya Uechi, the master sushi chef behind Katsuya restaurants, has died, his team confirmed on Instagram.
- “Katsu-San helped shape the Los Angeles sushi landscape and beyond, making Katsuya a household name.
- The Okinawa-born chef altered the DNA of the L.A. sushi scene with his innovative, genre-bending creations.
Chef Katsuya Uechi prepares a bluefin tuna at Katsuya Brentwood. (Photo by Michael Kovac / Getty Images for Katsuya) By Melody Xu June 26, 2026 2:51 PM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
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Katsuya Uechi, the master sushi chef behind Katsuya restaurants, has died, his team confirmed on Instagram. He was 67.
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