https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/famed-master-sushi-chef-behind-iconic-dish-that-transformed-la-dining-dies-suddenlyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/famed-master-sushi-chef-behind-iconic-dish-that-transformed-la-dining-dies-suddenlyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/famed-master-sushi-chef-behind-iconic-dish-that-transformed-la-dining-dies-suddenly#u21953Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:17:57 +0000Katsuya Uechi, the founder of the Katsuya restaurant chain and creator of spicy tuna crispy rice, has died. The Katsuya Group confirmed his death in an Instagram post. He is credited with redefining the sushi scene in Los Angeles.What's confirmed:Katsuya Uechi died at the age of 67.Uechi founded the Katsuya restaurant chain.He is the creator of spicy tuna crispy rice.Uechi opened Sushi Katsu-ya in Studio City in 1997.The Katsuya Group confirmed his passing via an Instagram post.Still unconfirmed:Uechi was born in Okinawa, Japan.Uechi moved to Los Angeles in the 1980s.The Katsuya brand grew to