https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/katsuya-uechi-master-sushi-chef-behind-la-s-katsuya-restaurants-dies-at-67Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/katsuya-uechi-master-sushi-chef-behind-la-s-katsuya-restaurants-dies-at-67https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/katsuya-uechi-master-sushi-chef-behind-la-s-katsuya-restaurants-dies-at-67#u21933Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:51:44 +0000Katsuya Uechi, the founder of the Katsu-ya restaurant chain, has died at age 67. He is credited with creating spicy tuna crispy rice and influencing the Los Angeles dining scene. Katsuya Group officials confirmed his death.What's confirmed:Katsuya Uechi died at the age of 67.Uechi founded the Katsu-ya restaurant chain.He is credited as the creator of spicy tuna crispy rice.Uechi opened Sushi Katsu-ya in Studio City in 1997.Katsuya Group restaurant officials confirmed Uechi's death.Still unconfirmed:Uechi died unexpectedly.Uechi moved to Los Angeles in the 1980s.