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Katsuya Uechi, master sushi chef behind LA's Katsuya restaurants, dies at 67

Katsuya 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.

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Reports confirm the death of sushi chef Katsuya Uechi at age 67.

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  1. Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi Dies at 67

    Katsuya 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.
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