Famed master sushi chef behind iconic dish that transformed LA dining dies suddenly ^52.5%

California Post - By Daniel Farr - 6/27/2026, 12:14 AM

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Master sushi chef Katsuya Uechi, the culinary force who reshaped Los Angeles’ sushi scene and introduced the now-ubiquitous spicy tuna crispy rice, has died unexpectedly at 67. His restaurant group confirmed the news in an Instagram post Thursday night but did not disclose a cause of death. “Katsu-San helped shape the Los Angeles sushi... more