Master sushi chef Katsuya Uechi has passed away at the age of 67. He was the founder of the Katsuya restaurant chain in Los Angeles. Uechi opened the first Katsuya location in Studio City in 1997. His restaurants became known for certain signature dishes. Further details about his life and legacy are available from local news sources, including LAist.
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