# Katsuya Uechi Legacy Lives On

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Podcast: [Los Angeles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113)
Published: 2026-06-26T22:50:41+00:00
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Sushi legend Katsuya Uechi, visionary chef behind the global Katsuya empire, has died at 67. Born in Okinawa and raised in LA, he revolutionized sushi with bold flavors like spicy tuna on crispy rice and jalapeño yellowtail, turning Katsuya into a household name. From his first Studio City spot in 1997 to high-end SBE collaborations and international locations in the UAE and Kuwait, Uechi reshaped American sushi culture. He also founded a sushi school to train the next generation. His legacy lives on through his iconic dishes and the countless chefs he inspired — a true culinary pioneer whose impact will forever change how we eat sushi. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/117571d91f43bcbe

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