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Key moments and achievements from Katsuya Uechi's life.
Katsuya was born
· Los Angeles, California, United States
Immigration
After training in traditional Japanese sushi-making, Uechi left Japan for Los Angeles, where he honed his craft in Southern California kitchens.
Immigration
After training in traditional Japanese sushi-making, Uechi left Japan for Los Angeles, where he honed his craft in Southern California kitchens.
Founding
Uechi opened his first restaurant on Ventura Boulevard. The small room quickly became one of the most sought-after sushi destinations in Los Angeles.
Founding
Uechi opened his first restaurant on Ventura Boulevard. The small room quickly became one of the most sought-after sushi destinations in Los Angeles.
Partnership
Partnering with Sam Nazarian's SBE group and designer Philippe Starck, Uechi opened the first upscale Katsuya in Brentwood, later expanding to Hollywood, Century City and downtown Los Angeles.
Partnership
Partnering with Sam Nazarian's SBE group and designer Philippe Starck, Uechi opened the first upscale Katsuya in Brentwood, later expanding to Hollywood, Century City and downtown Los Angeles.
Award
Angeleno magazine recognized Uechi as its chef of the year, cementing his standing in the Los Angeles dining scene.
Award
Angeleno magazine recognized Uechi as its chef of the year, cementing his standing in the Los Angeles dining scene.
Expansion
Through the 2010s the Katsuya brand grew beyond the United States, with outposts reported in the Bahamas, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain.
Expansion
Through the 2010s the Katsuya brand grew beyond the United States, with outposts reported in the Bahamas, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain.
Katsuya Uechi passed away
