The Izaka-Ya by Katsu-Ya Manhattan Beach

As one of only four Master sushi chefs in Los Angeles, Chef Katsuya Uechi brings three decades of culinary artistry and restaurant operations to the world. Katsuya Uechi was born and raised in Okinawa, Japan, known simply as "KATSU"- for his distinctive style and first -rate execution of high quality traditional sushi, Uechi is recognized as one of the major style setters in the world of Japanese cuisine.