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Sushi Katsu-ya
SushiSushiEncinoKatsu-ya GroupA la CarteValley
The Encino outpost of Katsuya Uechi's Katsu-ya Group, serving the same contemporary California-Japanese sushi menu that the Studio City original established in 1997.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Encino
- Since
- 2004
- Chef
- Katsuya Uechi
- Owner
- Katsuya Uechi / Katsu-ya Group

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About
Sushi Katsu-ya Encino, opened in 2004, brings the Katsu-ya Group's menu to the central Valley. Chef Katsuya Uechi, born in Okinawa and trained in Japan, oversees all Katsu-ya locations; the Encino restaurant offers the full menu including the group's signature rolls and traditional nigiri in a neighborhood-friendly setting.
Neighborhood & visiting
Sushi Katsu-ya sits in Encino, one of Los Angeles's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Katsu-ya Group's Valley presence since 2004
- Katsuya Uechi — Okinawa-born, Japan-trained chef
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About Sushi Katsu-ya
- Is Sushi Katsu-ya an authentic sushi restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — Sushi Katsu-ya is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for sushi in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Sushi Katsu-ya located?
- Sushi Katsu-ya is located at 16542 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436, Los Angeles, USA in the Encino neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Sushi Katsu-ya?
- Sushi Katsu-ya does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in Los Angeles we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Sushi Katsu-ya?
- Sushi Katsu-ya sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for sushi of this format in Los Angeles.
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