26 beach Restaurant , was founded by Katsu, Yuki (his wife) and sons Bryan & Francis Mori, and has been in existence for 33 years; an impressive accomplishment in this day in age. Equally impressive is the Mori Family’s lineage in the food industry. In 1830, Katsu’s great grandfather, who was mentored by a Shogun chef, opened one of the first sushi houses in Tokyo, Japan and named it “Kamei Sushi”. Fast forward to 1982 and 26 Beach Restaurant was born in Venice, California, combining a menu of Japanese and American dishes.