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Kemuri Tatsu-ya, Austin, TX
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Kemuri Tatsu-ya

$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
Japanese izakaya and Texas barbecue are arguably the two best cuisines to enjoy while
drinking. Recognized by the James Beard Foundation and named one of the best restaurants in
the U.S. by Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, GQ and more, Kemuri Tatsu-ya offers a mash-up of the
two, plus an excellent selection of booze—including a ‘whisky bible.’ Guests are welcomed into
the space with an enthusiastic “irasshaimase!” from the staff. The experience only gets better
from there with creative dishes like Taiyaki Cornbread, Brisket Tsukemen and Guaca-Poke.
Bright, tiki-style cocktails, including super-chilled Toki highballs cranked out from a machine, are
an essential part of the experience. Reserve a table today to get a taste of this iconic Austin
restaurant, brought to you by Tatsu Aikawa and the team behind Ramen Tatsu-Ya.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Tatsu Aikawa

From the OpenTable editors: When it opened in 2017, this MICHELIN Bib Gourmand quickly racked up accolades—including a spot on Bon Appétit’s best new restaurant list—for chefs Tatsu Aikawa and Takuya Matsumoto’s innovative Japanese izakaya-meets-Texas smokehouse mashup. That looks like smoked chicken wing yakitori, brisket hot pockets, and chili cheese takoyaki chased with beer and whisky in a cozy, wood-lined tavern.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Creative Japanese, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 803-2224
  • Website
    https://www.kemuri-tatsuya.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Experiences

  • Hightop Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Hightop style counter seating. Full menu available!

  • Indoor Dining

    Multiple dates available
    Semi-outdoor spacing. Great views.

  • Outdoor Dining

    Multiple dates available
    Book our patio outside. Please note: Outdoor reservations do not automatically guarantee a spot inside due to inclement weather.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 13 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

13 Reviews

  1. Tamar

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such great food, atmosphere and service! I came for my birthday and me and my taste buds celebrated well!

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  2. Cara

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique food and experience. Tried a variety of foods and drinks. Brisket is amazing and some of the best we have ever had.

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  3. Kyle

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience and the food was actually a lot better then I was expecting. The sizes are shareable portions so expect too be ordering a little more then usual

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  4. Lilly

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great place to go! You’re guaranteed to have a good time

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  5. David

    San Antonio

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was good but a couple of items was a bit too salty

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  6. Rushika

    Austin

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! What a find! It just kept getting better! We got there on time and although the outside seems okay… as we were taken to our table, it got better and better! They have lots of space but every table was filled! The rooms were decorated Texas style - so fun! Then our server was amazing! He made the menu seem easy! 5 vegetarian choices too! We had the cornbread, tuna, edamame, wagyu skewer, eggplant and dessert! All 5/5!! The puff puff mescal cocktail was a little sweet:-( Loved it!

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  7. Ryan

    Austin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Don’t bother booking a reservation, they will make you wait 30 mins anyway.

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  8. Daniel

    San Antonio

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and atmosphere was amazing the only thing that was suspect was staff. Our waiter we had to get him 3 times to get service. Our reservation was at 8:15 and got seated around 8:30. The host tall guy seemed overwhelmed and I’m pretty sure sat other people before us. Other than everything else was amazing

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  9. Cheryl

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great family dinner here! The food and service were exemplary, and the whole vibe of the restaurant was original, comfortable and fun.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Rick

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, service, drinks, ambience… everything

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Kemuri Tatsu-ya is rated 4.6 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Kemuri Tatsu-ya

2713 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78702-4715

Additional information

  • Area
    Austin
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Creative Japanese, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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