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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
22:30
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.
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Recognized by the James Beard Foundation, Michelin Guide and named one of the best restaurants in the U.S. by Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, GQ and more! Japanese izakaya and Texas barbecue are arguably the two best cuisines to enjoy while imbibing. 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, innovative 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, Tapas / Small Plates, Izakaya
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (512) 803-2224
  • Website
    https://www.kemuri-tatsuya.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Experiences

  • First Available/Priority Seating

    Multiple dates available
    During peak hours, reservations can be held for up to 5 minutes and there may be a short wait even with a reservation. Table may be indoors or on one of our covered and heated/conditioned patios.

  • Hightop Bar

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

Menu

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What 46 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kemuri Tatsu-ya offers an unforgettable dining experience with its innovative fusion of Japanese and Texas BBQ flavors. Guests rave about "absolutely delicious food" and "impeccable service." The restaurant is praised for its "creative and unique dishes," vibrant atmosphere, and attentive staff. A must-visit for those seeking culinary adventure in Austin.

46 Reviews

  1. Ella

    VIP

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So yummy and affordable! My boyfriend and I got 8 items and it was all under $100! The ambiance is amazing and the service was very friendly! 10/10 would recommend.

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  2. Jason

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing, creative menu. Staff is fantastic, great vibe!

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  3. Derek

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    it was SO. GOOD. the food was amazing and our server was really funny and sweet!! <3

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  4. David

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, good service and a cool vibe. Cant beat it for a last minute date night.

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  5. Cathy

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious. Our server Sam was great, kind and attentive but didn't hover or rush us. Very relaxing dinner. Had the Hotate scallops, kara-age chicken and Ribs with Bento box. All so good but best bite was the scallops. Corn pudding for dessert. Delicious but wish there was more of the corn. The pecan topping overwhelmed it a bit. But don't get me wrong it was still amazing.

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  6. Sanjay

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 6 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Interesting food and concept with Japanese flavors of barbecue.

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  7. Raul José

    San Antonio

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Loud but lively. Reputation for kitchen running out of certain items as it gets closer to end of night. Reservations made but restaurant was still 45 min late to seat us, which could have contributed to certain food items being unavailable. Mediocre experience unfortunately

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  8. Travis

    Austin

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Hectic NYE experience. Been before and enjoy what Kemuri has to offer and with holiday business expectations in mind, still had a sour time. BUT! Our wait staff was very kind and accommodating where possible.

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  9. Indre

    Austin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Waited 45 min for a table even though we had a reservation…. The whole point of making a res on NYE was to not waste time at dinner

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  10. Timothy

    Austin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a bit busy on NYE, as expected, but the overall experience felt off compared to other visits. The food lacked the “wow” factor that it had before, and the tiki drinks were good, but were filled to the brim with ice.

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FAQs

Kemuri Tatsu-ya is rated 4.7 stars by 46 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:30
Booked 44 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 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Tapas / Small Plates, Izakaya
  • 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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