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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
7:00 PM
Booked 85 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
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 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 803-2224
  • Website
    https://www.kemuri-tatsuya.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    2713 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78702-4715
  • Neighborhood
    Austin
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

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

View menu on restaurant's website

What 55 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 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.

55 Reviews

  1. M.J.

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My goto, fail safe dining option. Never fails to impress. Atmosphere is wow! Menu is innovative. Food and plating are incredible. Your people make the experience one to remember again and again. Go here if you are reading this.

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  2. Meagan

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Cool vibe, small portions for price and very long wait for food to arrive.

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  3. Deepa

    VIP

    Austin

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We were seated outdoors despite reservations. Food was good though

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  4. PaurushS

    VIP

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Very poor service - most of the items were late or delivered to others. They could not figure out how to get the ordered items to the right table for 2 hrs

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  5. Alex

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Great food but they forgot about our brisket dish multiple times after asking about it. It came out an hour after we ordered it. Poor experience all around.

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  6. Amanda

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Meh, skewers were over salted, tuna was undercooked. Our server was great, ambiance was cool.

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  7. Jeff

    VIP

    Austin

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a fun place to eat! Great menu choices. We did the brisket bento box and smoked tuna. And reasonably priced too.

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  8. andrew

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place never disappoints! Have been several times and will continue.

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  9. Ella

    VIP

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    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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  10. Jason

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2025

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

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FAQs

Kemuri Tatsu-ya is rated 4.6 stars by 55 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 85 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Kemuri Tatsu-ya

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Austin
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access
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