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Kemuri Tatsu-ya

$31 to $50

Japanese

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Innovative
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 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

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
Reservations take priority over walk-in guests. On busy days there may be a short wait even with a reservation. Table may be indoors or on one of our covered and heated/conditioned patios.
First Available/Priority Seating
Multiple dates available
Reservations take priority over walk-in guests. On busy days 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!

What 32 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

Loved For

Austin
Innovative
Austin
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kemuri Tatsu-ya is a "fantastic" destination blending authentic Japanese izakaya with Texan flair. Guests rave about its "unique food and experience," including shareable portions and vegetarian options. The "brisket is amazing," and the atmosphere is lively and fun. A must-visit in Austin for adventurous eats and memorable dining.

32 Reviews

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Kevin
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a remarkable experience here and the innovative menu is a must try. Service is impeccable Kevin
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Shannon
Pittsburgh
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique, cool restaurant. The food was delicious with a mixture of Texas barbecue and Asian foods. Very creative and delicious. The Sake was also very good.
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Shannon
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came back for our friend's birthday and we were not disappointed. His favorite was the hamachi collar hands down, though everything else was phenomenal. The eggplant was the most surprising, blowing the minds of our eggplant haters at the table. The drinks were fantastic with our favorites being the puff puff pass and the neko-jita martini. Service was impeccable as well, and you cannot beat the soundtrack. We'll be back!
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DeeDee
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We all loved everything we ate and every server was so exceptionally nice and informative! We will definitely be back again and hopefully soon! Happy Holidays to the crew! ❤️
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Laura
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious food and the service was awesome. Everything we had was so good but favorites were the tsukune (best we've ever had), the special sashimi trio, and the BBQ tsukemen. Look forward to returning!
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Divya
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love you so much Kemuri. One of my favorite restaurants in Austin
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Cindy
VIP
San Diego
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderfully delightful dining experience- the food is delicious and so creative! It is served family style and is great for a social evening with friends.
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Daniel
VIP
Austin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and excellent service. Most cocktails are on the (very) sweet side, but sake options are plentiful.
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Tamara
VIP
Greater Boston
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
My guest and I really enjoyed the mash up between Japanese and Austin BBQ cultures - great concept! Brisket was soooo tender. Even better was that we arrived at 6 pm on a Wednesday, were seated promptly and told about the Happy Hour 50% off specials. We tried the jellyfish for $3.50 - can’t beat that and it was delicious. Because the kitchen accidentally forgot to bring out the beef shroom we ordered until the end, they comped us for that without us asking. That brought the total bill for two to $57, including the very powerful Negroni and martini and 4 dishes. Eating out is generally so expensive these days, never mind places with named chefs - I am amazed that I can recommend this restaurant as a VALUE option.
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Jackie
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very unique experience with great taste and service
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FAQs

Kemuri Tatsu-ya is rated 4.7 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

Experiences are available.

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 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–7:00 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

Website
https://www.kemuri-tatsuya.com/
Phone number
(512) 803-2224

Kemuri Tatsu-ya

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Experiences

First Available/Priority Seating

First Available/Priority Seating

Hightop Bar

Menu

What 32 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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