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Kemuri Tatsu-ya

$31 to $50

Japanese

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2 people

Dec 3, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 31 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.

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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

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

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.

What 15 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 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.

15 Reviews

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Mark
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It had been a few years since I’d last visited Kemuri. It was everything thing I remembered. Hands down the best place in Austin to bring out of towners. No place like it for sure.
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Tamar
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days 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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Cara
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
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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Kyle
Salt Lake City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
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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Lilly
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
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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David
San Antonio
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
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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umamimami
Austin
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Guaca-poke chips were VERY over-salted, overpowering the guac! Yellowtail collar was delish.
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Rushika
Austin
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 19, 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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Ryan
Austin
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 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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Daniel
San Antonio
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 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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FAQs

Kemuri Tatsu-ya is rated 4.6 stars by 15 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 3, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 31 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, Creative Japanese, Asian
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

Hightop Bar

Indoor Dining

Outdoor Dining

Menu

What 15 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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