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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
20:30
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Hot spot
  • Innovative
  • Lively
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 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 17:00–19:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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!

Menu

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What 24 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 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.

24 Reviews

  1. Daniel

    VIP

    Austin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Tamara

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Jackie

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very unique experience with great taste and service

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  4. Matt

    VIP

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and vibes are outstanding. The Japanese Gastropub meets Texas bbq fusion does not disappoint.

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  5. Kaushik

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Texas Japanese fusion place - every dish we had was incredible and the service was great too! Probably my favorite restaurant in Austin so far.

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  6. Wendy

    Austin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible

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  7. Eleanor

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    This was a disappointing experience. We arrived on time for our reservation and needed to wait outside in the cold so they could attempt to sell us drinks from the bar. Once inside, we walked into a freezing room, I had to ask for the fan to be turned off. The chairs were incredibly uncomfortable and the tables were not the same size making it awkward to sit together as a party of 3. The food was good and very interesting however there was a20 minutes gap between two skewers and receiving our final course. Tables around us were piling up with food and we were sitting and waiting with only a check in and explanation about 45 seconds before the food arrived from the kitchen.

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  8. Ashley

    VIP

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant has such great vibes! We always have fun here and the food is amazing. They did a special birthday sake bomb surprise for my boyfriend in front of the whole restaurant, which was so fun!

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  9. Mark

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    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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  10. Carolina

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Exquisite experience! Highly recommended we loved the nigiri and omakase as well to order dishes and the lovely presentations!

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FAQs

Kemuri Tatsu-ya is rated 4.6 stars by 24 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
20:30
Booked 46 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 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 17:00–19:00
  • 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
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