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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
11:00 PM
Booked 58 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.

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 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) 893-5561
  • 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.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

10 Reviews

  1. Lilly

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. David

    San Antonio

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  3. Rushika

    Austin

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. Ryan

    Austin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  5. Daniel

    San Antonio

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  6. Cheryl

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great family dinner here! The food and service were exemplary, and the whole vibe of the restaurant was original, comfortable and fun.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Rick

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, service, drinks, ambience… everything

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Spencer

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. I wish I visited this place earlier!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Brett

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved this place. It did not disappoint. It even had some very adventurous foods that I haven’t seen since being dared to eat when I lived in Japan.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Hudson

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible restaurant. Relt like an authentic Japanese izakaya with a Texan flair. Ordered nearly half the menu, wish I could go back and order the other half. Staff were very helpful, knowledgeable, and respectful, even as we stayed past closing hours.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Kemuri Tatsu-ya is rated 4.5 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 58 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 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
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