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Kemuri Tatsu-ya

Name: Kemuri Tatsu-ya
Address: 2713 E 2nd St, Austin, TX, United States, 78702-4715
Telephone: (512) 803-2224
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

$31 to $50

Japanese

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 68 times today

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Lively
Good for special occasions

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.

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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, Tapas / Small Plates, Japanese (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
Neighbourhood
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!

What 85 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 in Austin offers a unique fusion of Japanese and Texas barbecue, consistently impressing with its "innovative menu" and "amazing" food. The ambiance is described as "hip and fun," while the service is often praised as "impeccable." Though busy at times, it's a must-visit for its creative dishes and vibrant vibe.

85 Reviews

C
Christopher
Houston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very good experience, best I’ve had in a long time!
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Christopher
Dallas
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Cool concept with the potential to be a great experience. They have a nice variety of imported products to try and decently tasty food. However, they fall short on the details. A good one-time experience but nothing I am rushing to return to.
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Epimenio
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was good, I took my wife and daughter on a valentines date, which was definitely a great experience
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Paul
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service was incredible but the outdoor seating was not. Despite booking an early reservation we were put on the side of the building with poor coverage. Some of the bench areas were only half covered. They really need to improve this if they are putting people outside.
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Shirley
VIP
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing delicious food and great place all around!
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Rick
Austin
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our server was excellent, unfortunately we didn’t catch his name. Food was great, as were the cocktails. The only complaint was that as soon as we placed our order for the Valentine’s Omakase, the food came out in a rush. We didn’t like the feeling of being pushed out the door so soon after ordering.
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Pamela
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always have a great experience at Kemuri Tatsu Ya. The infusion of Texas Smokehouse with Japanese cuisines is genius. Parking can be tricky due to the location. Yesterday I parked across the street at the clinic since it was after hours. It is an easy walk across Pleasant Valley at the light.
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Ed
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great concept, a little chilly on the back porch last night even with heaters.
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Matt
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was outstanding! My go to place to bring out of towners!
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K
Katia
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My boyfriend and I went to Kemuri Tatsu-ya for our anniversary. The meal was fantastic! Everything tasted so good and was unique. We enjoyed the cucumber salad, the kara-age chicken, the brisket tsukemen, and the pork belly and onion skewer. We also got the matcha pain killer cocktail. Would recommend!
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FAQs

Kemuri Tatsu-ya is rated 4.6 stars by 85 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 68 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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, Japanese (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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Additional information

Experiences

First Available/Priority Seating

Hightop Bar

Menu

What 85 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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