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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
7:00 p.m.
Booked 57 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.

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

  • Location
    2713 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78702-4715
  • Phone number
    (512) 803-2224
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese (Izakaya), Barbecue
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Reservation-First Available

    Multiple dates available
    During peak hours, reservations can be held for up to 5 minutes and there may be a wait even with a reservation. Table may be indoors or on one of our covered and heated/conditioned patios. Take an Uber--you'll thank us!

  • Hightop Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Hightop style counter seating. Full menu available!

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 99 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

Loved For

  • Austin

    Innovative

  • Austin

    Japanese

  • Austin

    Innovative

  • Austin

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kemuri Tatsu-ya offers an exciting fusion of Texas barbecue and Japanese cuisine, creating a "unique, cool restaurant" experience. Guests rave about the "amazing food and wonderful service," with standout dishes like brisket and innovative cocktails. While some mention the lively atmosphere, others appreciate the "fun vibe" and decor.

99 Reviews

  1. Madeleine

    Central Coast7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Always a fun experience. Great service, great food, great vibe. No duds on the menu.

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  2. Kevin

    Austin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very well run and the food is off the hook. Very impressed with the staffs knowledge of the menu. Thanks for a great experience!

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  3. Justine

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish everything was great! We appreciate how fun and nice everyone was!

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  4. Aubrey

    Austin9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always consistently mind blowingly good here. Fish collar, hot pockets and the ramen were highlights. We also tried the chicken skewers this time and those were shockingly good too.

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  5. Kevin

    Austin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    always a unique pleasure. I'm always impressed by the depth of knowledge of the wait staff

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  6. Tricia VIP

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Honestly was extremely that I picked an inside reservation and was seated basically outside. Glad I brought a jacket because the heaters outside weren’t enough. However, the food make the experience 10x better. All the food we got was some of the best food we’ve had in austin. Will definitely come back for the food but want to sit inside next time

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  7. Joon

    Salt Lake City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and service. Helped make my partner’s birthday special.

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  8. jennifer

    Seattle2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was pretty good but is also seems a bit complacent. The service was barely present, walking passed multiple times with no engagement or checking in to see how our table was doing despite never having dined there before. They also offered no real description or instruction with the food despite the opportunity to create a more complete idea of the intention of the dishes. For what we paid and the hype of this restaurant it was disappointing.

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  9. James

    Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Kemuri Tatsu-ya and continue to return. The food is prepared so differently than anything we have experienced. The flavors are amazing. This is a must for anyone seeking a fun flavorful evening.

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  10. AllisonM

    San Francisco2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food but music was too loud and vulgar- disruptive to the experience.

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FAQs

Kemuri Tatsu-ya is rated 4.6 stars by 99 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 57 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Kemuri Tatsu-ya

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

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (512) 803-2224
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese (Izakaya), Barbecue
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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