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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

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$31 to $50

Barbecue

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

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
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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

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Barbecue, Izakaya, Creative Japanese
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
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
Cross street
E 2nd Street at Pleasant Valley
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Take an Uber!
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

1st Available
Multiple dates available
High Top Bar seating or Table. Full menu available! *The arrival time you selected above does not always equal time you will be seated. Times are approximated and delays may happen due to table availability. There may still be a wait during peak times.* No outside food, drinks, OR PETS(no inside pets either) Thanks!
Dining Table
Multiple dates available
*The arrival time you selected above does not always equal time you will be seated. Times are approximated and delays may happen due to table availability. There may still be a wait during peak times.* No outside food, drinks, OR PETS(no inside pets either) Thanks!
Indoor Seating
Multiple dates available
*The arrival time you selected above does not always equal time you will be seated. Times are approximated and delays may happen due to table availability. There may still be a wait during peak times.* No outside food, drinks, OR PETS(no inside pets either) Thanks!

What 150 people are saying

Kemuri Tatsu-ya reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kemuri Tatsu-ya offers a "unique fusion" of Japanese and Texas BBQ, with standout dishes like brisket hot pockets and wagyu skewers. The "delicious food" and "amazing service" make it a must-visit. The vibrant ambiance enhances the dining experience, though some suggest improvements in seating arrangements and noise levels. Overall, a "real gem."

150 Reviews

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Marissa
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Troy was a delight to have as our service. He was very sweet and personable and overall fantastic to talk to. The food was delicious as always, especially the Takoyaki and Taiyaki 🤤 Thank ya’ll for the wonderful short time we spent there!
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Nicole
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hands down one of the best meals we've had....nearly a religious experience. An Uber driver tipped us to this place as his favorite spot, Now we understand why. If we were local, this would be our go to. Delicious, unique food and an unmistakably cool atmosphere.
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Dean
Austin1 review
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food is overrated. Too small to really enjoy if you share. Can’t even remember what I ate because it was only a morsel of everything. Not my kind of culinary experience.
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Jennifer VIP
Washington, D.C. Area28 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We brought a group here together and had an absolutely fabulous time. The food is incredible. The servers are amazing. They paid attention to every detail and kept coursing out the meal beautifully for us. Love love, love.
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Abby
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place was awesome. Highly recommend!! Highly recommend the brisket hot pockets and wagyu skewers!
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Maria
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience at KT! Food and service were great and interesting. I can tell that it was a game changer compared to my first experience in this restaurant which was outside, and without reservation! Therefore , my recommendation: book a table indoor!!
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Aryan
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was phenomenal, the place looks awesome, and the service was the best. 12/10, one of the best meals I’ve had in Austin
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Lauren VIP
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every time I go, this place is fantastic. Would recommend to anyone
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Zach
New Mexico1 review
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Greta food and service. Pretty hot for indoor seating. Idk why ac set to 78. Beware prices on menu seem fine but have to order alot for a full meal. Expect $40-75 a person atleast.
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Renee
Atlanta3 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Service and food were top-notch. Unfortunately, we were seated in the area that was brutally warm and uncomfortable. When I booked a reservation, open table indicated there were no outside options available which led me to believe that we would be indoors. When there is a high of 95 in Texas and you’ve been hot all day, you just want to enjoy dinner indoors. The area of the restaurant we were seated in is not considered indoors and did not have air conditioning. I purposely chose a restaurant that didn’t have a patio so that we could be more comfortable for dinner. I’m not sure what’s worse. Being overly uncomfortable and hot all through dinner for which we spent a nice amount of money or the fact that the staff knew it was gonna be this way. It wasn’t an AC malfunction or an issue that popped up that day and they unfortunately have to work in that environment. They really should list this on open door as a patio or outdoor seating. It’s a long night when you have to go outside to cool off because there’s just no moving air in the building.
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Kemuri Tatsu-ya is rated 4.6 stars by 150 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Additional information

Cross street
E 2nd Street at Pleasant Valley
Neighborhood
Austin
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
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Barbecue, Izakaya, Creative Japanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Take an Uber!
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.kemuri-tatsuya.com/
Phone number
(512) 803-2224

Kemuri Tatsu-ya

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About this restaurant

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

Experiences

1st Available

Dining Table

Indoor Seating

Menu

What 150 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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