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Kemuri Tatsu-ya
Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Austin
Has a stamp of approval from Bon Appetit Magazine and Eater
"A menu that includes fish collar with yuzu salt, sticky rice tamales with..."(3 Tips)"Skewers: beef tongue, chicken thigh."(4 Tips)
"Get the brisket with the bento box."(8 Tips)
"interesting twists on izakaya classics."(2 Tips)
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- fish collar
- beef tongue
- banana pudding
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Mike WinstonMay 30, 2017A cool, laid-back place with tons of interesting twists on izakaya classics. Don't miss scallop, pork belly, bacon, or chicken skewers. Also, takoyaki, BBQ eel, & banana dessert. WinstonWanders.com
Brisket bento box is a delicious BBQ Japanese mashup, and a feast for two. Everything is tasty, including the inventive cocktails. Fun outdoor vibes.
Dan PyatetskyFebruary 7, 2020Favorite meal so far in Austin (and best bbq too). Final bill was way lower than I expected too. Fatty brisket was incredible, sunomono, mackerel and ribs were great. Both skewers I got were just ok.
Sampo RuoppilaApril 6, 2018A Japanese izakaya in a Texan setting, serving izakaya classics, inventions, and some takes on Texan classics. Sounds like an unorthodox combination, but the result is superb. I will definitely return
Anand DhanasekharanFebruary 6, 2017Tsukemen soup is unreal. The one in Ramen Tatsuya is better but still this one is almost right there. The Japanese ambience inside is awesome!!!
- Lazar StojkovićAugust 13, 2023One of Austin's finest. The excellence of every dish here is truly remarkable. "Puddin' on the Ritz" is so unbelievably delicious that it will forever ruin banana pudding for you at any other place.
Annie WernerAugust 7, 2017The smoked half collar was super special. Chili cheese takoyaki and the hot pocketz were also fun to eat. True to the fusion and with winning results!
Amy WangOctober 18, 2019Amazing highly recommend! Japanese izakaya meets Texas smoke house. The blue cheese tofu melts on your tongue, smoked fish collar, Tex ramen
Travis McCutcheonJanuary 12, 2017Amazing atmosphere and brilliant menu. It's izakaya style so bring your appetite. Can't lose from the smoker or skewers. Bbq eel and scallops were standouts. Ramen was tasty but not necessary.
AmateurConciergeAugust 27, 2022The crown jewel Of the Tatsu-ya empire. The karaage was great…everything else ok, but brisket is underwhelming. Banana cake is great…but the ambience is the most important.
Dustin LeeAugust 7, 2017Love their well-curated decor. Interesting Japanese-Texan mash-up. Brisket Ramen works well until about halfway in when it gets too salty. Worth trying but don't expect to be blown away
Brook ShelleyDecember 9, 2017The fish rib, and gyutan were great. Also loved the mentaiko tots. One of the few places to find shiokara in Texas.
Ted LanoApril 18, 2017The Beef Tongue was probably the best small dish that I have ever eaten in Austin.
Tony XerriOctober 16, 2023Great Japanese inspired restaurant that reminds me a lot of Kenka over in NYC. Lots of delicious fun bites to share and very modern interpretations of delicious food.
LukeDecember 29, 2018A fusion take that doesn’t suck at all. The classic izakaya stuff is well done, but their original creations are really special. Don’t forget the brisket
Jody FergusonJanuary 7, 2018Didn’t have one bad dish. Chilli smothered takoyaki shouldn’t work, but it does. Yellowtail collar was amazing, as was the beef tongue. But the highlight may have been the smoked jalapeños.
J BDecember 11, 2019Everything we had was amazing and the team were so lovely. Rate the scallops, ramen and brisket. And the pecan pie!
Javier BeldenAugust 1, 2017Good if your a hipster that has money to spare. Over priced for quality of food. Was served 5 skewers, one being the squid was good but the others where charred burnt and worst of all cold.Nice drinks
Everything was amazing from the smoked edamame to the squid fermented in squid guts. Be adventurous!
Mite ShadyJanuary 23, 2018Not worth the money! If your looking for athletic Japanese don’t go here! If your looking for overpriced pre-package fusion food come here!
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Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
(512) 893-5561
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- 9.0
"#12 on the menu was really great. Cozy restaurant with great service. Loved the variety sake."
Joseph Prah - 8.4
"One our favorite dinners in Austin. Loved the queso and truffle sukiyaki dips, beef & chicken meatballs, blue crab gyoza, basil udon, and all the cocktails."
Noah Weiss - 7.7
"This is the most athletic Japanese restaurant in Austin Tx! From there Sushi to there Yakitori(grilled items)It has probably the largest Sake selection in town(over 40)and at least 10 Japanese beers!"
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- 8.6
"One of my favorite bars in Austin. The atmosphere is more like old Rainey. Gotta try the brisket tots."
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"Excellently made craft cocktails and a tiny, fully stocked, Mezcal bar on the second floor. Ask for a mezcal tasting so you can really get a better appreciation for the liquor."
José Ducós - 8.5
"Great cocktails, comfortable room, fantastic outdoor patio and live music several nights a week. Oh, there's also a good food trailer, Toaster there too."
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