Kemuri Tatsu-ya

This place was recommended to us by friends and we knew that it’s going to be a great experience but they absolutely exceeded our expectations. Every dish was perfect, service was top notch and atmosphere was fantastic. We loved everything about this restaurant. I have to say it’s probably one of the best if not the best restaurant I’ve ever visited. If you’re in Austin it’s must visit. Highly recommended

Great place. Service, food, decor/ambiance were all top notch. From the start the entire staff greets you as you walk in and give you some warm hand towels at the table. The menu was very unique and had both twists on classic foods as well as some more exotic options like jellyfish shots. Portions were on the smaller side so expect to spend a little more (like 40-50 a person maybe) but the quality definitely makes up for it.

Such a fun and unique way to experience BBQ and Japanese classics together. We got a hightop seat at the bar (recommend if dining as 2) and had a view into the kitchen all night. Staff was super friendly and gave us good recommendations. We started the meal with cornbread (good but not mind blowing) and followed it up with the smoked tuna - DELICIOUS. For our mains we got the hot pockets, Kara Age, and brisket binto style. All three were delicious, inventive, and just plain fun to eat. We also got the chicken skewers which were fine but not worth ordering IMO. We debated getting dessert and I am so glad we did. The banana pudding was AMAZING. It is salty, sweet, crunchy, creamy, and the miso caramel is nom nom nom 😋. Definitely a fun spot to check out!

Love the concept. I challenged myself with the raw octopus which was interesting, weird but not really reccomended. Everything else however was outstanding, the bbq brisket, Japan style is great (I always thought that brisket and miso would be a great match), and even the cornbread was fantastic. The atmosphere is well crafted and it's definitely a nice place for an easy mid-week dinner with friends

Came here for dinner during a quick day trip to Austin on a Friday. Made reservations a few days in advance. It was fairly empty when I arrived around 5p, but was quickly completely full by 6:30p. Service was great from our primary server to all the food runners. It's an Izakaya restaurant, so ordered about 15 dishes and a few cocktails. The drinks were fun and unique from the Grapefruit Sour that you juice the grapefruit yourself to the Matcha Pain Killer that's served in a Maneki-Neko glass. For the dishes, ordered many different items as they are made for sharing. They were small portions, but plenty enough to share. I couldn't even begin to say which was best or give a recommendation. I'd say be curious, open-minded, and adventurous in trying everything. Most were traditional Izakaya items, but there were also unique dishes and fusions. Highly recommend coming here if you're in Austin. Great food and service.