Kemuri Tatsu-Ya

Review №1

Rating: 4

Great date spot. Really appreciated the low lighting and friendly staff. The limited menu is a double-edged sword as I enjoy having less options, but I found there were only a handful of things I actually wanted to try. The things I had were praiseworthy, though.

Date: 8 hours ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

The food was to die for (the brisket literally melted to pieces in our chopsticks), fun atmosphere with 2000 s rap, and our server Logan was enthusiastic and did an amazing job giving us a tour of the menu!

Date: 5 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Wow! I saw this restaurant on Somebody feed Phil. It could stand on the Barbecue alone, but when you add the Japanese influence, it takes it to a whole different level. If youre ordering cue, be sure to add on the Bento box, it made for an incredible experience.

Date: 6 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 3

Date: a week ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

From the atmosphere, to service, and the execution of the fusion dishes, this spot has still got it going on.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

This place was impressive. Masterful fusion of Japanese and Texas BBQ flavors. Food, service, and atmosphere will not disappoint. The artwork, decor, and music really create a unique vibe. Overall a very immersive, social (amongst your own group), and high quality dining experience.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

This was my first time eating here and I have to say everything from ambiance to the food and the staff was top tier. The Jiji Negroni was so delicious, I ordered a second. Ill definitely be back with some friends who havent been here yet.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Update: came with a couple friends out of town, which with the higher group number we were able to explore some of the funkier/more exotic options (the chinmi menu). Not only was every single dish savory and complex, but our server Logan was helpful with suggestions and timed each course perfectly. This place is consistent and I will keep coming back. Highly recommend, food is phenomenal. Came late (almost 10 pm) on a Saturday night and got seated immediately. cozy and eclectic indoor and outdoor spaces, comfortable but not too casual. The staff was friendly and to the point. Nice details, like a fresh wet towel to clean hands with. The negroni cocktail was good and overall service was quick. Every food item we ordered I would 100% get again- the charred damage, the hot pockets, and brisket bento box. Delicious savory goodness (like melt in your mouth fat) small-ish dishes with a variety of Asian and bbq flavors that made for a great date night. Prices are reasonable for the quality.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Amazing experience and service with a fair price. I recommend to make a reservation before. Food

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №12

Rating: 4

Edema, Cornbread and Ribs are great, brisket fell a bit short

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №13

Rating: 4

a tad bit expensive for the size of the plates, small menu, everything tasted great though

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Thank you for an amazing meal that delighted all our senses. The flavors were magical and presentations spot on. Our server Jason was attentive and made sure we were well educated in the menu to make the choices we did for our meal as well as choice of a bottle of Saki. Dishes sizes were just the right size to allow for tasting multiple items, and IMHO the prices were fair, if not on the bargain side! We navigated through many choices and sizes of dishes successfuly, and left room for desserts that were perfect endings to our meal. Alex the manager checked in on us and all the staff running the food stopped to make sure we had everything we needed. Another great Tatsu-ya experience.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Ok, how did we all miss this. I took two friends out for a birthday dinner here. Do not miss the ribs or the fried chicken I would have taken better pictures of the food but the first part was so good we demolished the rest right away Food

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Before you go, theres something you must know: you need a reservation for this place. The check-in process is a bit unique you do it outside the restaurant at a traditional Japanese food stand. To the left theres a computer where a staff member occasionally comes out to help you check in, which seemed to confuse a lot of people. The first thing you notice is that the atmosphere here is 10 out of 10, truly incredible blend between a Japanese bar and a typical BBQ joint. We were seated outside at picnic tables, but the two other areas inside were equally charming. This barbecue and Japanese fusion spot is absolutely out of this world. The smoke flavor in the skewers is prominent, especially in the dry-aged beef my favorite. Oh my goodness, the flavor is so incredible that you could eat it without any sauce, and it would still be amazing. But when paired with the sauce purée, it gets even better, and the butter melts on your tongue. The cornbread was also very good, very cute in the shape of Taiyaki. However, the pork wrapped around scallions was a bit odd the scallion flavor was overpowering the meat. But the Hot Pocketz? Absolutely amazing crispy with just the right amount of cheese inside. The only downside was that it was a little hard to get the staffs attention because it was so busy, but overall, the experience was fantastic.

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Honestly a great Asian/Texan fusion, they did a solid job using Japanese ingredients without destroying them. As an Asian American my favorite thing was eating texas bbq with white rice here. Yellowtail collar was our favorite thing, would ve tried the tuna collar except they sold out. Imo eating family style works best for the portion sizes, price and portions also pretty good totaling about $50/person. Minor food critiques: Generally on the salty side, and brisket at 9pm was on the drier side (miso bbq sauce made up for that)

Date: a month ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Kemuri was perfect for our group. Food was amazing and beyond timely. Cocktails, apps, and main courses were all one of a kind. Our server, Jason, was top notch. He was so accommodating and unflappable with our 10top bachelor party. Thanks guys!

Date: a month ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

If I have friends or family visiting Austin for a short time, and I can only take them to one spot, I m taking them to Kemuri. It encapsulates so much of what s fun and engaging about Austin. Great food with a tongue in cheek menu. One of the best restaurants for the price as well.

Date: a month ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

The best guided tour of outstanding Japanese cuisine!

Date: a month ago

Review №26

Rating: 4

Food is okay I guess I expected something different. Over all the vibes are good the food is alright I didnt get the knee slapping feeling from it Kid-friendliness: They had anime playing and outside sitting

Date: a month ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

This place is a must-visit! Zach, our waiter, was an absolute gem - attentive, funny, and a fantastic communicator. He made our dining experience truly memorable. The food was out of this world! Every dish was perfectly balanced and bursting with flavor. Well be telling everyone we know to come here, and we cant wait to return ourselves!

Date: a month ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

This place is incredible! One of the best restaurants in Austin in my opinion, and legit one of the best meals I ve had anywhere. Very cool atmosphere, great service, and amazing food. The presentation, flavors, textures, everything was literally perfect. We had the Hot Pockets, Karaage, BBQ Tsukemen, and Chashu (as a Bento). Also the cornbread dessert was out of this world. Highly recommend!! Can t wait to come back and bring everyone I know.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 2

Don t come here if you don t like waiting! The first time I thought maybe it was just a one time thing, but the host service is terrible. Even with reservations, you end up waiting just to get to your table. Once there, service is super slow and (most) waiters are inattentive. It s unfortunate because the food is pretty good, but definitely not coming back after multiple negative experiences

Date: 2 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Seen it on IG, my boy posted it in our foodie group chat. I was down here for work and had the time, so I checked it out. Definitely a must go. This place is amazing. The food is crazy in my opinion. Japanese American fusion. My server/bartender Cassie gave me some great recommendations and everything was spot on. It was a little pricey, but well worth it. If you like Japanese food, definitely go check them out. The atmosphere was great, the staff was super friendly and informative, explaining the dishes as they brought them out. Just great all around.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 3

A Japanese skewers izakaya with a full atmosphere. Dark lighting and alcohol are the most important elements of an izakaya. However, there are no lights on the table, so everyone has to take out their mobile phone flashlight to read the menu, which slightly ruins the dining experience. . As for the food, it can be considered a good quality food, but the portions are small, so the unit price is on the high side. In addition, the cocktails are not very tasty, and the bartending skills need to be improved. All in all, the atmosphere seems nice, but the wine is not good and the price is too expensive. I will not visit again.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

***Not for fat people to be full from one plate*** W/we came 5 deep after a stressful day of traveling. Chonky Hungry and Stressed. Maureen was energetic bubbaly honest fun knowledgeable and willing to walk through the menu. the flavors were delicious, inclusive, unique and well fused. the matcha pain killer wasnt the favorited drink of the table buttt not for lack of inventiveness. i do not speak Japanese so bare with me... the fried chicken thighs with the house made hot sauce...scrumptdiddly. the cornbread fish made me think of cornbread muffin.... scrumptdiddly. pork belly scallion balls...scrumptdiddly. as a fat person.... i wanted the portions to be tripled...again im fat. so...that might be a personal issue..but the testament was i WANTED MORE YUMMMMMMM

Date: 2 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Walked in and felt like Id been transported to a fascinating cognitive mashup of Hiroshima and Austin. I used to live in Hiroshima, so this is absolutely 100% complimentary. The tapas style service can get pricey but the food is top notch, and an excellent fusion of izakaya and Texas smokehouse fare. The surprise of my visit was a pitch-perfect kaki fry (breaded fried oyster, a Hiroshima specialty) - I rarely see this outside Japan and it was excellent. Everything I tried was scintillatingly good. Definitely the place to take friends ... or a date :)

Date: 2 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

The food is wild and delicious. The location looks want from the outside but is visually exciting on the inside.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 4

Great concept. Underwhelming dishes. There wasn t anything we ate that blew our socks off. Every item on the menu was extremely rich and felt experimental, nothing other than the sashimi that was lite and refreshing. Manager was great took an item off the check that we didn t like which was nice. Overall average food but a really cool atmosphere inside.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 1

I recently dined at Kemuri Tatsu-Ya, and while the atmosphere is certainly intriguing, the food was a major letdown. Each skewer, tasted mediocre. The BBQ boat was a huge disappointment; it was a sampler with dry meats on a boat. The tako Wasabi tasted off, did not finish the dish. I had been eyeing this place for over a year, saving it in my favorites. Made a reservation for a large party only to disappoint everyone for choosing the restaurant.... Not reading the reviews was my mistake. The dinner portions are small, and the food quality was disappointing. The specialty drink, Pain Killer, was a cup full of ice. I do not recommend it. The tuna collar was market price, over seasoned... Overall, Kemuri Tatsu-Ya did not deliver on either BBQ/Japanese fusion food and was overpriced.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 4

If youre looking for super authentic Japanese cuisine, this isnt the place for you. BUT if you want a unique blend of Japan & Austin with fun twists on cocktails and decor this is IT! The way to eat here is at the bar. They are super friendly and give great recommendations. The bento box looks small but is very filling. Dont forget to make a reservation as the wait can be long if you dont.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Outstanding food and atmosphere. A brilliant fusion of Texan and Japanese cuisines, with some excellent and knowledgeable waitstaff. Brisket on par with many of the most celebrated barbecue hotspots in the city.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

The food was really great, with a surprising number of low carb options. The staff were at the top of their game, so kind and enthusiastic. I have not yet personally been to an izakaya in Japan, but my husband was thrilled to find a place with a similar intimacy and dining experience And when youre at a Tatsuya establishment, you dont forget to visit the restroom. They always put thought into it. This one really tickled me with its intentional darkness, like a scene from a moody anime.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Delicious food and drinks!! Service was great. Tapas style so be prepared to share!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 1

I sat there for over an hour with a citrus juicer (from s grapefruit sour cocktail) in front of me that no one cared to take away, until we just dumped it on the next table, and in the meanwhile not a single person asked if I wanted to order any food. Maybe the food is as good as it used to be, I would not know, but I had to wait for our party to pay the bill and went to Whataburger to get something to eat. Disappointed, as before both service and food used to be good, but I think I will go elsewhere when I want to get something Japanese.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

One of the best izakayas I ve tried outside of Tokyo. A very interesting fusion of Texanese food:

Date: 3 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Always get the BBQ Bento Box. Ask for the burnt ends. Waitstaff is friendly and knowledgeable. The drink menu is as eclectic as the food fusions. Not enough good things to say. Try anything and everything and share it. Then go back to try what you didn t get the last time!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Food and service were amazing! We tried most of the dishes, the pork belly was a favorite

Date: 3 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Everything is so good!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

When you walk up, it smells delicious and smokey. The atmosphere is super cozy and well decorated. Our service was pretty good. Our waitress did a great job explaining the concept. The staff works together which makes it nice. The food comes out fast. The meal is unique and delicious. The brisket was fantastic! It was sooo moist. I loved all the pickle varieties.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 3

Atmosphere was fun and lively. The welcome was warm. The service left something to be desired especially given the prices of the food and thus the expected tip. At a restaurant this size with such a quaint menu, I would expect our wait staff to understand the daily specials menu (they did not). Their food was fine enough but nothing to write home about. Even their best seller , the hot pockets, were one of our least favorite items. The Barbecue boat bento was easily our favorite item. That was the only thing we ate that truly felt both Japanese AND Texan. The cocktails, while tasty, were only a few sips of a drink because of the amount of ice they pile into the glass .and for $15?? Come on. This is the type of place I would go to for a bottle of sake and maybe an appetizer, solely for the exciting atmosphere, before moving on to something else. While a fun concept-this restaurant was a bit over-hyped and over-priced.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 4

The atmosphere was very social, and the service was well enough. They offered a type of table fan to deter flies which was a nice touch. We ordered the Tsukune (Chicken meatball skewer), chili cheese Takoyaki, Hot Pocketz, Kara-Age Chicken, and the BBQ Boat +Bento. Our fave was the Tsukune and Kara-Age. They were flavorful! The Hot Pocketz was a little too strong on the cheese flavor for me, and as far as the Chili Cheese Takoyaki, I think I m just a purist and prefer the og Takoyaki! The BBQ boat was very tasty, but we could have done without adding the bento box. I d go again!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 3

Had the puff puff pass drink, edamame, BBQ tsukemen, the bbq boat, and the cornbread pudding. While everything tasted ok, for the most part, the portion sizes were really small for the price. The drink was aesthetically pretty, but there really wasnt much of it inside the cup due to the excessive amount of ice.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 2

I am glad I am not the only one sharing how this place has went downhill....We went for HH yesterday (got there around 5:45) and sat at the raw bar. I think that was the most pleasant part-being seated. Our server greeted us about 10 min into sitting down and boy did he not care at all about our questions. I had been before but my boyfriend had not so I asked him to explain the classic section to us and he literally just read the menu outloud to us. I said well, we can read but can you give us some insight on how it comes, what we should pair with it, etc and he said nothing...just looked at us. I was a little dumbfounded. We then asked what the size was for a glass of sake. Sake isnt cheap and we just wanted to understand if we do a bottle or a glass. He looked at us and said Well, its like half of a coke can... What?! Food came and it was bad-cornbread was extremely dry, karage was very greasy and cold, ribeye skewer was beyond fatty and the hot pocket was a burnt piece of cheese on top of a greasy small meat pie. I have been before and was excited to share some dishes but we both were so disgusted with the food that not only did we barely eat it but we wont be going back. Also, if you are a server and you see most of the food still there, wouldnt you inquire? We didnt even speak up because why? Our server was so rude to begin with, why even try. So sad how this used to be, but also I feel better reading that Im not the only one.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Highly recommend the brisket Tsukemen which is was such a unique fusion of Texas style bbq flavors and traditional Japanese dipping ramen. Blast of flavor with tender brisket and chewy noodles. The brisket dish was also incredible and the perfect blend of fat and meat. Cornbread and karage were just okay. Our friends loved their hamachi dish. Overall great vibe and friendly staff. The fly situation in Austin is a nuisance but the restaurant has a cool table fan that shoos away the pests.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 3

Not what it used to be

Date: 4 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 3

Date: 4 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 1

Horrible experience with the guy seating tables. Rude, and then mad because he turned us away with no reservation at 7:45 on Sunday night, telling us it will be a least 9:30 before he can seat us (4 people) so we say no problem and leave. but then I go online to make one for next weekend and there s an open reservation every 15 minutes from 8 until 9:45 right then. So I make one and we go back and say we grabbed a reservation and he tells me I screwed up his whole system by making a reservation. Then after laughing at and lecturing me and making us wait 10 minutes. walks us past 3 open tables inside and a half empty patio area to seat us in the only table outside without a single ounce of airflow or a fan. All 4 of us sweated to soaking wet clothing, on an anniversary occasion while we spent too much money on tiny tapas plates that were mostly just ok with a couple really good ones. $240 later, you couldn t pay us to go back. That patio is like hell on earth in May. By July, people will pass out in that table he put us in for spite. So many great bbq places, this one is not it. Go for just the octopus balls and cornbread inside at the bar only and only if he s not seating it, and then save yourself and get the hell out. Parking: Ironically we got one of several open spots in their smallish parking lot, twice. They were not that busy.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

The Tatsuya family of restaurants has a lot of originality. They experiment and this is likely my favorite experiment of theirs. Great vibe too. I m not the biggest fan of east Austin but this place is well worth the trip into the neighborhood. Dietary restrictions: Probably go somewhere else with dietary restrictions. Somewhere more bland.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

One of the best meals I have had in my life! We ordered so many dishes and all of them were amazing. Taiyaki cornbread Ton Maki skewer (pork and onion roll) Tsukune skewer (meatball; chicken with an amazing, very unique soy and egg sauce) Beefy Shrooms skewer - dry aged beef, pearl mushrooms Hot pocketz Takoyaki BBQ Boat The standout was the dry aged beef skewer. That might be the best thing I have ever tasted. $14 for one skewer but it was so worth it! The BBQ boat is a steal. Perfect for two, or even three, people. You get everything - wings, pork, brisket, and eel. The pork, wow, perfectly melt-in-your-mouth goodness. And the brisket was fantastic; I m not usually a brisket fan but this one was really special. The eel roll was great too, not too sweet. Overall we really enjoyed the unique flavor pairings. So creative and it just all worked. Cool atmosphere, very cozy and eclectic. Parking: Small parking lot but street parking is available.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 2

Terrible service, alright food

Date: 4 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Exceptional service, amazing food. Highly recommended

Date: 4 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

This is my favorite restaurant in Austin. The brisket bento box is amazing!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

4.5. I love the playfulness and creativity on display here, marrying the sensibilities of an izakaya with Central Texas flavors. Very limited parking lot but plenty of street parking.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

be sure to get the edamame. The cornbread that s made in house might be the best thing on the menu. Bento box are good, but honestly everything you can get as a bento box is better by itself.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

I love hole in wall places like this

Date: 4 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Really enjoyed the Japanese BBQ fusion flavors. Karaage was incredibly good, perfect crust. Wish it came with an aioli of some sort instead of hot sauce. Wasn t overly impressed with the hot sauce. Hot pockets were very unique, perfectly balanced. Really enjoyed the ribs, perfect Smokey flavor and the yuzu crema was a nice touch. The Boat / chefs choice was a perfect mix of Smokehouse options. The brisket was stellar but the standout for me was the pork belly. BBQ eel was good but was ultimately overpowered by the rest of items. Chicken wings were solid but nothing special.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

A delicious dining experience, very unique menu items. Staff was fantastic and very flexible. We had a large group and they brought the dishes out in perfect timing. Not the best cocktail menu, but would suggest getting the sake for full experience.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Genuinely fantastic food in a unique and lovely setting. Nothing we ate was less than delicious, pairing BBQ brisket with miso is genius, edamame with beef tallow so morish, and smoked tuna subtle and punchy. Highly recommended. Vegetarian options: Small vegetarian selection that all looked delicious Wheelchair accessibility: Seemed fully and easily accessible

Date: 4 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

There Yakitori was exceptionally great. We had yakitory, beef tadaki with sake, all were good. But it s not lot.. you have to eat other foods for the round 2

Date: 4 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 3

I had high expectations of Kemuri, but they were not met. The place is overcome with flies, even though they put personal fans on the tables. It seems they might be able to combat them more, especially for a diner spending over $50/person, it doesn t enhance the experience. The food was tasty, but the portions were exceptionally small. The small plates are single portions and not enough to share. The service was lackadaisical - it took a long time after we were seated to even be acknowledged by any server. And perhaps the kitchen is short staffed because it took a long time for the food to come out.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 4

Food, service and Atmosphere is amazing but is over priced for what you are getting

Date: 4 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Really excellent brisket and tuna. Great vibe as well! Food : 5/5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

We had a great dinner here. Really interesting food but I didn t understand it had a bbq focus before we went. We really enjoyed our dinner nonetheless and really liked the cornbread and tuna guacamole.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 2

Our server was really nice, however the food fell flat by a lot, not even considering the price point. I absolutely love yellowtail and their yellowtail sashimi was honestly hard to finish. We also got two skewers, beef and scallop. the beef was ok although chewy; the scallops were straight up gross. The eel tasted like smoked fish mush and its also usually one of my favs. I just expected to have an enjoyable meal but instead got a sour stomach.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

This place is one of my absolute favorites In Austin. The food is incredible - get the smoked hamachi and brisket no what matter what, both dishes are truly mind bending flavours and delicious. Our server Zach was amazing , he knew exactly what to recommend and got us to try some dishes I never thought of ordering, all were top notch. We bring visitors here almost always, and will continue to return. The manager Neil runs an amazing operation, 5 stars all around. Can t recommend it enough.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Perfect Match Kemuri Tatsu-Ya combines two of my favorite things in a match I absolutely loved Describing itself as both a Japanese izakaya and Texas smokehouse, Kemuri honors the flavors of Japan while bringing a distinctive Texas spin Items I loved included the brisket served with Tsukemen noodles, the smokehouse flavored bbq tuna collar with nori seaweed wraps as well as the chinmi sake accompaniments that you often see only at more authentic Japanese establishments As we enjoyed our sake and sampled a variety of delicious bites, it was very clear that Austin s diverse food scene has got game It s easy to be skeptical of any fusion restaurant but Kemuri is refreshingly creative with bold flavors, great portions and unique items Sweet and Sour Mozuku Shooter $4 / Taiyaki Cornbread $6.5 / Jellyfish $6 / Ankimo $13 / Beef Tartare $19 / Tsukune $7 / Beefy Shrooms $14 / BBQ Tsukemen with Brisket $15 / BBQ Eel $16 / Bento +$15 / Tuna Collar $35 / Tamago Pudding $6 Kemuri Tatsu-Ya (Austin, TX) Seating is both indoor and outdoor in the back patio. If outdoors, there are flies but they have fly fans. Reservations are recommended on Resy and credit cards including Apple Pay are accepted.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

What an amazing experience!! From the moment we checked in to, our server and then the food! The atmosphere is so uplifting and what a vibe Food : 5/5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Amazing service and the food was outstanding. The monkfish liver with scallions and ponzu was my favorite, but the Kara-Age Chicken was so good too. Would love to go back and try more things. Dietary restrictions: They asked up-front about allergies before I was seated and double-checked throughout.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

This was my third time to Kemuri since they opened. The first two times I had gone I felt like it was good food and great atmosphere, but this time I was really blown away. They have really perfected the menu and the flavor diversity will really keep your tastes buds seeking more surprises as you explore the menu as you continue to throw orders in. This is a perfect way to impress your out of town guests and coworkers looking for an original Austin experience. Pro tip: get that early reservation for the half off cocktails happy hour - an absolute rarity in Austin these days! Parking: Street parking is the best option to seek. Ride share is ideal, but not a far walk to the restaurant if you have to park a block away.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 1

We had RSVP for 9:30pm on a Saturday. We didnt actually sit down till around 9:45ish. We ordered some shared dishes and they came after the actual entree. Half of our table had food while the other half had nothing. When we finally got our food, the portions were so small, I had a hard time to believe it was enough to share between 2-3 people. I ate here maybe a bit over a year ago and the standard has really dropped. It was a very disappointing experience overall. The waitress did try to check in regularly but idk if they maybe had issues in their kitchen but it was a messy dinner service.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Great service and AMAZING food!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 1

Until tonight this used to be my favorite place in Austin. I ve been here many times and always enjoyed it. For that reason I always directed everyone who asked me about a great bar/eatery to go visit. I always talked this place up and loved to come here regularly. Today was my birthday. My sons asked me what my favorite place was and I told them I wanted to go there. One of my sons, who lives a bit further away had never been so I, as usual, described all the great food, service etc. I usually love the Tsukemen. It is supposed to come with a piece of delicious charred brisket. We ordered two portions. They are pretty small and expensive for the amount but I always deemed it worthy because of the delicious flavors. However what I received was not that delicious combination. Apparently they ran out of brisket and rather than say they were out or ask whether substitutions were acceptable, they presented us with an inferior dish containing 1 piece of pork belly, some ramen and the usual egg. To say I was dismayed is to downplay the disappointment I felt upon being served this. Not only the flavors were not there but the carelessness in the preparation was also evident. The amount they charged was the same they would charge for the original dish even though they did not serve what I paid for. In addition to that, we ordered the pork belly dish, charred edamame and some other stuff. We come here all the time. We know what the portions quantities are supposed to be. The pork belly dish only came with 2 tiny slices of pork belly for the price of a regular portion, the portion of edamame was also on the smaller side. The service was also very slow and inattentive. I had to move the grill from the grilled jerky to another table because my sons almost burnt themselves several times but no servers checked on us long enough so that I gave up and became my own busboy. My son paid the bill and gave a good tip because he works in the food industry but the embarrassment I felt having him look at me in wonder how I could say this was my favorite place ever will stay with me for a long time. I have traveled and dined all over North America and Europe and until tonight I truly felt this eatery was my favorite. Not anymore. My birthday celebration was pretty much ruined. After we left, we went and got food at a fast food restaurant, paid 1/4 of the amount we were charged here and that s how everyone got supper and paid for two different restaurants in 1 night. I looked forward to tonight so much and now I feel like I was really let down. My son spent quite a bit of money and traveled all this way for a very negative experience. As we were leaving after paying quite a bit of money for a very disappointing meal, they asked us how our experience was and for the first time in years of coming here, I had to say it was terrible and asked why they served us a different dish but charged us just as much. Had they told us they had run out, we would have selected something else. It s misleading and dishonest to charge people for a certain product but serve something completely different.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 4

Great date night spot. Little pricey, since you have to order many plates with them being small-ish, but the quality of the food made it okay for us. Few favorites - the pork/scallion rolls, cornbread, brisket, the drinks - all so good. Honestly we were happy with all of the plates we ordered - something that doesn t happen often for us at many Austin restaurants.. but we appreciated the flavors of the dishes at Kemuri. Service was great as well, very timely- our server was attentive and funny, gave us recommendations and checked on us the perfect amount.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Zachary was an amazing bartender and host. He helped us select some amazing dishes and pair it with the best sake! Thank you to all of the amazing staff at this restaurant.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

This place is so unique that I felt compelled to make a post of it. The unthinkable fusion of Japanese and Texan cuisine. - it s simply out of this world! If you are a foodie, as I am, you must come here. Their Hot Pocketz blends brisket, Gouda cheese and tofu to perfection. Their fried chicken is absolutely delicious. But their Chashu Pork Belly is the best thing I had all over Austin- yes, including Franklin s brisket.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 2

Nice ambiance and service, but I didnt like the food. Super fusiony, doesnt even resemble Japanese, so it depends on what you like.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 3

A fusion menu based on Japanese crappy food, free service, memorable greetings and prices, but my friend and I had fun.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Food was super good Favorite was the karaage how it was super crispy and fried BBQ uni super good but for 4 pieces not worth 17$ Food : 5/5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Great experience. You really feel like you are in a Japanese restaurant, when the team great you together. Food was really good, not the regular BBQ experience Parking: There was enough space when we arrived, but was packed when we left

Date: 6 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 3

Food quality was solid but service was terrible. Food took forever to come out and our waitress rarely came by. When the food got there it was good quality but by the time you ve been waiting so long you just lose patience. Left hungry because I didn t want to wait to order more food.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

one of my favorite spots in town - you really cant go wrong with anything on their menu, but having awesome people on the staff (Like Sam) who you can tell what you are in the mood for, helps tremendously with having an unbeatable experience here every time. Parking: 6 or so spots

Date: 7 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

This place is amazing! Food and service were absolutely excellent! I loved the jellyfish!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Very fun time. Awesome food, loved the takoyaki and Monkfish liver. Has that Tatsuya look like Tiki and ramen which I m generally a fan of. It is on the pricey side this.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Delicious food and great vibe! I tried the sweet and sour mozuku shooter with oyster and it was super refreshing. I would definitely recommend it with oyster - it added a lot of flavor to balance out the sourness. Out of the skewers, the hotate was my favorite; the scallops were very tender. We also ordered from the off menu - I dont remember the name but it was basically squid marinated in its own guts. It was definitely fishy, but it a good way. Expect a lot of interesting flavors - I highly recommend it!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 1

Came for a romantic Valentines dinner and left with food poisoning. I tried to contact them about it twice, but never got a response, so I m concerned they don t take food safety seriously. The food was tasty and the service in the restaurant was great, but safety is most important to me.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

This was our second time here. Both times did NOT disappoint. The food was delicious and our waiter Daniel was very knowledgeable, recommended the Chile relleno which wouldn t have ordered and are glad we didn t miss! We got the meat boat, guacapoke, the chicken karaage, the taiyaki cornbread and the avocado and lotus salad. For dessert we had the cornbread pudding - heaven! We left about ready to burst and happy as clams!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

We always have a great time at Kemuri. Tonight, our bartender Haesung was particularly helpful, recommending dishes and sake, and giving us insight into how the food is prepared. Delicious food and great atmosphere.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 4

Been hearing about Kemuri for a bit now, so I figured it was time to pop in. Tried a few items off the happy hour menu (half off by the way!) The Kara-Age chicken was probably my favorite meal there! The hot poketz and the takoyaki were also pretty good. The match painkiller and the kurakura came in these really good glasses! Definitely a spot to check out if you re looking to try something new. Parking: Limited amount of parking near the restaurant but street parking is an option.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

This place is phenomenal. If you re adventurous with food, this is a MUST. The service is incredible. They staff spends tons of time explaining the menu (which is needed) and making recommendations but once you place an order it comes out fast. They make you feel comfortable going at your own pace. I have tried nearly every item on the menu and there s not anything that s not perfectly done. My favorite restaurant in Austin. Dietary restrictions: One member of my part had significant dietary restrictions and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. Our server remembered it from the reservation, brought it up herself, and double checked with the kitchen when she wasn t sure. Parking: Tiny parking lot. You might get lucky but will probably have to park on the street and walk a ways.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 4

Food was excellent and had lots of flavor, but for the portions you get compared to the price you do get very little. If you re super hungry, I d recommend somewhere else. Otherwise the dishes are super delicious.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Amazing staff, Amazing food, Amazing atmosphere. It was such a great experience. Jesus was our server and he was outstanding!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 3

The food is fantastic. Unless you are an alcoholic or just want water, dont expect anything to dink, which takes away serious points. Back of the house is great. Front is lacking, severely This place is too pretentious for its own good .

Date: 8 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Awesome, awesome, awesome spot! Kemuri tatsu-ya hits everything - incredible food and service, and a fun atmosphere. Highly recommend the smoked tuna, the brisket (miso bbq sauce is insane) and the bbq eel. We also loved the edamame tossed in spices and beef tallow, and the hot pocketz (grilled cheese with tofu skin instead of bread and Gouda and brisket inside). Thoroughly enjoyed the Shiso Fresh cocktail, def going to attempt to copy it at home!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 4

Interesting atmosphere and rather interesting selection of food. Be noted that plates are not as big as usually so choose 2-3 per person. Also beer glasses are small, like 250 ml.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Everything here is amazing!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

really yummy, fun, a good place for a nice night out, i like the octopus very much and all the fish options. i enjoy the dedication to texas as well. not too salty, very good. i enjoy the drinks. i recommend this place for special occasions. Vegetarian options: i would not recommend any vegetarian to come here as it is a barbecue menu. Kid-friendliness: i would not bring any child here. they should stay at home or chuck e. cheese.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 2

Great food, asked for a sake bottle and got charged 350$ for it without been told about the pretty efty price. Recommend the place but dont let the server choose for you as they will rip you off

Date: 8 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Food and service was excellent!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Amazing food! One of the best places in Austin in all aspects!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

All of our dishes and drinks were great.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

I love Kemuri Tatsu-Ya!! Such a fun atmosphere, fun waitstaff, great energy and delicious food! I keep coming back to show everybody I know!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

This place awesome! I dont have the perfect word to describe the feeling that I got walking into this restaurant. The decor, the smell, the lighting.. that feeling like you walked through the front door and allnof a sudden you are in a Japanese video game, stopping at an inn along the way of the quest that you are on, for supper and drinks.. especially with the weather in Austin today, being currently 24 degrees outside. I enjoy my dining experience so much that I just forgot to take pictures after the first few dishes arrived. I NEED to go back again, and again and again and again...... the food is freaking delicious! Highlights: The Brisket, Smoked Tuna, Kara-age Chicken, BBQ Tsukeme, Hot Pocketz. We ordered so much more, but I was just enjoying the heck out of the evening, forgot to the more pictures.. there will be next time!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Total little gem in Austin. Awesome selection. Definitely recommend for anyone wanting a unique food experience. There are some vegetarian options, but I don t think I saw any vegan ones (?). Servers were all very knowledgeable about the dishes and were very friendly. Would absolutely come back here or recommend to anyone visiting the area.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

kemuri Tatsu-yas Smokehouse Boat Sampler is a culinary masterpiece! Each bite is a fusion of Japanese delicacy and Texas BBQ, offering an unforgettable appetizer experience. Perfectly smoked meats paired with unique, flavorful sides. A must-try for an authentic Austin dining adventure. Truly deserving of its five-star status

Date: 8 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Creative and innovative fusion of Japanese and TX BBQ. Sounds crazy, but it works. Go ahead and have fun. Dare to indulge your taste buds.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Delicious, one of a kind options & great atmosphere!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

This place is FREAKIN FANTASIC ALL AROUND!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

First time here and wont be my last. Definitely a family style experience with crazy fusions like squid balls and Texas chili! But let me tell you it was absolutely amazing. Everything we had was a hit, especially the brisket and rib bento box. Just wonderful.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 4

Some delicious food, some slightly below that. All in all a solid meal and experience

Date: 8 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Immaculate vibes, food, cocktails, and service! Mareena took such good care of us and if we ever come back to Austin this place is a must visit!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Memorably tasty food!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 4

Overall good experience! The taiyaki was tasty, hamachi collar was ok (wish it was more tender), the hotate (scallop) skewer was delicious, the negima was ok (wish it was more tender), the jellyfish was tasty and interesting, the eggplant was ok and finally the pudding on the Ritz was excellent .

Date: 9 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Fantastic fusion food and drinks, one of the best cocktails I had was the Suto Fix, a must try! Nathan our waiter was extremely attentive and provided great recommendations!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Dined here for my girlfriend s 22nd birthday. Our server, Nathan, was very attentive and knowledgeable and even brought us out their jellyfish to try free of charge! The food was great, the Hot Pocketz, cornbread, and bread pudding are to die for. Great place to eat and super friendly staff

Date: 9 months ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Everything was top notch. Cocktails tasted amazing, the server was incredibly knowledgeable and the whiskey list left me wanting to return to try more.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №164

Rating: 3

I ve eaten here probably 5 times over the last 6 years. For the Tatsuya clan of restaurants, this place does not stand out, but they ve also set themselves a high bar. I ve found some of the dishes to be overly basic or not particularly well seasoned. Their octopus was overcooked. Still a fun spot with an interesting drink selection and a few stand out items on the menu.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

We had such a lovely time! The server had great recommendations for drinks and food, and everything came out perfect. The environment was chill and quiet on a Sunday evening, exactly how we like it :) Dietary restrictions: They were so mindful of my food allergy, I really appreciated it!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Had a great night, amazing atmosphere and is a great way to try new food and drinks my server Nathan was fantastic extremely knowledgeable and amazing recommendations! The charred edamame was my personal favorite

Date: 9 months ago

Review №168

Rating: 4

Very busy restaurant and please make reservation beforehand. Limited choice on skewer but most of them are excellent to great. Brisket is decent but server is helpful and fabulous. Parking: Limited parking, youll need to park on the roadside most likely

Date: 9 months ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

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

Date: 9 months ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Really great food and cocktails. Great service.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

The food here really amazed me, every dish is creative and delicious in the same time. Even the jalapeño has a smoky flavor.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

I was impressed! It felt like they were really making an effort to keep the menu exciting. Looking forward to going back to confirm that hunch. Had good service and the price really wasnt too bad for a date night.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

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.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

A unique vibe, very much in line with keeping Austin weird . Food was exceptional! My son and I shared several menu selections so that we could sample a wider variety of menu choices. All exquisite!! Don t skip dessert, the banana cake- divine! The cornbread pecan dessert special- spectacular and unique. Ordering skewers to share also fun. Sparks a fun mood and good conversation. Staff was lovely, friendly, low-key, super helpful. Made us feel very welcome and special. You ll love it. I thought the cost was very reasonable too.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Been before. Always enjoy food.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №177

Rating: 4

Super busy and long wait to sit, even when we had a reservation. Food is great though and service when we finally got it was good. Super unique place u wont find anywhere else.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

this is an update to a 5 star review I gave last year. Overall, had the manager, Neil, not stepped in, this would be a bad review. We booked a dinner to celebrate a birthday at 745. After a 15 min delay, we were seated at 8 and immediately served water and menus. But then nothing happened. After 10 minutes passed of watching servers walk right by us, I got up and went outside to ask the host about status. He said he would inform somebody. After that, a server greeted us. We ordered a pitcher of beer while we waited to order. Then again, nothing happened for 10 minutes. It was just a pitcher of beer, so I walked up to the bar, saw our pitcher of beer just sitting there, and asked if I could just grab it. Bartender said he would take care of it. I sat down and the pitcher arrived with our waiter soon to follow. We ordered. A minute later, Neil the manager arrived. He asked how we were and we honestly told him, that we basically had waited for 25 minutes and that while we appreciated they were busy, maybe not accepting the reservation would be better? It isnt a fun experience to have to ask about being served. Neil gets 5 stars for making up for our experience. Bravo! The food is still great although, like other reviews, perhaps not all for the better. (i liked ordering the burnt ends not as part of the ramen). Portion size seems smaller but maybe thats just me:) We have been to Kemuri probably 6 times in 2 years. It was our go to place. Now, though, I am not too sure. We would think twice about it... perhaps the late reservation time is not a good idea? What if Neil isnt there and the manager doesnt care? Original review: incredible. recommend pitchers of beer versus by glass. also add the bento box option.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Looked at the menu and had high expectations and it did not disappoint. We will go back to try more. Of what I tried the hot pockets and the shroomy skewers were a toss up for favorites, the hot pocket was really interesting and were served with smoked pickled jalapenos which were a fun surprise, and the skewers just had an amazing flavor. Im not huge on dessert, but the pudding in the Ritz deserves a mention as well, imo, it was really good.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №182

Rating: 3

Me & my friends have gone to Kemuri-Tatsu-Ya 3 times. The first two experiences were fantastic. In our most recent trip yesterday my group collectively noticed that our favorite choices ordered had taken a noticeable decline in their taste. Hot Pocketz is my personal favorite dish but it tasted generic this trip. The ribs were a huge favorite for our group and this trip they were very dry instead of being moist and flavorful. They need bbq desperately for the ribs and they don t come with any. Their cornbread another favorite of ours came out average the first time we ordered it last night (it was mushy and not crispy as usual). It also didn t taste fresh. Then we ordered another round of cornbread but this time it was both fresh and crispier. The brisket, Kara-age 2.0 & Puddin on the Ritz remained fantastic on all 3 trips to here. Disappointed on this most recent trip though as I am likely leaving USA for the foreseeable future & was very much underwhelmed on my final trip. Our server was not really attentive throughout our entire final experience either. By the looks of it he had to take care of too many tables to provide quality to the tables he did have.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №184

Rating: 4

We stumbled here by coincidence when the original restaurant we wanted to go to was full - and I have to admit that I was initially very skeptical of the menu but loved the ambience. I m an adventurous eater but the fusion classics did not seem appealing to me. However, my expectations were wrong because everything was absolutely delicious and so flavorful. My favorites were the root salad, pork belly skewers, cornbread, brisket, and banana pudding cake. They were all incredible, especially the brisket and corn bread which are must orders! We ll be back.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Fun Japanese Texas fusion restaurant.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

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!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Small plates, food was good. Cool experience and good vibes.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Nice food, great and friendly service.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №192

Rating: 1

I thought this would be a fun place for a birthday dinner but I guess I thought wrong :( The portions were tiny, the food was just okay, and they didn t do anything to celebrate the fact that there were THREE BIRTHDAYS in our group!! Even though this was noted on the reservation! I feel like part of the fun of going out to dinner on your birthday is getting a dessert and candle but they definitely were not interested in doing this so we ended up going to get ice cream elsewhere. All in all, a disappointing experience and I m wishing I d picked somewhere else!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

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 its definitely a nice place for an easy mid-week dinner with friends

Date: 11 months ago

Review №195

Rating: 2

My overall impression is that the prices are not justified by the quality (i.e., its too expensive). All-in-all, I would probably not return. We enjoyed most of the dishes we tried. The brisket had good flavor but the bark that was so crunchy I thought I bit into a bone fragment. It seems like the menu and service style is structured around shareables and family-style dining but the service did not adapt well when we didnt want to follow that style. Four entrees were each delivered to the table at different times resulting in the uncomfortable experience of one person having their food but not wanting to be discourteous and beginning to eat alone. The server was not well educated on allergens and didnt know what menu items were gluten free (or could be modified to be gluten free). Other nit-picks: - Despite only having four diners, the staff running the food did not know who ordered what. - We were brought cold hand towels when we were seated even though we sat outside on a cold day. - Was served a different beer than what I ordered. Dietary restrictions: Server did not know what dishes were gluten free. The majority of dishes were not gluten free and could not be modified.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Saw the Kara-age chicken on best thing I ever ate and omg it was amazing! As was their corn bread and their BBQ tsukemen! We will be back for sure.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Food was spectacular! If Cowboy Bebop was a restaurant it would be this place. That last sentence was stolen from my buddy who was with me at the time. Must try.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №200

Rating: 3

Date: 11 months ago