Kemuri Tatsu-Ya

Japanese Izakaya meets Texas Smokehouse

What makes it fun

We offer a nice full-service, quiet dining experience featuring wood smoking, binchōtan grilling, izakaya classics, and freshly selected ingredients. Our drink program includes a wide range of sake and shochu, Japanese whisky and American whiskey mixed with Japanese style cocktails.

Google Reviews

Kemuri Tatsu-Ya

4.4

Based on 2,541 reviews

Jenna Cooper

1 month ago

Third time eating here and this time I had to leave a review because our server Brent was amazing! His knowledge of the whiskey menu and fun attitude really made the experience for us!

Karen

1 month ago

Finally making a review for this place. If I could I would give 4.5 rating due mainly the portions to cost ratio. This is probably the most expensive barbecue place in Austin based on amount of meat. However, I think the unique concept of the restaurant and dishes make up for it. Everything is small shareable. I honestly recommend buying things in rounds because some do the dishes come out fast compared to your expected apps. The first time I came here was exceptional. We ordered, the honey bread, wagyu, mushroom, butterfish, and pork belly with green onion skewer. The pork belly was the least favorite, it’s difficult to eat and has too much onion shockingly. The butterfish and mushroom are a must try. The fish doesn’t exactly fit with the rest of the bbq dishes but it’s very good. The mushroom tastes like beef and is insane. We ordered the hot pocketz and guaca poke. Hot pocketz are a try one time item. super interesting and neat, but don’t get to try the brisket. The guaca poke is better as a starter. For the meats, we ordered the bone marrow- too salty, but good. the eel, I had high hopes for this, good order and it almost fulfilled them. And we ordered the brisket, very good. I believe one of the managers wanted us to try the ribs so they brought a gift for us. Spicy, the rub is interesting, not my favorite but holy fall off the bone. Lastly, you must get the matcha banana pudding at the ending. Just the right amount of sweetness. The second time I’ve been, we ordered very similar dishes however tried the chicken heart skewer- super salty, the burnt ends- probably one of the best dishes on the menu, and the wings- decent but also spicy. We asked for the bento style, but it’s not really worth the money. I would say just ask for the sauce and the pickles that come with it. If things get too salty ask for rice. Overall, the my must orders are the Mushroom, butterfish, and wagyu skewers, the honey bread starter, and the burnt ends. I was not unhappy with anything I ordered and was glad to try it. Everything just makes sense with fun unique dishes. The service is incredible and love that they describe the dishes. Atmosphere is cool. Unique concept and probably will be back for another special occasion. Not usually super long wait but preferably reserve in advance

SuJin C.

1 month ago

Lisa Kennedy

1 month ago

Daniel Narea

1 month ago

This has quickly become the first spot I take people when they’re visiting from out of town. Mary and the team treat us so well every time and provide an outstanding experience. Can’t recommend this place enough!

Kyle Chang

2 years ago

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)

Amanda Sutton

2 years ago

Paige R

2 years ago

spencer purcell

2 years ago

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!

Andrew Buffalino

2 years ago

Henry Dera

4 years ago

This place is a must visit! A beautiful atmosphere and amazing food. A local gallery owner recommended this restaurant, and it did not disappoint. We were lucky enough to get seated in the room with the kitchen in a very comfortable booth. Our waiter was really friendly and knowledgeable and highlighted quite a few dishes. The corn bread, brocollini, brisket and burnt ends were all top notch. The sting ray jerky was unique, with a sweet taste.

Yolanda Zhou

4 years ago

We tried a bunch of the items, including the tuna collar. Some of them were pretty good, but some of them did not suit our taste. The dishes are definitely very fusion-y. I liked the fish tempura, broccolini, and corn the most. The tuna was okay but was a bit too smokey for my taste. The service was very friendly and all the food came out relatively fast.