Update August 2025: Sad day when I heard that DipDipDip was finally closing their doors. So I took one last hurrah to see if anything had changed since my visit 6 years ago. Glad to say they ended on a high note. Atmosphere: Tatsuya always nails the theming with that street Japanese style decor. This one certainly was one of the most stand outs complete with Japanese style kitchen cabinets and stylistic art. Food: If I recall the menu's did change a bit, I recall them having this flip over style but now they opted for a more simplistic one sheet style menu. With that said I ended up with the Sukiyaki, delicious. With some flank and A5 meats so I could experience all styles, this combined with the bit of truffle dipping, so so so good. Service: Per most Tatsuya places, friendly and quick service. Don't be sad it's over be happy it happened... is what I would say if I knew this is the end but it's not, because the Tatsuya staff announced they had something happening in the works, so I know this is just another chapter. Looking forward to that whatever that is. read more

Found this place randomly when I was trying to find a restaurant with my parents. We all ordered the multi course omakase and it was just cheap ingredients for a Japanese style hot pot where they talk your ear off for every plate that comes out. My parents barely speak English, so kind of wasn't necessary to teach us how to dip the stuff in hot water for each thing. You can upgrade to a premium plate on some of the courses which is absurd since the bill came out to be over $100 per person and we didn't order drinks!! No one should have to pay this much for boiled food. Even the normal menu was kind of over priced. The only redeeming part of this was the interior was nicely decorated to a bamboo Japanese style. But that shouldn't matter with all else. read more

My first impression of DipDipDip Tatsu-Ya unfortunately started off quite poorly. We had made a reservation and were told that they were running about 5 minutes behind because they needed to clean off some of the tables when we arrived. After waiting about 20 minutes, another party arrived and was seated within 5 minutes while my party was still waiting to be seated. It was a bit upsetting waiting nearly 30 minutes after a reservation time to be seated. On the other hand, the restaurant is beautiful inside and out. You can spot the restaurant from a mile away by its unique exterior in comparison to its neighbors. The inside environment is dim and intimate. The staff was very informative and was able to explain the menu in great detail. Each time a food item came out, they carefully explained how it is recommended to be eaten/prepared. I noticed how there were some aspects of the menu that needed to be clarified by the server when I was ordering. The menu doesn't list the broths that they offer, so you need to ask if you plan on ordering the Ozen shabu-shabu as well as what vegetables are included in the shabu vegetables. We were told that initially the broth will come off as a bit bland and will gain its flavor through the dipping of the meat and vegetables, but I honestly did not notice too much of a difference as I was content with how the tonkotsu broth was already. My favorite part of the meal was the small cup of ramen noodles they give you near the end of your meal to pour your broth over. The noodles were perfectly chewy, and I loved how it tasted with the broth. As for the dipping sauces, my favorite were the shiso chimichurri and the truffle sukiyaki which brought immense flavor to the meat and vegetables. We were informed that the menu had recently changed in July, so if you haven't been since then, come give them another visit. Although there was a small hiccup at the start of the night, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal at DipDipDip Tatsu-Ya and will be coming back. read more

DipDipDip Tatsu-Ya - Tonkotsu broth with Shiso Chimichurri and Truffle Sukiyaki dipping sauce - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Had a chance to come for the last day. Service was fantastic. So many regulars coming in and also saw some new folks who wanted to try it at least once. Sad to see the close - it was so good. Best of luck on the new concept. read more

The vibe inside the restaurant is unreal! It was like walking into a completely different world. Our server was so accommodating and knew everything that there was to know about the entire menu. Not only that not a single glass was left empty or stomach for that matter. You are given so much broth and veggies, and the sauces are filled with flavor/umami. The non-alcoholic beverage was also delicious. The dinner was truly a culinary experience. read more

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Came here for date night and we had a great time!! We started with oysters, a savory raw fish, and the pork gyoza and they were so delicious!! We got the Japanese hotpot next and it was ok, I wish the broth was a more flavorful, it was too bland for my liking. Luckily there were a lot of dipping sauces that I ended up putting in to make up for the lack of flavor. I liked the pork belly and scallops for meat but the chicken meatballs were not good, something about the flavor profile was bitter and off putting to me. I got sake to drink and it was delicious!! The server was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu!! read more

DipDipDip Tatsu-Ya - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Second time, as good as the first. Service is always stellar. The staff walk you through all of the options and how to make the perfect shabu-shabu. Appetizers are fun and fresh (the oysters were my favorite). We had 2 x D3 and I asked for guidance in a custom build. Scallops and shabu vegetables with a few sauces and beef meatballs. Delicious. Don't be shy, try things when you come and chat with the staff for a Michelin experience. read more

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Made reservations and so glad I did ahead of the birthday celebration of my very good friend (who introduced me to Dipdip! Amongst other foodie places). It got packed! Our server Angie did well. I had D3 and my friend had Tonkotsu. We had Wagyu, yellow fin, Charred bone marrow, beef tongue, shrimp balls, duck fat candle, pork belly scallop! We killed it! Amazing as usual and very professional, attentive, friendly staff! Decorations were minimal but beautiful. Love this place! Standard is still high as ever Oh and Brandon is the sweetest! He remembered me and my son from our first visit. Had a lovely desert to clean our palates and wine for the birthday celebrant. Cheers read more

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This was a true culinary experience. The name is really cool. The ambience inside was fantastic and the staff was very personable and Johnny on the spot. The only downside about this place is that it was a freezer inside. It was so cold It was hard to concentrate on the flavors of the food. The staff seems sympathetic, but didn't turn the AC off. I could go on and on about how cold it was with the chef had nothing to do with that. There was some whimsical dishes, great flavors some could've used more salt. Definitely more spice but overall really enjoy the experience. read more

Plenty of parking since there is a big lot. Highly recommend reservations since the place is not that big. Service was amazing! I got the ROPPONGI SOUR to drink which was sweet but not too much. Definitely enjoyed it. I got the miso Smokey broth which I really enjoyed and it was not very spicy. The omakase is the way to go since you'll get to try a variety of options if you can't decide what you want. read more

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Had a birthday dinner there last night and it was terrific. We didn't know anything about eating on a cooking table but the staff explained how these dishes work. You pick different types of protein (we got beef and port meatballs, pork belly, shrimp and scallops. They bring you a pot of broth and put it on a burner that's built-in your table. You put the protein in and simmering broth and when it's cooked, you take it out and dip it into one of a few dipping sauces. Everything we had was really tasty. The seafood was fresh and so was everything else. We shared both of our similar meals and enjoyed everything tremendously. Great service too, we'll be back. read more

It pains me to say that while my Baller omakase experience with dipdipdip was great, I would never go back and it was a one and done ordeal with us. Hubs and I had been teetering with whether or not we should've kept our reservations or just ditched, but we are rule followers and showed up excited to try out this next tatsuya venue. We have LOVED kemuri for valentines and our go to ramen and expected we'd be wowed for this as well. Sadly, while the staff were friendly, and sake pairing was well received, I felt like I didn't have that same warmth and service compared to some of the other tables next to us who had much more attentive explanations of dishes or cocktails, it was very go go, for us and we were wrapped up. All of our bites were lovely, the broths we chose were tasty and the keep Austin dipping was a hit to give it that Texas twist, but compared to other hot pot experiences I've had in atx, this just fell flat for the price point - the A5 waygu was stellar, I was looking forward to a certificate as well as I had friends previously go and talk about their experience. The interior and theming along with presentation were absolutely beautiful, I loved the lighting fixtures and wooden fixtures all throughout, but sad to say that while our meal was good, was not an amazing omakase to be had, and wish we'd skipped. Definitely one and done for us as there's other hot pot places we'd choose before coming back here. read more

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I had to try DipDipDip since it's another concept by the Tatsu-ya family of restaurants, and I love both Ramen Tatsu-ya and Kemuri Tatsu-ya. DipDipDip does not disappoint. Just like its sister restaurants, the decor and theme is impeccable. Eating here is such a fun experience. We came for the first time before the menu revamp and returned again recently with the new menu, and we love the new menu that added options to have a nabeyaki (all-in-one bowl) option in addition to the shabu shabu (dipping meats in hot broth) option! The A5 wagyu with truffle sukiyaki dip is just out of this world, and the way the meatballs are served is fun! The appetizers are also delicious. We had the oyster and the pork sui gyoza (dumplings). If we didn't also want main courses, I would've ordered more of both for sure. They've also got a lovely sake selection. Definitely hit DipDipDip up for a special occasion or a date night out. read more

DipDipDip Tatsu-Ya - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place deserves well more than five stars. I brought my dad in about a month ago when he was visiting from out of state; mind you, my father is a very blue collar man. He rarely, if ever, goes to nicer restaurants and is the type to complain about the prices everywhere he goes. Well in short, I have rarely seen so much joy in this man's face, he loved every step of the experience. Going to DipDipDip with him will be a memory I will forever cherish. We came in to celebrate my sober anniversary and were greeted at the front desk with a card for me, signed by seemingly the whole staff. It was a kind touch. We were seated and the host was more than accommodating, seeing as I'm in a wheelchair, they made sure to put us somewhere easy to access and comfortable. The waiter, who I feel terrible for forgetting his name because he was an absolute gem and deserves all the praise in the world (white gentleman, probably early to mid 30s?), asked if we wanted to order any, "mocktails". He had obviously taken note that we don't drink. Made me feel so welcomed as he was obviously paying attention. Looking around, I have no other way to describe the ambiance other than having the same level of detail as Disneyland. From the moment we walked up to the front desk, we were immersed in the creative environment that was so intentionally created. And now the food. My god. Forgive me, I can't remember exactly what we got, I know we started with the oysters, amazing, and our main course experience included the beef meatballs and I believe all beef plate, which we cooked in the pot. Watching my dad light up with every bite quite literally still brings tears to my eyes upon thinking about it. The food was incredible. The only words we could utter back and forth were variations of, "dude this is amazing" and "oh my god". There was only one option for dessert, usually a good sign, and it was so unique and truly outstanding. To top it off, my typically frugal father didn't even bat an eyelash at the bill when he insisted on paying. He mentioned it being actually significantly cheaper than he expected and well worth it. Mind you, this man still complains about spending $10 for a decent cheeseburger. All in all, my father and I couldn't stop talking about our experience to anyone that would listen, for at least a few days. Even now, I jump at the chance to rave about DipDipDip to any and all. Bravo to every staff member and founder. Y'all have created something special. Literally the day after going with my dad, I happened to see the restaurant received a Michelin recognition. Congratulations, all. Well deserved. I hope to be back soon to show off the restaurant to as many people as I can. read more

DipDipDip Tatsu-Ya - The oysters - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Yeeee Haaaawww - Dip Dip Dip Tatsu-ya This goes out to all the foodies in the world Especially you yelpies You know it don't even matter your elite status Don't even matter your preferences Yo non-foodies, I ain't forget about y'all This is for everybody who needs to eat Just listen to what I'm sayin' And do it And take a chance I put my hand upon chopsticks When I dip, you dip, we dip You put your hand upon your chopsticks When you dip, I dip, we dip I put my hand upon chopsticks When I dip, you dip, we dip You put yours then I put mine Then we can dip down low And twirl and swish Just get the baller omakase like they said before Y'all remember that "figure 8" Just turn up the heat a little bit Now swirl them fixings in it Grab it, drop it, twirl it, swish it Can't control it? Grab firm of it It's all worth it, so take a chance Just get to Tatsu-ya and order that queso dip y'all I know you like everything with cheese so don't try to deny it Turn around that timer baby, let me see you cook real fast Yeah, I like it medium rare like that Get it out now, Roll those wrists Drop down, double up on those dips Freaking amazing sukiyaki This Sous vide egg is made for me I put my hand upon chopsticks When I dip, you dip, we dip You put your hand upon your chopsticks When you dip, I dip, we dip I put my hand upon chopsticks When I dip, you dip, we dip You put yours then I put mine Then we can dip down low And twirl and swish Back again with another order It's pay day so I can afford her Droppin' money on good food like a bad habit Love to see A5 wagyu I gotta have it Coming' to y'all straight from Miyazaki I'm ordering that thing, bae can't even stop me Hang on foodies' cause the check might be rough But it's all good, you see them prices right up front Now and later just swish swish it all up Raise it up let me see that drip Dunk it again, foodie, glide it all around Swish and swish that's how shabu shabu goes Where it stop, yo, no one knows, yeah Freaking phenomenal shiso duck fat candle Let it melt, and here we gooooo I put my hand upon chopsticks When I dip, you dip, we dip You put your hand upon your chopsticks When you dip, I dip, we dip I put my hand upon chopsticks When I dip, you dip, we dip You put yours then I put mine Then we can dip down low And twirl and swish -Sailor out read more

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We went there for the Valentine's Day omakase experience. The food is good but honestly don't think I'll ever spend that much for this experience. I had better omakase experience that costs less. Tsuke Edomae is cheaper and much intimate experience. Also the seating arrangement is too crowded for my taste. We're almost like elbow to elbow with the next tables. Not to mention our clothes and hair is soaked with the smell of cooking food table side all night. If you want to try an unique dining experience definitely give this place a try. But for the amount of money you're going to drop, there are a ton of nicer places with better food IMO. read more

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Seriously love this place, service and drinks are on point. Try the Nami for a cocktail and grab the D3 for dinner! read more

DipDipDip Tatsu-Ya - Shrimp meatball party - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

An upscale, intimate take on your typical hot pot experience! Made a reservation for two about a week in advance to ensure availability. Our server did a great job of breaking down both the food and drink menu on top of making some great recommendations. I ordered the D3 from the shabu-shabu portion of the menu plus the duck two ways add on, and would definitely recommend this if you want to get the whole Japanese hot pot experience. I enjoyed the assortment of perfectly cuts of pork, beef, and shrimp meatballs that I was able to pair with the different dips offered. The smoked duck breast was definitely a must try for both presentation and flavor. The dimly lit interior made for the experience all the more intimate and enjoyable. Overall, I loved trying this place out and it exceeded all expectations I had! I will say that the portion sizes are pretty small and the prices are a little high, so keep that in mind. I can see myself coming back here for a special occasion or date night in the future! read more

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My first time trying hot pot and I was so excited! The service is amazing and the waiters just top notch. But to me, the food is just... not very good. The tonkatsu broth just tasted like water... so all evening I felt like I was just dipping raw vegetables and meat in some hot water. The dips were very good, but it doesn't make up for the fact that the food is super tasteless given there is no marinade and the broth has no flavor. We did a la carte and bought a bunch of ingredients to try so we gave it an honest shot. We also ordered this one meat dish (eye round?) that was all fat... no meat. Sad I love the Tatsuya restaurants but this one is at the bottom for me. read more

DipDipDip Tatsu-Ya - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Last year my sister, her bf and I went to tiki Tatsu-Ya and this year we made reservations for dip dip at 7pm! We got there 15 minutes early to check in, our table wasn't ready but was so excited that we could order drinks outside while we wait for our table. It was gorgeous outside so it was a perfect way to wait. When our table was ready, we walked in and they had a Japanese saying that they yelled. I meant to ask what it meant but totally forgot. Everyone that came in got the same saying and we tried to record but was too slow haha Once we were seated, our waiter came right up to get us water and our amuse bouche. The amuse bouche had a sweet but pickly/horseradish taste that I was not fond of but my sister and her bf loved it. We all did the tonkatsu broth and the A5 Japanese meat and it was like butter. Absolutely amazing even though I feel bad for the cow. We also did the pork flight and it was the perfect amount of meat. We also started with the veggies and mushrooms which were also perfect. I'm not a veggie girl but their veggies were so absolutely pretty and delightfully light. I also ordered the eggplant with the miso glaze and let me tell you, it is worth it, you have to get it. Eat it with the rice! The sauces that came was also delightful - one was peanut and one was soy sauce based. Since they knew it was my sister my sister's bday they brought us this light champagne and sorbet for paler cleansing and was the best way to end the meal. None of us were too full and stuffed. We were perfectly content. The way they brought the food out was enough time in between to be ready and not stuffed. We also ordered ice cream from dip dip dip ice cream for pick up right after dinner. I would pick this over the tiki one! I'll definitely come back when I visit! read more

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Let me start off by saying that this is certainly not your average restaurant visit, it's truly an experience. Prior to visiting, I read a lot of negative reviews on here about how people "left hungry" or it was "expensive for a small amount of food". Please do not buy into those reviews, these people likely ordered a la carte as first timers, and didn't truly experience this restaurant. My friend and I did the Tatsuya Omakase, as our server (I believe his name was Santiago) recommended any of the Omakase options for first timers, as it gives a nice plethora of food to try. I went with the miso Smokey broth, and asked to make it extra spicy. What's nice about the Omakase as well, is that you get to try ALL of the dipping sauces and it's included in the price. Yes, you have to do the "cooking" yourself by dipping the fish, meats, and vegetables in the hot pot, but nothing takes more than a minute or so to cook. My personal favorites were the mushrooms and the NY strip. For drinks we just ordered a la carte- wines, Kaizen Whiskey, and the highball. All were solid and brought to us quickly. There is an optional sake pairing with the Omakase. The ambiance is very unique- dimly lit and close quarters for seating. Perfect for date night or a cozy dinner with friends. My friend accidentally dumped a sauce into his hot pot, and our server was super kind to bring him another one free of charge. Overall, we really loved our server- he was very helpful and explained everything- we had a ton of questions as we were hot pot style first timers. Great experience, great food, and I will be back! read more

DipDipDip Tatsu-Ya - Shrimp, Miso Smokey broth, all dipping sauces. Queso in the bowl was awesome - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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TL;DR: Omakase Japanese hot pot sounds like a cool concept, but this restaurant poorly, poorly, POORLY executes it. The long wait times, cheap ingredients, and underwhelming entrees make this a hard pass. Please do not go here (the pictures look better than the food), and definitely do not get the Omakase--you will leave unsatisfied. The story: My girlfriend and I went here, excited to try their Omakase Hot Pot. At $125 per person, plus tax and tip, this was not a cheap meal. For that price, we expected something special. What we got instead was a frustrating, overpriced, and underwhelming experience. First off, the service was fine. The waiters were reasonably attentive, but nothing extraordinary. The real issue was the absurd wait time. Twenty-five minutes. That's how long we had to sit there before we even got our appetizers--even though we had pre-ordered everything with the Omakase. That wait time is absolutely unacceptable, especially for a meal that should have been carefully curated and well-paced. When the appetizers finally arrived, they were actually good. Interesting flavors, well-prepared--I have no complaints there. But that's where the enjoyment ended. The entrees were a massive disappointment. We had three dishes: duck, pork belly, and a choice between brisket and tounge. The result? Completely underwhelming. The meat was decent at best, but the execution was nowhere near worth the price. If you break down the cost of the ingredients, we probably ate maybe around $15/20 worth of food, yet we paid $125 per person. It's just not worth it. Dessert? Nothing special. It wasn't bad, but it was forgettable--just like the rest of the meal. Final verdict: DO NOT go here. DO NOT get the Omakase. You will feel unsatisfied, frustrated, and out a couple hundred bucks for a meal that should have cost like $120ish total ($150 MAX). read more

Wow. Just. Wow. What. An. Experience. I realize this is not helpful to read as pretty much every review I read of this place said the exact same thing (and I was like ok but what kind of experience??) but let me tell you...you must come and for lack of a better word, experience this spot yourself. The atmosphere is GORGEOUS. The wait staff are personable, friendly, and will guide you through the entire meal. This is not the kind of spot where you go to have deep intimate conversations with company- this is a group activity and the wait staff will fully participate. The food was delicious. There really are no other words needed. You cannot go wrong ordering either of the chefs selection menu. The smaller option was super filling. Be warned this is not your usual hot pot spot. The broth is more ramen based. Come with those expectations and you will not be disappointed. read more

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I'm surprised ratings are as high as they are for DipDipDip. I have been to some of the other Tatsu-Ya restaurants and the quality of food, service, and overall experience is much higher than at DipDipDip. As others have said DipDipDip prices are quite high and it is difficult to leave without spending at least $70 per person. In theory, it would be a fun experience to cook the different meats, fish and vegetables in savory tasty broths. However, the waiters do a poor job of helping you to navigate the menu and I found we ordered multiple dishes that were already cooked and not a part of the experience, including some shellfish and brussel sprouts. In addition, the waiters failed to inform us we would be given vegetables along with the broth so did not need to order so many separately. Aside from the service, the food itself was just not the quality I would expect for these prices. The broth that the waiter recommended was close to tasteless - and the meats, fishes, and vegetables that were ordered just were not top quality or the level of freshness we would expect. Add-ons and mix-ins for the broths also did not impress. Dessert of shaved ice could also be skipped. It pains me to leave a poor review of a Tatsu-Ya restaurant as Kemuri and Tiki are favorites of mine, but I hope DipDipDip can rise to the level of these other spots. read more

I went to this restaurant probably 2-3 years ago, but I am surprised I never wrote a review. It was a delicious experience. Dim, romantic atmosphere, tasty food with lots of different options to try, and if I recall a very delicious dessert. It's definitely not your average hot pot place -- this is a more upscale, expensive experience for a date night or nice occasion. read more

The restaurant is located in a strip mall with ample parking. Store front is well designed and stands out from the rest. Nice patio bar in the front if there's a wait, but have never seen it used. Host is super nice. Interior is well designed. Easy small menu to navigate. Staff is beyond helpful. Ingredients are fresh and the experience is very fun and different than other shabu styles. Not buffet style so you can slow down and not feel like you need to stuff your face and feel horrible afterwards. Appetizers and desserts are all good read more

It was the first Saturday in a long time that my husband and I could go out to dinner. We were looking for a nice restaurant that we have never gone to but more laid back. My sister recommended this place, so we made reservations. It was an easy drive from south Austin. There was ample parking. It's in a shopping center but the vibe inside is totally different. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted with a warm Japanese welcome. It sets the tone for the meal. It was dark and intimate with modern. Japanese decor. The wooden table had hot pads for shabu and dividers to give you some privacy. The swivel stools had a cubby for bags! The waiter was friendly and helpful. He gave recommendations for my dietary needs. We started with the lotus chips with buttermilk dip and curds for our appetizers. Our drinks were roppongi sour and oze rose. For dinner, I got the ozen with pork belly, chicken meatballs, ponzu, sesame sauce, bone marrow with brisket and shisu chimichirri and sengiri vegetables. My husband got the Odon special. The lotus chips reminded me of light won ton chips I ate as a child. But, when dipped into the foam buttermilk dip, it elevated it two notches! It was light and airy and made your eyes pop wide open. My husband doesn't like tofu but he liked the tofu curds. It was served in a bowl the size of a dipping sauce. My shabu shabu broth was white. They started it at 210 degrees to cook the meatballs. They brought the sauce and rice in a wooden tray that wrapped around the shabu pot. It was delicious coming out of the broth but when dipped into the marrow-chimichirri sauce, ponzu sauce or sesame sauce, it was outstanding! My favorite foods of my meal were the buttermilk dip and the bone marrow with chimichirri sauce. The service was exceptional. It made the experience even more special. I will definitely be back! I highly recommend this gem! read more

Let me tell you. I used to LOVE DipDipDip. The wide variety of high quality meats was AMAZING. So many beef options, pork options, seafood options. You name it! It was particularly great for my partner who is allergic to both tomatoes and beef But then, the "upgraded" their menu cutting it by almost a third (and basically removing a lot of their seafood items and adding 2 or 3 new dishes. What turned our last visit particularly sour for us was that we had made reservations for several days BEFORE the menu change was supposed to happen. They had advertised that their menu would change on a particular date but when we arrived, we were told that the menu had already been changed and tried to convince us that this menu was "improved". The 2 or 3 new dishes are pre-made hot pots so people don't have to DipDipDip any longer which I think was the fun part of the experience at DipDipDip. Sadly, I can't recommend coming here to my friends any longer. The ambiance is still beautiful and the quality of meats is still great (and if you do go, get the duck with the fat candle!) but the extremely limited menu at the price you pay isn't worth it to me. There's a fantastic all you can eat hotpot place roughly 5 or 10 minutes away with an amazing variety of items for a fraction of the price (at a slight sacrifice to the quality of meats but not overwhelmingly so) that I'd rather recommend to my friends. read more

We celebrated the lunar New Year here. Thought having hot pots would be appropriate for a chilly night like this in February. This restaurant can seem overwhelming, but once you start eating, you get the hang of it! I am no stranger to shabu shabu or Asian hot pots, but this was a very different type of dining. A lot fancier than the casual hot pots I had in the past. I highly recommend going with one of the OMAKASE ("I'll let you take care of it" or "Chef's choice") options. All the food choices are made for you, just need to pick your own soup base and favorite flavor of meat balls. Shrimp/cod was my choice. Oh, you get your own individual soup pot, don't worry about sharing your soup with others. As for the soup stock, the Miso Smokey tasted better than the Tonkotsu (pork bone stock). The soup stock base is pretty much flavored water, unlike the traditional Chinese hot pot broth, which is more flavorful and heavier. We tried both TATSU-YA OMAKASE and BALLER OMAKASE. The difference between them is that BALLER has an additional appetizer of oyster on the half shell and more red meats: prime boneless short rib, kurobuta pork belly, & A5 wagyu. Luckily, both OMAKASE come with the best item (in my opinion) on the menu: gyu maki, which is NY strip wrapped foie gras with braised daikon. Too good!! The dining experience was incredible. Just like the movie Lost in Translation, they make you cook your own food! Dinner took about 2.5 hours because they bring out the courses in phases and give you verbal instructions on how long to cook the meats and how to use the assortment of sauces. Some dishes required 3 mins to cook and came with an hourglass timer; some meat slices only took 3 to 6 dips in the boiling hot soup. At one point it was a bit exhausting... listening, learning the directions, cooking, conversing... overall, everything was a marvelous experience! The main attraction was the food, so the drinks took a back seat. I tried the PERFECT HIGHBALL, but I didn't finish because it didn't suit my taste buds. The HANAGASUMI, on the other hand, was a better drink for me. A bit sweet and quite delicious. It had Haku vodka, immature brandy, elderflower, spiced pear, & lemon. One of the positive points about the restaurant is that all the waiters donned masks, the good kind with thick layers, and it made me feel safe both ways for ourselves and the servers. It is pertinent as they spent a lot of time talking to you, over you and the food, giving out instructions. The seats are cushioned plus they are hollow underneath for your purse and coats! The restrooms are unisex and shared a sink outside the stalls. read more

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Went here for a celebration dinner. Service is amazing and attentive. The servers provide as much of an explanation as you want or need for every course and drink. We had a la carte as well as the "chef's choice" and everyone really enjoyed their selections. Some of the dips are pretty rich, but not over powering. It doesn't seem like a place you'd go to frequently, or with a large group, but for small special occasions, it's really great. read more

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What a experience!!! I had no idea what I was getting myself into and boy was I impressed. The food was amazing but the experience was top notch. Service was some of the best I've ever had. The waitstaff explained everything and put me and my friends at ease even though we had never been to this type of restaurant before. The ambiance was soothing and comfortable. We loved the experience and will return again. read more

This is a sad review to write. I love this restaurant! I decided to celebrate my 25 birthday here. I have been multiple times and had nothing but the greatest experience and I trusted that would be the same for my birthday... and I was so wrong. Coming here you know you are spending no less than $100 per person + gratuity. That is not a small feat. Being that I had a party of 16 people, we generated over $2,000 in sales in a few hours. Most of us being industry workers, we expected that and were also expecting a 20% tip + an extra tip on top. Which I thought to be *so* worth it for this experience and food. Again, I was so wrong. I wish that they would have let me know (as I made this reservation 3.5 weeks ago) that they would be doing tables back to back rather than two tables next to eachother. I did not get to speak to almost half of my party the entire evening. But sure, it happens. The first 30 minutes of the dinner was great. Very in depth descriptions of how we cook everything, very good service. After that, it was like our server, Hannah, checked out. Items were missing, items were being given to the wrong people at the table (if I'm paying $100+ a person I don't want to have to look at something being put in front of me and call it out over sixteen people down the line asking "hey who does this belong to!!!") I had to flag down a waiter 5+ times over missing items from our Omakase. They had my friend paying for the price of the "Baller" but didn't give her Wagyu (????) and when I wondered why I didn't get a truffle dipping egg, they asked me if I was doing baller and I had to point out to them that it was under the "Tatsu-ya" Omakase, and every-other-person-had-one. Again, at this price point you should know your menu and your guests. When the final round came out, there was no explanation. what is it in front of us? How long are we to cook it for? We were flagging down random people to ask these questions. To which there were VERY specific answers, almost as if it's... important??????? I don't think we saw our waitress the last hour of our dining experience until she brought me a birthday dessert. This honestly sucked. The food was incredible, but as someone who also works in high end dining it was very sad to go somewhere to celebrate and not be taken care of. I would have never opted to have my group pay over $2,000 knowing the service we would receive. She was either extremely overwhelmed or half way through remembered the auto gratuity and decided the service didn't matter. Please don't come here with big parties. Now the food: I had always done a la carte when coming here and loved it so I assumed Omakase would be wonderful. It was decent. The Bao was ... a bland bun with nothing in it? The gyoza was not good either. The veggies were great, the cheese was great, the dipping egg, beef and swordfish were great. Otherwise it was mostly bland. read more

Ok guys this is my first omakase hot pot experiencing and it was great! Granted we opted out of the omakase and did the ala carte and still was very happy. The broths were amazing and the meats were great. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is just the portion sizes which is understandable because it is omakase. Love the service - it was fantastic from the front door to the seat. The ambiance literally wowed our table. The rolling shop was so cute and we actually got some stuff from the presentation and was so happy we did. The surprises really were great. read more

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Yum yum yum! Great food, great service, wonderful ambiance. Lately taking note of lighting in restaurants, and they got it spot on Surprised it wasn't packed and popping, but possibly cause of its tucked away (but still awesome) North Austin location. I left off one star just because we did not anticipate we would be getting thaaat much food. Which isn't bad but would've been nice to plan for :) We got (from what I remember): Oysters - soooo yum! Great quality, amazing refreshing garnish, no dirt/oyster residue. Very fresh and possibly my favorite part Veggie hot pot (forgot the name) - so yum even just getting veggies. We did also order scallops & swordfish on the side and they were both extremely good quality, fresh & melt in your mouth kind of fish. One other little thing is my stove didn't heat up the broth all the way for some reason. My experience was still great but I'm sure the food would've been even better than it already was if it did heat up :3 next time though because there will be a next time read more

Probably the best meal I've had this year. I'm literally in bed right now still thinking about it and getting hungry. The dipping sauces alone could make any normal meal instantly extraordinary. The atmosphere was beyond anything I imagined. Dim, intimate, modern -- amazing for a date night. I didn't expect every individual getting a personal hot pot, but that change along made the experience feel much more upscale and personalized. They took food allergies very seriously, and even with avoiding gluten, dairy and eggs, I still had a large selection of foods to choose from. They also went out of their way to make special versions of sauces and dishes to accommodate me. I'm extremely sensitive to my food restrictions, and had zero reaction -- all while feeling like no aspect was hindered in flavor from the average patron Of course it's a bit pricey, which we knew going in. It's the reason DipDipDip had been on our radar for a couple years before coming. But was it worth it? Absolutely. It was about $125 a person, including 1 cocktail -- but we were absolutely stuffed and impressed at every turn read more

DipDipDip Tatsu-Ya - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I'm sorry I can't jump on the bandwagon on this one. This reservation only hipster trendy restaurant at the moment just didn't do it for me. Don't get me wrong the soup was delicious. It was very expensive but I knew that going in. It's one of those restaurants that should be located in downtown Austin. Seating: The seat consists of low stools that are bolted to the ground with a cubbie for your purse or jacket. There is not a way to adjust the distance from the table. Presentation: This place excels in this department. Food: I enjoyed my meal but for the price I am not sure my experience measured up. I think that the sauces provided offered; a huge dept of flavor that I do not normally come across. Ventilation: Anytime someone would order spicy soup everyone would know. I think that the ventilation could use some work. Overall experience: Overall it's an interesting place, just not my favorite. read more

Let me start off by saying this was a lovely experience! For Valentine's there was a special omakase for $300 and it's a special day so we went for it. On this day we could only order omakase. The place is beautiful. The experience is cool. Menus on the side of the chairs love it. All the foods came with an explanation and recommendation on how to eat it. All the servers were absolutely lovely, friendly, and fashionable! All the broths sounded amazing but we went for Miso Smokey and Tonkotsu which were very good. I think a lot of people think of the ramen flavors going into it so they're like wow it tasted like nothing... don't go into it thinking it's ramen broth you'll be disappointed. It's good ole light shabu shabu broth. It was nice and rich yet light! The oysters, shrimp, and beef tartare came first and they were all delicious. The shrimps were as thick as sausages, the oysters were yummy (can't really taste the beet), and the beef tartare was delicious! The veggies were so cute lmao the mushrooms were yummy. The pork shoulder was good and I liked it in the bao. The scallops were very buttery and good. The prime rib and bone marrow was delicious. I won't lie I was kind of bummed when there was only three pieces of meat. Kind of wish we went with the Baller Omakase because the table next to us got it and it had more meat and noodles! Last was the dessert. The pot de creme was good but the size was so sad and small lol the granita was freaking delicious... the pomegranate tarragon flavor was out of this world. Overall we were disappointed by how little amount of meat we got. For a $300 experience we were hoping for a little more. The food was still delicious and the experience overall was great. It was worth the $300 in my opinion but I'd come back to try a different Omakase read more

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It was nice to find the hostess right outside the door with a drink menu while we waited. The hostess was very welcoming and excited to hear it was our first time and my fiancé's birthday. We enjoyed the ambience and decor. We were not a fan of the seating area. We were in the middle of two other groups and the only option was to sit across from each other. This made it difficult for us to have a conversation as we could hear the people next to us. After a while of sitting on these chairs they were a bit uncomfortable and we were there for about 2 hours. This was normal for this type of experience. The waitress was great! She had many stories to share with us and made the experience fun. This is what changed the review from 3 to 4. Her and her team brought out everything in a timely manner and right when it was needed. She checked in on us and gave us recommendations since she knew it was our first time. She absolutely knew what she was talking about. We decided to do a la Carte and I would highly recommend it over Omakase. My top 3 favorite proteins/veggie were Japanese eggplant, pork loin, and blue crab. I was also a big fan of the complimentary dessert they brought out at the end with the check. The other proteins we had were Wagyu (in both ribeye and short rib), pork belly, salmon, and scallops. Keep in mind these proteins are in 4 thin slices per order, and for some this won't be very filling. My fiancé was struggling with the salmon as it had a lot of pin bones in the fillet and he would not recommend getting the salmon here. The scallop(s) seemed like it was one scallop sliced into 4 pieces. The waitress gave us very specific instructions and suggestions on how to cook them in your broth. If you opt for the Wagyu ribeye it is best raw (sashimi grade) and make sure to get the truffle sukiyaki dip that was my favorite for the meats. Any vegetables I used the ponzu and hummus dip. Overall a fun experience that goes by very quickly and we were there for 2 hours. The entire staff was easy to work with and they get 5stars! The seating area and comfort was my least favorite. I do not recommend for a date night, but with a group of friends this works. This is an experience that you want to do at least once, but probably won't do again. read more

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What a great spot! This was my first hot pot experience and I loved it. The staff will help you order if you're new to this like I was and on top of the great food they have a superb cocktail selection. Great vibe, lots of fun for a group. read more

Phenomenal experience! Not gonna lie, I was nervous about coming here because everything seemed overwhelming but once we sat down everything was a breeze. I came with my foodie friend who's always down to try everything. And boy did we. We both got the miso Smokey broth - it wasn't as flavorful as I would've liked but it was decent We had a variety of meats. Beef eye round 10/10 beef meatballs 7/10 Pork belly 9/10 Scallop 8/10 Blue crab & butter gyoza 7/10 Beef & tallow gyoza 6/10 Our lovely server recommended the seafood over the meats & since they were sushi grade we ate them raw with the miso yuzu hollandaise which was a tangy, creamy, savory accompaniment to the fish. Miso cured escolar 10/10 Ora king salmon 10/10 THEN we saw this cart come around. When in Rome soooo we got the Texas meat trio which included lamb, beef & pork (forgot the cuts). That was 7/10 as I didn't care for the lamb. We also got ramen noodles - it was okay - I wouldnt get it again. To top it off they gave us a lovely granita at the end of our meal. I absolutely enjoyed my experience at DipDipDip! read more

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