The cutest Japanese shop I've ever been to. Was so happy it was next to the air bnb my bestie and I…read morestayed in. It feels like you're automatically transported into Japan. There is an indoor and outdoor bar area. Even you walk in, you order your food and then find seats at the community table's inside the restaurant. The ramen is delicious and the food is so fresh. My favorite was: The og ramen. I regret not adding more chasu, but that's just preference. Also was happy that their hot sake was only $5. Best way to stay warm on a rainy Austin day. Sake and ramen.

Had an outing with some amazing friends We all ordered ramen - I went with the Pork Tonkatsu with…read morea little spice. Spent the evening sharing laughs, good vibes, and great company.

This place was amazing!…read more We tried both Sushi & Yakitori. Both great! The sushi tasted incredibly fresh and the Yakitori was cooked to perfection. Their fatty salmon was so juicy and I'm still thinking about it. Drool! I also had the fuku mule! I don't typically like spiced drinks but this one was nice and really tasty! My husband enjoyed his beers too. The service was nice as well. We sat at the bar so it was nice to order with the sushi chefs directly. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice. We went early around 5pm before the rush because we were headed to a wedding celebration and it was a good time to sit down and eat. Parking can be validated if you park in the parking garage. You just have to ask for it.

I so dearly want to give this place a 4. It's cute, in a kind of banal way, and the food offerings…read moreare diverse despite a few limitations. Maybe next time. Our biggest issue was that we were seated at 8:15 and told half an hour later that they were closing an hour early and enforcing last call. Beyond that, they were gracious as could be given a staff that was making good on what they said and mostly minding their closing duties. The menu here is good, not great, and the prices are all over the place. The alcohol offering is most dissatisfying, the portions paltry, and the off-menu ube-misu was barely good enough to make up for the loss.

Kemuri Tatsu Ya is my husband's favorite restaurant, and I love this place too, so it was the…read moreperfect place for his birthday celebration with friends. I specifically requested my most favorite server, Yoshi as our waiter, but sadly they couldn't make that happen because he was working the outside dining area. He still managed to swing by and check on us a few times, and that was enough to make the night better. Yoshi is just THAT guy. He makes dining here ridiculously fun and somehow makes an already great experience even better. The music and drinks were on point. The Puff Puff Pass was the cocktail winner of the night, followed by some really good whiskey. Then came the food, and damn... Kemuri does not mess around. We shared everything and ordered in waves, starting with Bluefin Tuna Carpaccio, Charred Edamame and Taiyaki Cornbread. Next up was the Chili Cheese Takoyaki, Wagyu Short Rib Skewer and Hot Pocketz. Every single thing was delicious, and flavorful. Somehow we still found room for the delicious banana pudding. Great food, great drinks, great friends and Yoshi popping in to keep the party going. Pretty hard to beat a night like that. Kemuri Tatsu Ya continues to be our favorite!

Been here twice now and it never disappoints! Be open to trying things that don't always sound out…read moreof the box because they are done so well here! Don't miss the cornbread or the wagyu skewers! And if you're at a loss as to what to get ask the staff, they know what's up!

BOOZY HIBI-GIBI PUNCH Sake, sweet hibiscus tea & lemongrass…read more Who knew sake would match so well with hibiscus tea. It's ligh and refreshing, a great drink to start the meal. MI-SO-HOT Spicy pork bone broth with miso. I opted for the keto version and replaced the noodles with bean sprouts. This was my favorite dish! The broth was rich and flavorful, although it was a little too salty for my taste. CHILI OIL GYOZA jalapeño ,soy sauce, chili oil, shallots, negi, cilantro & spicy garlic furikake. They were so nice to give these to me for free! The gyoza was flavorful, but there were almost too many flavors going on, the soy sauce, chili oil and furikake somewhat overpowered the taste of the gyoza itself. Also a little salty for me. Overall, a great dining experience. It's a cute Japanese restaurant with lots of fun Japanese displays and a lively atmosphere. The staff were especially friendly and welcoming. I really enjoyed my meal and would definitely come back on my next trip to Austin

Mi-So-Hot Ramen The…read moreportion was really generous and definitely enough for one person. However, the broth was a little too salty for my taste. On the bright side, the food came out very quickly, and the restaurant had a spacious and comfortable atmosphere. Overall, I wouldn't say it was bad at all--it was just a little too salty for my preference.

Sa-ten is a lovely and cozy Japanese cafe offering incredible food and drinks. I did not order food…read moreas I visited late afternoon, but was impressed by the menu & made a mental note to come hungry next time! I ended up ordering an Ube Latte (iced) which was absolutely amazing. Probably the best Ube latte I've ever had. This cafe is located next to a variety of beautiful and unique artist studios + galleries. Highly recommend walking around and appreciating local art while enjoying your drink!

Came here for breakfast around nine in the morning beautiful quiet place plenty of parking indoor…read moreand outdoor seating. They serve coffee and food all day. I definitely recommend this place and put it on my list to show my out-of-town friends. Only negative thing I noticed was service interaction, even when I said thank you the interaction felt cold. But it's also the early morning so sorta understandable. When the server brought out my meal, he also didn't pick up the dirty dishes at the table next to me. Just the small things

Excellent quality sushi and handrolls. The sushi was so…read morefresh, perfectly tender and delightfully fatty and flavorful. I especially enjoyed the Toro and Japanese Wagyu sushi and handrolls. The Japanese Wagyu sushi & handrolls are a little bit pricy but definitely worth it imo.

Service was excellent and attentive. You can make a reservation in advance or try your luck as a…read morewalk up. Sunday evening wasn't too busy and we were able to have the entire seating facing the window to ourselves. You order off a small menu or choose the omakase. They also have specials for the day. We ordered one nigiri of most of the options and it was a mixed experience in taste and quality. The salmon, tuna, hamachi, and albacore had top notch smooth and buttery textures. The flavors were good, not fishy, but fresh and delicious. The amount of wasabi was perfect for me - very up front and tasted like real wasabi. The rice was nice and vinegared, held together well, and was a good amount for the piece of fish on top. Unfortunately the uni was awful. It tasted like it had soaked up the flavor of the box. It tasted stale and had a very unpleasant and lingering aftertaste. The Wagyu was very chewy and not as pleasant to eat as I would have expected from a Wagyu. Prices are a bit high to go back again for this level of quality and experience, but some of the sushi pieces were a very nice mouthful.

Melani was one of the best servers had such a great experience!! Food was delicious and everything…read moreabout the restaurant felt really nice

Had the most amazing birthday dinner. Angelina was our waitress, and she was awesome…read more Aside from the experience, this is the best quality Korean bbq restaurant in Austin by far.

The jjin Mandu's skin is thick. The bossam's meat is really thick too, the meat is not tasty. The…read morefried chicken is okay. The best among what we ordered is japchae, pretty tasty. The food is just okay overall, not outstanding compare to some other Koreans restaurants even in Austin. Chef needs more work to make some authentic Korean dishes. Happy hour wine is good price. Service is good and they refill the water from time to time. Ambiance is nice too. Gathering and date night family dinner are all very nice. Considering all facts, I would give this a 4 star.

Great service, beautiful place, okay food…read more We came for brunch and got the following; -black sesame pumpkin swirl bread - maple butter was necessary -Jjin mandu - solid, you can't go wrong with a dumpling imo -gun mandu - fine, not much flavor -Tong ddak- good, possibly the best thing we ordered -dolsot bibimbap - bulgogi, this was just fine.. normally my man scrapes up every bite and he left a lot of this behind -Chicken katsu sandwich - this should've been my go for the main, safe choice -hwedup bap - also ok choice, beat out the dolsot bibimbap

We had a fantastic night and savored every dish that was served. To our lucky surprise we came…read moreduring happy hour, so we ordered many things off of the happy hour menu. Both of the sandos were perfect. The wagyu beef sando had a little bit more flavor but it was slight and both are worth trying. Every roll was enjoyable and I felt like each had a little twist that really made the flavors explosive, like a shaved onion or a crispy puff on the side of the roll. The service was stellar and they were easy to book on OpenTable I also tried the green tea mocktail and found it to be light and refreshing and I was happy that it wasn't super sweet My two favorite items were: 1. The Edamame - which were charred in a way that I feel like I've never experienced it before and had such great flavor. 2. The scallop roll had a thinly sliced shaved truffle on top that made the roll simple yet out of this world. Shout out to the manager who came by just to check in. I always think that is such a sweet gesture.

Stunning Japanese restaurant in downtown Austin, perfect for date night! Romantic, moody atmosphere…read moreand $10 drinks on Thursday night. We indulged in some delicious lychee martinis topped with a lychee foam. Yum! For food, we ordered: 1. Hamachi Carpaccio - light, fresh and melt in your mouth good. I enjoyed the flavors on this one. 2. Chicken Karaage - breading was so delicious! We enjoyed a generous portion, served atop a tasty aioli for dipping. 3. Scallop roll - this was bursting with flavor. The truffle was such a unique addition! 4. Hamachi sashimi - I enjoyed this very much and particularly appreciated the thick sliced pieces of fish. Phenomenal flavors when paired with a little soy sauce. I will say this place is expensive and definitely more for a special occasion date night! Look forward to dining here again in the future.

Toshokan is honestly one of my favorite omakase experiences I've ever had!! The entire experience…read moreis just so unique from start to finish. It's located inside what I think is a mini golf place (or some kind of entertainment venue haha), and the restaurant itself is hidden behind a bookshelf like a speakeasy. I had never heard of the place before, but I thought the whole concept was SO cool. The omakase itself is incredibly intimate with only a handful of seats, which makes the entire experience feel really personal. Chef and his small team are all so warm and welcoming, and one of my favorite parts was that they actually encourage everyone to get to know each other throughout the meal. It ended up feeling like one big group dinner rather than everyone quietly eating their own meal. My friend and I were even watching the Super Bowl with everyone during our seating, which made the night even more fun! The fish was, of course, phenomenal. Every piece was prepared with so much care and precision, and you could really tell how passionate Chef is about his craft. I'd say the menu falls somewhere in the middle between a super traditional Edomae omakase and a more modern, creative one, which I personally loved. Everything felt incredibly thoughtful without being overly experimental. I also have to give a shoutout to their cocktail program because every drink we had was AMAZING! I don't even think there's a traditional drink menu. Instead, their bartender just asked each of us what kinds of flavors we usually like and created custom cocktails based on our preferences. Every single drink she made for my friends and me was SO good and paired perfectly with the meal. One thing to keep in mind is that each seating is pretty long--we were there for close to three hours! It definitely felt like an experience rather than just dinner, but honestly, the time flew by because everyone was chatting, eating, and having such a great time. It is definitely on the expensive side, but for the quality of the fish, the hospitality, and the overall experience, I thought it was absolutely worth it. One of my favorite little details was that the room is filled with Chef's personal belongings, books, and little collectibles, which makes the space feel so cozy and lived in. He genuinely welcomes guests to ask him about anything in the room, and you can tell he's just such a well-rounded and passionate person. More than anything, this was just such a FUN omakase experience!! If you're looking for something that's intimate, interactive, and a little different from your typical omakase, I can't recommend Toshokan enough!

Toshokan is one of those Austin gems that feels like you've stumbled into another world. Luckily I…read moresnagged a reservation a few weeks in advance. Tucked away inside a mini golf course and hidden behind a bookshelf, the whole experience has this playful speakeasy energy before you even sit down. Once you step inside, the interior immediately transports you to the late‑night streets of Tokyo--moody lighting, intimate vibes, and that cinematic feeling like something special is about to happen. There are 6 seats. My boyfriend and I had such a fun, personal experience. The staff were incredible--warm, engaging, and genuinely excited to guide us through each course. The food itself was delicious, beautifully crafted, and felt customized in a way that made the night feel unique to us. It's the kind of omakase that doesn't take itself too seriously while still delivering seriously good dishes. I also highly recommend the sake and cocktail pairing. The bartender customizes it based on your preferences. I told her my favorite drink is an espresso martini and she made this really fun espresso, strawberry latte concoction. There is also a special house sake with an homage to the owner's cat. I love those personal details. It's always a great time at Toshokan, and I'll definitely be back again. PS it's a great place to celebrate your birthday or special occasion! They broke out a guitar to serenade me lol