Where To Eat When You’re Visiting Austin - Austin - The Infatuation

"Standing somewhere at the crossroads of Japanese izakayas and Central Texas smokehouses, Kemuri Tatsu-Ya is a place where you can get chili cheese takoyaki, smoked eel bento boxes, and yakitori skewers under one roof. And it all happens in an eclectic dining room that feels like a Texas hunting lodge that picked up its decor from a vintage store in Tokyo (there are also lots of robots). It’s a fun and lively experience, with Japanese-inspired tiki drinks to keep the energy going when you start to slow down after a second serving of taiyaki cornbread with sesame butter. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - nicolai mccrary