"Not able to pull off a beach getaway this weekend? This South Lamar tiki bar is the next best thing. Be transported to a tropical paradise at Tiki Tatsu-ya, which features elaborate decor (think rumbling volcanos), Polynesian-inspired pupu platters, creative island cocktails, and a lively atmosphere. A fun way to close out the week, Tiki Tastu-ya is open until 10 p.m. on Sundays." - Darcie Duttweiler
"Best Spectacle of 2022 And this is the last of the Tatsu-ya Eater Award-winning establishments. The imaginative tiki wonderland the team created for the Zilker bar is akin to something from Las Vegas or even Disney World. There are imagined histories; decorative vining two-floor walls and aesthetics, and a wonderful light/sound/visual show whenever people order sharable punches. There are indoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury
"Tiki Tatsu-Ya is the bar equivalent of a tropical resort—with a beach house upstairs, and a mysterious cave downstairs, both equipped with full bars shaking up drinks that arrive in clouds of smoke or in decorative mugs. You’ll want to make a reservation well in advance, ideally around dinnertime when you can pair those drinks with house-made spam musubi, tempura papaya, or smoked Kalua pork shoulder. They’ll also help balance out the effects of a few deceptively strong drinks. " - nicolai mccrary
"Feel like you’re miles away from Austin through the very immersive Zilker tiki bar courtesy of the team behind Ramen Tatsu-ya. The fun drinks include decadent creations with tropical flavors both classic and created, such as Painkillers, Zombies, and and the Banzai!!! Boat with a bunch of shots, served in creative vessels. And the drinks pair great with the related food menu. Reservations can be placed online; the second-floor area the Nest is available for walk-ins only; there are indoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury
"When we were kids, we looked to places like Rainforest Cafe for an immersive, tropical experience while living in Texas. These days, we just head to Tiki Tatsu-Ya on South Lamar. From the street, you’ll see a sign advertising a fictional travel agency. But inside is the bar equivalent of a tropical resort—with a beach house upstairs, and a mysterious cave downstairs, both equipped with full bars shaking up hyper-potent rum-based potions. And if the name wasn’t an indicator, this is from the folks that brought you Ramen Tatsu-Ya, Kemuri Tatsu-Ya, and DipDipDip Tatsu-Ya, so you know there’s a strong attention to food that combines Japanese, Hawaiian, and Polynesian influences. " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion