Tiki Tatsu-ya

Tiki Tatsu-ya reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Derek

   San Diego4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really great experience. So glad we went. A must see in Austin if you are a Tiki Fan
   

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   Fahren

   New York City7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Greay spot if you’re out with friends or looking for a group hang! They have great vibes, solid drink selection, and the ambience really hits. Just don’t come hungry. The food’s more of an afterthought its small nibbles at best. Pop in for drinks, then head elsewhere for a proper meal.
   

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   Colby

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall did not disappoint! Found this gem and made reservations before we arrived to the city. We needed to change the time and it was easy for us to adjust times. We were greeted by a nice gentleman (sorry can't remember his name but he was from Ojai originally) who made us feel right at home. Then we were enthusiastically greeted and cared for the rest of the evening by our server Gina. She brought the energy! We only tried the musubi and shrimp musubi but both were delicious. The chili sauce on the shrimp musubi was delightful and the cloche with the musubi added another flare.
   

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   Andy

   Austin1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 2, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   This area can be quite a nice place to take a date. It can be loud or quiet depending on the day and time that you go. This place is not necessarily a place to get full off of food as it’s more snacking and drinks. The vibes can be a bit dark, but that may just be the nature of the environment they’re trying to recreate. I wouldn’t mind if it was a bit brighter so it’s easier to read the levels on the bottom floor.
   

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   Donna VIP

   St. Louis10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I love this restaurant! Been there three times! Fun tiki ambience, great drinks and food! Highly recommend!
   

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   Jadyn

   Austin2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Incredible. This place was awesome the atmosphere and experience was amazing. The food was fantastic lots of great choices!! Our table was secluded from others which felt like we had our own private space. Loved it and will definitely be back soon!!
   

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   Neil

   Austin17 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   I love Tiki-Tatsuya, and this was probably my 4th time going there. The ambiance is a cool retro travel agency meets island tiki vibe. It's pretty cool. The drinks are great, and the food is good too. I recommend the Pu-Pu platter. I have had some fantastic experiences sitting at the bar just nerding out on different rums with the bartenders. Service at tables can be hit or miss. This past time, we had great dinner and drinks, but had a not so great experience, which has really changed my perception of this place. We opted to get one of the tiki mugs advertised on their menu for $30, so we could give it to my little daughter. They brought the tiki mug and the check. I noticed the check was much higher than anticipated. Looking through it, they decided to - without any warning - overcharge us for the tiki mug at a price of $75. $75 for a ceramic tiki mug. We asked why this was suddenly so expensive when the menu clearly states $30, and they told us about it being a limited edition. I asked to remove it and they pushed back, had their manager come over and re-explain. After much deliberation, we finally got it removed, and sent their tiki mug back. This whole thing left a really sour impression on someone that loves to go to the place. I felt had I not noticed, I would have been bamboozled with a bait-and-switch. Look, I love the food and cocktails, but as a loyal customer, this is not cool. After this, I am not sure if I really want to come back here again.
   

   Tiki Tatsu-yaResponded on April 3, 2025

   Hi Neil. Thank you for the review! We're thrilled you enjoy our drinks and food at Tiki Tatsu-Ya. We're deeply apologetic about the misunderstanding with the mug. We hope you'll give us the opportunity to serve you again soon. Cheers, Matt and Tiki Tatsu-Ya team
   

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   Sarah VIP

   Austin10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service. Very fun vibe! Thank you for the great experience.
   

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   Geoffrey

   Austin1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wish we could open more of these, Austin could use it.
   

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    Jake VIP

    Austin58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Tiki Tatsu-ya is one of the coolest experiences in Austin. It’s a must visit!
    

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