Credit: photo by John Anderson

Another of Tatsu-ya’s unique concepts, Kemuri is a combination Japanese izakaya bar and Texas barbecue joint, offering brisket and ribs alongside smoked octopus and jellyfish salad. Inventive cocktails brighten the experience, and shareable skewers and munchies encourage communal dining. A perfect mix of casual vibes and unexpected flavor combos, Tatsu-ya does it again with Kemuri, deservedly earning a spot on Bon Appétit’s national Top 10 list in 2017.

This article appears in First Plates 2021 (Supplement) and First Plates 2021.

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