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Tiki Tatsu-Ya
1300 S. Lamar
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Projected opening date: Late 2018
This new venture, poised to open right next door to the Ramen Tatsu-Ya on S. Lamar, promises to be a happy variation on the theme. The Tatsu-Ya team promises funky interpretations of classic Tiki drinks like the Zombie and the Singapore Sling, plus brand new creations mixing Tiki’s aesthetic exuberance with Japanese flavors, as well as their take on Tiki cuisine.
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