Fukumoto

Can Fukumoto cure Austin's dining malaise?

"...The concept is the izakaya, not all that different from a gastropub or a..."

Nov. 20, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

A Beginners Guide to Japanese Food in Austin

Where to find traditional dishes beyond sushi and ramen

"...bars, there are a number of traditional restaurants and izakayas (casual pubs) to choose from, so I've gathered some..."

June 14, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

A Guide to Austin Ramen

Local chefs look to give the dish the respect it deserves

"...the Ramen Tatsu-Ya chef duo recently opened a Texas-influenced izakaya called Kemuri Tatsu-Ya. A smoker came with the location,..."

Feb. 17, 2017 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

They'll Knock Your Sakes Off

Austin restaurants pour passion into their sake programs

"...Komé was designed to be a true izakaya. The owners Kayo and Také Asazu wanted to open..."

Aug. 16, 2013 Food Feature by Margaret Shugart

Food-o-File

New Year's resolutions

"...weekends, that particular outlet is now offering Japanese pub-style izakaya dishes in addition to their regular menu. Izakaya meals..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Qmmunity’s (Non-Exhaustive) Guide to Local Queer Austin Biz

For anyone looking to start queering up their ATX experience

"...St. | Hours: Mon-Thu., 4-9pm, Fri-Sat., 4:30-9:30pm Cuisine: An izakaya – a casual Japanese bar with yakitori, sushi/sashimi, and..."

March 6, 2023 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Black Food Week’s Begun, Austin Restaurant Weeks Are On Their Way, There’s Canine Noms at Blue Lacy, Dollar Sales at Twin Liquors, a New Bar Boss at Watertrade, Local Pastures in South Austin, and Water, Water, Everywhere …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Hernandez has been promoted to bar manager at the izakaya-style bar attached to premier sushi temple Otoko. Hernandez and..."

Aug. 24, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

James Beard Awards for Local Chefs, the Return of Bufalina, Father's Day Dining, and You Won’t Believe the Food Trucks We’ve Recommended

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...pp) in their Japanese cocktail bar. But the Watertrade izakaya menu and full beverage menu will also be available...."

June 15, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Brief Guide to the Yard in South Austin

Encountering the true ATX spirit in our bustling modern metrop

"...drinking and dining area like a sort of open-plan izakaya, although few pubs can boast a suite of such..."

May 13, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Tiki Tatsu-ya Raises the Bar to Islander Heaven

The Aikawa Brothers debut a worldclass venue of storied wonders

"...Ramen Tatsu-ya with lines around the building. A traditional izakaya is what tickles his fancy, and it’s time to..."

Oct. 4, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Booze To-Go Is Here To Stay, APL’s Cookbook Reopens, Pinthouse Goes Large, Fancy Greek Noms In the Littlefield, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...of Kemuri Tatsu-Ya have returned to à la carte izakaya service with a new, refined menu focused on a..."

May 5, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Good Places to Eat in Pflugerville? Easily.

Austin’s growing neighbor to the north gets cookin’ for real

"...soup, the sake, ah, the whole suburban Japanese American izakaya experience of it. And everything accompanied by a piped-in..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Food and Music Strike a Chord With These Austin Chefs

We explore the link between the culinary and musical in anticipation of Hot Luck

"...dining experience as the playful dishes at the Japanese-Texan izakaya, and that transcends from the front to the back..."

May 25, 2018 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

The Nine Best Japanese Restaurants in Austin

We pick our favorite spots for sushi, ramen, hibachi, and more

"...This Texan izakaya concept from ramen gurus Tatsu Aikawa and Takuya Matsumoto..."

May 8, 2018 Food Post by The Food Staff

30 Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Eat some good food while you’re in town

"...From the famed Ramen Tatsu-ya team, this Texas-influenced Japanese izakaya specializes in smoked meats, yakitori, and ramen, with a..."

March 16, 2018 Food Feature by Acacia Coronado

Review: Kemuri Tatsu-ya

Eastside izakaya rediscovers spirit of Austin

"...being both redolent of the frenetic energy of Tokyo izakayas and the quieter, dust-layered history of Central Texas meat..."

April 21, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Review: Kuneho

Does Paul Qui's new concept offer redemption?

"...Browsing the vast, eclectic menu reminded me of an izakaya's multi-sectioned fresh sheet. Here, Japanese techniques blend with tapas,..."

April 14, 2017 Food Feature by Melody Fury

SXSW Downtown Dining Guide

So you’re hungry at SXSW?

"...36) Fukumoto 514 Medina, 512/770-6880 www.fukumotoaustin.com Classic izakaya with sushi, yakitori, and lots of saké...."

March 10, 2017 Food Feature by The Food Staff

Austin Food + Wine Festival Announces 2017 Talent

Tickets go on sale today

"...Chambers (Justine’s Brasserie), Kazu Fukumoto (Fukumoto: Sushi and Yakitori Izakaya), Albert Gonzalez (Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile), Daniela Herrera (Counter..."

Jan. 19, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Top 10 Modern Asian Eateries

Tastes from the East in Austin

"...Undoubtedly the most legitimate izakaya to ever hit Austin, Fukumoto takes the popular Japanese..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Food Feature by Melody Fury

Review: Yatai

Mixed offerings from Michi Ramen's little brother

"...main part of the menu is devoted to mix-and-match izakaya snacks ($3-12 depending on how many selections you make),..."

July 8, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

East Austin Urban Farm Tour Announces Lineup

Eat at more than 20 restaurants on one Sunday

"...Hausbar Farm and Guesthaus Fukumoto Sushi & Yakitori Izakaya Fixe Malaga Tapas & Bar Counter 3.FIVE.VII Anjore Emmer..."

April 5, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Eat It

So you're hungry at SXSW?

"...35) Fukumoto514 Medina, 512/770-6880 www.fukumotoaustin.com Classic izakaya with sushi, yakitori, and lots of saké...."

March 18, 2016 Food Feature by The Food Staff

Eat Your Heart Out

Corazon development is a foodie paradise

"...a fifth space will be home to a Japanese izakaya and sushi bar from chef Kazu Fukumoto this summer...."

May 1, 2015 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Chill Out at Frozen Rickshaw

Trailer owner makes refreshing Asian treats

"...the trailer – the same lanterns found outside Japanese izakaya bars to denote that it serves food...."

June 6, 2014 Food Post by Amira Jensen

Blue Fin Sushi & Robata Bar

Have Round Rock sushi lovers found a replacement for the defunct Tanoshii?

"...The selection of $3 and $4 izakaya dishes, described on the menu as Japanese beer-house side..."

July 30, 2004 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Blue Fin Sushi & Robata Bar

Have Round Rock sushi lovers found a replacement for the defunct Tanoshii?

"...The selection of $3 and $4 izakaya dishes, described on the menu as Japanese beer-house side..."

July 23, 2004 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón