Wow- what a hidden gem!! This place knocks out all the other bars and cocktail places I've been to. It is a bit far, but the vibe is immaculate and the painkiller drinks knocked our socks off. It isn't cheap but still a pretty fair price, considering other bars with less creative and fun atmospheres sell more expensive drinks that are made poorly. The painkiller was perfectly balanced, no strong or sharp alcoholic taste, smooth, not too sweet, and just enjoyable. The staff were kind and prompt, and we got to see some fire and lightning shows as a result of other tables. What a good time. Worth the farther drive. read more

We had reservations on a Friday evening for a group of 11 women. The cocktail menu is quite extensive, although heavily focused on rum and tequila. All of us found something that sounded delicious & we shared amongst ourselves. The table is so creative as is the rest of the decor in the bar. Definitely worth stopping by for a tiki-style cocktail! read more

Tiki Tatsu-Ya - Table - Polynesian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My kids took me to Tiki Tatsuya a couple of weeks ago and I was very pleasantly surprised! It is a fun little out-of-the-way place and it was crowded! The AC does not work very good and it was a little too warm in there for the middle of summer. It's pretty dark when you walk in, as expected, but I definitely grabbed my daughter's arm going down the steps. We sat at the bar and just had drinks and appetizers. Some of the drinks you order come with different entertainment provided by the servers and overall, it's a fun place! read more

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The vibes here... impeccable! I do feel as though my service especially for my birthday celebration could've been better, but overall with my friends and husband here no complaints! When you walk in you're immediately transported into another world, almost another dimension! Think rainforest cafe but for adults!!! The atmosphere was perfect- so unique and fun. From the decor, to music, to moving lights, just so so over the top spectacular! We sat on the top floor which was amazing! To go to the powder room you go downstairs and that was cool too! I was pleasantly surprised by the food. It was not the best ever like I expected for brand associated with ramen tatsuya, but my party loved what they got. Taro tots were cool and the papaya tempura was tasty! I also got the kahlua pork tacos which to me were ehhh and spicy salmon musubi which left a funny taste in my mouth. My drink was the one with the fire and light show and that was 10/10 I'll say. Overall highly recommend - it was a one of a kind experience! Well worth it! read more

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We had a 9pm Rez and showed up at 8:30. We explained we were early and they found us a table upstairs, which was just as cool as downstairs. The cocktails - we had 3. The painkiller was my favorite, three dots and a dash was a close second, and the mai tai was strong, yet still good. Service was attentive and had good recommendations. read more

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Tiki Tatsu Ya on S. Lamar feels like you have been transported to a different place and time. It reeks of Caribbean or tropical flavor. GPS Alert: The restaurant/bar is accessed from behind. It is hidden behind a travel agency façade. When you step into Tiki Tatsu Ya your sensory motor goes into overdrive...it's small...almost cave like appearance, dark and dank lighting, shell horn and hard water sound effects pouncing against your ears, and tropical artifacts hanging from the ceiling. Its dramatic...in a good way! We were celebrating a friend's birthday, and our friend wanted a drink from Tiki Tatsu Ya, a rum Barrell. So, we granted her wish. The over-the-top atmosphere makes Tiki Tatsu Ya truly unique. It's distinctive and memorable. It's colorful, laden with jungle-like items and items dropping from the ceiling on steroids. This was an ideal stop for my friend's birthday train. We had been to a sushi restaurant for dinner, stopping here for her rum barrel and then going to the Broken Spoke for some boot scooting. Service was excellent. All servers appeared to dress in the jungle like theme and super friendly. Very authentic... This Rum Barrel was a bit pricey but was supposed to be enough for 4 people. I only had a sip. The drink was a secret blend of rum, aged sake, spices, and tropical juices. The barrel was massive. Our friend was pleased! Then we were off to the next location. read more

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I joined a large group of friends for pre-dinner drinks at Tiki Tatsu-Ya at 6 pm on a Friday. We had reservations and the hostess needed us to wait to be seated till at least half of our party arrived. Once we had quorum, we were seated right away. The bar features fun, over the top Tiki decor, and an equally over the top menu of various Tiki cocktails. The ambiance is the main appeal for this spot. Most of us enjoyed our drinks - definitely on the sweet side, but it's Tiki, so as expected. Our server was friendly and took good care of us. This spot is a bit too specific to be in my normal rotation, but definitely fun to visit for the experience or for an occasion. read more

Tiki Tatsu-Ya - Skip and Go Naked - Polynesian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Absolutely love love love it here, whether it's date night or girls night- the atmosphere is perfect for anything! We had the spam musubi, mushroom musubi, and crab lagoon dip- all easily 10/10! The vibe is so great and our waitress, Tae made the experience that much more memorable; from guiding us through the menu to answering any questions we had, Tae was so fantastic!! Definitely recommend for anyone in the area!! (I have to emphasize this was such a fantastic experience, I'm writing this in the car on the way home!!) read more

Tiki Tatsu-Ya - Mushroom musubi - Polynesian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We went out here for a girl's night since several of us have been wanting to try it. We reserved for party of 4, but only ended up having 3 of us come so they sat us at a 2 person table and just added a stool (not even a chair) at the edge in the aisle with everyone constantly walking back and forth making the experience very uncomfortable and awkward. Service was just meh. They were quick but something just felt off. Like there was a sense of urgency to leave whenever coming to our table. Food was also just okay. The portions were very small. Even the shareable / appetizers were enough for one person, which we resorted to. They were also out of some things we wanted to try on the menu but weren't notified until awhile after ordering it that they've been out of that item for a while now. It wasn't noted on the menu either. The drinks however were the real stars of the show. They were well presented, tasted great, and had a good amount of liquor in each one. The final shots we took after several drinks, that were served on a cute and smokey little boat, were our favorite. Also note, they only split the bill up to 3 ways evenly, not itemized so we had to coordinate with Venmo/zelle/cashapp-ing the primary payor and did our own paybacks accordingly. The ambiance was very interactive and entertaining. If you've ever been to rainforest cafe, this place reminded me of the adults only version of it. In the end, we were still hungry and walked to shake shack after. Overall I'd give it a 4/5 for the sake of coming here at least once for the experience. read more

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This is definitely a spot for the fun atmosphere and theatrical drinks. Without, this would be waaay overpriced. Instead it's just kinda expensive. The food was good. I got the yellowfin aburi rice which was yummy! And then a couple of musubis. The spam one was incredible and the crab was just ok because it was dry. Service was great at the bar and the drinks were fun and yummy. read more

Tiki Tatsu-Ya - Yellowfin aburi rice - Polynesian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Finally got around to trying Tiki Tatsu-Ya. We snagged reservations for my husband's birthday and it was a great time. We LOVE tiki drinks and we were excited to try their take on some popular drinks. I am a ride or die Painkiller drinker. This was the best one I've had ever. I loved every drink we had. The bar is 100% immersive. The bar was super fun to go on a date night. Our server was super attentive and friendly. Will come back time and time again. read more

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Drinks only review Ambiance: Feels like you've entered a different world. LOVE. We were at the bar, but service was good. Drinks are not cheap, but would you expect them to be? Overall just really fun, different environment read more

How fun! What a special hidden little gem of a place. Go for the drinks but stay for the food. The front facing is the order at the counter ramen restaurant, head around back for Tiki. They do book out in advance so make sure to grab a resi. Inside feels like a speakeasy, it's dark, one hostess at the front with closed swinging doors down at the bottom of the steps. Feels like a super secret Tiki dungeon and I love it! Our server was incredible, she made us feel very welcome even as we used our flashlights with our 40 year old eyes to see what we would be feasting. She helped us select a group drink and provided a great "show" to go along with it. For food it's more of a tapas type place, not really meals. Our favorites were the crab lagoon, octopus skewers, salmon poke, and the shrimp on top of the spicy shrimp sort of nigiri. If you are trying to impress someone from out of town or a fun date spot this is the place. The food was good but I wasn't raving about it, this place is more just for the experience. We dropped about $450 with food and drinks but for a special night it was worth it. read more

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Had a really great time! Of course it is a little pricey but the drinks are great and the bites are pretty decent!

This is our 5th time at Tiki Tatsu-Ya South Lamar- good South Austin location and delicious food! The OG with pork broth is amazing!! read more

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Came here on a Thursday night with a large group (11 of us) and had a fun time! This was my second visit. I previously visited about 2 years ago for an anniversary, but I have to say it's much better and more fun with a group, so you can split the shareable drinks, which are accompanied with a light show and a fun delivery of the drink to your table. I split the Skeleton Cruise with a few others from the group, then split the Jungle Crane, and Pearl Diver with a friend. All of the drinks were yummy, and I enjoyed our waiter's delivery of the Skeleton Cruise to our table. For food, I split the Crab Lagoon, taro tots, and one of the rice bowls with friends. Everything was tasty! It did take a while for everything to come out, with our large group, which is understandable. They brought a couple things out at a time over the course of the hour. So it's good to get your orders in early! This is definitely more geared towards a happy hour and munchies kind of vibe, but you can definitely get enough food for a whole meal (like we did), but it won't be cheap. It's a fun place for a group to go, and the theming is spot on! A note that they will only split the check 3 ways, and will not itemize. We had a member of our party put it on their card and then payed them back based on the itemized receipt. Gratuity was already added to our check, but make sure to check on your bill. read more

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I went to Tiki Tatsu-Ya for a friend's birthday and had a lot of fun with how dedicated they were to the theme. I would recommend going as a group to get their special drinks that come with a show. This is definitely not the spot for a full meal but their Crab Lagoon and Long Fin Tuna Lomi Lomi were delicious, albeit expensive, snacks. Parking is a struggle and they only seat completed parties, even with a reservation, so definitely plan to spend some extra time looking for parking and walking over. Service was also super hit or miss, our main server was friendly enough but some of the others clearly weren't having a good day. They also do not allowed for outside food but were happy to store my birthday cake in their walk in fridge. I wish they had that tidbit of information somewhere on their website. read more

We love the kitsch. It created a very fun atmosphere to celebrate our friend's recent wedding. The drinks arriving to other tables with light shows reminded us of Disney. Our drinks were superlative. We tried the Ali gin Shrimp, the Spam and the Pupu platters. Very delicious. Our table was dark so I used the light on my phone to see our meal or I would have given this place five stars. read more

We waited about 40 minutes when they told us about 20. Then once we got our text, they told us that they only had seats for three people for our party of four so one person would have to stand. That was SUCH a red flag but whatever I'm happy to get out of the Texas heat. We were sat at the bar with a really nice bartender. She explained the menu to us where the left side is more sweet drinks and the right is more stronger drinks. Another guy saw our party member standing and was so kind to give us his seat and move somewhere else (xoxox to that sweet man). We got the zombie and the blowfish tails. The zombie was strong but too spiced forward for my particular liking. Blowfish tails were solid, very similar to shrimp tempera. The interior is beautiful and the bar has hooks for your bags DEEP under the bar itself. Don't know if I would personally come back but it was fun. The bartender jumped into our conversations a good amount which was surprising but I enjoyed chatting with her and my friends. read more

Tiki Tatsu-Ya - the zombie - Polynesian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Sam's service at Tiki Tatsu-Ya was absolutely top-tier and made an already incredible night even better. From the moment we sat down, she was welcoming, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the menu and the whole tiki experience. Sam walked us through the drink options, gave thoughtful recommendations based on what we liked, and made sure we were taken care of the entire time without ever feeling rushed. The tiki bar drinks were phenomenal--beautifully presented, creative, and perfectly balanced. Every cocktail felt like an experience on its own, from the flavors to the fun glassware and over-the-top presentation. You can tell a lot of thought goes into both the drinks and the atmosphere. Between Sam's attentive service and the immersive vibe, it felt like we were transported somewhere tropical for the evening. If you're going for the full tiki experience, ask for Sam--you won't be disappointed! read more

Tiki Tatsu-Ya - Bar area - Polynesian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Rating: 3.1/5 [dine in] This spot is hard to find if it's your first time--it's tucked behind Ramen Tatsuya. I'd recommend parking in front and walking around back. The ambiance is super moody with red lighting, so it's not ideal for taking pictures. The food and drinks were just okay. You're mostly paying for the vibes and unique glassware/decor. The menu is definitely a highlight--it looks like a treasure map, which adds to the experience and makes ordering feel fun and adventurous. Personally, I think the drinks at Zanzibar taste better. Overall, it felt overpriced. For a $72 meal, I left feeling pretty unsatisfied--even though the service and atmosphere were solid. Before we left, they offered to mail postcards for you which is a cool and memorable touch (though ours didn't arrive until months later). What we ordered: Strip 'N Go Naked ($15): Gin, lemongrass shochu, passionfruit, tangerine, and cider. Cobra Kai ($16): Overproof rums, Armagnac, clairin, baijiu, passionfruit, fassionola, citrus, and spices. Served in a cool snake cup. Slingin' Shrimp Musubi ($12): Tempura shrimp, Singapore chili sauce, nori. Mushroom Musubi ($11): Grilled trumpet mushroom, mango kimchi, tare, nori. Spam Musubi ($10): Housemade spam, pineapple teriyaki jam, chicharron furikake, nori. Taro Tots ($8): Fermented coconut ranch, nori, shichimi togarashi. All of the musubis were mid. The flavor combinations sounded unique but didn't really elevate the dish and still felt basic. The taro tots were super crispy, which I liked, but the flavor wasn't for me. It's definitely an acquired taste. I didn't enjoy it at first, but it slowly grew on me. However, I wouldn't order it again. read more

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Went to Tiki Tatsu-Ya with some friends not really knowing what to expect and wow- what a blast! What they lack in lighting (seriously, make sure you have a flashlight handy to read the menu) they really make up for with an immersive, unique experience- and delish drinks and food to boot. They even let you fill out and address a postcard and they mail it for you for free :) might sound silly but it's the little things that make this place special. Our server was super sweet and kept the drinks coming as soon as we ordered, pretty sure nobody at our table of 9 ever had an empty glass. Would like to try more of the food next time but what we got was tasty. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Wow. This stop was the highlight of my first trip to Austin. Made a reservation right when they opened so I can get some great photos. Staff was so nice. Loved the decor. Bartenders very attentive. Drinks were on point. Fun merchandise. Hope to be back some day! Front of the building looks like a travel agency but you go in in the back. So much fun. read more

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I'm going to attempt to make this review as constructive as possible. As a chef, I found the quality of the food to be less than stellar. I'll dive deeper into that momentarily. I was genuinely excited to check this spot out and left severely underwhelmed. The good? Well, our server was attentive and nice. 10/10. The drinks were pretty on point for a tiki bar. The ambiance is primo, and it's genuinely a great place for a date to have drinks. The bad? The food was very lackluster. We ordered the following: Snow Crab Musubi: I honestly don't understand how you mess this up. The menu claims it comes with kewpie mayo (my favorite) and chives, but the quenelle of crab that was put on top of the rice was bone dry, falling apart, didn't appear to have any chives, and was served with a haggard lemon wedge. There was zero fat to coat the tongue, and it legitimately tasted like unseasoned crab with sushi rice that didn't even have a hint of acidity to it. As someone who takes pride in his work as a chef, at the $14 price point, this sort of rubbed me the wrong way. As a matter of fact, it felt borderline pretentious. This is coming from a guy whose mentor was the R&D chef of the best restaurant in the entire world. And no, I'm not being hyperbolic. I simply take pride in my work. This restaurant group actually has an R&D kitchen, and the best thing they can muster up is this half-baked dish? Do a light cold smoke on the crab, make a nice Knorr-based soy mayo for some umami, and top that f*cker with something to brighten it up. Preferably something that has synergy with... I don't know, Hawaiian BBQ. I felt like I was eating a lackluster Asian version of a Crab Louie Salad. It was absolutely bonkers. Slingin Shrimp: This honestly wasn't that bad, but the presentation and portion size could use a little love. The shrimp submarine makes it a bit awkward to eat. Butterfly the shrimp. It will sit nicely on top of the rice and give it more appeal. As mentioned before, the sushi rice had zero acidity to it and simply not well seasoned. Li'l Octo Karaage: It tasted great, but the guys in the kitchen need to know how to cook squid. It was far too chewy, which is unpleasant. This is a quality issue that could easily be remedied. I will also say the fryer oil appeared a little old because the fry itself had a fairly dark appearance. The drinks and ambiance were the only highlights. It has really cool decor and a cozy vibe to it. If you're looking to get a couple of nice drinks after dining out or you're pregaming? This is a solid spot. If you're looking to impress a date or a friend from out of town? That's going to be a nope from me, dawg. Admittedly, that crab musubi just irked me. So boring. No love. Just unfiltered nonsense that only the uninitiated would be impressed by. I actually applied to work at their R&D spot a few years back, and from the looks of it, they could use a guy like me. Again, I was very excited to finally dine at this spot. Their ramen establishments tend to be fairly on point. Their dashis are great. No idea what's going on at their tiki spot. read more

The mixed shots and cocktails were great, the presentation of food and drink was so creative (I've never seen spam musubi served on a platter emerging from a cloud of mist), and such fun servers. We had a large group and enjoyed sharing the huge shareable cocktails and banzai boat. read more

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This was one of the most fun restaurants I've ever been to!! We just came for drinks and appetizers, but definitely want to come back for more. The bartenders are so nice and very knowledgeable. When you order certain group drinks, the whole restaurant gets a show of lightning, ship sounds, or whatever theme drink you got. This place is pricey, but so worth the experience! read more

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Fun drinks, good vibes, and small Japanese-style tapas--that's the best way to describe Tiki Tatsu-Ya. We first went when it was nearly impossible to get a reservation, and while the hype has cooled down a bit, the experience is still fantastic. The drinks are creative and perfectly executed, the atmosphere is immersive, and the staff keeps the energy just right. It's one of my favorite spots to bring friends from out of town--it captures that "Keep Austin Weird" spirit in the best way possible. If you go, definitely try one of the shared tiki punch bowls--it's an experience all on its own. read more

Tiki Tatsu-Ya - Shot dark but spam musubi, and shrimp musubi - Polynesian Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place definitely has the wow factor! From entering to leaving we had such a great time! They know what they are doing to keep you engaged and entranced while being there! We got so much food and drinks which was quite costly but really worth the visit! I will say they should have valet parking because we had to stalk someone and take their spot after looking for a good ten minutes! We probably should not have came here while ACL was going on since parking was very hard to find! We were sat when our entire party was at the host stand. The host was very nice and answered all of our questions. She even asked if we had any allergies or had restrictions so she could inform our server. We were greeted by our server in no time and he gave us suggestions on what was good there drink wise. We took some of his suggestions but I strayed and got another beverage which turned out to be delicious! We started with the crab lagoon and it was delicious! I will get that next time we come for sure! We got spam musubi and the yellow poke plate. The ambiance was great and anytime people got a fancy sharable drink it was a production with music and lights! It is definitely a IG bar if you want some killer pictures or videos! They brought us the wrong order twice and they corrected it immediately. They even let us keep the mistakes. I highly recommend this place but I do think you should make a reservation and make sure the whole party is present! read more

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Yes yes and yes to this place. It's absolutely gorgeous inside and the staff is amazingly friendly. The Zombie is always my drink of choice. They have a food menu as well, but since I don't eat meat, there was really nothing on the menu for me. Highly recommend this spot! read more

Tiki Tatsu-Ya - Polynesian Near Me - Austin, Texas

What's up ATX fam...you guys have some seriously awesome places and Tiki is one of them!! This place is directly behind Ramen Tatsu-Ya and this place rocks!! I mean if you want killer drinks in really cool cups/mugs and watch a cool Tiki show when you order certain drinks, you got to check them out!! They also serve food here. There is so many things to see and it starts from walking downstairs!! Come check them out! ChowChow Time! read more

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really wanted to like this place, but it just didn't live up to expectations. Food (2/5): The menu sounded promising, but the flavors were flat and portions underwhelming. Nothing stood out enough to make me want to order it again. Drinks (3.5/5): Cocktails were solid and probably the highlight of the night. Nicely presented and balanced, but not extraordinary enough to make up for the rest of the experience. Ambience (4/5): The vibe was definitely fun--tropical décor, lively energy, and a setting that fits the Tiki theme well. If you're coming just for the atmosphere, you'll enjoy it. Service (2/5): This was the most disappointing part. We had reservations, checked in on time, and were told to wait at the bar until they came to get us. After 45 minutes with no update, we went to ask about our table, only to be told there was now a two-hour wait. We reiterated that we had reservations, and after back and forth, we were finally seated--an entire hour after our scheduled time. It felt disorganized and dismissive. Overall, the drinks and ambience made the night tolerable, but the food and especially the service really missed the mark. With so many other great options nearby, I doubt I'd return. read more

Went here for dinner last night with a party of four and got seated pretty quickly. The space itself was nice with a trendy vibe, but the food menu didn't have many options. I get the feeling this spot is more known for their drinks, which in my opinion are a little overpriced. I wish they offered a wider variety of food to balance it out. Our server had just an okay attitude, though the host was friendly and welcoming. The restaurant does have assigned parking, which made things easier. Ambiance-wise, it's modern and lively, good for groups or a night out, but not really my go-to for dinner. Overall, it was more of a one-and-done experience for me. read more

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My friends and I visited Tiki Tatsu-Ya to celebrate my friend's birthday. We went on a Sunday night and the place wasn't overly crowded. As someone who doesn't drink I went into the night on the hunt for a NA beverage that I would actually enjoy, and that's just what I found! I had a nonalcoholic Painkiller and it was perfect. The drink wasn't carbonated and it tasted like a fancy, more complex juice/tea (which is exactly how I like my mocktails). We also ordered the Pupu platter which was an assortment of food including wings and gyoza (my favorite two options). It was a lot of food, but not overly heavy which was nice. Also, the atmosphere of Tiki Tatsu-Ya is unmatched. We kept saying that it felt like Rainforest Cafe but for adults. The theming is fun and the presentation of certain drinks was interactive and spectacular. I mentioned that we were celebrating my friend's birthday when I made our reservation and the staff brought out a complimentary treat for her to enjoy! I was so happy with the service, our waitress was so cool and helpful. The pricing is definitely on the higher end, but I would love to go back sometime! Such a fun and special experience. Perfect for any celebration or special occasion! read more

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I've got a lot to say about this place sobuckle up. First, the inside of this place is so cool. The decorations are floor to ceiling and so much to look at. 10/10. The service was excellent, I didn't like the martini drink I got and they switched it out pretty fast. The other drinks we had were awesome! 10/10 As for the food, it was a hit and miss for me. The flavors to everything was OK. My favorite thing was the taro tots. Simplest item on the menu. The wings threw my pallet off completely. They were good but something in the sauce had our tongues, feeling weird and a tangy bitter. Octopus was pretty chewy. Everything on the platter was fried. I can see the place being really cool for just pricey drinks and ambience. I don't usually complain about price but $170 for a fried platter and a small thing of yellowtail rice plus two drinks is a bit much. I would have to say this place is a one visit spot. And I woke up sick after eating here. read more

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Decorating is outstanding. Drinks were solid. I had a Cobra Kai (highly recommend) and a Three Dots and a dash. Delicious and terrific presentation. Service at bar was mid and robotic. As great as this place is, really disappointed in the engagement level. Food was delicious. Definitely need to have the taro tots. Interested in merchandise but low engagement and lack of attention caused me to give up on that. I recommend for the drinks and food. Disappointed with the engagement and energy level. read more

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A must try in austin. This bar is so cool inside. The service is great and they really tried their best to put on a performance for you if you order the right drinks read more

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Such a cool spot to sit and hang out. I came here with some friends on a Saturday night. We made reservations early in advance so we were able to get seated right away. We wanted a fun spot to talk and hang out and this place served us just that! Immediately walking in, we were welcomed in and impressed with the "islandy" decor. The dim and colorful lighting certainly sets the mood and makes you feel like you're in a completely different place, far far away from Austin. There's plenty of drinks to choose from and a few light snacks. Some of their drinks come with a "theatric show" which is fun for everyone to watch. We ordered the taro tots, but found it seasoned very salty. The only dessert on the menu was mochi which caught me by surprised because it turned out to be a mochi cake, instead of the mochi ice cream. I wish they offered more desserts to select from. Fun and comfortable spot to hang out. Definitely boom reservations in advance! read more

Tiki Tatsu-Ya - Polynesian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Very fun tiki bar! Decorations are definitely over the top but it adds to the overall vibes. The fish bowl drinks are great (and come w light show and sound effects!). Drinks are very strong, a little pricey, but worth it for a special occasion or fun night out. We went to celebrate a friend's day and the bday dessert with candle was great read more

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My wife and I came to Tiki Tatsu-Ya for the first time with a group of friends. There were 6 of us and we made a reservation on a Thursday evening, around 6 PM. Parking can mostly be found along the streets, or you have a valet option (but I highly recommend just finding a spot nearby). Reservation is highly recommended also. We didn't know what we were walking into, so to enter this dark, colorful, tropical-like space was a huge surprise. It was very fun and the ambience is more than half of your dining experience for sure. To drink I had the Port Light: a mix of Bourbon, tawny port, passionfruit, pomegranate, and lemon in a cool, colorful cup. It was refreshing and tasty!! To eat, our group decided to order family-style and we ended up getting the Pu Pu Platter, which consisted of Coconut Shrimp, Mochiko Wings, Yokozuna Ribs, Crab Lagoon, Taro Tots, House Pickles, and we also ordered the Kalua Pork which consisted of Smoke Pork Shoulder, Chili Water, Hatcho Miso BBQ, Lead Lettuce, Herbs. Both food-options were great! It's an assortment with good variety and you're sure to find something you like on them. Give them a try! I can't say you'll be full-full if you're splitting these among six, but it could have if it was just four of us. Our friends also ordered a couple of crazy drinks that had an entire restaurant-wide presentation. It was pretty cool!!!! Don't hesitate to order something like the "Skeleton Cruise"--you won't regret it! We had a great time here, it was definitely unique and would come back!! read more

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Tiki Tatsu-ya definitely nails the atmosphere -- it's one of the most immersive tiki spots I've been to. The decor is wild in the best way: dark, detailed, and full of character. It's especially fun to go with a group since the shared drinks come with dramatic presentations and special effects that really add to the experience. The drinks were the highlight for me. The Pearl Diver, Three Dots and a Dash, and Forbidden Grog were all excellent -- balanced, creative, and strong without being overwhelming. Service was fine -- friendly and efficient enough given how busy it gets. The food, though, didn't quite live up to the drinks or the vibe. The spicy salmon musubi was the best bite (4/5), but the taro tots were overcooked and missing much of that taro flavor I was hoping for (2/5). The salmon poke had good fish, but the spicy sauce kind of took over the whole dish (4/5). Overall, it's worth going for the drinks and the atmosphere -- less so for the food. If you treat it as a cocktail experience with some snacks on the side, you'll probably have a great time. read more