In Japan, yatai are small, open-air food stalls that light up the streets at night. They’re places where people gather shoulder to shoulder, eat steaming bowls of food, and share stories under the glow of red lanterns.
Kaisen brings that same spirit to Austin — blending the comfort and chaos of Japanese yatai culture with the bold flavors of Southern Cajun soul food. It’s food made to warm you up, slow you down, and remind you that good company makes everything taste better.
When the city sleeps, we serve the ones who don’t — the people who pour themselves into long hours, hard work, and quiet dreams. Inspired by Japan’s yatai spirit, Kaisen exists for those moments after the noise — when what you crave isn’t just food, but something that feels like home.
We cook for the night — for the ones who finish late, who show up tired but still standing. Our food is bold, our hands steady, and our purpose simple: to bring people back to themselves, one bite at a time.
Because a good meal can fill your stomach, but the right one fills your soul.
That’s what we mean when we say, do yoursoul a flavor.
To us, every day at Kaisen is practice — a chance to do it better, cleaner, and with more care than yesterday. That’s the spirit we live by — improvement without ego, progress without pause.
But growth means nothing without gratitude. Count your blessons is how we stay grounded — remembering that every win, every hardship, and every late-night moment is part of what seasons the soul.
We don’t just cook to serve. We cook to connect — to feed the soul, to share warmth, and to give the night a little more light.
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Shrimp | $18 | ||
Snow Crab | $25 | ||
Crawfish (Seasonal) | $13 | ||
Mussels | $15 | ||
Clams | $15 | ||
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Entrée Fried Baskets | |||
Fried Shrimp Basket (6 pcs) + Fries | $15 | ||
Fried Fish Basket (4 pcs) + Fries | $15 | ||
Fried Oyster Basket (6 pcs) + Fries | $15 | ||
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| Rice Bowl Cajun fried rice topped with a mix of seafood. | $15 | ||
| Udon Bowl Udon in clam chowder parmesan broth with mixed seafood. | $15 | ||
| Ramen Bowl Ramen in gumbo broth, packed with a variety of seafood. | $15 | ||
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| Seasoned Fries Crispy fries seasoned with our secret blend. | $5 | ||
| Fried Corn on the Cob Corn on the cob, fried and topped with house seasonings. | $5 | ||
| Mashed Potatoes Potatoes, fried and topped with house seasonings. | $5 | ||
| Mac & Cheese Creamy cheesy mac & cheese for a comforting touch. | $5 | ||
| Gumbo A rich and hearty Cajun stew loaded with seafood, sausage, and vegetables, simmered in a flavorful roux-based broth. | $5 | ||
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YUZU LEMONADE Refreshing lemonade with a citrusy yuzu twist. | $5 | ||
Matcha Tea Smooth and creamy green tea made with premium matcha and sweetened condensed milk for a bold, earthy flavor. | $5 | ||
Japanese Soda Classic Ramune-style soda with a fun marble seal and refreshing fizz, available in assorted fruity flavors. | $3 |
