Koyo — Restaurant in Webster

A friend found and suggested we visit Koyo Hand Roll Bar. Koyo just had a soft open a month ago, as they are new to the area. Owned by the same owners of Gen & Jinya.

Happy to report this should be a spot you need to visit if you're craving sushi / sashimi / nigiri style food.

Service was Top Notch, the friendly staff were engaged and holding conversations with us. All while our food was being prepared right in front of us. Continuously asking us if we needed more or topping us off.

The selections: we actually tried so much. So I'll keep to the highlights only, and what we thought were the very best.

For a Starter: Salmon Crudo and/or Yellowtail Crudo need to be on your list to try.

The salmon crudo with the garlic aioli & lemon zest was delicious! Best part if you enjoy this combination, it can be included into your hand-roll order.

The yellowtail crudo with tamarind ponzu was another delicious combo. But I'm already a ponzu lover. ;)

Should you enjoy a little Sake to wash it all down. Definitely check out Moonstone Pear or Plum. They have a great smooth flavor with a hint on the back.

For the Hand Rolls, choose to preference as always. Yellowtail is one of my personal favorites and didn't disappoint. It's tried and true. It was fresh, crisp, deliciousness.

Oh did I forget to mention, the hand rolls are just $5!!! I don't think you'll find many places offering anything close to that. Big bang for your buck.

On my next visit, I'm looking forward to trying the fatty tuna hand roll. We can't wait to return for more.

Our only issues that are worth noting to be aware of: If there's a crowd, the inside does echo and can get noisy.

Lastly: parking in this area sucks, the business park stays full during the prime time hours. So be aware when you choose to visit.

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This hand roll spot is definitely riding the wave of the growing trend as I’ve been seeing more and more of these pop up around Houston! The setup here is all high bar seating (first one I've seen with soooo many seats around the bar), and they serve each hand roll one at a time so the seaweed stays perfectly crisp with every bite.

It’s one of the more affordable hand roll places I’ve been to, but the quality is still great. Each roll has a nice flavor pairing like lemon zest or cilantro that would complement the fish. The crispy chili oil is also delicious and I would get it everytime! I was especially happy to see that the crab hand roll actually used real crab, not the imitation stuff you find on so many sushi menus. The fatty tuna was a little fishy to me though, I'm not sure if that's the norm for that cut (since I usually don't get it), but that's how it was for me. Regardless, still ate every bite.

Although there's another handroll spot that left a better impression in terms of the flavor combo they did with their handrolls, I’d come back. It’s tasty, fresh, and much more reasonably priced. I went around 5:30pm on a Thursday and there were only a few other people dining with such a huge space. Hopefully it gets busier soon, because it...

Koyo Hand Roll Bar is a handroll and more restaurant located in Webster.

I have been a few times, and it’s a must visit when I stop by to see my family in Pearland/Webster now!

The seating is in a U-shape around the sushi bar, and although it looks like limited seating, I have been able to secure a spot each time, even with a party of six. I do think you should call ahead to see if there’s room for a spontaenous large party or even make a reservation.

I usually get the five set handroll, which comes with handrolls consisting of salmon, fatty tuna, crab, spicy scallop, and yellowtail. I also like to get the chili oil crunch sauce, which I put on top of each bite of my rolls to add an extra crunchy texture.

The yellowtail and fatty tuna handrolls are my favorite. The food comes out pretty efficiently, and service and quality has been consistent each time. I think I prefer this place to other handroll locations within the inner loop of Houston, since it’s not as super crowded all the time, and the ingredients taste fresh and are very consistent each time. Koyo is definitely a nice addition to the Webster area, and I definitely will be...