My partner mentioned that this was the best sushi place near Bastrop, and after hearing so much praise, I finally decided to visit. Unfortunately, the food was just okay, and the menu felt overwhelmingly large. What used to be a sushi-focused restaurant now includes a broader Asian menu. I believe there has been a change in management and chef, and the food quality seems to have been compromised compared to before and this is something my partner also confirmed. On a positive note, the staff were friendly and helpful. I am not sure if we will be visiting again. read more

I would really like to have had a good review for this restaurant. I had high hopes for it. Unfortunately, that is not the case. The staff was very friendly and welcoming although the food just did not even come close to being par. As friendly as the staff was, I don't want to go super negative, but the food quality did not stand out to be exceptional. I hope this helps others to dial-in. read more

This review is based on my most recent visit, though I've been to Kyoto multiple times before. At this point, I might have tried every non-veg sushi on their menu. I still haven't explored their Asian food options because I can never get enough of their sushi. The consistency in taste is incredible; every single time. Whether it's a weekday or a weekend, be prepared to wait in line. Once, I even waited two hours to get in. My parents live nearby, so every time I visit Bastrop, this is my go-to spot. Their mochi just hits differently after a meal. The ambience is simple, and the tables are placed close together due to how busy they always are. But trust me, you won't care about the cutesy aesthetics when the sushi tastes Michelin-level. read more

Kyoto Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

Another great sushi experience. We started to try different items but gravitated to our old favorites; therefore no new pictures. Tried a different sushi restaurant last week since Kyoto's was closed. By far Kyoto's is the Best in Town. Not only the food but the ambiance as well, and the service as always perfection. read more

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We found out new spot! So good! The bento box was filling and yummy. Can't wait to try other options.

Party of 7. Food was acceptable but not quality I expect. Although the food looked nice it was missing flavor. I've been here about 5 years ago and the food was really good. I read the recent reviews before I went and I saw people comment that the place wasn't as good as it used to be, and unfortunately they are right. I had the bento box. I was disappointed with the quality of the beef. It had a strange gritty texture. The rest of the party said the food was just ok. Service & Atmosphere We arrived about 8:45 pm. They are open until 9:30. But we felt rushed the entire time. At first the server wanted us to order fast which I understood due to the time. But then they brought the check right when they served the food, which is tacky. Then by 9:25pm the workers were all lined up behind us waiting. They had already cleaned the rest of the restaurant (it's very small). I think they should close at 9 if the staff expects to leave at 9:30pm. Therefore, the atmosphere was uncomfortable and the service was rushed. I will not eat here again. I had 2 out of town visitors in addition to my family and this place was not impressive. read more

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Well I am not from here and I was in the mood for some hibachi. I decided to give this place a try. Everything tastes great and they have a friendly staff. Everything from the soup to the hibachi steak had great flavors! I will eat here again next time I pass through! read more

Kyoto Sushi - Hibachi steak - Japanese Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

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Amazing fresh prepared sushi. I was seated right away, the server was nice and attentive. The music was fun and the place was extremely clean. My only complaint is that they are closed Tuesdays! read more

Great service and wonderful sushi. We have been coming here with regular frequency for a number of years and always enjoy sharing with friends and family. read more

Kyoto Sushi - Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

I've been coming to Kyoto for years -- it's one of my go-to places, and I've brought friends and family here many times because I've always enjoyed the food and atmosphere. That's why today's visit left me so disappointed. I arrived at 2:10 PM, knowing they close at 2:30, and was greeted right away with, "We close at 2:30." I asked if I could still order to eat in, and was told yes, but "we're done at 2:30." When I asked if that meant I had to leave by then or just order before then, I was asked how long it takes me to eat. It caught me off guard. Instead of feeling welcomed like usual, I felt rushed and questioned before I even sat down. I understand closing times, but the approach matters. A friendly welcome and a simple explanation would have gone a long way. I've always valued this restaurant for its food and the good experiences I've had here, but today reminded me that customer service is just as important. I truly hope this was just an off day, because I'd like to keep coming back. read more

We're Orange County transplants, spoiled on great sushi. We literally would not have considered buying in Bastrop if it didn't have a sushi restaurant. When we first came here, we were surprised to see that half the sushi rolls contain cream cheese, bento box options include General Tso's chicken, and the meno includes eggrolls and hot and sour soup. But that's not to say they don't also offer great Japanese food. You could say it's fusion, but I think they just include popular Chinese dishes because they aren't sure Bastrop is fully ready for full-on Japanese. But I anticipate that, before too long, they'll feel comfortable enough to go full Kyoto. And their true Japanese dishes actually are pretty good, I must say. They have hibachi, nigiri, sashimi, teriyaki, seaweed salad, edamame, gyoza, tempura, udon, sake... the things you look for in a good Japanese restaurant (not just sushi). This visit, we ordered a tempura appetizer and three entrees (one each): a chirashi bowl, teriyaki chicken, and a salmon combo platter. All were very good. And also shared a bottle of Tyku sake. The chirashi included ten pieces of sashimi, comprised of yellowtail, redfish, salmon and tuna. They were all very good. The tuna was great, actually. The teriyaki was well-prepared. The sauce wasn't too thick or sweet, and had a nice teriyaki flavor. Teriyaki should be about mirin and soy sauce, not about high fructose corn syrup, and they get that. Our son, who has been to Japan and actually speaks Japanese, enjoyed his salmon combination, which included a salmon roll, a spicy salmon roll, and nigiri. The service was surprisingly good. I was quite impressed. They were extremely attentive, observant, and helpful. Prices are what I expect for Japanese food. No complaints. And I'd quickly give them five stars if they dropped the Chinese dishes and elevated Bastrop to being a city with an authentic Japanese restaurant, which they're perfectly capable of. I mean, we like Chinese food as much as anyone, but we already have a nice Chinese option in town. We're used to having many distinct types of Japanese and Chinese restaurants to choose from (ramen, sushi, udon, hibachi, Japanese street food, Szechuan, dim sum, noodle houses, Hong Kong BBQ, etc). And we're just not sure why there's a need to put Chinese and Japanese food on the same menu. That said, we'll continue coming here. And during peak hours, there's often a wait for a table, so it's clear that what they're doing today is resonating. But maybe, as the wait times get longer, they'll start transitioning to what it seems they really want to be... not "Asian," but distinctly Japanese. read more

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Been a couple times now, and never disappointed! My favorite roll so far is the Shaggy Dog roll, the Tonkotsu ramen is excellent as well w delicious pork chashu and savory broth. Service is always excellent for us, and the space is small but cozy and well decorated. One of my faves in the area! read more

Great sushi spot! Everything tasted fresh- we will definitely come back to try more items from the menu next time! I will be ordering the ocean salad again because it came with such a good amount of fish and we really loved it with the cucumbers underneath. Service was quick and friendly!! read more

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All I can say is oh my gosh, I have found heaven. This place has a large menu to choose from everything I have had there is top-notch. My husband and I go at least 2 to 3 times a month can be a little pricey, but trust me it is well worth it. read more

Excellent management and kind staff. Very clean tables and menus. Food came quick! Out of the two restaurants to get sushi in town, this one is far superior. read more

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Our family goes to Kyoto for special events. The food was a delicious and beautifully presented. The service is always wonderful. It's great to have such a welcoming experience for our large group which also includes a service dog. read more

Everything thing is amazing here. Always is. Every time. Best Asian cuisine in the Bastrop area. Friendly service and great food.

Update from earlier review. WOW, this place never ceases to amaze! Hibachi tofu, Teriyaki tofu and tofu with mixed vegetables were OUTSTANDING! Cheesecake desert was lavish and the birthday banana dish we made all gone! Mido soup and salad were FRESH! Ginger salad dressing was great! We're all so stuffed from lunch, going to take a nap! read more

The food was delicious. Everything we have had so far has been great. No complaints. Bento box is definitely the way to go. The service is Amaya friendly and the vibe is very relaxed. read more

Kyoto is the best. Their service is always great and they are always attentive and kind. I've been going there for years and the overall quality has always been consistent. The atmosphere is always welcoming as well. read more

Really top notch for small town sushi!! I have visited many times. Ocean salad, Bastrop roll, cucumber nurauto roll, and egg drop soup are the stars imo. read more

First time dining at Kyoto Sushi and I was excited since the Yelp reviews at this place were pretty highly reviewed. The decor was pretty cool and the service was really great. Our waiter was very observant, refill our water, and checking in with us often. It was a bit uncomfortable because the waiters stood in front of the sushi bar and watched everyone. Our table was right next to the sushi bar so the waiters were standing right next to our table. This place is a smaller restaurant so it's a bit cramped. We had ordered the general tso chicken bento , 2 sushi roll, and scallop nigiri. The general tso sauce was decent but the chicken to batter ratio was more of batter than chicken. The chicken was really dry. The miso soup was ok. The California roll that came with the sushi roll fell a part when picking up with chop sticks and high is a very bad red sign. The crab Rangoon was really good. The bento box came out first and a few mins later the rolls came out. For the two rolls I got, it was really terrible and probably the worst sushi I've ever had. The sushi rolls was tasteless which I don't even know how that is possible. The salmon on the rolls didn't taste fresh and didn't taste like salmon at all. It's like the salmon was drain of all the salmon taste. Super weird. The eel sauce and spicy mayo on the rolls didn't taste like how it's suppose to and was tasteless. The fried shrimp tempura in the roll was cold and was thick in batter and you can't taste the shrimp at all. The "scallop" nigiri was NOT Scallops and was a white fish. It was too tasteless. I'm honestly in shock how sushi can be bland and tasteless even with all that sauce. I'm also in shock how they served me "scallop" nigiri but didn't give me scallops. They should have told me they don't have scallop nigiri instead of making a sale off a fake scallop nigiri. Tsk tsk tsk smh ‍. I thought something was wrong with my palate so I asked My husband tried the sushi too and he confirm what I thought. I had maybe 4 bites of sushi. The waiter was concern and ask why I wasn't enjoying the sushi. I told him it wasn't good and fish is not fresh. He didn't do anything about it. We didn't want to waste the sushi so we boxed it but when we got home end up throwing it away after my husband tried to force eat one piece. Do I recommend this place? I wish this place had better sushi but unfortunately my first experience was really terrible and it will be my last. I can't recommend this place. read more

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Go-to date night with the girlfriend. We are from big cities but moved to Bastrop. The sushi is great, they're fast, and they feel like a family establishment (remembering customers etc). I've never had a long wait, prices are fair, fish is fresh. read more

Tiny little sushi joint. Stopped by during lunch and despite being super busy I was able to get seating in the bar top area. Staff were extremely welcoming and service was fanatic. I ordered their 3 roll lunch special which also came with a cup of soup of your choice. read more

Kyoto Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

GREAT sushi - order the Chef's Special Rolls. GREAT soup. GREAT seafood delight. Super kind and attentive staff. I've been in Bastrop for the past two-ish weeks and have been here at least 3 times. Husband and I would make the drive in from Buda, once we go back home. read more

Amazing sushi!! Ordered a selection of the Chef Special Rolls and all were amazing, fresh, and delicious! Staff were extremely friendly, polite and helpful. I would drive to Bastrop from Austin to get sushi here again, it was that good. read more

Surprisingly good sushi place hidden in little Bastrop, Tx! There hasn't been a sushi roll I've tried here that I hadn't liked! I also love the cream cheese puffs! I'm not big on their hot menu options (outside of appetizers)- most of the ones I have tried have been a bit bland. It's a small restaurant so not a lot of seating room, but we will often order ours for take out or delivery (Door Dash). read more

Delicious sushi and great customer service! The sushi slices was fresh tasting and delicious! We really liked their salads as well. The ambiance is cozy and well decorated. Definitely a must check out spot in Bastrop for Asian cuisine! The sushi pieces I wish had just a little bit less sushi rice. Other than that the experience was great! We will definitely return whenever we are in the area. read more

We live out of town but make our way to come to eat here. The sushi rolls, tempura, Bento Boxes, and their soups and salads are tasty. We haven't had anything that we dislike. My partner enjoys their specialty soda as well. The restaurant isn't the biggest but they try their best to get you seated as soon as possible. But if you don't want to wait, they also do takeout. Every time I visit there is a gentleman who is helping out at the front, I'm not sure if he's the owner but the way that he provides customer service you would think so, but that goes for the rest of the staff as well, though he takes it a notch further. And there is some design aesthetic to match the restaurant as well as TVs that are usually on sports channels. read more

live in mcdade and thought we were going to miss out on good sushi moving an hour away from austin, but thn found this place and couldn't recommend them enough. food is amazing and service is great. read more

Very good Sushi and Rolls. I had too much Sushi today. The only reason why i didnt give this place 5 stars is because the veggie tempura was soggy. I think it was premade. The Sushi was made to order in front of me and superb. I spent $79 plus tip with one Asahi Dry beer. Miso soup ($3.95) , vevgie tempura $7.95 (skip). One order (two pieces) was $6.50 so on high end. Rolls were good value. See pic... Comfy small gem in Bastrop, recommend, will be back. Will skip the tempura though. read more

Kyoto Sushi - Sushi fresh prepared at bar. - Japanese Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

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This place was amazing!!! Everything was so fresh!! We will definitely be back on our next trip!

The last three times I dined here there has been hair in my food!! I will never come back there. Maybe consider wearing hair nets!!!!

Great service and food. I had my 3 year old and he accidentally knocked over some Miso soup. They quickly helped me clean it up and kept saying not to worry. I can't remember any other restaurants being so understanding. The food was great as well. We had the Love Boat I think it was called, where it's a little of everything. Also had some soft shell crab. Everything was delicious. For a small restaurant they are always hopping, yet other than the volume it is actually very comfortable and you don't feel squished at all. The bathrooms are always clean as well. I definitely recommend trying this place. read more

Delicious as always! Came for a small celebration with family, they were able to seat us quickly and the food was impressive- thanks!! read more

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Good Asian food probably best in Bastrop. Great Soup and General Chicken. Highly recommend.

We were looking for a place to grab some sushi before heading to the airport & Kyoyo's popped up. I'm so glad we went in! The service was spot on, and all of our requests were handled quickly. We ordered: Gyoza, Egg rolls, super crunchy roll, Dancing Mango roll & a Philly Roll. All were excellent & plated beautifully! Nice ambiance in the restaurant too! Great for a quick bite or a relaxing meal! read more

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Easiest 5 star rating for a restaurant. I'm honestly so sad that I grew up right outside of Bastrop and didn't realize this restaurant existed until recently. The sushi is such high quality and tastes so fresh and not fishy at all. What I missed to take a picture of was the Kyoto Ocean Salad which is ridiculously delicious and refreshing. The orange chicken is the perfect amount of spicy and citrusy without being too sweet. The spicy salmon is definitely spicy but stupid good. The restaurant can get pretty busy, but the servers are really nice and will seat you as soon as they can. The inside is kinda small, but really clean and cute. If you ever find yourself in this small Texas town, PLEASE do yourself a favor and stop by. read more

Kyoto Sushi - Orange Chicken Bento Box - Japanese Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

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Bastrop's sushi house is SUPERB each and every time we visit! Do yourself a favor and NOT miss the: Onion Soup - slightly spicy dark broth with shaved mushrooms, fried onions, and a sprinkle of chive. Tuna Tower (shareable appetizer) - stacked white rice, crab salad, spicy tuna, sliced avocado, fresh tuna cubes, and a generous, bright sprinkle of orange roe., allll sitting on a plate decorated with three sauces. Tear it down, bite-by-bite, or mix it up and eat it. Either way, Heaven! All the sushi is fresh and made-to-order. If you're not into sushi, there are a ton of grilled or fried traditional choices. My personal non-sushi meal: Veggie Tempura without broccoli. Light and delicious . . Sweet potato, zucchini, onion . . And I just love the dipping sauce! See you soon at Kyoto!! read more

Kyoto Sushi - 1. Super Crunchy Roll. 2. Millionaire Roll. 3. Amazing Tuna Roll. 4. 007 Roll - Japanese Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

Everything, from it being extremely welcoming and sanitary, to the waiters being incredibly polite. This place has top tier food with an amazing selection of choices which are then made with delicate loving hands. The experience was a 10/10 had to come back the next day! read more

Kyoto Sushi - Honey Chicken - Japanese Near Me - Bastrop, Texas