Kemuri

4.7 (319)

$30 and under

Sushi

2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock, AR 72205

About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Good for special occasions

Kemuri is the most creative restaurant to hit the Little Rock scene in decades! Not only is it a sushi lovers paradise, it's a full-service, upscale casual restaurant serving some of the most exciting and delicious creations that Arkansas has ever seen. The service and presentation is at a level that you would expect to find in places like New York, Tokyo, and even Los Angeles. Kemuri specializes in providing guests the ultimate dining experience. From the freshest seafood to the sauces paired with our robata grilled items, we are able to give guests a broad spectrum of flavors and allow them to enjoy a selection of exotic recipes. At the heart of the kitchen is Chef Gilbert Alaquinez, the mastermind behind our culinary science. Also featured are the extraordinary sushi creations of Chef Haidar Assegaf. Join us to experience what fine dining and delicious food is all about right here in the heart of Hillcrest.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Seafood, Japanese
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://kemurirestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Gilbert Alaquinez

Location
2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock, AR 72205
Area
North Little Rock
Cross street
Walnut
Parking Details
Public Parking
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

Truffle MushroomsUSD 7.00
Enoki, beech, shiitake, butter, truffle
AsparagusUSD 6.00
Sweet soy, sesame
EggplantUSD 7.00
Caramelized sweet miso
Shishito PeppersUSD 7.00
Soy sake glaze
Corn on the CobUSD 6.00
Miso, yuzu butter, parmesan
ChickenUSD 6.00
Ssamjang sauce
Lamb ChopUSD 14.00
Anti-cucho sauce
Beef TenderloinUSD 12.00
Black truffle aioli
Baby Back RibsUSD 8.00
Ponzu BBQ
Asian Pork SausageUSD 7.00
Stone ground mustard
Prime Beef SlidersUSD 10.00
Truffle aioli, shiitake, onions, sweet potato fries
ShrimpUSD 8.00
Yuzu aioli
ScallopsUSD 12.00
Wasabi shiso
SalmonUSD 7.00
Avocado, plum
Yellow Tail Collar*USD 12.00
(Upon Availability) Grated daikon, sweet soy

Cold Plates

Yellowtail AppetizerUSD 12.00
Jalapeño, sriracha, yuzu soy
White Tuna AppetizerUSD 14.00
Cucumber, truffle oil, yuzu, dried miso
Waghuy Beef TatakiUSD 18.00
Rare waghuy beef, chef rub, shaved daikon, ginger, radish sprouts, yuzu truffle ponzu, dijon
Ceviche Kemuri StyleUSD 14.00
Calamari, white tuna, shrimp, tomatoes, spicy avacado marinade
House SaladUSD 8.00
Baby greens, cherry tomato, red onion, hearts of palm, house vinaigrette
Bibb SaladUSD 9.00
Lemongrass vinaigrette, sesame ginger, roasted beets, wasabi peas, tropical fruit
Blackened Tuna SaladUSD 18.00
Spring mix, blueberry, grapefruit segments, avocado, pistachios, fried wonton, radish, sweet ginger-soy vinaigrette
Ahi TacosUSD 15.00
Ahi tuna, wasabi shisho, cilantro, lime

Hot Plates

Steamed MusselsUSD 14.00
Lemongrass, thai basil, chili, coconut milk
Five Pepper CalamariUSD 14.00
Cilantro, chili-lime sauce
Roasted Pork Belly AppetizerUSD 12.00
Caramalized plum sauce, tomato jam, leeks, shishito ginger spoon bread
Featured SoupUSD 6.00
Miso SoupUSD 5.00
Tofu, seaweed, mushrooms
EdamameUSD 4.00
Smoked sea salt and garlic or spicy

Entrees

Chilean Sea BassUSD 29.00
Baby bok choy, lemongrass vinaigrette, garlic scallion noodles
Diver ScallopUSD 29.00
Parsnip puree, grilled eggplant, snow pea tendrils, roasted beach mushroom
Miso Glazed Black CodUSD 28.00
Seasonal vegetables, crispy lotus root, coconut rice
Kemuri Shrimp TempuraUSD 22.00
Seasonal vegetables, creamy chili glaze, coconut jasmine rice
Blackened Ahi Tuna BowlUSD 20.00
Sticky rice, pickled cabbage, carrot, avocado, cucumber, ponzu sauce
Wild SalmonUSD 18.00
Jasmine rice, mushrooms, edamame, baby spinach, ginger lobster broth
Szechuan SalmonUSD 18.00
Garlic spinach, pickled cabbage, coconut jasmine rice
Beef TenderloinUSD 32.00
Baby bok choy, tempura onion rings, enoki mushroom crown, ponzu BBQ sauce
Anticucho Roasted Rack of LambUSD 32.00
Parsnip puree, charred black bean and corn
Roasted Half ChickenUSD 16.00
Asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, shoyu onion sauce, roasted potatoes
Tonkatsu Ramen Bowl
Roasted corn, nori, slow cooked eggs, scallions, spinach, sprouts, jalapeño, thai basil
- Roasted Pork BellyUSD 18.00
- Roasted ChickenUSD 16.00
Bibimbap
Jasmine coconut rice, fried egg, mushrooms, kimchi, carrots, cilantro, sprouts, squash, chili garlic sauce
- Roasted Pork BellyUSD 18.00
- Roasted ChickenUSD 16.00
Drunken NoodlesUSD 12.00
Rice noodles, egg, cherry tomatoes, chill, bell pepper, onion, thai basil, sweet soy
Panang CurryUSD 12.00
Seasonal vegetables, thai basil, coconut curry
Hibachi RiceUSD 10.00
Carrots, peas, yellow onion, egg, seasonal vegetables

Desserts

Fried Ice Cream Flambe (Yarnell's)USD 9.00
Cappuccino Jar (Yarnell's)USD 9.00
New York Style CheesecakeUSD 9.00
Green Tea Short Cake (Loblolly)USD 9.00
Gluten Free Specialty Cheesecakes (The Velvet Whisk)USD 9.00
Mango TartUSD 8.00
Yin/yang Ice Cream (Loblolly)USD 6.00

Reviews

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4.7

(319)

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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319 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston80 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal and unusual sushi and other Japanese dishes. I am from Boston, and I know good sushi. This was exceptional and unusual.
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OpenTable Diner
Little Rock4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always wonderful food and wonderful staff!
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Jlynnv Gold
Denver / Colorado34 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So incredibly good!! We were visiting from out of town and I would come back to Little Rock just to eat here again!
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OpenTable Diner
Texas Panhandle7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and service. Server made delicious recommendations on the most popular rolls.
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NoelF
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on 29 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect! The food is so very fresh and taste great! The service was excellent. Presentation is very nice. Prices are reasonable. Our favorite place!
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SherrelJ
Little Rock2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had Sunday brunch, and everything was excellent. I never thought of Japanese food as comfort food, but that's exactly what it was. The bao buns and steamed mussels were perfection, as were the snapper soft tacos with roasted corn, edamame & crispy rice succotash.
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LibbyS
Dallas - Fort Worth24 reviews
3.0
Dined on 16 February 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I had really high expectations for this place reading the amazing reviews online. The sushi was really nothing special, and honestly overpriced for what we got. It’s sad to say, but I could have got the same thing at a Kroger sushi stand....the service was good, but it was slow in some areas. Getting a glass of wine felt like it was a 30 minute wait. It’s just over priced for what you receive.
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AbbyS Gold
Little Rock31 reviews
3.0
Dined on 16 February 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We eat at Kemuri all the time an it is great. They appeared to be overwhelmed the day after Valentine's day. Service was bad.
KemuriResponded on 17 February 2020
Hi Cindy if you would like to discuss your experience with us please call the restaurant & speak to anyone of the managers available 501-660-4100. We hope to see you again soon! Meghan, Restaurant manager.
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JoshD
Little Rock1 review
3.0
Dined on 15 February 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Menu limited, doesn’t match website. Food was good. Good service. Slow.
KemuriResponded on 17 February 2020
Hi Josh I hope you give us another try in the future. Meghan Restaurant Manager.
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JACOBB
Little Rock1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing. The service was great. The music in the restaurant was a little bit loud but not to bad. Will definitely be going back.
KemuriResponded on 17 February 2020
Thank you Jacobb for your review! We look forward to serving you again soon. Meghan. Restaurant Manager
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Seafood, Japanese
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://kemurirestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Gilbert Alaquinez

Location
2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock, AR 72205
Area
North Little Rock
Cross street
Walnut
Parking Details
Public Parking
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

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Robata

Truffle MushroomsUSD 7.00

AsparagusUSD 6.00

EggplantUSD 7.00

Shishito PeppersUSD 7.00

Corn on the CobUSD 6.00

ChickenUSD 6.00

Lamb ChopUSD 14.00

Beef TenderloinUSD 12.00

Baby Back RibsUSD 8.00

Asian Pork SausageUSD 7.00

Prime Beef SlidersUSD 10.00

ShrimpUSD 8.00

ScallopsUSD 12.00

SalmonUSD 7.00

Yellow Tail Collar*USD 12.00

Cold Plates

Yellowtail AppetizerUSD 12.00

White Tuna AppetizerUSD 14.00

Waghuy Beef TatakiUSD 18.00

Ceviche Kemuri StyleUSD 14.00

House SaladUSD 8.00

Bibb SaladUSD 9.00

Blackened Tuna SaladUSD 18.00

Ahi TacosUSD 15.00

Hot Plates

Steamed MusselsUSD 14.00

Five Pepper CalamariUSD 14.00

Roasted Pork Belly AppetizerUSD 12.00

Featured SoupUSD 6.00

Miso SoupUSD 5.00

EdamameUSD 4.00

Entrees

Chilean Sea BassUSD 29.00

Diver ScallopUSD 29.00

Miso Glazed Black CodUSD 28.00

Kemuri Shrimp TempuraUSD 22.00

Blackened Ahi Tuna BowlUSD 20.00

Wild SalmonUSD 18.00

Szechuan SalmonUSD 18.00

Beef TenderloinUSD 32.00

Anticucho Roasted Rack of LambUSD 32.00

Roasted Half ChickenUSD 16.00

Tonkatsu Ramen Bowl

Bibimbap

Drunken NoodlesUSD 12.00

Panang CurryUSD 12.00

Hibachi RiceUSD 10.00

Desserts

Fried Ice Cream Flambe (Yarnell's)USD 9.00

Cappuccino Jar (Yarnell's)USD 9.00

New York Style CheesecakeUSD 9.00

Green Tea Short Cake (Loblolly)USD 9.00

Gluten Free Specialty Cheesecakes (The Velvet Whisk)USD 9.00

Mango TartUSD 8.00

Yin/yang Ice Cream (Loblolly)USD 6.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable