Kemuri is an award-winning Japanese and Asian Fusion restaurant located in the heart of the historic Hillcrest area of Little Rock, Arkansas.
Opened in August of 2014, Kemuri quickly gained momentum as a popular mainstay of the Hillcrest community. This established restaurant changed ownership in 2019 and has remained dedicated to serving high-quality food and customer care to the local community.
Offering dinner service 7 nights a week, Kemuri aims to delight our patrons with delicious menu items, exciting specials, and a memorable dining experience for every guest.

General Manager

Front of House Manager

Head Chef

Sous Chef

Our Asian Fusion Cuisine is brought to life by our experienced kitchen staff. Favoring fresh fruits and vegetables and locally sourced ingredients, Kemuri is committed to delivering high-quality meals to our patrons.

Kemuri owes its award-winning sushi to our talented team of sushi staff. Our sushi team is dedicated to bringing quality sushi to every table and adding their personal flare to our sushi specials.

The Kemuri front-of-house team is comprised of knowledgeable servers and support staff who are committed to providing top-notch customer service to our guests.

Kemuri’s new lead bartender is Gregory Castille. Gregory boasts 16 years of knowledge in the food service industry and is a Level 1 Sommelier. From Jennings, Louisiana, Gregory enjoys his spare time with cooking, wine, football, and family. This cocktail alchemist lives by the motto “Drink good, eat good, do good”.