Best restaurants for 10 cuisines in Little Rock
America is often described as a melting pot—a place where different cultures have come together over the centuries to form a new set of customs while maintaining the ones their ancestors have long held dear. For a lot of cultures, a major part of their identity is food.
Walk down any main street in the United States and you're likely to see the cuisines of many countries that, despite being nowhere near each other on the globe, are sitting side by side. You could start in Egypt with some falafel, get a taste of Taiwan with a cup of bubble tea next door, pick up a side of fries at an old-fashioned American diner down the block, and finish it off with sopaipillas from the Mexican restaurant in town.
Of course, we all have our favorite dishes: a juicy cheeseburger from a local pub, a savory bowl of tempura udon at a beloved Japanese restaurant, or some chicken tikka masala from your nearby Indian spot. But maybe you're looking to get out of your comfort zone a little, whether to try a different restaurant that has your favorite food or to taste a new type of cuisine entirely. To help point you in the right direction, Stacker compiled a list of the best restaurants for 10 cuisines in Little Rock using data from Yelp. The cuisines included were based on research from Grand Canyon University on the most popular cuisines across U.S. cities.
Read on to find out if your favorite restaurant made the cut and to get inspired for your next dinner out.
Note: The images in this article depict each cuisine and do not necessarily reflect dishes served at each restaurant.
American: Gingers Handlebar Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 9110 Interstate 30 Little Rock, AR 72209
- Categories: American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Chinese: China Max
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 11201 Bass Pro Pkwy Little Rock, AR 72210
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Greek: Layla's Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9501 N Rodney Parham Rd Little Rock, AR 72227
- Categories: Greek, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Indian: Star of India Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (374 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 N Shackleford Rd Ste C4 Little Rock, AR 72211
- Categories: Indian, Buffets, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
Italian: Buenos Aires Grill and Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 614 President Clinton Ave Little Rock, AR 72201
- Categories: Argentine, Spanish, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
Japanese: Kemuri
- Rating: 4.5/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd Little Rock, AR 72205
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
Korean: Sekisui Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14524 Cantrell Rd Ste 110 Little Rock, AR 72223
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
Mexican: La Tapatia Taqueria & Birria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8912 Stagecoach Rd Ste 6 Little Rock, AR 72210
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Thai: Zangna Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 N Bowman Rd Ste 28 Little Rock, AR 72211
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
Vietnamese: Mike's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5501 Asher Ave Little Rock, AR 72204
- Categories: Vietnamese, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 332 metros.