Maddie’s Place in Riverdale offers a broad selection of Cajun-Creole cuisine. Rd. Full bar. CC $$ 225-4424 LD daily. E3 S A M U R A I J A P A NESE STEAKHOUSE A hibachi grill that transcends typical fare. With sushi menu, too. 2604 S. Shackleford Rd. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 224-5533 LD Mon.-Sat., L Sun. D2 SEKISUI Fresh-tasting sushi, Japanese traditional or the fun hibachi-style, and an overwhelming assortment of entrées. Nice wine selection, sake, specialty drinks. 219 N. Shackleford Rd. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 221-7070 LD daily. D3
KOBE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI Though answering the need for more hibachis in Little Rock, Kobe stands taller for its sushi offerings. 11401 Financial Centre Pkwy. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 225-5999 D daily. E2 KOTO Sushi and upscale Japanese cuisine. 17200 Chenal Parkway Suite 100 Full bar CC $$-$$$ 8217200 LD daily. D6 LILLY’S DIM SUM THEN SOME Delectable Asian comfort food — fried or steamed dumplings and more in a variety of presentations. Thai ginger noodles, Thai panang and pad Thai are just a few of the highlights. 11121 Rodney Parham Rd. Beer and wine. CC $$ 716-2700 LD daily. D2 MT. FUJI JAPANESE RESTAURANT The dean of Little Rock sushi bars with a fabulous lunch special. 10301 N. Rodney Parham Rd. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 227-6498 LD daily. D3 OSAKA JAPANESE RESTAURANT Fine-dining Japanese dishes and a well-stocked sushi bar. 5501 Ranch Dr. Beer and wine. CC $$ 868-3688 LD daily. B1 PANDA GARDEN Expansive buffet with sushi and a dessert bar. 2604 S. Shackleford Rd. CC Beer and wine $$ 224-8100 LD daily. P. F. CHANG’S Make a reservation to get seated immediately and enjoy some terrific flavors and presentations. 317 S. Shackleford
BARBECUE BARE BONES PIT BAR-B-Q A carefully controlled gas oven, with wood chips added for flavor, guarantees moist and sweet pork — both pulled from the shoulder and back ribs. The side orders, particularly the baked potato salad, are excellent. 5501 Ranch Dr. Beer and wine. CC $-$$ 868-7427 LD daily. B1 CHIP’S BARBECUE Tasty barbecue piled high on sandwiches generously doused with tangy sauce. Pie is tall and tasty. 9801 W. Markham St. No alcohol. CC $$ 225-4346 LD Mon.-Sat. E3 CORKY’S RIBS & BBQ The pulled pork is tender and juicy, and the sauce is sweet and tangy. Maybe the best dry ribs in the area. 12005
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