About Us
World-class global cuisine in the heart of Northwest Arkansas
Now offering sumptuous
The Bentoville Experience
Savor the highlights of global cuisine, incorporating fresh and seasonal ingredients sourced from local farmers and producers.
The Bentoville experience ranges from show-stopping kaiseki dinners to elevated bento boxes. Keep an eye out for our permanent home — coming to downtown Bentonville soon.
Michelin-starred chefs Shinichiro Takagi and Billy Kong lead Bentoville’s culinary team with rich experience in both traditional and modern culinary techniques. They share an aspiration to bring world-class cuisine to the American Heartland.
Meet The Chefs
Chef Shinichiro Takagi has dedicated his life to his family restaurant Zeniya, growing it from a modest local eatery to a world-renowned dining experience. Zeniya has earned two Michelin stars and is named by LA LISTE as one of the world’s top restaurants.
Chef Billy Kong has launched several acclaimed restaurants in San Francisco, including the Michelin-starred Kinjo and Saru Sushi Bar. Trained in San Francisco, Kanazawa, and Kyoto, he now lives in Arkansas where he helps lead Bentoville’s culinary projects.
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