Chūō Izakaya

Chūō Izakaya Japanese- American Cocktail Bar
Open:
Tuesday through Thursday 4pm-12am
Friday through Saturday 4pm-1am

09/13/2026

You asked. We listened.

More to order. More to share. More reasons to stay for another round.

New dishes, more substantial plates, and a refreshed house cocktail menu are making their way to Chuo this October.

For now, we’ll leave you with a little preview. 👀

09/11/2026

Something new is pouring at Chuo. 🥂

Join us Wednesday, September 16 as we welcome SheZen Fruit & Sake Co. for an evening built around sake, sushi, and a little something you probably haven’t tried before.

Your ticket includes a tasting flight of all four SheZen flavors, a four-course nigiri pairing from the Chuo kitchen, and two SheZen cocktails created for the evening.

September 16 · 6:30 PM
$50 per person

Seats are limited. Grab yours at the link in our bio.

Come hungry. Leave with a new favorite sake.

One more week of lunch. For now.🫶After this Friday, September 11, Chuo will be saying goodbye to lunch service as we tur...
09/09/2026

One more week of lunch. For now.🫶

After this Friday, September 11, Chuo will be saying goodbye to lunch service as we turn our attention toward what’s next.

We’ve loved spending the middle of the day with you, and while lunch may make its way back someday, there’s plenty to look forward to in the meantime!

A new menu is on the way, along with a few other things we’ve been working on behind the scenes.

Until then, join us for lunch this week!

Tuesday–Friday | 11 AM–1:30 PM
Final lunch service: Friday, September 11

08/27/2026

You know a martini. But maybe not this one.🍸

Shaun builds the Umami Martini with Grey Whale Gin, shiitake-kombu sake, dry vermouth and umami tincture, finished with pickled sea beans.

Savory, boozy and elegant, with layers of umami woven into every sip.

A classic, done the Chuo way.

Crafted at Chuo | Episode 4

08/16/2026

The fish may change. The intention doesn’t.

Once it reaches the counter, each piece is approached a little differently, from the cut to the finishing touches, based on what allows that fish to shine.

It’s where sourcing meets craft, and where the nigiri story comes together.

Crafted at Chuo | Episode 2, Part 2

Consider Darwin’s production commentary part of the Crafted at Chuo experience. Featuring his signature “cut” while we are, in fact, still rolling.

08/12/2026

Some things are better over fire.

Chuo’s bichotan skewers bring together shish*to peppers, shiitake mushrooms and shallots with your choice of wagyu, chicken thigh or pork belly, grilled over Japanese bichotan charcoal and finished with robata sauce and chimichurri.

Smoky, savory and built one skewer at a time.

08/06/2026

A margarita, reimagined.

At Chuo, even the familiar gets a different perspective. Thoughtfully crafted, layered with unexpected flavor, and built with the same attention to detail that goes into everything behind our bar.

Watch Shaun bring one of our favorites to life.

Crafted at Chuo | Episode 3 🍸

Real Estate Appreciation Night is back on Wednesday, August 5.Some of our favorite nights are the ones that bring great ...
07/31/2026

Real Estate Appreciation Night is back on Wednesday, August 5.

Some of our favorite nights are the ones that bring great people together.

If you’re part of the real estate industry, whether you’re helping clients find home or helping make every transaction possible, we’d love to have you join us for thoughtfully crafted cocktails, elevated bites, and great company.

🏡 All real estate professionals receive 10% off* with a business card.

*Excludes Happy Hour.

07/26/2026

Behind every great cocktail is someone who cares about the experience just as much as the ingredients.

The Five-Spice Manhattan is Chuo’s take on a classic, bringing together Suntory Toki, rye, Cocchi di Torino vermouth, and Chuo’s house five-spice bitters for a balanced cocktail with warm spice and depth.

If classic cocktails are your style, Austin also happens to make a mean Old Fashioned.

Pull up a seat, ask for a recommendation, and stay for the conversation.🫶

07/22/2026

Crafted at Chuo | Episode 2, Part 1

Before there’s nigiri, there’s the fish.

With roots in Yokosuka, Japan, Darwin believes every piece starts with sourcing the freshest fish possible from around the world. Rather than chasing consistency, he embraces change, allowing the menu to evolve with what’s in season, what’s exceptional, and what’s worth sharing.

It’s all part of the Chuo experience.

Part 2 coming soon.

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3939 S Grand Avenue
Rogers, AR
72758

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