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Kumiko, Chicago, IL
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Kumiko

$50 and over
Dining Bar

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Fancy
Kumiko is a Japanese Dining Bar (ダイニングバー)* where food and drink are treated with equal reverence. Located in Chicago’s West Loop, Kumiko boasts incredible cocktails and spirits with exquisite food to pair.

Owner and creative director Julia Momosé blends Japanese ingredients and techniques to create an elevated menu of beverages and bites.

Whether you come to savor some of Japan’s finest saké or walk in for a lovely dinner with friends, Kumiko welcomes you with warmth and gratitude.

Kumiko is currently 18+ and does not offer a BYOB option. Sign up for our mailing list to receive occasional updates and news.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Josh Mummert and Alex Ching

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Plate2022

From the OpenTable editors: Kumiko is a worldwide leader in cocktails—it even has a spot on The World's 50 Best Bars list—for its innovative drinks and deep sake list from acclaimed bartender Julia Momosé. The seasonal, Japanese-influenced menu can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, like with a playful Wagyūkatsu sando or an omakase-style tasting experience, all crafted to complement creative cocktails like a sherry tonic with celery and sparkling pear cider in the intimate, inviting space.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Dining Bar, Japanese, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 285-2912
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    West Loop
  • Cross Street
    Desplaines
  • Parking details
    We do not currently offer valet parking, however there are several metered spots directly outside the restaurant on Lake, as well as our side street, Desplaines.
  • Public transit
    Clinton, Green Line
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

Experiences

  • Tasting Menu

    USD 180.00 per person

    Prepaid

    5 Jan 2025 - 30 Mar 2025
    Our seasonal tasting menu reflects the heart and heritage of Julia Momosé, rooted in Japanese ingredients and techniques. We embrace the best of the season to share the depth and diversity of Japanese cuisine through the lens of mixed-heritage, honoring both tradition and the present moment. Optional pairings of Japanese saké, cocktails, or spiritfrees are available to enhance your experience."
    Tasting Menu photo

What 808 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kumiko in Chicago offers a "world-class" dining experience with "perfectly balanced" cocktails and "exceptional service." The food, including their "outstanding" tasting menu, is enhanced by "unique" Japanese influences. The "romantic ambience" and "thoughtful details" make it an unforgettable place for special occasions. Highly recommended for "mixology enthusiasts."

808 Reviews
  1. jyc0501

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    kumiko is always our favorite spot to take visiting friends for a memorable evening. cocktails are always well-crafted, delicate, nuanced, and sensible. service was great and the atmosphere is respectful and welcoming.

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  2. Jay VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks both lived up to the expectations here!

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  3. Meng

    Detroit1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is good but too small portion. The cocktails are okay but most of them are way too expensive and not interesting at all. 19th in the North America’s 50 Best Bars is overpraised. Finally, please take your customers seriously.

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  4. Daniel VIP

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful spot for drinks - especially spiritfree ones, and some bites. They had a tasting menu, but I opted for a-la-carte this time around. After talking with Maddy, one of the phenomenal bartenders, we decided on going through the entire a-la-carte spiritfree cocktails. Each one was unique, with many herbaceous and fun expected flavors. Maddy made it such that the entire experience was lovely.

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  5. Eva

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Soooo cool!!! 10/10 recommend sitting at the whiskey bar, you feel so cool and special. Every employee is the nicest coolest most fun person ever, all the drinks were fantastic and so well crafted. Special s/o the bathroom for having Aesop exfoliating hand soap, lotion and individual towels! Kumiko was such a great experience, everyone needs to try it!

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  6. ash VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Downstairs whiskey bar not at the quality / level of the upstairs portion of kumiko

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  7. Ashley VIP

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maddie the bartender was fantastic. Explained different spirits that were in my cocktails, great learning experience! Also gave good recommendations on food and drinks. Fried chicken was perfect, and honestly the potato salad was some of the best I've ever had. Wagyu tataki had great flavor and portion sizes are nice to have alone or to share and try a few.

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  8. Michael

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing drinks and being able to order food from the restaurant upstairs is a plus. The Japanese potato salad is amazing. Their shochu and Japanese whiskey selection is amazing, better than some bars I've been to in Japan, but it is expensive. The special plum flavored old fashioned was $37. Expect to pay similar prices for a dram of whiskey. Worth the price though to taste some whiskeys you probably wouldn't find anywhere else in the US.

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  9. Megha VIP

    Atlanta8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautifully crafted restaurant with immaculate attention to details. Cocktail was one of the best I’ve had, unique and balanced with all different flavors shining through

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  10. roland

    Greater Boston1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Not worth it. Pricey, average food, cocktails Ok, hard time limit and rude waiters & manager to top it off.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Kumiko is rated 4.8 stars by 808 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Kumiko

630 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    Desplaines
  • Area
    West Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Dining Bar, Japanese, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We do not currently offer valet parking, however there are several metered spots directly outside the restaurant on Lake, as well as our side street, Desplaines.
  • Public transit
    Clinton, Green Line
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine
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