Kumiko
$$$$ • Bars, Japanese, Cocktail Bar
Hours:
630 W Lake St, Chicago
(312) 285-2912
About Kumiko
Customers' Favorites
Japanese Potato Salad
Japanese Milk Bread
Truffle Milk Toast
Ice Cream Truffle
Taklimomiso Soup
Chicken Karaage
Tonkatsu Sando
Pickled Peppers
Sea Flower
Steam Buns
Kumiko Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30 - 11:30PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 - 11:30PM |
| Friday | 5:30 - 11:30PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 - 11:30PM |
| Sunday | 5:30 - 11:30PM |
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Kumiko offers an exceptional dining experience with world-class service and outstanding cocktails. The restaurant remains a standout in the city, featuring attentive staff and remarkable food that make it a must-visit. The unique cocktails and extraordinary culinary experience keep Kumiko a top choice for special occasions, despite some minor inconsistencies in service.
The cocktails at Kumiko are inventive and outstanding, with a bartender providing detailed insights into each drink's primary liquor and selection. Customers have particularly enjoyed the Cloud Hopper, Unabridged, and the special Hotel Amami cocktails. The potato salad is a favorite, especially when paired with light food options like the Japanese fried chicken bites and karaage.
While the service can be slow at times, the quality of the food and cocktails consistently meets expectations. The menu is extensive, which can be a bit overwhelming, but the knowledgeable staff offer helpful recommendations. The cocktails are well-balanced and smooth, with some being batch-prepared. The food offerings, including the wagyu gyoza, pickles, and the special washugyu tataki, are solid and worth trying again.
Overall, Kumiko provides a unique and enjoyable dining experience, particularly for special occasions, with phenomenal bites and beautiful, warm service, despite some minor service and ambiance issues.