The drinks here are next-level every cocktail feels like a small work of art. The Japanese-inspired flavors are unique, and the atmosphere is calm and classy. Perfect for a special night out
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
xan park
I went on a wed night. Place was packed. Great intimate ambiance and service. I was there for the food but noticed the menue was very drink forward (not a bad thing).
I had the miso soup, a lil different then the usual. The special was a waygu gyoza, delicate, visually beautifully executed but tastewise, very oily. The karagge was what it is, fried chicken tender (Cant go wrong with fried.) The seabass was excellent. Then the biggest disappointment, the waygu sando, which did not justify the price point considering its most dimunitive portion size and most of all, its taste. Which i found to be unmemorable and very greasy. However, the surprise topper was the milk toast dessert which ended our meal on a high note.
One misstep by the service was the drinks not coming out at the same time for me and my partner. That would deduct from a michelin star.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Tendai Gadzikwa
I always try to visit Kumiko when I'm in Chicago. My favorite menu items are the cocktail flights: half of the cocktail plus a taste of some of the key ingredients. Always a learning experience. It's a small space, but I love sitting at the bar so I can see the different bottles. Highly recommend.
Kamila
We had a lovely time at Kumiko. The food and drinks were excellent and service exceptional.
Joseph
DISAPPOINTING. Kumiko definitely gets 5 stars for service, which was better than outstanding. But food and drink deserve only 1-2 stars. The cocktail menu is a bit too exotic for my taste, but the bartender tried very hard to find something we would like. It seems they pride themselves on obscure (and expensive) ingredients. The food menu is very disappointing. The choices are limited and the portions are very small. We spend over $200 for two people and left hungry and disappointed.
Miranda
The ambience and cocktail experience was lovely. Sadly, I did not realize when I made the reservation that we would be a la carte dining only as I'd hope to have the tasting menu option after reviewing the menu. I didn't make a good choice (curry) from the menu and so was a bit disappointed in the food experience :(
Jason
Really great ambience and beautiful space. We tried a couple spiritfrees (mocktails) + food options and they were all delicious. Portions were small but still filling. The staff was extremely attentive and accommodating all of our needs. Overall, a wonderful experience!
Murali
Exquisite and expert liquor and cocktail selection. These guys and truly knowledgeable and have great passion.
Lauren
Was an absolutely amazing birthday dinner. The food was out of this world and the experience was wonderful. Couldn't have asked for a better night.
THE place to experience the best hospitality and flavors of Japan because of the extraordinary, and intentional talents of Julia and her colleagues. Sit at the bar and lose yourself in the ambient rhythm of Kumiko. Stunner!
Kari
I booked reservations to celebrate my friend's birthday. The staff was so welcoming and accommodating to us. I wasn't sure I would like the food, so I booked dinner somewhere else after, but I was surprised that the food was just as amazing as the drinks! We'll definitely be back!
Michelle
I love unique fine dining....Kumiko ranks as one of the top experiences I've ever enjoyed! The food, beverages, service, staff and ambiance create a culturally rich and even life-enhancing environment of culinary delight. Thank you Kumiko!
Brandy
Truly a wonderfully intimate and well thought out experience. The staff made a beautiful team and the cocktails and food were above my expectations. Highly recommend for those with refined senses.
Renato
Our first time there and it worn my be our last. Out bartender Ms. Maddy gave me and my partner a wonderful drinking experience plus the recommendations were phenomenal.
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The drinks here are next-level every cocktail feels like a small work of art. The Japanese-inspired flavors are unique, and the atmosphere is calm and classy. Perfect for a special night out
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
I went on a wed night. Place was packed. Great intimate ambiance and service. I was there for the food but noticed the menue was very drink forward (not a bad thing).
I had the miso soup, a lil different then the usual. The special was a waygu gyoza, delicate, visually beautifully executed but tastewise, very oily. The karagge was what it is, fried chicken tender (Cant go wrong with fried.) The seabass was excellent. Then the biggest disappointment, the waygu sando, which did not justify the price point considering its most dimunitive portion size and most of all, its taste. Which i found to be unmemorable and very greasy. However, the surprise topper was the milk toast dessert which ended our meal on a high note.
One misstep by the service was the drinks not coming out at the same time for me and my partner. That would deduct from a michelin star.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
I always try to visit Kumiko when I'm in Chicago. My favorite menu items are the cocktail flights: half of the cocktail plus a taste of some of the key ingredients. Always a learning experience. It's a small space, but I love sitting at the bar so I can see the different bottles. Highly recommend.
We had a lovely time at Kumiko. The food and drinks were excellent and service exceptional.
DISAPPOINTING. Kumiko definitely gets 5 stars for service, which was better than outstanding. But food and drink deserve only 1-2 stars. The cocktail menu is a bit too exotic for my taste, but the bartender tried very hard to find something we would like. It seems they pride themselves on obscure (and expensive) ingredients. The food menu is very disappointing. The choices are limited and the portions are very small. We spend over $200 for two people and left hungry and disappointed.
The ambience and cocktail experience was lovely. Sadly, I did not realize when I made the reservation that we would be a la carte dining only as I'd hope to have the tasting menu option after reviewing the menu. I didn't make a good choice (curry) from the menu and so was a bit disappointed in the food experience :(
Really great ambience and beautiful space. We tried a couple spiritfrees (mocktails) + food options and they were all delicious. Portions were small but still filling. The staff was extremely attentive and accommodating all of our needs. Overall, a wonderful experience!
Exquisite and expert liquor and cocktail selection. These guys and truly knowledgeable and have great passion.
Was an absolutely amazing birthday dinner. The food was out of this world and the experience was wonderful. Couldn't have asked for a better night.
Restaurantji Recommends
THE place to experience the best hospitality and flavors of Japan because of the extraordinary, and intentional talents of Julia and her colleagues. Sit at the bar and lose yourself in the ambient rhythm of Kumiko. Stunner!
I booked reservations to celebrate my friend's birthday. The staff was so welcoming and accommodating to us. I wasn't sure I would like the food, so I booked dinner somewhere else after, but I was surprised that the food was just as amazing as the drinks! We'll definitely be back!
I love unique fine dining....Kumiko ranks as one of the top experiences I've ever enjoyed! The food, beverages, service, staff and ambiance create a culturally rich and even life-enhancing environment of culinary delight. Thank you Kumiko!
Truly a wonderfully intimate and well thought out experience. The staff made a beautiful team and the cocktails and food were above my expectations. Highly recommend for those with refined senses.
Our first time there and it worn my be our last. Out bartender Ms. Maddy gave me and my partner a wonderful drinking experience plus the recommendations were phenomenal.
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