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Kumiko, Chicago, IL
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Kumiko

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$50 and over
Dining Bar
630 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 166 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
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.

Dining areas

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

Experiences

  • Tasting Menu

    $180.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 5, 2025 - Jul 19, 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 856 people are saying

Kumiko reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kumiko offers an "exceptional" Japanese-inspired experience with "outstanding" cocktails and "delicious" small bites. The "enchanting" ambiance and "knowledgeable" staff provide "superb" service. Standout dishes include the karaage chicken and Japanese potato salad. While some find portions small, the "well-crafted" drinks and "unique" flavors make it a "must-visit" spot.
856 Reviews
  1. Michelle

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic and interesting cocktails with micro-season productions of spirits. The food was fantastic, we drank the green tea gimlet, the stargazer, sea flower, Winning element, Yaki Zakana, and for food, we ate: Pickles, Oysters on the half shell, Crudo, Japanese Rice Curry (it was exquisite), potato salad and butter cabbage. For dessert we had the truffle milk toast.

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  2. Nikki

    Denver / Colorado2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff and cocktails are just amazing. Went for me and my partners anniversary and they took such good care of us and even sent us off with a signed card from everyone there. Truly special :)

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  3. Jonathan VIP

    Chicago / Illinois8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sake BTG 10/10 Smallish bites 12/10 Vibes 14/10 Cocktails 27/10

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  4. damien

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and drinks. Drinks were appropriately priced but snacks/small entrees were severely overpriced. The size of the potato salad made my companions laugh when it arrived. You will not be disappointed with fried chicken and milk toast, however. Just be prepared for the portion size sticker shock.

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  5. Rodolfo

    Kansas City / Kansas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good experience. Highly recommend to go and experience this Japanese whiskey bar.

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  6. Annie VIP

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was amazing. Way over priced There should be larger more satisfying food options and more wine by glass options.

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  7. Rachel

    Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolutely amazing experience at Kumiko. Beautiful setting, wonderful service, and some of best food and drink we’ve had. The karage chicken is outstanding, we had to order more! All paired with elegant cocktails, and so much to choose from on the drinks menu. Our server Andrew was super knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you for such a special dinner and time during our visit!

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  8. James

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The hospitality here is unrivaled; a refreshing change from the norm. Each staff member makes one feel welcome and cared for. Besides that, the staff are well-versed in the drinks, spirits, and food. Drinks are balanced and authentic, not trendy or obnoxious. We always admire the unhurried but attentive service here. Thank you again Kumiko.

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  9. Kelly VIP

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    For the price, not worth the value. The drinks and food were very mediocre and very expensive/over priced. I was surprised this is an award winning bar. I also felt like the service wasn’t great, we didn’t get greeted by the server for almost 10 minutes after getting sat. I would not go back and not recommend to friends. Also, very loud inside the bar, very hard to hear

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  10. Brad VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can I give this 6 or 7 stars instead of the max 5 ??

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FAQs

Kumiko is rated 4.8 stars by 856 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 166 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine
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