Icon

Kumiko

$50 and over

Dining Bar

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Charming

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 bartender 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

MICHELIN Plate
2022

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
(312) 285-2912
Website
http://www.barkumiko.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
630 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661
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

Featured in

Experiences

Kumiko Tasting Menu
$165.00 per person
Prepaid
Sep 25, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
Our seasonal tasting menu is rooted in Japanese ingredients, melding the cross-cultural experiences and techniques of Chef Josh Mummert with the guidance of Creative Director Julia Momose. We highlight the best of the season and seek to showcase the breadth of Japanese cuisine through the lens of mixed-heritage, embracing the time and place in which we reside. Spiritfree, Japanese Sake, and Cocktail pairings are available to add on upon seating.

Caviar Service$135.00
1 oz of Golden Kaluga Caviar served with buckwheat furikake, butter nori chips, black sesame and wasabi creme fraiche, and chives
Marinated Olives$8.00
sesame and yuzu marinated olives
Otsukémono$4.00
rotating selection of Japanese style pickles
- each$4.00
Kinpira Gobo$6.00
burdock root and carrot simmered with sesame and tamari; served chilled
Oysters$26.00
charred shishito ponzu, lemon horseradish, purple seaweed
Japanese Potato Salad$6.00
Yukon Gold, quick pickle carrot, shio-kōji pickled cucumber, ham
Yuzu Kosho Karaage$13.00
Japanese fried chicken, kanzuri mayo, sudachi
Side of White Rice$5.00
Hotaru Ika$10.00
firefly squid on a chilled asparagus and cucumber salad, Japanese miso mustard sauce
Washugyu Tataki$36.00
seared shoyu koji-cured washugyu tenderloin, matsutake foam, grilled maitake, salad

Savory

Wagyukatsu Sando$90.00
A5 Miyazaki wagyū, beef taré, truffle honey, Japanese milk bread
Saba Furai$22.00
panko breaded and fried blue mackerel, pickled lotus root, sweet onions, sherry mustard sauce
Pan-Seared Suzuki$26.00
Japanese sea bass, miso butter radishes, fried radish greens, fukujinzuke
Akamiso Secreto Iberico$35.00
spring pea puree, ginger aka miso, grilled spring onions

Sweet

Truffle Milk Toast$15.00
fermented honey ice cream, périgord truffle

What 781 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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kumiko offers an "exceptional experience" with "outstanding" food and "phenomenal" cocktails. The "beautifully curated menu" showcases innovative dishes paired with "incredible" drinks. Despite its intimate setting, the ambiance is "elegant" and the service is "attentive and knowledgeable." Perfect for special occasions, Kumiko promises a memorable dining adventure.

781 Reviews

V
Victor
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always. Great drinks, great food. Friendly staff.
Is this helpful?
S
Sofia
VIP
Denver
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great experience for us! The staff were really cordial, drinks were great and food delicious.
Is this helpful?
J
Jeff
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding! Best cocktails in the city. Top notch food and service.
Is this helpful?
P
Patrick
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent cocktails, food, and service. Went for my birthday as well and got a very nice birthday card from all the staff.
Is this helpful?
D
Darren
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Some of the best cocktails I've ever had, period. We sat at the bar and the service was outstanding. Food was delicious and complimented the evening, but the cocktails really are the star of the show here. The setting is quite romantic, dimly lit and quiet, incense, ambient music, friendly, refined. It's pricey for drinks, for sure, but you feel like you're getting something of the highest quality and you're the only one drinking quite so well. For a special occasion, it's hard to beat Kumiko.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was too dark in there! I can’t see! Good drinks though
Is this helpful?
M
Mitch
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was innovative and sensational. Service was first rate. The entire staff was attentive and responsive. Cocktails were imaginative and well balanced. We tried many items on the menu loved almost all of them. My only complaint is minor, the tables are the small ones that are prevalent at so many trendy spots.
Is this helpful?
M
Michael
VIP
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I truly think Kumiko is a national gem. As a hospitality house, Kumiko has a lot of love going into every detail, from the hand towels at the start of the meal, the light levels, the curated stemware, down to the earnest "goodbye" (my coat was literally waiting for me, the moment I left the table). I've been going for several years, and every time the staff goes above and beyond expectation: On my last visit I particularly appreciated the N/A options, from the beers to the spirits. Maintaining that level of warmth in service takes hard work, dedication and spirit. The specials served today were both exceptional — particularly the yellowtail collar, down to the level of char. — So delish!
Is this helpful?
B
Ben
Pittsburgh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dining experience! All servers were friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Long/deep cocktail menu (all with some Japanese flair to them). Dedicated gluten free menu for those guests (which includes a fried chicken option!) The potato salad (gluten free), twice fried chicken (gluten free) and the wagyu katsu (not gluten free) were the highlights of our meal. Pricey but definitely worth the treat
Is this helpful?
M
Melanie
VIP
Chicago
86 reviews
5.0
86 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! The vegetarian dishes are so good - especially the potato salad. And the desert is great!
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Kumiko is rated 4.8 stars by 781 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
http://www.barkumiko.com/
Phone number
(312) 285-2912

Kumiko

Make a reservation

Why they're an Icon

MICHELIN Plate

Dining areas

Additional information

15 restaurants that define Chicago

Chicago’s 8 favorite bars

Kumiko Tasting Menu

Snacks

Caviar Service$135.00

Marinated Olives$8.00

Otsukémono$4.00

Kinpira Gobo$6.00

Oysters$26.00

Japanese Potato Salad$6.00

Yuzu Kosho Karaage$13.00

Side of White Rice$5.00

Hotaru Ika$10.00

Washugyu Tataki$36.00

Savory

Wagyukatsu Sando$90.00

Saba Furai$22.00

Pan-Seared Suzuki$26.00

Akamiso Secreto Iberico$35.00

Sweet

Truffle Milk Toast$15.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Kumiko restaurant rated?

Is Kumiko currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Featured in

15 restaurants that define Chicago

Chicago’s 8 favorite bars