Kumiko - Chicago

Wow, what an amazing experience! The atmosphere was elegant, the customer service was outstanding, and the drinks were delicious. I can't wait to try the food o... read more Wow, what an amazing experience! The atmosphere was elegant, the customer service was outstanding, and the drinks were delicious. I can't wait to try the food on my next visit!

I’d like to preface this by saying i’m not huge on long reviews. neither reading nor writing them. i would also like to say that 5 stars doesn’t do this joint j... read more I’d like to preface this by saying i’m not huge on long reviews. neither reading nor writing them. i would also like to say that 5 stars doesn’t do this joint justice we spent about 4 days in chicago just eating and drinking. kumiko was our best dining and cocktail experience, by far. we got in late on friday night and tried to stop in just before close, despite knowing better. the maitre’d, amanda, told us that all the seats were spoken for for the evening, but was very patient and recommend s … – show

They market it as a cocktail bar, but in reality, it’s simply the best Japanese restaurant in Chicago. Highly recommend the gyudon and tonkatsu read more They market it as a cocktail bar, but in reality, it’s simply the best Japanese restaurant in Chicago. Highly recommend the gyudon and tonkatsu

I have been wanting to visit Kumiko for quite some time, but due to COVID I put off my hopes for the time being. I 'm about 8 months sober, and my desire to go... read more I have been wanting to visit Kumiko for quite some time, but due to COVID I put off my hopes for the time being. I 'm about 8 months sober, and my desire to go to Kumiko was to experience the beautiful spirit-free drinks. Little did I know, my mom had discovered this and decided to order the Omochi-Kaeri versions of several spirit-free drinks to surprise me for Thanksgiving. She emailed with questions and got an almost immediate response both times (even during closed business hours). The response even included a 'congratulations to your daughter ' about my sobriety. I was in tears when she told me. Not only were the drinks absolutely beautiful, delicious, and sophisticated (the best spirit-free I 've ever experienced), but the service and kindness went even beyond that.

Food is absolutely delicious. It was a unique experience. I definitely loved the fact vegetables are from local farmers, and would love to see more information,... read more Food is absolutely delicious. It was a unique experience. I definitely loved the fact vegetables are from local farmers, and would love to see more information, videos or pictures about the farm and farmers contributing to fresh food.