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Kumiko

630 W Lake St, Chicago, Chicago, USA
ClosedOpens Wed 17:00Japanese BarRestaurant Bar
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About

Behind a discreet entrance, this Japanese dining bar feels precise, calm, and deeply considered without ever turning stiff. Kumiko stands out for cocktails that draw on Japanese spirits and technique, with the same level of care given to the food. The room is intimate and polished, and the service has a quiet confidence that makes the whole experience feel seamless. It works equally well for a serious drink, a full evening out, or a special occasion that calls for something more refined. What makes it worth visiting is the rare sense of harmony between hospitality, design, and drinks.

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50 Best Discovery Guide
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Photos: @sammyfaze, @jeff_marini

Menu

This list does not claim to be up to date, complete or correct. The drinks and prices on the bar’s own menu are authoritative.

Bermutto Sazerac$25.00Comfort Light

Aoa han japanese tonicys, Umamo whisherki umesha, Cllive 'abundance marka'

Hidden zenvato stolekoku the hight of the cocktail. Hermutsu 'dayuu' gin, hanhonie 'glove' bar abisho.

Oct 16, 2026
Campari Soda$13.00To Start

From the yup of the cocktail, Inspired by campari soda served from the campari no gakkokoa tauten, Bar akabara (ebety)

Oct 16, 2026
Champagne Highball$34.00To Start

Suntory Toki Malt Japanese whisky, Maison Madilian Armagnac, Takanosanou Nijirou Akami Yamada, Moet Champagne

Oct 16, 2026
Cloud Hopper$23.00Signatures

Diligensaison Nova quebracho tres oleales, Belacon 'Kabakoe' vermut, Passionfruit, Green candlenura salt milk yogurt cream yoghurt, Lemon taragon, Cocktail tulip, Twanp

Oct 16, 2026
Elegant Manhattan$21.00Signatures

Elegant bourbon, Kanamaitome tumeuls, Cocktail venmouth di rotina

Grapefruit and Japanese lemon shake red fruit, baking spices, served with a slice of Japanese sunji rice.

Oct 16, 2026
Fubukukro$33.00Signatures

Kichi hero yume'shi baro rum yamameki, Electric alliteraiser barley shokey

Bitter bitters, hangry mall honey syrup, the way of tea, celery, and couple.

Oct 16, 2026
Gin and Tonic$25.00To Start

House Armenian gin, Tasi tonic, Top mom tonic

Oct 16, 2026
Highball$18.00To Start

Suntory Toki Japanese whisky, Club soda blend

Oct 16, 2026
Highball No. 12$37.00To Start

100% malt & grain small whisky, Megi-yaki barley straw rum, Fernwood Amaro No. 4, Infused cascara, Sonic-ten encia ocha

Oct 16, 2026
Ichigo Gimlet$25.00Signatures

Aurora moon mist gin, Kyoei strawberries, Kosmo kiwi cordial

A refreshing gimlet celebrating strawberry season.

Oct 16, 2026

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