Bar · press-documented
Kumiko
Chicago · West Loop · opened 2018
- City
- Chicago
- Neighborhood
- West Loop
- Opened
- 2018
- Closed
- closing year not documented
On the published lists
7 wins, 6 ranked placements, 13 nominations, between 2019 and 2026. Every line is transcribed from the awarding body's own published list and links back to it. A nomination is shown as a nomination, never as a win.
North America's 50 Best Bars
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“Michter's Art of Hospitality Award 2026 / Kumiko / Chicago”
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“For a fifth consecutive year, Kumiko is named The Best Bar in Midwest USA.”
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“No.11 Kumiko / Chicago”
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“For a fourth consecutive year, it is named The Best Bar in Midwest USA, sponsored by Torres Brandy.”
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“No.10 Kumiko / Chicago”
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“Thanks to Julia Momosé's incredible attention to detail, it is once again named The Best Bar in Midwest USA, sponsored by Torres Brandy.”
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“No. 19 Kumiko / Chicago”
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“No.8 Kumiko / Chicago”
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“An unmissable drinks spot in 'The Windy City', Kumiko is named The Best Bar in Midwest USA, sponsored by Nikka Whisky.”
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“No.5 Kumiko, Chicago”
Spirited Awards
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“Best U.S. Restaurant Bar | Kumiko — Chicago, IL”
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“World’s Best Bar | Kumiko — Chicago, IL”
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“Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. Central | Kumiko — Chicago, IL”
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“Best U.S. Restaurant Bar | Kumiko — Chicago, IL”
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“Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. Central | Kumiko — Chicago, IL”
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“Best U.S. Restaurant Bar | Kumiko — Chicago, IL”
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“Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. Central | Kumiko — Chicago, IL”
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“Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central | Kumiko — Chicago, IL”
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“Best U.S. Restaurant Bar | Kumiko — Chicago, IL”
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“Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. Central | Kumiko — Chicago, IL”
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“American Bartender of the Year | Julia Momose — Kumiko, Chicago, IL”
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“Best American Bar Team – Central | Kumiko — Chicago, IL”
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“Best American Restaurant Bar – Central | Kumiko — Chicago, IL”
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“American Bartender of the Year | Julia Momose – Kumiko, Chicago, IL”
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“Best New Cocktail Bar USA – USA (Central) | Kumiko – Chicago, IL”
World's 50 Best Bars
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“25 Kumiko Chicago”
Who worked here, when (3 documented)
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Julia Momose date not documentedPartner
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Mariya Russell date not documentedExecutive chef
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Noah Sandoval date not documentedExecutive chef