Kuma San Japanese Restaurant
Kuma San Japanese Restaurant
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sushi
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餐廳裡
Nigiri scallop, hamachi, squid, eel, tuna and salmon
the front of the restaurant
a sign in the window
House salad
Donburi and spicy ramen - so delicious
miso soup
Thai Ice Tea
sushi
food
outside
Captain Jack Sparrow
Yuzu Soda With The Avocado And Sweet Potato Rolls
Thai iced tea
Seaweed Salad
Spicy Tonkatsu
Philly roll
California and Tuna Avocado
Chicken Gyoza - Fried
Takoyaki over salad. Delicious! And so soft inside.
Steve A.
Jul 31, 2023
Came to another place for good sushi and Japanese food. It's one of the many such places in Lincoln Park. Kuma San isn't just sushi but also has bento boxes and ramen. Hours can be pretty screwy because they can be closed whenever they feel like. The prices are pretty good on the maki rolls and the bigger ones are still aren't crazy mostly. A lot of rolls to choose from. It seems the maki rolls are the ones good for those on a budget, so we got a couple at lunch. There's a section on the menu of these for vegetarians. It's about $6 for a roll. The Avocado and the Sweet Potato Rolls are what we got, and these came out in good time. Also they have Bento Boxes. It's about $16 at lunch. These come with fried tofu, miso soup, nigiri, veggie roll, and veggie tempura. Sounds good for the next time here. There's also ramen. Has a nice atmosphere and they brought out the food fast with it still being fresh. It's a good place for sampling Japanese food and not just sushi. There's plenty of rolls to choose from including for vegans and vegetarians.
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Ali D.
Apr 19, 2024
Kuma San is our neighborhood Japanese cafe, and it's a lovely little family restaurant. They serve the freshest, most delicious food. Their vegan avocado rolls are so ridiculously plentiful and fresh, you have to wonder where they get those perfect avocados. The crispy sweet potato rolls are also delicious, also vegan. I love the Bento boxes, which are plentiful, no fillers. The chef's choice is always top notch.
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Alejandra B.
Apr 26, 2023
So glad this place opened up close by! It was perfect for a casual week night out. Our server was very nice and all the food was well served, fresh, and beautifully presented.The sashimi platter came with a side of sushi rice, miso soup, lots of pickled ginger (love), and a delicious ponzu sauce. Will definitely come back to try more!
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Debra F.
May 16, 2023
Walked in without a reservation on Mother's Day. It's a cute Japanese cafe. Could have done with a little attention to detail on the furniture. One of the couches was turned sideways and was being used as a blue stand and a hanging shelf. Nevertheless it was clean which was the most important. We had a few appetizers - the tuna crudo was very good which a sharp hit of wasabi as you bit in. I like spicy food so it was great for me. The shrimp tempura was very nice as well. Crispy, not soggy. For mains I had the spicy tonkotsu ramen. Whilst the ramen noodles were cooked beautifully in a tasty broth, I was disappointed in the toppings. Authentic ramen does not have broccoli in it. Bean sprouts would have been much better. The tempura udon was good and served with the shrimp tempura on the side. We also had the regular tonkotsu ramen (same point about the broccoli) and the chicken katsu came with a sweet glaze on top ( ask for it on the side if you're not a sweet fan). Service was pretty fast and attentive. It's a family run business
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Sarah P.
Jul 6, 2023
I applaud this place for being pretty much the only restaurant open on 4th of July and the food was definitely the right choice. The gyoza was so crispy and the roll was massive. There was only one server that was definitely overwhelmed with the rush. There was an ant infestation and the bathroom was stinky but clean. I would highly recommend this place for takeout!
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Jeremy L.
Nov 13, 2023
Food was great overall and they have a wide variety of sushi. The crunchy salmon roll in particular was phenomenal. I wasn't a fan of the ambiance as it felt a little cheap but I would go back.
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Alexandra P.
May 14, 2023
This is a hidden gem in the neighborhood!! Very nice and quiet ambiance, perfect for a date or quiet chats. Very attentive and delicate service. But most importantly, the food!!! The food is heavenly. Perfectly balanced, very fresh ingredients and such generous amounts of fish for what you pay. They are also BYOB. Have been consistently ordering since this place opened in November - never disappoints!!
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Ron M.
Apr 26, 2023
So happy Kuma San moved to our neighborhood. There are a few Japanese restaurants around but I must say this is the hidden gem of them all. They give you a lot more food than other places for the same price and it's more expertly prepared. The Takoyaki was amazing, the sashimi platter was so good with super fresh fish, and the Thai Iced tea was perfect.
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Thomas B.
Jul 6, 2024
The food is terrible. The fish on the sushi was not fresh. Its appearance was not appetizing. The tempura was like heavily breaded shrimp.
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Avi N.
Dec 18, 2022
I live around the corner from Kuma San and we just had their food for the first time this week. I think they opened last month (Nov 2022). I am happy to report that the rolls were outstanding! This will now be our goto sushi place. The rolls are very clean and have a certain elevated quality that is hard to put my finger on. I think part of it is the perfect ratio of rice to fish (not skimpy on the fish). The rolls actually reminds me a lot of the rolls from Sushi Mon, the restaurant that had been run by "Bat" in this same location for 14 years until he had to close in May 2022 on account of immigration / visa issues and a partner who acted in bad faith.Alternatives nearby:Toro is great for their specialty rolls. Sushi Para D is great for throwing a sushi party on a budget. We intend to mix things up once in a while, but for a quiet night in, or a date night out, this place really hits the spot. Kuma San's Salmon Avocado rolls were tip top. We also had a spicy tuna roll and a salmon skin roll. We will be ordering all 3 types of rolls again. When I made the pickup, I asked why they did not have deep fried sweet potato rolls on the menu, and I was pleased to hear that they will soon be offering that as an option. I hope they will also offer crunchy spicy tuna rolls in the near future. Since they are new, I am sure their menu will undergo some evolution as they learn what people in the neighborhood like.We feel very lucky to have Kuma San in the neighborhood. It's a real gem for Lincoln Park locals, but it's also one of the better sushi places within a several mile radius.
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