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A small shop located very close to the blue line station in Division. I had asked to try two of their more popular ice cream flavours - pandan and ube. Really liked the ube flavoured ice cream on a hot summer day.
I ordered a two scoop ice cream on the cone, with Thai cookie and mocha ice cream. The staff was so funny and allow me to taste the favours. There are some sitting area at the back of the restaurant, and the waiting space is large. Beside the normal favour, they have their signature Doraemon ice cream. Will come back again and try other favours!
Lots of yummy flavors, staff is super friendly and helpful. Unique flavors and tons of topping options.
I like how they have new flavors throughout the year but that makes it difficult when you find a great one. I got the s'mores flavor and it's my favorite one so far! You are able to try samples. There are a couple of tables on the upper level but not the best for bigger groups. No public bathroom and parking can be difficult to find at this location.
Kurimu has such good ice cream! They have interesting flavors that are done very well. I couldn't make a choice, so I ended up getting the flight! With the flight, you can't choose which flavors you get. The person working chooses what to give you. But it's okay because the person working chose the best flavors for me!! I tried: pandan, mango yuzu, black sugar boba, matcha kit kat, coconut, and vanilla. They were all very good, with either pandan or matcha being my favorite. My only complaint is this tiny flimsy piece of cardboard they give you to hold the cones. It's a super cute idea! However, it is extremely difficult to balance this and eat the ice cream. Something with just a liiiittle more structure would have been so great. Otherwise you might just need to get a bowl and spoon.
2025 Chicago. Post-lunch review. Ice cream. Ordered: Double scoop cup (came with mini cone on top): Mango sticky rice Almond cookie Overall, really well done Asian flavors. "As good as it gets."
I like the fun flavors Kurimu has (pandan, ramune, and carebear flavor which was a mix of lychee, mango, and I think ube) and the cute collaborations they do with other brands/cute cartoons (like currently, Doraemon). However, while I enjoy trying their ice cream, I don't think this is an ice cream I can have a lot of (and ultimately I wish Chicago had better ice cream options comparable to LA or NYC). Overall, this place is solid and I might get it if I'm in the area, but probably won't trek out here just to eat their ice cream.
Came here a few weeks ago while the Line friends collab was still in season. Got the Choco Banana and Mango Sticky Rice in a Midnight Vanilla cone. Kind of pricey for ice cream but very much worth it. Even the place is super cute, with space to sit and hang in the loft, whereas the other location in UIC is very small. My only gripe is that at the time I went with my group of friends, the guy making my ice cream gave standoffish vibes. Could be a stressful day, but even the girl working with him looking stressed was still polite and had better customer service. Also when asked about adding boba as a topping to my ice cream, he said he can put it in a cup -- whereas the UIC location, the standard is to put boba in the bottom of the cone. I didn't like his method so I didn't get boba this time. But otherwise, I love the concept of an ice cream shop showcasing Asian flavors. I wish we had one in South Florida!
Good spot for ice cream with unique flavors. My favorite is the black sesame -- rich and delicious. Service and ambiance are okay, but worth stopping by for the ice cream itself.
This is a perfect ice cream spot. The banana KitKat ice cream was amazing. My wife got the pandan coconut soft serve and she absolutely loved it. Cute vibes and great service.
I love it here. I think it's awesome that they incorporate Asian flavors. The servings are very generous. The staff is always friendly. And the ambiance is everything an instagram poster could need. My favorite is anything with taro.
I can't begin to understand why this place exists. Overpriced Asian sugary drinks with minor connection to Doraemon. Do many Chicagoans have a strong connection or nostalgia for that? Yet, there was a solid line the entire time I was there. My lychee sparkling drink was literally just lychee syrup and soda water at a ridiculous price. I will say that the place is clean and bright, but I can't imagine why I'd come there more than once. A standard boba place would be better and cheaper.
5 months ago
I got soooo lucky and randomly walked in during their seasonal Thai tea and coconut soft serve ice cream!! I LOVE COCONUT SO MUCH I WAS SO HAPPY I COULD EXPLODE!! We tried the coconut soft serve and added on a $1 mochi bites. This was so so so so so good - tasted just like that coconut milk drink in a black skinny tin can with the Asian lady in a funny pose IYKYK. Literally my childhood!! My fav drink ever basically converted into a creamy milky smooth soft serve cup. I wish they'd keep this flavor forever cuz I'd go every day if I could tbh. There's a few seats inside with cute Dora's on decor, and the service is super quick! read more
Got the Pumpkin spice x Thai tea soft serve on a waffle cone + Boba topping. I liked that the soft serve wasn't too sweet, and the boba was fresh, warm, and chewy! The boba was a little too soft for my preference, though. My biggest issue was that the boba settled at the bottom of the cone, making it soggy and causing the soft serve to melt into a mess. Cute concept, but I'd probably skip the boba next time! Service was kind and patient. read more
2 months ago
A small shop located very close to the blue line station in Division. I had asked to try two of their more popular ice cream flavours - pandan and ube. Really liked the ube flavoured ice cream on a hot summer day. read more
I ordered a two scoop ice cream on the cone, with Thai cookie and mocha ice cream. The staff was so funny and allow me to taste the favours. There are some sitting area at the back of the restaurant, and the waiting space is large. Beside the normal favour, they have their signature Doraemon ice cream. Will come back again and try other favours! read more
I like how they have new flavors throughout the year but that makes it difficult when you find a great one. I got the s'mores flavor and it's my favorite one so far! You are able to try samples. There are a couple of tables on the upper level but not the best for bigger groups. No public bathroom and parking can be difficult to find at this location. read more
23 days ago
The cashier didn't greet us, made us feel stupid, kiosk wasn't working, gave attitude, came to kung fu tea instead way better service read more
1 year ago
Kurimu has such good ice cream! They have interesting flavors that are done very well. I couldn't make a choice, so I ended up getting the flight! With the flight, you can't choose which flavors you get. The person working chooses what to give you. But it's okay because the person working chose the best flavors for me!! I tried: pandan, mango yuzu, black sugar boba, matcha kit kat, coconut, and vanilla. They were all very good, with either pandan or matcha being my favorite. My only complaint is this tiny flimsy piece of cardboard they give you to hold the cones. It's a super cute idea! However, it is extremely difficult to balance this and eat the ice cream. Something with just a liiiittle more structure would have been so great. Otherwise you might just need to get a bowl and spoon. read more
1 year ago
I like the fun flavors Kurimu has (pandan, ramune, and carebear flavor which was a mix of lychee, mango, and I think ube) and the cute collaborations they do with other brands/cute cartoons (like currently, Doraemon). However, while I enjoy trying their ice cream, I don't think this is an ice cream I can have a lot of (and ultimately I wish Chicago had better ice cream options comparable to LA or NYC). Overall, this place is solid and I might get it if I'm in the area, but probably won't trek out here just to eat their ice cream. read more
2 years ago
Came here a few weeks ago while the Line friends collab was still in season. Got the Choco Banana and Mango Sticky Rice in a Midnight Vanilla cone. Kind of pricey for ice cream but very much worth it. Even the place is super cute, with space to sit and hang in the loft, whereas the other location in UIC is very small. My only gripe is that at the time I went with my group of friends, the guy making my ice cream gave standoffish vibes. Could be a stressful day, but even the girl working with him looking stressed was still polite and had better customer service. Also when asked about adding boba as a topping to my ice cream, he said he can put it in a cup -- whereas the UIC location, the standard is to put boba in the bottom of the cone. I didn't like his method so I didn't get boba this time. But otherwise, I love the concept of an ice cream shop showcasing Asian flavors. I wish we had one in South Florida! read more
I love it here. I think it's awesome that they incorporate Asian flavors. The servings are very generous. The staff is always friendly. And the ambiance is everything an instagram poster could need. My favorite is anything with taro. read more
9 months ago
I can't begin to understand why this place exists. Overpriced Asian sugary drinks with minor connection to Doraemon. Do many Chicagoans have a strong connection or nostalgia for that? Yet, there was a solid line the entire time I was there. My lychee sparkling drink was literally just lychee syrup and soda water at a ridiculous price. I will say that the place is clean and bright, but I can't imagine why I'd come there more than once. A standard boba place would be better and cheaper. read more
1 year ago
Great flavor options! The flavors are Asian inspired with Thai Tea, Milk Tea, Taro, Matcha, Mango Pomelo and more. The soft serve has been a great option in the past, but on this last visit the machine was down which limited the menu selection. Flavors were great and no overly sweet which made for an enjoyable treat. There was decent room for seating inside and Doraemon inspired decor. The service was good. We didn't wait to place our order and the employees were pleasant. I'll be back for takeaway pints! read more
I've only been to the Schaumburg location when the Miffy collab was going on. I was really impressed with the interior and the doraemon theme! It's hard to find Asian flavored ice cream in Chicago and I was blown away with the taste of the pandan ice cream! I hope you guys keep the pandan as a permanent flavor! read more
2 years ago
A bit pricy but well worth for rotating, unique Asian flavors! The service is quick and friendly. The Miffy ice cream came out to ~$9, which is more than I was expecting, but it's Miffy so worth the splurge. I loved the whole Miffy collab theme for the shop. I got the Mango Sticky Rice flavor, which was delicious with its mochi bits. The mango wasn't super strong but still delicious! The ice cream was soft and the cone wasn't too sweet. Only -1 star because I would expect an Asian ice cream store to have at least 1 dairy-free flavor at all times. Because they didn't, the friend I came with couldn't get anything except a drink :( read more
Staff friendly. Flavor choices too plentiful. The staff said I could try 6 and it really was hard. Finally went with the mocha chip in orange creamsicle cone which was just as tasty. Plenty of searing up top. Very clean. Lots of fun collabs. We missed Snoopy last year. I think this is the second Kurimu location we have visited. Like it. Glad they are popping up more as it makes it easier to visit. read more
Pretty nice little spot here for unique ice cream, toppings, and flavors. As you can see I enjoyed a little ice cream cone after a long day. They have a good seating area on the second floor away from the ordering lower level which I liked. The staff is very helpful and greets you with a great smile. read more
3 years ago
After dinner, I happened to walk by this dessert spot and decided WHY NOT? Though I do want to point out, on a windy day it's a BATTLE to get through the heavy doors-- I almost gave up. Mango Sticky Rice - THIS is such a UNIQUE idea, they have mochi in every bite to resemble sticky rice -- I LOVE it Black Sesame - This was AIGHT, not too impressed Anyways, I definitely recommend y'all stop by and try out their fun ice cream flavors. read more
1 year ago
Kurimu is such a cool spot -- literally and aesthetically. The neon purple lights and sleek interior make it the perfect place to snap a few pics before diving in. I got the charcoal vanilla and Harajuku strawberry swirl, and it was amazing! The charcoal vanilla had a smooth, creamy flavor with a subtle hint of smokiness, while the strawberry added the perfect fruity sweetness. Together, they were perfectly balanced and so refreshing. Definitely one of the most unique and delicious soft serves in the city! read more
Overall Thoughts: One of the few / only Asian-themed ice cream shops outside Chinatown. It's quite pricey (~$8 for 2 scoops), but they have a nice selection of flavors, most of which are very solid. The space is nice and a chill place to hang out with friends (no bathroom though). Overall, I'd come back for a fix of durian ice cream or to try their other soft serve options. I've tried their Durian, Mango Sticky Rice, Red Bean, Oreo, Strawberry Cheesecake, and Banana flavors. Of those, my favorites are the Durian and Strawberry Cheesecake. -- Price (relative to peers): 4/5 Food: 4.3/5 Ambience: 4.8/5 Service: 4.8/5 Overall Value: 4.3/5 read more
8 months ago
Kurimu shop with a LINE friends theme- lots of yummy unique Asian flavors! I've been to other locations too- I am a fan! :) They have a variety of ice cream flavors like black sesame, ramune, hokkaido milk tea, thai tea flavor. Came with a few friends after dinner. Got a scoop of lychee rose (which was a pretty big scoop) and it was good! Not too flower-y. It was just one person working on a Sunday night and the shop was not busy. Parking was pretty busy around dinnertime on the weekend in this area- just street parking so good luck :) try it out! read more
It was ok. I suppose. In that it wasn't gross or particularly offensive. I'm just not sure what makes them special. Maybe I needed to get the durian or ube or another unusual flavor, but I got their special caramel sundae and was just... underwhelmed. It is definitely not worth almost $10 per person. I can be glad that I've satisfied my curiosity about the place but I don't expect to return. read more
The best quality soft serve in Chicago. The only thing that we don't love in the Asian inspired menu and flavors that are linked to childish cartoons...the flavors are always related to fictional characters that we don't understand and they often are fruity when you're wanting something more relatable!! read more
A little pricey but well worth it! So many great flavors to choose from, like PBJ and birthday cake. They offer a bunch of sizes and their cones are so tasty. Went for Line Friends and they had some items like purses and toys that were LF themed. Will definitely be back! read more
Cute dessert spot in Wicker Park! Lots of Asian desserts and flavors. I was really tempted to get ice cream as they had unique flavors but opted for my favorite, a taro drink. It was my first time trying Kurimu, they have a taro snowflake drink which I ordered. Rare, they put A LOT of taro paste which was great for a taro lover like me. I really appreciated that! Personal preference but I think I'll ask for no boba next time since the drink was so thick already lol. In addition, since it was mostly taro, the drink wasn't very cold because the taro paste is originally warm I think. Maybe with all the paste and boba there wasn't much room for ice? Liked that it wasn't too sweet as well. Would return. read more
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1632 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
West Town, Wicker Park
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