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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.
1 year ago
3 years ago
Got sesame ice cream and I like that the sesame taste was quite strong! Will come back and try other flavours :) read more
They've a very interesting and eclectic variety of ice creams (utilizing tastes such as Yam and Lychee) that you can get in some exotic cone flavors like...Matcha? Bonus, if you like the ice cream enough you can purchase a pint right from their freezer and take it with you! read more
5 years ago
Got to try out the Wicker Park location for the first time. Came in around closing time. It has more seating than the Taylor St. location imo. I got 2 scoops, one of the black sesame and purple yam, on a lavender cone. It was so good. You definitely pay a premium for around 10 dollars, but its really good! Both flavors are amazing and go well together. The one thing I did notice is that they don't offer as many soft serve options at this location. They do have pints to go as well. Definitely worth checking out and a nice add to the area. Service was fast and prompt. They still got a new batch of black sesame even before closing time which is awesome. Will be back! read more
4 years ago
My son was asking to come here for a week. He was in love with the blue ice cream, and wanted so badly to try it. We came on Sunday at 2:00 and there was no blue ice cream. However i saw there was a little container with blue ice cream, I asked the person if I purchase that one she would just put in a cone for me, since my son was crying and asking so badly for that. The person was SO RUDE, saying no we can do that. And asking for me to come down my son that has autism so she could stop crying and bother the resting the clients. I was about to leave but I wanted my son to try at least something since we travelled 45 min for that, I asked a strawberry ice cream, and just a cup for him to put the cone inside. The person again was extremely rude and said NO i can't give you a cup, I can sell you only a cone that's it. If you don't want just leave the store. Sincerely, I just want people to just put someone else shoes, and be more kind sometimes. read more
5 years ago
I got the messy boba which was the soft-serve swirl with brown sugar syrup and boba. The soft-serve wasn't bad, I forgot to ask what flavors they were but my guess was black tea and vanilla? The brown sugar syrup and boba were good, the boba was sweet and chewy. Overall, I didn't think the dessert was bad, it's not the best I've had either. My boyfriend ordered the black sugar milk tea and it was just okay. Coming from California where there's probably boba places more than Starbucks, I didn't have high expectations. The tea wasn't too sweet but wasn't flavorful either, it was rather creamy and watered down. The boba was the star of the show. I thought the price for the soft serve was pretty high for what it's worth, almost $9 for a skinny cup of soft serve ice cream & a scoop of boba. The interior of the store was clean and modernized. There were no public restrooms, and there was only street parking unless you park in the garage next door, which is a CVS parking garage btw so park at your own risk. There were also plenty of tables where you can enjoy your dessert. read more
3 years ago
I have no idea how this place has only 4 stars... today I had the best soft serve ice cream EVER. 15/10 would recommend. The woman behind the counter was helpful in explaining what flavor options and unique combinations that could be made. Had 4/5 different cone flavors even. Never knew I needed a midnight vanilla cone for looks and taste or a little shovel to make eating it easier. Do yourself a favor and go try this place asap! read more
I wish I lived near Kurimu because this is the best soft-serve place ever! I have heard good things about Kurimu from many of my friends, so I was thrilled to see that they had a location in Wicker Park as well. When I first walked in, I was a bit confused by the plethora of flavor and topping options. It was hard for me to choose what to try because they had many different options that all sounded appetizing. I appreciated how the staffs were very helpful and patient with me. I ended up getting the ube flavor and the strawberry cheesecake. I was absolutely in love with both of these flavors! The consistency is OUT OF THE WORLD and the flavors had depths without being too sweet. I cannot wait to visit again! read more
3 years ago
Really fun ice cream shop with so many different flavors lots of them Asian flavored, like Chinese almond cookie and black sugar milk tea. The Thai tea favor was really good and really delicious. The service was friendly as I went in asking for the Thai tea flavor but did not see it, and she went into the back to see if there was any and there was! Nice seating area too, very fun little ice cream shop. read more
5 years ago
My friend suggested this place as it had been recommended to her and was a hit on insta. There seemed to be parking in the back (!) we used it to run in for a minute and we're fine. It is Chicago though so im not making any promises ;) The ice cream itself was pretty good. We all got soft serve white rabbit and raspberry. I loved the subtle but distinct flavors. They added a macaroon for Valentine's Day :) Not too sweet and quite light in a good way. I do like that they rotate. The ice cream itself looked good but nothing unique. Not sure why I was charged more for a cup because I didn't want a cone. These prices are pretty crazy in general. The points off is for the staff. Incredibly unprofessional and not knowledgeable. They were taking COVID seriously with masks but that's about as much effort they gave to the experience. My friend asked about different cone colors and if they were flavored and the guy said "nah it's just aesthetics. We just want stuff to look good". Then the girl confirmed they were flavored. Still insure about this. My other friend asked for a smaller size and the guy was like "no we can't do that. Well ok but we're charging you the same price". So while the Ice cream was good it wasn't legendary to me. And the service was not so grand either. If I was in the area I might stop again but I wouldn't go out of my way. read more
It's such an amazing place to visit after a meal or just to get some delicious ice cream! They have so many fun flavors weekly. I got the messy boba and it even came with tapioca pearls. I loved the interior design of it along with the decorations they had. The workers try their best to get the line moving and they're also very friendly. I highly recommend this place! read more
4 years ago
Ice cream was sosooo the flavors birthday cake and key lime was okidh. Nothing too outstanding. I knocked off two stars mainly for the bathroom. I really needed to use the bathroom( bc yelp still said 930 closing when the actual time was 10...So I rushed to kurimu before I used it again at the restaurant Chengdu ... but they said no customer bathrooms:(( . read more
I first fell in love with kurimu when it first opened on Taylor street. This wicker park location is just as good! I am always SO excited when they drop new flavors. The flavors are so unique too like ramune, yuzu, or white rabbit candy. The consistency of the soft serve is amazing too. I always get whatever swirl flavor they have. My first time trying kurimu I got a cone during covid when there was no eating indoors. Keep in mind Chicago is the Windy City so things got messy and I had matcha ice cream splattered all over my white sweatshirt. I wasn't too happy about this, so I've resorted to cups ever since. I don't live in wicker though otherwise I'd be here all the time. read more
5 years ago
August 2021- no dine in available (no eating ice cream in the store) I'm glad there's one closer than the Taylor St location. I love the unique flavors of soft swirl. I love the decor of this Wicker Park location. There's fun cartoon wall art as well as neon logo art. However, the layout of the ice cream of is a bit interesting. The ice cream tray and display are much smaller than what I'm used to. It's difficult to see what the flavors are available while standing in line (although I knew I was getting soft swirl so it didn't bother me so much). My daughter loves the lychee pearl ice cream. The soft serve flavors change monthly. I went in during their grand opening month, and ordered green tea & Yuzu swirl, exclusive of Wicker Park location. Let's say I was disappointed because I'm used to other better flavors that I've had from Kurimu. Still give 5 stars because they deserve it and I can't wait to go back! read more
Super modern, super trendy, Instagram worthy desserts and really delicious. Loved the carebears theme. Soft serve was melt in your mouth perfection. Be careful when they ask you what kind of cone you want- I didn't realize there was a standard one include and then a 2.95 up charge for a flavor. Oops. I know better for next time. Anyway, loved this place and will be back - recommend ! read more
5 years ago
5 years ago
We were recommended this place by an acquaintance so we decided to stop by, as Asian ice cream is a must when visiting a big city. It definitely had a hip interior with a lot of Asian inspired ice cream flavors. I got the matcha soft serve. Now, a couple things: the price point for the ice cream itself was average, around $5.50. This was expected. However, what I did not understand was why the cup was a dollar extra. I'm not one who pays more to buy more ice cream, but I also want the convenience of a cup since ice cream melts really fast. Regardless, I went ahead and got the matcha flavored cone, which costed an extra dollar anyway. While the texture was accurate and creamy to a degree, it already started melting a minute after I got it. I don't think it helped that the indoor section was closed so we had to eat it outside. Good ice cream has a fine balance between being creamy but also giving you enough time to eat it before it melts, and I would say for this one, I didn't really get to take my time to enjoy it. Even then, my friend got the yuzu flavor ice cream and that one wasn't melting at all so it must have been something about the matcha batch. This made for a very messy experience, something that could have been avoided if they had the cup option for a smaller size. I went back into the store with the ice cream dripping all over my hand hoping I could use their bathroom to clean and one of the cashiers almost turned me away, but the other employee let me use it. I understand they closed it for COVID purposes but it was a bit frustrating to say the least. In terms of flavor, I wanted a more bitter flavor for matcha that I find at Cha Cha Matcha in NY and Cafe Matcha Maiko in Charlotte but this one leaned more towards green tea. Additionally, at the price point it was at, I expected a more premium matcha used, typically indicated with a darker shade of green. The matcha cone had the amount of flavor that I liked. For the experience and inconvenience I probably wouldn't come again personally, but I wouldn't deter anyone from eating here and trying the other flavors. read more
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5 years ago
I had forgotten to specify the sugar level I normally order at, which is about 25%. But it wasn't as excessively sweet as I thought it would be. I had ordered the Assam Black Milk Tea and the boba has a honey taste to it. We also got Ocean Blue Mint ice cream. They have a selection of ice cream flavours & you can also get them in a tub to go. The mural looks really nice with some cartoon characters I've watched in my childhood. I think they change the colour of their neon sign once in a while. It was green when I went, probably for St. Patrick's day. read more
Experience: I was very excited to see a location open up in Wicker Park. I am a big fan with the one located on Taylor. Note: Indoor Dining and Public Restrooms are closed at this time. That being said, enjoy the decor while you wait to order. Parking: Being that it is located in a busy street (Division), parking is going to be fairly difficult depending when you go. There is some free spots within the area, but be careful of permit signs. It seems like meter maids are everywhere all the time. Worth: If you are by the area, sure. For some reason, I felt like the one on Taylor is better and the staff was friendlier. Coming into this location did not seem welcoming. Soft Serve and Drink (Pictured below) were honestly okay. I honestly cannot explain it, but it's definitely fair to give them a try. read more
3 years ago
The ice creams were all so amazing! Make sure to get the melting boba, it tastes amazing and the portion is really big for 1 person so you can share it with another. read more
The ambience was colorful and fun, and the server was very nice. The flavors change on a monthly basis, but we got a key lime and birthday cake swirl in a cone with boba and just the key lime in the messy boba. The cone was perfectly crisp, but the boba was put in the base of the cone, which was awkward to eat at the end. Both flavors were incredible, and we would definitely go back to try more! The only downside was that there wasn't much room to sit, so plan to stand if you're coming in a big group. read more
5 years ago
100% hit the spot for a soft serve craving! This is reminiscent of the type of trendy asian dessert spots that you find everywhere in Houston or LA. Pros on the soft serve: - flavors change so you'll always have something new to try - consistency is SO smooth and creamy - doesn't melt too fast - the shovel spoon is so cute and makes the ice cream taste even better - not too sweet! If you're a real one, you'll know that that's the ultimate dessert compliment. Cons: - topping serving is very small - wish they had a larger variety of soft serve flavors at one time (seems to only have 2 flavors at a time) - Tokyo strawberry flavor I tried was slightly artificial, but I'm willing to try other flavors when they come out read more
4 years ago
Very poor customer service didn't even get to order! We came in there last night to get a quick birthday dessert before going home. It was my birthday and I was really excited about the care bear collaboration; that's what 1st got me in the door. Upon walking in there were 2, what looked like freshmen in high school working behind the counter. We stood there for at least a minute or 2 before someone even acknowledged we were there. And when they did finally greet us it was clearly a hard task to do because they slowly broke away from the iPad that they were playing with. Wanted to get ice cream for my partner and I & some merch but decided to walk right out because even after being greeted the employee continued to tap to their co-worker like we weren't even there. I wouldn't have Ben call this anti-black, I would just call it absent minded and young! Cheers to generation z tho as they hold the future in their hands . I made a promise to myself as a black queer non-binary person that I after 2020 I would no longer patron in establishments that aren't giving me the service I deserve. No longer tolerating ignorance. You mess up once with no remorse or accountability I'm out and probably won't be back. read more
2 years ago
It was National Soft Serve Ice cream day and had to do it justice by visiting Kurimu. Their service was quick and friendly. Upon reviewing the flavors, I finally made it in when they served one of their most iconic flavors: the Taro and Hokkaido milk soft serve. It was so smooth and flavorful. It's no wonder this combo is sought after. Was a fan of the aesthetics and overall atmosphere. Can't wait to come back! read more
4 years ago
I came here for a post yoga treat on a Sunday night around 8:40 pm. It was perfect. The cup is deceiving. I ordered one scoop and it looked small. To my surprise, it was a pretty good amount of ice cream! Purple yam flavour was not too sweet. It had a wonderfully chewy texture, hard to explain but a great mouth feel. Looking forward to trying their purple yam w/ Oreo next! Cashier was dancing to BTS. So lovely! What a great vibe. read more
5 years ago
Brand new to the wicker park area, amazing product. Instagrammable options. Indoors has a trendy photo wall of animated characters. The staff were very friendly and timely. It had a long line every time I had walked by. It was an efficient system. With that being said, I'm rating 4 stars because I feel I need to try a different product. Maybe I should've ordered something different, but the dalgona iced coffee was....interesting. She asked if I wanted to add a "cheese foam" to the top. I said sure. When new places open up, I always says yes to the suggestions. I thought maybe it would be a 'creamy' cream cheese frosting atop the boba drink but it tasted very bitter and that threw me off. I should have asked her what it was instead of saying yes outright. Either way I'm glad I tried it. The rest of the drink didn't really have a big coffee taste. It wasn't sweet either (but I'm okay with that) the boba was perfect! I'd suggest going for a soft serve ice cream since that's what it looked like people were gravitating towards I will return and get something new. UPDATE - when back today and got a soft serve cereal milk soft serve topped with pearl boba in a matcha cone. That alone was $11 for the finished product to look droopy and melting by the time it was handed to me. While I had to laugh at the most expensive ice cream cone I ever bought for it to look like that, it was definitely tasty. But I recommend sharing it because it's a lot. idk, I'll try again some other time. read more
5 years ago
Heard that Kurimu was opening a location at Wicker Park and my friend & I just had to stop by! We're huge fans of their soft serve and the yuzu x matcha flavor they had in this location was so good! It was perfectly sweet and it's such a nice flavor combo. I got the bobashake with their milk tea ice cream and mochi topping and it really was just like having milk tea in milkshake form. It was quite sweet but that's to be expected from a milkshake. The tapioca pearls were good too! I love the interior of this location (especially the black wall in the back with kurimu print in neon lighting). It's definitely a photogenic spot with plenty of good backgrounds for takings pics for instagram/social media. The employees were also super nice and answered questions we had regarding some of the stuff on the menu :) read more
Kurimu is one of my absolute favorite ice cream spots. I love the seasonal soft serve and the Asian-inspired ice cream flavors, which is very hard to find in any other places in Chicago! Like the other location, this place is small but has a few tables to sit at. read more
Swirl messy boba which consisted of matcha and some other type of ice cream along with boba and brown sugar syrup. The location is cute, there was a line, and service was pretty slow. It looked like they ran out of boba and were making some fresh. Their ice cream flavors seemed good. I would come back again. read more
3 years ago
Went here for dessert after having lunch nearby and it was cute !! I thought from the pics online it would be more snoopy themed but it was only that wall of stuffed animals :-( the soft serve of the month was this "nonsense" flavor which tasted like apples + caramel and it was yummy read more
Amazing ice cream with wonderful flavors, and the cones are made expertly as well! The ice cream is not the densest I've had, but still had a very satisfying mouth feel and the flavors were not too overpowering with sugar. It was a great little treat for the middle of the day, but I recommend anyone come here any time they're feeling like they want a scoop! Only thing I'd have to say is the price is a tad high, but we'll worth it to try and see if this is your next go-to spot in town! read more
So good! We stop here every time we visit Chicago. The soft serve is so creamy and delicious. They always rotate their flavors so you can try something new. My favorite is the messy boba which is soft serve with boba and syrup on top. It's kinda expensive but def worth it. read more
3 years ago
9/1/2023 This place is run by teenagers who hate their lives apparently. I was craving bubble tea and this was the closest spot, so I stopped by with my boyfriend. It took a while for the workers to even acknowledge our existence even though we were the only ones there. The drinks here taste like what you would expect. It's $6 for a small drink, and the person who made the drinks left dollops of syrup on our cups, just to show you exactly how much he doesn't care. So we left with overpriced drinks and sticky hands. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
this place was wonderful! very speedy and kind service. their booth at lolla was so adorable and perfect for the day, exactly what i wanted and needed in the heat! read more
3 years ago
Two words: Yummy & Yummy! My first visit to @kurimuchicago and I was so in love! The nostalgia was in full overdrive! I simply adored their Peanuts collab! I had a Coconut Ice Cream that had Purple Rice in it. So very light and refreshing, topped inside a red velvet cone. I'm so happy to have learned of this amazing and beautiful ice creamery! I can't wait for their Lincoln Park Location to open Yay! read more
Cute little ice cream shop. Unique Asian flavors. They even have Taro flavored which everyone raved over. I got the vanilla and Oreo cream and fell in love it was light and tasty. They had unique cone flavors as well including a red velvet waffle cone. They also have a number if toppings and have bubble tea as well. A nice ice cream stop. The girl who served us was also super nice and helpful. read more
3 years ago
Really cute ice cream shop! The flavors are a little eccentric, different from your expected flavors which is really exciting! It is a bit pricey and I feel like you are paying a bit for the atmosphere/hype but the service is great and it's located in a convenient spot in Wicker Park so I'd definitely recommend stopping in if you're in the area! read more
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1632 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
West Town, Wicker Park
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(773) 687-8710
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