The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen

Name: The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen
Address: 2909-11 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657, Chicago, IL, 60657.0, US
Telephone: +1 773-904-8120
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

Essential

Middle Eastern·Mediterranean

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About

The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen — top-tier middle eastern in Lakeview. The space has a modern, polished edge. Creative without being gimmicky. "The wrap was packed with herbs and juicy meat, the fries were perfectly seasoned" — Gabe Hasan

Experience Breakdown

🍴Food

5.0

👥Service

5.0

✨Ambiance

5.0

💬Sentiment

4.9

Mike Oren

331 reviews

Highlights

CozyTrendyOld SchoolFamily FriendlyQuick BiteBrunch

What Diners Are Saying

Diners loved

Authentic flavorsWarm, welcoming staffCreative/unique menuKnowledgeable staffBeautiful presentation

Some noted

Gets noisy

Location

2909-11 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

What 1,502+ diners say about The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen

Found this via Reddit when looking for a unique breakfast option in Chicago. Presentation and service here were exceptional with the Kurdish coffee a unique treat (similar to Turkish coffee but creamy and smooth). We got the Kurdish Breakfast for two with the lamb egg scramble, which was great. Olives were fresh and delicious, the jams all paired well with the bread and the black sesame butter was a nice savory taste to experiment with. My wife loved the fries (I prefer crispier but the flavor was great) and I enjoyed all 3 of the cheeses. The Kurdish tea is served with sugar cubes and with the added sweetness is great.

“I had a wonderful breakfast at The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen.”

I had a wonderful breakfast at The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen. The spread was generous, fresh, and full of authentic Middle Eastern flavors. The menemen, fresh breads, and small plates were all delicious, and the traditional tea made the experience even warmer. Cozy atmosphere, kind service, and truly comforting food. I’ll definitely be back :))

Michelle Gwinn

Dec 2025

“The Kurdish Breakfast for two was great!”

The Kurdish Breakfast for two was great!! We chose to go with the veggie egg scramble option for the breakfast and added a couple Turkish coffees and a Bakwala crepe. All of the food was delicious. The service was exceptional and everyone was friendly and helpful. Our first Kurdish food experience and it was exceptional and something we will definitely want to try again.

Quentin Howard

Dec 2025

“Finally got a chance to check out The Gundis last weekend — our first time trying Kurdish food.”

Finally got a chance to check out The Gundis last weekend — our first time trying Kurdish food! We ordered the baba ganoush, lentil soup, stuffed chicken, and Adana kebab. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I especially loved the lentil soup and stuffed chicken — both were incredible. The staff were so welcoming and friendly, and their recommendations were spot on. We really enjoyed our dinner and will definitely be back. Highly recommend!

Vilma S.

Nov 2025

“Just had an excellent dinner at Gundis.”

Just had an excellent dinner at Gundis. We shared the sampler platter, lentil soup and stuffed chicken. All were excellent. Deniz was also a fun and interesting server. We learned a lot about the Kurdish people.

Brian Forbes

Nov 2025

“Royal breakfast! The Kurdish/Turkish style breakfast is unbeatable, absolute monster size...”

Royal breakfast! The Kurdish/Turkish style breakfast is unbeatable, absolute monster size breakfast with every possible delicious treats you can fit on a table!

Liam Amiri

Oct 2025

“The most incredible experience in Chicago!!!”

The most incredible experience in Chicago!!!! Wow wow just woooooow!!!!! The absolute best meal I’ve had in a long time. The food is so warm and fresh and cooked to perfection. The flavors were incredible and everything we tried was delicious. They had so many gluten free options which was incredible. The service was also timely, kind, and generous. We had a blast and highly recommend dining here. We cannot wait to be back.

N G

Oct 2025

“Made a reservation.”

Made a reservation. Not hard to find parking around. Their menu is good and extensive and good for vegetarians too. Salads were actually yummy and the entrees were well made. This is a good solid spot for something casual sit down or even a bit more formal too.

Joshua Yuan

Oct 2025

“Amazing Kurdish food.”

Amazing Kurdish food! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully plated. The wrap was packed with herbs and juicy meat, the fries were perfectly seasoned, and the crepes with nuts and figs were unreal. Great service!

Gabe Hasan

Oct 2025

“Flavor of the food is outstanding, the roasted shrimp and eggplant dish are so good.”

M L.

Sep 2025

“Ennis (apologies if I misspelled your name) & Denise were great...very tasty options, nice ambiance.”

Ennis (apologies if I misspelled your name) & Denise were great...very tasty options, nice ambiance. Had the sampler, octopus salad, lamb wrap...all excellent!

Teresa Doria

Aug 2025

“Absolutely phenomenal food.”

Absolutely phenomenal food! The staff as well are so welcoming and accommodating! Cannot recommend this place enough! My favorite dish is the eggplant stew!