

PERILLA korean american fare opened in 2019 and is the first of two PERILLA locations in Chicago. Located in the West Loop, PERILLA fare is the original location centered around traditional flavors and ingredients and provides a communal dining experience with table-side grilling. We encourage our guests to join in on the fun and take part in grilling meats, seafood, and vegetables on the grill. We provide an energetic, vibrant, and artistic atmosphere with playful modern interpretations of classic Korean dishes. Whether you’re looking for an intimate night out or gather your group of friends for Korean BBQ, we hope you find a unique one-of-a-kind experience tasting the flavors of Korean cuisine and exploring the category of Korean alcohol,
High-ceilinged Korean barbecue joint with a brick-walled industrial interior & table grills.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 401 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 243-3344
Website: https://perillachicago.com/
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Reviews
The dinner here is a full EXPERIENCE. We were given a complimentary broth first and that hit the spot because it was a cold night. They have a place inside the table where a fire can be lit for cooking meat. They cooked the pork belly and the steak for me which were both good. They are very generous in the “freebies” they give you to eat with the meal. I really enjoyed the flavored radishes and fishcakes. They also have kimchi and a few other items.
Staff were nice and the food was pretty good. I especially liked the chicken wings.
Things for improvement – When the freebies were put down on the table, the female waitstaff said what they were but my friend and I couldn’t understand what she was saying because it was relayed too fast. We had to ask to repeat a couple of times. As a newbie, that is a bit frustrating. Also, when we got our bill, my friend happened to notice that a 5% charge was automatically added for a “kitchen staff support fee” We both didn’t like that at all. If you are going to do that, explain to us verbally that is a fee they would like to add to the bill and ASK if it’s okay to do so. I didn’t see until I got home that the receipt at the bottom said that it’s an optional fee which is too late by then to have it taken off. The restaurant is responsible for paying it’s workers, not the diner. The tip we had no problem with, it’s standard and Patty did a good job.
Parking can be a bit tricky to find due to the area. We parked kinda down and around the corner where there was metered parking.
It was a fun experience but my friend and I agreed it wasn’t a place we could see ourselves coming back to.
The menu has diverse food and drink options, allowing for both KBBQ or family-style shared meals. While some items feel a bit pricey, I think the quality matches the $.
Here are some highlights:
• Soondubu Jjigae: amazing, slightly spicy veggie stew
• scallion pancake: a staple dish, done right
• seared kimchi: another classic shared dish
• soju cocktails: I tried the Cloud 9, which felt like a soju-spin on an espresso martini — fun drink!
• ice cream dessert: vanilla bean with powdered matcha and chocolate shavings on top. A nice suprise were bits of dehydrated strawberry underneath!
The service was a bit uneven. The staff helped grill the meat at the table side which was a nice touch. However, there was an awkward gap between the BBQ and the rice and soup entrees that came much later, when it would have been nice to enjoy everything together.
The beet tartare (not beef tartare!) and the scallion pancakes are both standout apps and worth checking out if you are paying a visit.
For the price, I expected either standout food quality or top notch service, but neither fully landed. It’s overall worth a try, but not a place I’d hurry back to.
The food was plentiful, fresh and very tasty. As starters, we enjoyed their Banchan set and scallion Muchim, followed by Bibimbap and Jjajangmyeon noodles as mains. Instead of hitting you with (too) intense flavors, everything came in subtle yet delicious variations of what you’d expect from Korean cuisine.
We will definitely return to check out more of their menu!
Where to start with this place… well, the food and dishes are well crafted and high product quality, the staff was knowledgeable and the owners not only have it in their DNA, they are also pro’s and know what they are doing.
After some careful consideration I decided to celebrate my wife’s birthday with this first stop for dinner. We both come with a long background in Asian Cuisine experience after our 9 years living and traveling there. That’s why we are usually very critical around Asian restaurants outside Asia. Just because we hate chefs and restaurants owners offering an unrealistic taste of their own culture outside their territories. But this wont happen to you here. We had a great time with not only great food, but also well equipped tables, state of the art bbq where you can walk out and not smell like a 100 year old grill yourself.
But the place has a hidden gem, an Easter egg, not advertised, not promoted, there’s no need… quality and taste speak for itself so when you go here… try to find it so that, like me, you will have to come back. Oh, one last thing… good luck, there’s months waiting list already. They must have been doing something really well for to wait this long.
Overall great time just not worth the extra cost compared to other Korean BBQ places we know us.
Nice soap in bathroom