PERILLA | korean american fare

Name: PERILLA | korean american fare
Address: 401 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
Telephone: (312) 243-3344
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

95 Reviews

$30 and under

Korean

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Korean-American Cuisine centered around a communal dining experience. Inspired by classic Korean flavors and ingredients, we offer our approach on many traditional classics paired alongside new and exciting takes created by the Chef to represent the second generation of Korean-Americans and the food we love to enjoy and share.

Located in River West / Fulton Market area

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Korean, Asian, Contemporary Korean
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 243-3344
Website
http://www.perillachicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Andrew Lim
Catering
Please visit our website at www.perillachicago.com to download our full Catering Menu. You can reach out to us for all inquiries directly on our website or at info@perillachicago.com

Location
401 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
West Town
Cross street
W Kinzie St
Parking details
Nearby street parking on Hubbard St
Public transit
Accessible by train at the CTA Blue Line Grand Station and on the #56 Milwaukee Bus - Hubbard/Union stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Beets$12.00
Balsamic-soy, Sesame Brittle, Space Berries, Shiso, French Feta
Tuna Tataki*$18.00
Ponzu, Herbs, Korean Chili Flake
Sardines Conserva$15.00
Mixed Greens, Nori Sheets, Toasted Rice, Relish Plate
Mixed Greens Salad & Green Plum Vinaigrette$12.00
Fennel, Radish, Apples, Walnuts, Herbs
Wagyu Steak Tartare*$17.00
Korean Pear, Pine Nuts, Mustard Seeds, Garlic Chips

Small Plates

Korean Fried Chicken$15.00
Served with Perilla Ranch & Pickled Radish. Traditional Spicy & Sweet, Yum Yum Sauce
Fire Chicken$15.00
Chihuahua Cheese, Onions, Fire Sauce
Spicy Pork$15.00
Sliced and Marinated Pork Shoulder
Steamed Egg$8.00
Dashi, Green Onion, Sesame
Braised Beef with Warm Soy Jus$14.00
Shishito Peppers, Garlic, Poached Egg
Dumplings
Steamed Or Fried
- Vegetable$9.00
- Chicken$10.00
- Pork$10.00
Scallion Pancake$11.00
Savory Pancake, Scallions, Spanish Onions
Kimchi Pancake$12.00
Kimchi, Scallions, Spanish Onions
Seafood Pancake$14.00
Mussels, Shrimp, Calamari, Scallions
Stir-Fried Glass Noodles$14.00
Bulgogi, Assorted Vegetables, Sweet Soy
Bulgogi$18.00
Thinly Sliced and Marinated Ribeye
Fried Calamari$12.00
Chili Marinara, Charred Lemon

Vegetable Plates

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts$12.00
Brown Butter, Parmesan, Walnuts
Blistered Shishito Peppers$10.00
Sweet Soy, Crushed Hazelnuts, Crispy Anchovies
Cheese Corn$9.00
Chipotle Peppers, Cotija Cheese, Fine Herbs
Marinated Shrooms$15.00
Korean Sweet Soy, Fire Sauce
Roasted Asparagus$11.00
Smoked Trout Caviar, Onion Soubise, Toasted Perilla Seeds, Charred Lemon

On the Grill

Recommended 1 Selection per Person

Non Marinated

USDA Prime Short Rib*$32.00
USDA Prime Ribeye*$34.00
Beef Brisket*$25.00
Berkshire Pork Belly*$24.00
USDA Prime Skirt Steak*$25.00
Mushroom Medley$20.00

Marinated

USDA Prime Short Rib*$32.00
USDA Prime Ribeye*$34.00
La Galbi*$28.00
Spicy Pork Blade Chop*$21.00
Spicy Gulf Shrimp*
- 6 Pcs$18.00

Stews

Soybean Stew$12.00
Beef, Onions, Zucchini, Tofu. Vegetarian Option Available upon Request
Kimchi Stew$12.00
Pork Belly, Rice Cakes, Glass Noodles

Rice Bowls

Bibimbap$14.00
Bulgogi, Assorted Vegetables, Soft Egg, Sesame
Hot Stone Bowl$15.00
Bulgogi, Assorted Vegetables, Soft Egg, Sesame, Onion, Sesame
Kimchi Fried Rice$14.00
Bacon, Soft Egg, Sesame

Cocktails

King Spa$13.00
West 32 Original Soju, Chareau Aloe Liqueur, Enrico Toro Torella 72
Gombae All Day$13.00
West 32 Original Soju, Brovo Pink Vermouth, Watermelon
Pear Martini$12.00
Letherbee Gin, Drapo Bianco Vermouth, Mathilde Pear Liqueur
Dragon Daiquiri$11.00
Novo Fogo Cachaca, Apologue Aronia Berry Liqueur
Smoke & Spice Margarita$11.00
El Buho Espadin Mezcal, Brovo Orange Curacao, 18.21 Japanese Chili Lime Bitters
An Old Friend$13.00
Suntori Toki Whisky, Rare Tea Cellars Dragonwell Citron Tea, Honey
White Sesame Negroni$12.00
Chicago Distilling Sesame Gin, Brovo Amaro Kim, Drapo Bianco Vermouth
Persimmon Old Fashioned$13.00
West 32 Soju Reserve, Apologue Persimmon Liqueur, 18.21 Prohibition Bitters

Spirit-Free Cocktails

Han River Sunset$8.00
18.21 Hibiscus Syrup, Sac Sac Orange
Yuzu Sour$8.00
Milkis, Yuzu
Bon Bon Tonic$8.00
Rare Tea Cellar Litchi Noir Syrup, Sac Sac Grape, Tonic

Wine

By the Glass

Sparkling & Rose

2018 Figueirasse, Rose$10.00
NV Bisol Jeio, Prosecco$10.00
NV Pierre Sparr, Brut Rose$12.00

White

2017 Cantina Andrian, Pinot Grigio$11.00
2017 Domaine Sainte-Anne, Sauvignon Blanc$10.00
2017 Malat Crazy Creatures, Gruner Veltliner$11.00
2017 Bodegas Lagar de Besada, Albarino$10.00
2015 Casa de Mouraz, Dao Branco$10.00
2012 Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon, Chardonnay$15.00
2017 Max Ferdinand Richter 'Zeppelin', Riesling$12.00
2017 Hermann Wiemer, White Field Blend$11.00

Red

2017 Domaine Les Chesnaies 'Les Terrasses Lambert', Cabernet Franc$11.00
2016 Pierre-Marie Chermette 'Origine' Vieilles Vignes, Gamay$12.00
2015 Day Wines, 'Silvershot Vineyards' Pinot Noir$16.00
2016 Ant Moore Estate Range, Pinot Noir$12.00
2010 Bodegas Ontanon Reserva, Tempranillo$15.00
2016 Vietti 'Tre Vigne', Barbera D'Asti$12.00
2016 Garrigue du Midi, Cabernet Sauvignon$10.00
2016 Chateau du Caillau, Malbec$10.00
2017 Semeli 'Feast', Agiorgitiko$10.00

Soju

Jinro Chamisul$15.00
Fresh, Green Grape, Grapefruit, Plum
Chum Churum$16.00
Apple, Citron, Peach, Strawberry
Good Day$20.00
Watermelon

Premium All-Natural Soju

West 32 Original
- 375ml$20.00
West 32 Reserve
- 375ml$35.00

Makgeolli

Seoul Saeng Saeng$15.00

Beer

Cass, Korean Pale Lager
- 11oz$7.00
Kloud, Korean Pale Lager
- 11oz$7.00
Hite, Korean Pale Lager
- 22oz$12.00
Moody Tongue, Aperitif Pilsner
- 12oz$9.00
Temperance Brewing, Greenwood Beach Blonde, American Blonde Ale with Pineapple
- 12oz$7.00
Maplewood Brewery, Crushinator, Session IPA
- 16oz$10.00
Maplewood Brewery, Charlatan, American Pale Ale
- 16oz$10.00
Ravinia Brewing, Flight of the Rooster, Saison
- 12oz$8.00
Old Irving Brewing, Beezer, Hazy IPA
- 16oz$12.00

Bottle List

Limited Availability

NV Domaine Anne Et Jean-Francois Ganevat, Cremant du Jura | Jura, France$90.00
2018 Mas de Gourgonnier Rose | Les Baux-De-Provence, France$50.00
2018 Cep Vineyards 'Hopkins Ranch' Rose | Russian River Valley, California$55.00
2018 Domaine Arnaud Lambert 'Clos du Midi', Chenin Blanc | Saumur, Loire Valley, France$48.00
2017 Francois Le Saint 'Silex' | Sancerre, Loire Valley, France$60.00
2007 Weingut Jager Ried Weitenberg, Gruner Veltliner Federspiel | Wachau, Austria$40.00
2011 FX Pichler, Loibner Burgstall, Riesling Federspiel | Wachau, Austria$60.00
2015 Domaine Samuel Billaud Grand Cru Vaudesir | Chablis, Burgundy, France$125.00
2016 Peay Vineyards Estate Chardonnay | Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma Coast, California$100.00
2006 Josmeyer Grand Cru Hengst Gewurztraminer | Alsace, France$85.00
2014 Maison Roy 'Incline' Pinot Noir | Dundee Hills, Oregon$80.00
2015 Domaine Guillot-Broux 'Les Genevrieres' Pinot Noir | Macon-Cruzille, Burgundy, France$66.00
2016 Peay Vineyards 'Pomarium' Pinot Noir | Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma Coast, California$110.00
2013 Pierre Andre, Chateauneuf-Du-Pape | Rhone, France$82.00

What 95 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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BetS
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience3
Not traditional Korean but a take on it. Interesting menu. Very freshly prepared . Everything had its unique flavor. My only complaint was that it was communal tables. I know that with the grill it is an issue, but sitting so close to people with our party of 4 is a bit awkward and crowded. Also, it was very, very noisy at times. Maybe closing off the back room (with a folding door?) from a large party would block the noise a bit. Sometimes I could not hear what my friends were saying. Overall, it was a fun evening even for us "seniors"...good food, drinks were interesting and the servers were very friendly . ( They did forgot one of our appetizers but it came later) As the restaurant "matures," and more people find out about it, I think it will do well. I would recommend it to anyone who likes Korean food, but maybe go on a week night when the noise level might not be so loud.
MG
MGRWS
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great food! Difficult to have a business meeting with all the interruptions to cook the food but nonetheless it was nice and I would return but only socially!
JL
JLKeating
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food! We are never disappointed when we go here. Great place to go with friends and share a feast for the whole table.
R
471Rider
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
$124 is not worth some finger food even if was very good and downtown priced.
JY
JYML
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
As a Korean person who was raised on good, authentic Korean food, I highly recommend this restaurant. The service is amazing which pairs perfectly with the great food. If you've never tried Korean cuisine, I recommend starting here. Extra bonus for the cocktails!
JR
JulieR
Chicago
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Eddie our server was amazing. He was polite, prompt, great to talk to, and an all around great guy. The food was outstanding, we did the Valentine's menu (Land) with wine paring, great wines, and delicious and abundant courses. I loved all the little extras, tofu, daikon, kimchi, and it was fun for a different experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and phenomenal service
TC
TaylorC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ordered for the table for a work event and it was PERFECT! Highly recommend for groups 8-15
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and staff were wonderful!
JW
JanetW
Chicago
40 reviews
vip
3.0
40 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2020
overall3food2service1ambience2
So disappointed. Better Korean food in Chicago and better value. Slapping 6 strips of meat and 8 mushrooms and 1 ring of onion is pretty lame. And our waiter burned the meat and took 25 min to come back with new meat and the 2 other people in our party were done eating. Also not a big fan of long tables for multiple parties like I’m at a picnic.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Went for Chicago Restaurant Week. Delicious food and great service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great for groups and kids!
L
Leah
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Brussels sprouts ever. Everything was delightful
RB
ReemB
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, exceptional service, atmosphere is cozy. Highly recommended
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great dinner and wonderful service! The team helped tailor our meal and experience so we could have the best of what they had to offer!
DV
DavidV
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall4food5service3ambience4
Waited over 30 min past our reservation to be seated. Got no apology/drink while waiting, just made to wait.
DD
DavidD
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall3food3service4ambience4
Not great as a Korean BBQ spot - just okay Panchon, mushy bulgogi, okay short ribs. Some of the different stuff they are doing - marinated mushrooms for one - are pretty good and the overall service and ambiance are quite pleasant, but there are much better and just as interesting Korean places for me.
BA
BrianaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 31, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an awesome meal consisting up upscale Korean fare with some modern twists. The flavors were delicious and everything was super fresh. Cocktails were also bold and amazing. Service was attentive without being over-bearing and the manager was an absolute delight to talk to. No complaints here! We will try to get back there ASAP.
f
ffikdim
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food; friendly, excellent service; good cocktails and great, focused wine list; fun, high energy room. Highly recommended!
T
True
Chicago
67 reviews
vip
4.0
67 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience3
Went for restaurant week. Was above my expectations. Nice space, great service, good food. May try to fit in one more stop before RW is over.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the moment we walked in the door we felt completely pampered! AMAZING food. Fantastic service. We will be back again and again. Also, get the brussel sprouts!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful service amazing food and great energy!
E
Eeeeeee
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Overall good restaurant. Good service and food. Tasty but not exceptional
ND
NDJenn
Detroit
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2020
overall3food3service3ambience3
Kimchi was not great - too much vinegar or aowmthinf. Bulgogi was ok. Fried dumplings were good. Not impressed with food unfortunately. And I grew up eating Korean food.
JC
JulianaC
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
So happy to have a great Korean restaurant in the city.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great date night spot! The food is amazing and service was great!
KA
KaraA
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time here, we really enjoyed this restaurant. Lively but quiet enough to have a conversation. Food was excellent and drinks were great too.
CF
ChicagoFoodie21
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience3
The food was delicious. We loved everything we ordered. It's a little pricey for what you get and compared to other Korean BBQ but worth a try.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Host was very nice and attentive. She helped with everything and made our evening dinner enjoyable. It was a great way to start the new year. I’m glad I found Perilla and I will be dining again 😊
K
Kirstie
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Yura and Nester were great
JM
JenniferM
Chicago
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
What a fabulous find! Amazingly fresh, authentic Korean meal. It offers a "feast," which is multi-course and a great introduction to the menu, especially for us (we weren't too familiar with Korean fare). We supplemented with a couple of salads, but that wasn't necessary, as portions were generous. All the plates were explained, and you can BBQ your own meat, or the server will do it for you. Drinks were interesting, ranging from Korean beer and cocktails to rare find teas. Parking is a bit of an issue, but it's worth a short walk to dine here.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perilla offers an modern, exceptionally well executed take on korean food. While sticking close to traditional flavors and dishes, Perilla elevates the ingredients and the service. The Large Feast is phenomenal to share among 4 (or more) people. Banchan is coursed instead of dropped onto the table all at once. Standouts on the menu are the Berkshire Pork Belly, Korean Fried Chicken wings, Soy Mushrooms, the steamed egg. The kitchen also gifted our table with a beautiful beet salad with goat cheese. The beet salad wasn’t traditional to Korean food, but we really enjoyed it. I highly recommend asking for extra Perilla leaves to wrap your meat in. The quality of the ingredients is lovely. Everyone left extremely happy with their meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience and service. Food outstanding.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious! Great food and excellent service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food especially the kimchi pancakes. The handwritten birthday card was an extremely nice touch as well.
FH
FelixH
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow. What a perfect happy hour - loved the dealers choice cocktails, small plate options. Great playlist. Will be coming back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome place. We love it
MS
MarkS
Atlanta
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great staff. They did everything to make out visit amazing. Food was excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Newcastle
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience5
Beautiful food. Great service. Nice and chilled place

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PERILLA | korean american fare does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. PERILLA | korean american fare also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 243-3344.

PERILLA | korean american fare is rated 4.7 stars by 95 OpenTable diners.

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