Perilla Korean American Fare

401 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
(312) 243-3344

Recent Reviews

Richarv

A great introduction to Korean cuisine. Most Korean restaurants are dark and dreary, this one has windows and improves the mood. Great server - she guided us through the menu and didn't let us order too much. Flavors are awesome. The menu works well for a sharing experience.

Mark

Great spot for a fun date night or group dinner. Ambiance was elevated and sleek. Cocktails were solid. My wife and I shared the scallion pancake, kimchi fried rice, 60 day dry aged ribeye (16 oz), and marinated short rib. Everything was delicious and there was plenty of food for two (ended up bringing much of the fried rice home). Highly recommend!

JeremyYappy

As always Perilla never fails to deliver in terms of both food and hospitality. Some of my family was in town and this felt like the perfect opportunity to bring them here for dinner. We went with the Traditional tasting plate as well as the Perilla Set for each person. Staff was kind, attentive, and this was the case for other guests as we watched the FOH team during service. 10/10 every time.

ThomasO

Food was immaculately executed and thoughtful. Cocktails well prepared. We had arrived directly from the airport with luggage in hand and the staff were able to accommodate our needs. Server was knowledgeable and made informed recommendations. Ban Chan selections were out of this world. For the value, Perilla Fare is a must dine. 10/10

Whatwasthat

Second time was just as incredible, if not transcendent, as the first time I came here a year ago. We asked our server to curate our experience and she certainly took us on a delicious culinary Korean journey.

JanP

A very nice experience. All the dishes we tried were made with ingredients of excellent freshness and quality, and so well prepared. The staff were incredibly attentive and worked as a team. Not being familiar with Korean cooking and eating traditions, we needed instructions, and the staff took all the time we needed. Good wine list with lesser known producers. We recommend basic champagne to go with the food - surprisingly good quality for the price. Highly recommended.

Had a good experience - we were able to snag a table for a big group last minute. I absolutely loved the cocktails here. 10/10 would recommend just for this. For the food - it was a fun experience. Appreciated the staff helping with the cooking of the meats and recommend cooking times. I would say I thought the food was very pricey and for a larger group a bit complicated when it came to splitting the bill because of the nature of the menu. We had to get quite a few items to share in addition to the mains (the meats) which was expensive. The taste of the food was great, I would just recommend for smaller groups (1 - 4 ppl.)

The service was great and the food too. Im not giving 5 stars because the wine recommendation was very bad. The house californian wine that the waiter recommented tasted as if it was unfinished, colour was not bright... tasted like cheap one. Other than that, the food was great.

Samir Katta

First time getting Bibimbap. Can never go wrong with veggies and meat over rice. I opted to add both bulgogi and fire chicken. The bulgogi wasn't too sweet and my preference over the chicken which wasn't as flavorful. The veggies were all tasty providing slightly different textures. The gochujang sauce wasn't that spicy and I actually preferred it by itself. Finally, the fried egg was perfect with the yolk spreading all over the rice.

Food: 5

stop being a mooches

Small portion, expensive priceGood service anyway

The decor and ambience was great. Some of the friendliest service I've ever had, and the food was absolutely superb by far the best chicken wings I've ever had along with excellent kimchi and amazing cuts of meat. A true 11/10 must visit spot.

Food was good, service was meh, and drinks were ok. Waiter was cold and told us they would refill banchan but didn't. It's a shame because we've been here before and liked it, but I think because they have been getting more recognition, maybe they care less about their service quality as a result.

Rick C.

Service is just ok. Atmosphere is good. Food is good. Prices are disrespectful. $12-14 for a beer. Between a party of 6 people, with an average of 3-4 drinks per person, we spent $120/person. There are better places, which are more affordable, and you'll have an equally good time.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 2

Daisy

Was good but maybe a bit up in price for what it is. I guess depending on what matters to you most,food or service, the ambience and service was excellent but the food is the same as other bbqs, yet pricier.

Jeff Stone

Simply some of the best Korean food I’ve ever had and that includes spending time in Seoul. Jordan took care of us yesterday and did such a stellar job in every way. They had a confident handle on menu-knowledge, beverage, and blended their personality into the experience masterfully. As a current chef and restaurant vet of over 16 years, I know the spots and the people when I see them. I will be back! Go if you haven’t!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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